20 “MUST ASK” Questions That Can Help Players Reach Their Potential

  1. If I had to replay my basketball career to this point what would I do differently?
  2. Am I a good listener who is coachable and open to learning?
  3. Does the opportunity to play, practice, and prepare myself for basketball energize me on a daily basis?
  4. How do I define basketball success?
  5. What is the one thing about basketball that I love the most?
  6. What is my biggest time waster that I could do less of to create more time for improving my skill set?
  7. How can I change my game to become a more productive player out on the court?
  8. What am I willing to sacrifice to become a better player?
  9. Do I feel good about how I treat my teammates and coaches?
  10. What value do I bring to the team that makes my teammates better?
  11. How can I become a more valuable player in the eyes of my coach and teammates?
  12. How confident am I in my skills when the chips are down in a big moment?
  13. What did I do today to make myself a better player than I was yesterday?
  14. Do I enjoy the time I spend playing and training for basketball?
  15. What is it about the game that I don’t know, but need to know?  How do I find the knowledge I’m looking for?
  16. How can I turn challenges into opportunities?
  17. How does my presence make my teammates, coaches, teachers, family, and environment better?
  18. What knowledge or skills do I have that can be shared with or taught to others around me?
  19. Do I celebrate and acknowledge all of my successes or am I too focused on the flaws in my game?
  20.  Who or what inspires me to be the best player I can be?