Life is bigger than basketball and here at Optimum Basketball we have a code of ethics that we wish our athletes to embody that will help them on and off the court. We use the “i” to represent our approach to being a committed athlete, great teammate and positive member to society at large.

Below are some examples of what the “i” represents for us:

"i" am a good teammate.

"i" am a good student.

"i" am a good person.

"i" am a hooper.

"i" take pride in playing defense.

"i" take care of the ball.

"i" make smart decisions.

"i" make the extra pass.

"i" celebrate others success.

"i" give high 5s!

"i" will score on you.

"i" will stop you.

"i" pay attention to details.

"i" do the little things.

“i” dive on the floor for the loose ball.

"i" fight for rebounds.

"i" set good screens.

"i" learn from my losses.

"i" want to get better.

"i" work hard.

"i" am hungry.

"i" am driven.

"i" am relentless.

"i" step up to the challenge.

“i” take charges.

"i" am a good listener.

"i" lead by example.

"i" am tough.

"i" communicate well.

"i" move without the ball.

"i" work hard in the classroom.

"i" am focused.

"i" love basketball.

"i" give my all.

"i" stay humble.

"i" respect my opponent.

"i" embrace feedback.

"i" persevere through adversity.

"i" visualize success.

"i" am disciplined.

"i" have a positive attitude.

"i" support my teammates.

"i" am a student of the game.

"i" am coachable.

"i" am responsible for my actions.

"i" am resilient.

"i" stay composed under pressure.

"i" prioritize team success over my own.

"i" am dedicated.

"i" push my limits.

"i" am a good sportsmen.

"i" am grateful.

"i" strive for greatness.

"i" compete.

"i" respect the game.

"i" master my craft.

"i" improve upon my weaknesses.

"i" won't give up.

"i" am a beast.

"i" am patient with my progress.

"i" own my mistakes.

"i" am mentally sharp.

"i" am a winner.

"i" set goals.

"i" don't ridicule my teammates.

"i" control my emotions.

"i" am a sniper.

"i" got handles.

"i" got locks.

"i" let my game do the talking.

"i" will dunk on you.

"i" am better than I was yesterday. 

"i" have a high basketball IQ.

"i" don't waste court time. 

"i" take care of my body. 

"i" get good grades. 

"i" get better every day. 

"i" make my teammates better. 

"i" have learned so much from this game.