If you’ve been on social media recently (and who hasn’t?), chances are you’ve seen Geno Auriemma, Head Coach of the University of Connecticut Women’s basketball team, comment on what he looks for in an athlete while recruiting his players. UConn hasn’t lost a game in two years and there’s a reason why.

We need to go back to our roots. We need to focus more on enthusiasm, being a team player, passion…and then the talent. Our culture today focuses on me, me, me and on being rewarded for independent talent and being the best.

As a parent, coach, camp director and athlete, it’s my priority to teach kids to love sports, to respect their sport and teammates, to have a positive attitude and to work hard to accomplish their goals. The rewards will come. Be patient.

To see Coach Auriemma’s comments, click here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2017-03-20/watch-why-uconn-coach-geno-auriemmas-2016-womens-final-four

See you at the game!

Rachel Milim is the Director of the Brant Lake Sports Academy in Brant Lake, New York.  Check out: www.brantlakesportsacademy.com.