South Dakota Heat Basketball

10/25/2025

Jamal Crawford played in the NBA for 20 years and is known as one of the best bench scorers in league history. When talking to a group of athletes, he said to pay attention to the details when training and working out — because the details are the separator.

“We all know talented people who didn’t make it where they wanted to go,” Crawford said. “We all see people in LA Fitness who had game. But the discipline, the work ethic, the character — giving your word and keeping it, looking somebody in their eye — those are the things that go into life.”

Even on off days, Crawford said, you can do something — watch film, do push-ups, stretch. If you want to be your best, you have to be an everyday athlete, not a sometime athlete.

Question of the Day: When it’s an off day or you’re not feeling motivated, what’s one small thing you can still do to get a little better?

10/15/2025

10/14/2025

Find your passion — something you care strongly about.

Then, surround yourself with belief-builders — people who see potential in you, especially when you doubt yourself. They help you grow into what you might not yet believe you can become.

Community fuels confidence.

Achievement isn’t a solo journey; encouragement, mentorship, and representation help turn dreams into reality.

10/09/2025

“Be where your feet are. And really serve the people around you. Serve them in a way they need to be served, not just how you want to serve.”

- Kelsey Plum

10/06/2025

Comparison is the thief of joy …

10/03/2025

One of these days, I’m going to make a video about the importance of staying in the boat when the storms inevitably hit, because you can’t row the boat if you get tossed out … or if you toss yourself out …

09/30/2025

Everything is working for you or against you—you get to decide which.

09/19/2025

“Help people reach their full potential. Catch them doing something right.”

- Ken Blanchard | The One Minute Manager

09/17/2025

Congratulations Drew Terkildsen !

09/11/2025

Do you know how much you're worth?

Everyone wants to feel valued. Sonja Henie was a Norwegian figure skater and film star who became one of the most famous athletes and entertainers of the 20th century. She once said, “The world never puts a price on you higher than the one you put on yourself.”

You have the opportunity to set your own value first. Henie is saying that people around you will treat you based on how you treat yourself. If you carry yourself with confidence, discipline, and pride, others are more likely to respect you and see your worth too.

If you undervalue yourself—whether in sports, career, or life—others won’t raise the bar for you. They’ll take the cue from the standard you’ve set. Instead of waiting for the world to recognize your talent or give you opportunities, you claim your value first, and then the world follows that lead.

Know what your strengths are, invest in yourself and in your growth, and be willing and brave enough to communicate your value. Don’t assume people will notice your effort or talent—speak up about your work, results, and ideas.

Then, act like you belong. Carry yourself with confidence, even before you “feel” ready. Small signals—eye contact, posture, preparation—make others believe in your value too.

When you believe, prepare, and act like your value is high, you train others to see it that way too. When you believe in yourself and back it with your actions or play, others will believe in you too.

Question of the Day: How can you better know and show your value?