There is an old purveying thought that success in athletics is simply, “The Jimmies and Joes, not the X’s and O’s.”.  While there is no doubt that having the most talented team on the field is a huge advantage, there is always someone as talented as you, and relying on talent alone simply isn’t sustainable. When most people think of practice planning's importance, they usually think of improving metrics and skill; While both of those things are obviously improved and important, the five reasons listed below might be the most crucial benefits to being detail-oriented and running and organized practice. Below are our top five reasons why practice planning is so crucial to your team’s success.