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Podcast: Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)
Episode: Are Your Bench Players Just Going Through the Motions?
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The unengaged player is often a symptom of a simple problem: they feel they have no value. This feeling is almost always tied to a perceived lack of playing time or a poorly defined role. When a player believes their only purpose is to be a practice dummy for the starters, their effort will wane, their body language will sour, and their focus will drift. The first step to re-engaging them is to stop ignoring the problem and actively show them that their contribution is vital, even if it doesn't show up in the...