Great programs realize that getting better every single day is a key to winning championships. This is as true in the off-season as it is during the season. Thus, establishing off-season priorities often helps programs move forward consistently. Here are some suggestions for establishing off-season priorities that will help any and every team move forward this off-season.Use Data WiselyLook at your season stats. Where do you want to improve? Create a specific plan for addressing weaknesses. Decide how you will coach for progress (drills, coaching points, feedback methods, etc.) and create tests or measures for progress that can be tracked during the off-season, not just through game statistics, so you are sure to focus on how you can make progress on a daily basis. Also, look at data for patterns of strengths and create plans to build upon and capitalize on these strengths. Strengths
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