5 Coaches On The Floor

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every coach wants a player that could be described as a "coach on the floor". This player is a leader that's in some way an extension of the coaching staff when he plays. Let's take a look at 5 coaches on the floor in the state of Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm sure there are plenty of other players that could be described that way as well! Hop on X and let everyone know who you think is a coach on the floor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsMI/status/1699845115861151829?s=20">https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsMI/status/1699845115861151829?s=20</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1140922"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"In early August Lewless decided to remain at King for his senior season. The University of San Diego commit instantly changed the scope of high school basketball next season. A big part of that is the fact that he's a coach on the floor. Lewless is a leader that can spark a team in so many different ways. Lewless does all the things that a coach on the bench needs, from taking and making a big shot to making sure his teammates are engaged defensively.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1140931"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"A true coach on the floor isn't just a superstar talent, but instead a player that knows what he has to do for his team to pick up a win. That's exactly what Bentley does every time he steps on the  basketball court. Could he average 20 points a game and be a highlight reel? Probably. But that doesn't always win games. Instead Bentley plays selfless basketball. He defends at a high level, works to get his teammates open and stays strong with the ball.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1438242"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Tropea had a bit of a coming out party this summer as he was tremendous in grassroots season. I'll pat myself on the back because I've said it for years now - the young man can stack up with best lead guards in the state. Why? Because of his game between the ears and his ability to know how to win. Tropea is a true student of the game that a coach can trust to make high percentage decisions with the basketball.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1587856"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"A coach on the floor has to be 100% invested in every huddle and have the coach's confidence that he's heard and understood everything. Rouse is one of the most engaged players I've seen when a coach or trainer is speaking. Watch him next time you're in the gym with him. Eyes and ears always on the coach. There's never a doubt that when the huddle breaks, Rouse has any question what's asked of him or his teammates. That makes for a great coach on the floor.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1588175"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Sanderson reminds me a bit of [player_tooltip player_id='1140922' first='Chas' last='Lewless'] listed above. He's not afraid to be a leader even as a young high school player. When you talk about the top players in the state and in the country, what separates them each is so miniscule at times. What separates Sanderson? It's his mental game and his understanding of and feel for the action. A coach will never send Sanderson on the floor and wonder if they're on the same page. The young man just gets it.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fb20ce42efd"} /-->