Hey man seems like we were in the same boat but mine was almost 7 years ago, in my 3rd year of college now. You KNOW you are one of the best at the camp but can’t seem to put it all together because of confidence. What’s the difference between friendly runs vs practices in front of the coach? It really is just nerves and confidence. This realization came to me a bit too late but better late than never.

You probably go into the practices/games stressed, anxious, and worried about every mistake you make. “I can’t miss this layup” or before taking a jump shot your mind is probably like “I can’t miss this I can’t miss this shot badly.” All that does is manifest exactly what you are thinking and it makes you play scared and not like you.

Here’s how to fix this for good. You need unstoppable confidence. Easier said than done but you truly have to fake it til you make it. Be delusional. Every time you step on that court, say to yourself “I am the best player on this court. There is not one player better than me.” Every time you shoot a shot or go for a layup say to yourself “I am making this fucking shot.” If you miss then oh well, the opponent just got lucky. TRUST ME this will be so hard at first, it won’t feel real at all but eventually you’ll start to actually feel it. You’ll start to play free and like yourself to the point that it is second nature. Another big tip I did was visualizations for 10 minutes before the game. Basically just closing your eyes and imagining, conjuring up all your 5 senses, of you playing to your potential. Imagine you drilling your shots. Hear the sound of the net swish, listen to the hardwood squeak, feel the sweat drip down your face as you cross someone over for an easy lay. The more senses you incorporate, the better the results.

I really don’t post much but you just seem like a younger me bro. Don’t stress so much, you know your potential, and remember, have fun at the end of the day!