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2:1 Ratio – Why Listening Gives You A Competitive Edge

by Alex | Feb 14, 2018 | Basketball Training, How To Earn More Playing Time

You were born with 2 ears and 1 mouth. Coincidence? I think not. Unfortunately, so many players don’t operate with the right ratio. It’s often 1:2 and they end up talking way more than they listen. There is a big difference between hearing, (in one ear and out the...

Who Should I Hire?…A Coach or a Basketball Trainer?

by Alex | Oct 12, 2017 | Basketball Training

When it comes to my money, I don’t want anyone messing with it. How about you? I figured we’re on the same page. Here’s our public service announcement for the basketball parents around the world and our biased advice on where to allocate your hard earned money....

Shoot the Lights Out! 6 Tips and Tricks to Transform Your Shot

by Alex | Aug 29, 2017 | Basketball Training, How To Gain Confidence In Your Game, Training For Offense

The gym is packed, standing room only, and they’re all here to see you. You hear the whispers, but can’t make out what the crowd is saying. “Is he going for 40 tonight,” they ask. “How many threes do you think he’ll hit tonight, over 10 again?,” they question....

4 Basketball Training Mistakes You’re Probably Making Right Now (They May Surprise You)

by Alex | Apr 28, 2017 | Basketball Training, How To Earn More Playing Time, How To Gain Confidence In Your Game

My eighth grade season had just come to an end. I had a great year and had my eyes on playing varsity as a freshman. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but for whatever reason, I had something to prove. I sat down with my Uncle (He led the state of California in scoring in...

5 Game-Changing Books Every Basketball Player Must Read

by Alex | Apr 10, 2017 | Basketball Training, How To Gain Confidence In Your Game, Training Your Mentality

It’s so important to feed your mind the right things. An often overlooked part of basketball is the mental aspect. Many players don’t realize that what goes on in their brain, day in and day out, can really make you or break you. You become what you think...

5 Steps to Becoming Unstoppable on Offense

by Alex | Sep 30, 2016 | Basketball Training, How To Earn More Playing Time, How To Gain Confidence In Your Game, Training For Offense, Uncategorized

You know that one game you played where you couldn’t miss. That game where you could have shot the ball from half court blindfolded, and it would have gone in. That game where no one could guard you. If you work hard enough and play long enough,...
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