Ricardinho on court, preparing his hands for contact with the ball
R17 Philosophy

EXCELLENCE ASA WAY OF DOING THINGS.

The result is not entirely within your control.
But you can work on your preparation, your reading of the game, your decisions, your execution and what you do after a mistake.

I — BUILDING THE STANDARD

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HIGH PERFORMANCE IS BUILT BEFOREHAND.

When the decisive moment arrives, there is no time to start building what it requires.

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THE GREATER THE DEMAND, THE STRONGER THE FOUNDATION NEEDS TO BE.

II — EXECUTE, CORRECT, REPEAT

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EXECUTION STARTS BEFORE EXECUTION.

The visible action is the end of an invisible sequence:

Prepare. Anticipate. Read. Decide.

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TRAINING MUST MAKE THE DEMANDS OF COMPETITION FAMILIAR.

The aim is not to remove pressure.

It is to prepare responses before you need them.

III — ADAPT WITHOUT LOSING YOUR STANDARD

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EACH STANDARD ACHIEVED BECOMES THE FOUNDATION FOR THE NEXT.

High performance is not a destination.

It is a continuous process of building.

IV — RAISE OTHER PEOPLE’S GAME

IF IT’S WORTH DOING, IT’S WORTH DOING AT A HIGH LEVEL.

Not out of perfectionism.
Out of care.
Commitment.
Preparation.
Responsibility.

STRAIGHT TO
YOUR

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