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When you’re wrong he tells it to you - not the rest of the world. He doesn’t complain when you neglect him - but beefs when you neglect yourself. When you flop he never splits with you - except what he has. When you achieve success - all he wants of it - is to know it. He lets you worry him more than his enemies do. He is the best press agent because - he doesn’t have to be paid to boost you.
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His love for you is tops when you’re at the bottom. He looks you up when the rest of the world looks down on you. He lets you step on his toes to help you get on your feet. He shows you the meaning of friendship - not the meanness of it. He shoots straight with you - not at you. He knows most of your faults and - cares least.
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As another summer is upon us, take some time to reflect on all those friends in your life that have helped you become who you are. Life is too short. Make a commitment to yourself to spend more time on those who are in your inner circle and less time on the meaningless people who try to bring you down. You can never get back that time you waste worrying about the intent of those who are not your friends. Expect the best and , Don’t Stop Believing!
Stan Jones Associate Head Basketball Coach
He works his fingers to the bone to give you a hand. His friendship is the kind you can’t lose even when you deserve to. He stands behind you when you’re taking bows - and beside you when you are taking boos. - Glen E. Moor
June 4-6: FSU High Intensity Skills Camp
June 11-13 FSU Team Camp! (The best value, most competitive, and highly organized team camp in the Southeast)
June 21-24 and July 12-15 FSU Individual Camp
For more information on Individual Camp visit www.NolesBasketballCamp.com For more information on team camp, contact Kyle Cregan at 727-364-4024 or khc09c@fsu.edu
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Seminole Quick Facts
Senior Ryan Reid finished his Florida State career in his cap and gown becoming the first member of his family to earn a college degree. Ryan graduated in 4 years earning his B.S. in Social Science.
commitment to our country but will return to FSU for a year of graduate study. He will finish his last year of athletic eligibility with the Seminole basketball team in 2010-11.
Senior A.J. Yawn graduated with his bachelors degree at Florida State and was commissioned into the United States Army as a second lieutenant having completed his commitment to the FSU ROTC program. He will serve an 8 year
termined. All games will be televised on the ESPN family of networks.
The Seminoles will participate in the 2010 Diamondhead Classic sponsored by ESPN in Honolulu, Hawaii this December. The tournament will feature NCAA tourney runner up Butler, as well as Baylor, Mississippi State, Utah, San Diego, Hawaii and a team to be de-
The FSU 2010-11 schedule will also feature a re-match with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Buckeyes held serve on their home court last season beating the Noles in Columbus and this year’s contest should be a terrific game as well.
Think on These Things “At the end of the day to stick in the NBA you have to do a whole lot of things pretty well or at least one thing very well.” - NBA Western Conference GM “The best statement I can make about a player is that I trust him.” - Stan Van Gundy
“There are a lot of coaches in the NBA skilled at execution and fundamentals. They draw magnificent plays… But I’ve always been about the intuitive connection players have for one another. That bond they create is what makes (great) teams what they are.” - Phil Jackson
“I don’t want to hear about the history of what you’ve done. You have to give yourself to this team and you have to trust my system. Some of it may not fit what you do, but it’s going to be good for the team. If we have an agenda-less team, we have a chance. If we don’t, we have no chance.” - Doc Rivers
“You can only go so far without killer competitiveness.” - Jeff Van Gundy
Leadership Lessons From George Raveling, former college basketball coach and Nike Global Executive
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If you say you're going to do something - do it first class.
Doing things for others is most important. In the long run, it will come back to help
you even more.
Be organized, be very detailed. Top projects need thorough attention; you can’t afford to miss anything - take the time to cover it completely.
Make people feel that they are a valuable part of what you’re doing.
Take time to talk to people. It’s amazing how much of an impact 2 minutes can make.
Hire the best if you plan to be the best.
Read, read, and read some more ; learning is a lifelong quest.
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Recommended Reading
“The Book of Basketball”
By Bill Simmons
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7’1” Seminole center Solomon Alabi will look to become the 3rd FSU player in the last 4 years to be selected in the 1st round of the NBA Draft on June 24, 2010. Solomon was the ACC leader in blocked shots the last 2 years and was named to the ACC All Defensive team in both years as well. Alabi was also named to the All ACC 3rd team for the 2009-10 season. Former FSU guard Isaiah Swann’s team, Galil Bilboa won the Israeli Professional Basketball Championship knocking off Euroleague powerhouse, Maccabi Tel Aviv, 90-77 in the championship game. Swann had 10 points on 2-4 shooting from the 3 point line and hit all 4 of his free throw attempts.
Noles in the Pros 2009-10
(Above:) Solomon Alabi
(Left:) Isaiah Swann
Tim Pickett - China
Uche Echefu - Japan
Anthony Richardson - Holland
Jerel Allen - Ukraine
Adam Waleskowski - Cypress
Jason Rich - Israel
Ralph Mims - France
Michael Joiner - NBDL
Alexander Johnson - China/ NBDL / Houston Rockets
Von Wafer - Greece / Dallas Mavericks
Toney Douglas - NY Knicks
Al Thornton - LA Clippers / Washington Wizards
Ryan Reid Career Accomplishments Leadership Lessons Continued from page 2... Be an even better listener than talker. Be thoroughly prepared for meetings and presentations. If you have to get up at 3 a.m. to do the job the right way and the best way, then get up at 3 a.m. Be on constant lookout for new trends. Know about them before anyone else and then put sustained thought to how they will affect you and what you’re doing.
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Reid played in 127 career games the fifth highest total in school history. Was a part of 88 overall wins and 37 wins in the ACC - both the most by any player in Seminole basketball history. He is one of only 4 players in school history to play on 4 postseason tournament teams (2 NCAA and 2 NIT appearances).
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Play of the Month
Drill of the Month Full Court Combo Dribbling Dribble Progression 1. speed dribble 2. low knee crossover dribble 3. slide step - pound dribble 4. skip step - between the legs 5. continuous inside - out dribble 6. 2 dribble behind the back dribble 7. speed dribble with rim finish (Note: spin dribble at every cone. Repeat starting with left hand dribble to return)
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