East Canton Hornets Basketball Training Rules For 1958-59

By Dan Dowling

1. Report all injuries immediately

2. Get plenty of rest - 10 every night; 9 before games, 12 on Saturdays

3. Remember - There's nothing like 2 hours of sleep before midnight

4. No dates after Friday night games when there is a game Saturday

5. No smoking

6. No excessive sweets - candy, cake, pie, etc.

7. Watch your diet! Eat very lightly before practice and games - if at all

8. Don't eat between meals. Eat at regular hours. Whole grain cereals provide minerals, vitamins, and stamina elements. Sugar and starches are valuable for energy. Meats, fish and eggs build tissues, whole fruits, vegetables, meat and milk provide vitamins and minerals. You need them all

9. Always eat breakfast

10. Don't overeat. Leave the table feeling slightly hungry

11. After practice, go home and rest

12. Take a shower after every workout and game - dry your hair

13. Dress warmly in the winter - wear hats and boots

14. Don't neglect a cold. Drink lots of liquids and get plenty of rest

15. Don't contaminate your fellow players. Refrain from using obscene language

16. Learn to control your temper. No "hot-headed" player ever gets far

17. Be at every practice and be on time

18. Don't alibi. The best thing for you to do is to try harder with actions - not words

19. Don't jockey your own teammates. It is a sign of immaturity and jealousy

20. Be a hustler - it takes hard work and sacrifice to have a winning ball team

21. Study hard - I want smart ball players

22. Always act like gentlemen. Be an example in the class and in the halls

23. Only 5 men can play at one time, and I want the everyone on the bench to be behind those 5 or turn in their suit

24. Dress like gentlemen on all trips. Don't be afraid to wear a sports coat or suit. Let's make it an honor to play on this ball team

25. Suggested menu when playing a game at 8:30 (Dinner at 5pm) dry toast, baked potato, steak or poached eggs cup of bouillon, tea, half a pear or peach. Note: avoid greasy foods - especially days of games

26. Remember that winning is important. Otherwise, why keep score?

27. East Canton could be one of the top teams in the county this year

I like being on the winner's side. Let's set our goals high and win the Stark County Championship. Hustle all the time - Play for the team.

LETS BE CHAMPIONS - 1958-59