It's easy to give in to self-doubt and the urge to quit, especially when facing challenges. But by focusing on mental strength and grit, you can learn to believe in yourself and push through those tough times.

Lance Gummersall is entering his 19th season as a coach. It will be his 2nd year as the Riverton Head Basketball Coach and he shares the challenges and struggles of building a program from year one.

Lance shares how a competitive drive and will to win is impossible to ignore, but the life lessons for the kids are most important.

Special thank you to Jackson Bilawa for the great coaching videos and pictures.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:26 Our Town

1:14 Positive Memories

3:40 Player Sentiments

4:59 Balancing Competitiveness

9:02 Tryout Experience

11:21 How to Stand Out as a Player

13:24 Building Youth Programs

18:50 Players Transferring

19:31 Coaching Mentors

24:04 Scheming with the Team

25:36 Picking a Staff

28:40 Relationship with Referees

31:05 Playing Underclassmen

33:26 What Separates Great Players

35:14 Why Does Lance Coach?

38:53 Toughest Years

44:25 Sneaker-head

45:51 Designing Gear

47:58 Filtering Everyone's Opinions

51:57 Game Day Decisions

54:45 Team Shoes?

55:32 Wrapping Up

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