Ever been in one of those games where your shots just won't fall? Those shots that no one misses in practice now dance in and out of that orange metal ring during the game? Shooting "lights out" in practice, then turning around and I quote "not being able to throw a ball in the ocean from a boat" when it comes time for them to really count? I'm sure everyone has had a few of those games. Luckily, it still didn't prevent us from winning our opening three games of the season. Now, a 3-0 record is nothing to complain about, and believe me, I'm pretty stoked about it, but it still feels like we haven't found our grove yet. However, I have composed a list of what to do when you don't know what to do...

#1: Trust in the Coach- With the record our coach, Coach Niemuth, has had throughout his years as Simpson Women's Basketball coach, you would be a fool not to trust him. I mean seriously, close to 400 wins plus all kinds of other honors? (Really, check his bio on our website) He obviously knows what he's doing. A good team does what their coach tells them, but a great team believes in what their coach is telling them. He's been able to prove time and time again through his coaching abilities that he knows the game of basketball and how to win, and that's what makes his players trust him.

#2: Trust Your Teammates- Let's get serious here, too. You spend hours upon hours with them, you play ball with them everyday, you end up accidentally snuggling up to them at night in those hotels beds that you stay in all the time. They are your family. You know their personalities, what makes them tick and what ticks them off. You laugh with them and you compete with them. They push you as hard as you work to push them, and that right there, should be enough. It it isn't, then here: They were recruited by a coach that you trust. You've seen their abilities in practice. They are working towards the same goals you are. The End.

#3: Rely on What the Team's Strengths are- If it's executing plays, running the floor, setting the tempo, or a number of other things, stick to it. People are most comfortable doing things they are good at. Go back to your fundamentals and execute. I heard this once from a very intense, and hardworking coach. "Punish them with your abilities. Make them pay for how good you are." Thanks, Coach Snyder.

#4: Work Your Butt Off- There's that quote that states, "Hard work will beat Talent if Talent doesn't work hard" guess what?!?! WE HAVE BOTH!! and we exercise our use of them rather well, might I add. But in cases (or in games) where things aren't exactly going your way, the only thing you can do is continue to trust the coach and your teammates, and work two to three times as hard. We're talking 220-330% here! (that is, if the coach is asking for 110% at the starting point) All-out, full-hearted, butt-kicking, in-their-shorts pace.

#4.5: Give 'em a little Kung Fu- enough said.