In Episode 7 of the Grit Hoops Podcast, Coach Kerry from Grit Basketball breaks down how players, parents, and coaches can effectively self-assess performance using the Grit Grid. Forget the scoreboard and the stat sheet—learn how to evaluate your assertiveness, aggressiveness, and impact on the game, with or without the ball. Discover the value of tracking your touches, transitions, defensive pressure, and off-ball movement to uncover your true attack rate.

This episode will help you shift your mindset from traditional game judgment to purposeful self-evaluation—and give you tools to grow as a complete player. Want to take it even further? Coach Kerry is offering a free copy of the Grit Grid and a 30-minute video evaluation to podcast listeners.

• Why post-game self-assessment is crucial for long-term development.

• How traditional evaluations (“Did I score?”) can hurt growth.

• Introduction to the Grit Grid: a tool to track touches, aggression, and impact.

• How to define and measure passive vs. aggressive touches.

• What constitutes an “attack” during a game (shooting, passing, crashing boards, etc.).

• How to hold yourself accountable on defense and in transition.

• The importance of being assertive, even without the ball.

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