# The Best Way to Start Practice

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Podcast: [The Hours](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hours-6952182)
Published: 2026-01-21T19:11:00+00:00
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## Resource

Your filter into practice might be killing your gym before you even blow the whistle. Most coaches walk in scanning for mistakes. That means your players feel like they're failing before they even start. In this episode, we break down the 6-to-1 encouragement ratio—why it matters, how to implement it, and what changes when you commit to looking for the good first. This isn't about being soft. It's about being smart with how you coach. Join the Art of Coaching Challenge (Free): https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about SAVI Basketball Newsletter: https://savi.beehiiv.com/ Try SAVI Basketball Membership (7-Day Free Trial): https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about ABOUT THE HOURS: The Hours is a podcast for basketball coaches at all levels. Each week, Mark Cascio and Tyler Coston sit down for real conversations about how to be a better coach, teacher, and leader. If you're a youth coach just starting out or a pro coach looking to win at the margins, this is where we spend more time on what actually matters. CONNECT WITH US: Newsletter: https://savi.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: @SAVI_coaching Membership: 7-day free trial available: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about #basketballcoaching #coachingbasketball #basketballpractice #youthbasketball #coachingphilosophy

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