March 11, 2015

Transitioning to and from basketball from other sports.

Even though we are in the age of specialization many young players still play multiple sports. Playing multiple sports is a great thing at a young age. It allows the young person to find the sport they love, teaches them teamwork, and teaches them a love of competition. If an athlete can find their own […]

March 8, 2015

9 Tough things that a good player does

Wait for a screen: So many times a player is moving past the screener prior to the screen being set. Good players wait for screens and take what the defense gives them…..the defense can not take away everything so it is your job to figure out what is open. Dive on lose balls: Good players […]

March 8, 2015

Mid Season Opportunities

Opportunity #1- Good players and team learn from victories. Often victories and defeat are separated by a key play here and a key play there.  Keep searching for the areas you can improve even in victory.  Don’t become comfortable just because you won?  Coaches will constantly look to areas for improvement.  Listen to your coach because […]

March 6, 2015

5 Things That Every Workout Should Include

Competition:  Every time you workout you should compete.  You can compete with yourself by beating your last score or your last time.  Do you keep a log of your records for different drills?  The stories are legendary of the shooters who would not leave the court until they made 10 straight free throws after a long […]