Okay, so I spent some time focused on Trey Galloway today.
Watching the Game Tape
Fired up the recordings, specifically wanted to re-watch that game against Purdue. Man, his energy is something else. I wasn’t looking at stats really, more just how he moves on the court, especially without the ball. It’s constant motion, fighting through screens, always looking to make a play happen.
My process was simple. Just sat down, notepad next to me, and watched his possessions. Didn’t fast forward much. I noted down a few things:
- His defensive intensity. He really gets after it. Doesn’t give up on plays.
- How he communicates, pointing things out, talking to teammates.
- The way he attacks the rim – decisive. Not hesitant.
- Even his body language after a missed shot or a turnover. Stays pretty level.
Connecting it Back
It got me thinking, honestly. Reminded me of when I used to play pick-up games way back. I definitely wasn’t anywhere near that level, obviously. But I remember guys who had that same kind of motor, that hustle. They weren’t always the most skilled, but they made things happen. They were annoying to play against, in a good way.
I wasn’t like that. I was more, uh, let’s say ‘strategic’ about conserving energy. Lazy, probably, if I’m being real. Watching Galloway kind of makes me wish I’d played harder back then. Just left it all out there, you know?
It’s funny, ’cause I see it in my work now too. Sometimes you just gotta put your head down and grind, do the dirty work that doesn’t always show up on the scoreboard or the performance review. Galloway’s got that ‘glue guy’ energy. Every team, every project needs someone like that.
So yeah, that was my practice today. Just watching, thinking, taking a few notes. It’s good to see that kind of effort. Makes you want to bring a bit more of that yourself, even if it’s just tackling my email inbox or finally fixing that leaky faucet. It’s about the consistent effort, I guess.
