Notes from Seton Hall head coach Bobby Gonzalez:
*You can't be good at everything. Pick 2-3 things (maybe 4) to answer the question "What are we going to hang our hat on?"
*It's not how much you know, it's what you can convey to your players
*We don't always run the best stuff, we don't always have the most talent, we don't always play as smart as we should, we don't execute nearly as well as we'd like, but one thing I demand is that we play harder than the opponent.
*Teach with the bench. After all these years it's still the best disciplinary tool. The worst thing that can happen to a kid that truly loves the game is to sit down. This is the best way to get a kid in line.
*It's more important to coach attitude every day than X's & O's. Teach your players to maintain eye contact, how to dress, how to have a proper handshake, how to be respectful.
*Kids will respect you for disciplining them. They secretly like that you hold them to higher standards than they hold for themselves.
*Best thing you can do for a kid is to take the time and work with them on their game.
