Coach Adrian – 12-14 YMCA Hornets
Mission: Earn It. Own It. Defend It.
Where We’ve Been
The Hornets are entering their fourth season together. The journey hasn’t always been smooth, but it has been intentional.
Season 1: A crowded, unstructured experience that taught valuable lessons in what this team should not be.
Season 2: The start of our identity. Though challenging with player dynamics and parent interference, we finished undefeated and won the championship.
Season 3: A turning point. With a focused core group and strong chemistry, we ran the table again—undefeated champions for the second straight season.
Season 4: A new challenge. A larger roster, new personalities, and greater expectations. But also, a chance to solidify our culture and earn a three-peat.
Who Are We?
We are not just a rec team. We are the Hornets.
- Who are we? Hornets
- What do we do? Hustle hard
- 1, 2, 3… SWARM
This identity isn’t just a chant—it’s how we train, how we play, and how we carry ourselves.
Coaching Philosophy
This team is built on effort, accountability, structure, and respect. Every player has a role. Every drill, every sub, every rotation has a purpose.
- We don’t chase wins—we chase habits.
- We don’t guarantee minutes—we reward effort.
- We don’t bend for behavior—we reinforce the standard.
Winning is a byproduct of structure and execution. Chemistry is created by shared values, not forced participation.
The Hornets Code: Season 4 Blueprint
1. Earn Your Spot
- Nothing is given. All playing time is earned through commitment, effort, and presence.
- Veterans are not exempt from competing.
- Showing up is the baseline—showing out earns trust.
2. Own Your Role
- Know what your job is on the floor.
- Don’t ask for more if you haven’t mastered what you’ve been given.
- Stars, defenders, energy players, and glue guys—we need them all.
3. Defend the Culture
- We are back-to-back undefeated champions. That didn’t happen by accident.
- Disruptive behavior, poor attitude, or low effort won’t be tolerated.
- The Hornets play the right way—together, tough, and disciplined.
4. Discipline Over Disruption
- Mistakes are teachable moments. Repeated laziness is not.
- We run structured rotations. We set expectations. We follow through.
- If structure isn’t respected, roles will shift.
5. This is Coaching
- This is not a free-play league.
- Players are coached to grow—not just play.
- If a player or parent doesn’t align with the structure, this may not be the right team.
The Shift in Season 4
This season brings new players and a larger roster. That means more competition, less guaranteed playing time, and a higher standard of accountability.
It also means stepping fully into leadership—as a coach, as players, as a team.
We are not here to make everyone happy.
We are here to build something that lasts.
Final Word
This isn’t about chasing a three-peat for the sake of titles.
It’s about finishing what we started and living the Hornets standard.
Earn it. Own it. Defend it.
We are the Hornets
We hustle hard
We swarm
That’s what we do
