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Here we discuss all aspects of basketball training, including the mindset and actions needed to produce outstanding results. Be sure to comment and share with your friends.Block Out The Noise
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller When I was 10 years old, I had the dream of playing professional basketball. After career day and seeing all of the different professions of my...
4 Steps to Become a Dominant Post Player
I caught the ball on the elbow with my back to the basket, quarter turn ball fake to my teammate coming off the flare screen (he wasn’t open), drop step to the basket for a finish at the rim and a foul. And 1! This was on my way to a 31 point outburst on 12-19...
Winners vs Losers
“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” -Larry Bird Winners win, plain and simple. If you’ve never heard that phrase, it might sound simple and...
Success Requires Action, Action Requires Thought
Mentally tough players know what it takes to succeed and are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve the results they’re after. If you want to be successful in basketball or in life for that matter, it’s going to take a lot of work. Success can be defined in so...
Jet Pilots Don’t Use Rear View Mirrors
If you want to maximize your potential, be the best player you can be, and dominate the competition, you have to become obsessed with your goals and the journey ahead. So many players get caught up in the last play or the mistakes they’ve made in a training, practice...
2:1 Ratio – Why Listening Gives You A Competitive Edge
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...
How To Fuel Your Body… Nutrition Advice For Basketball Players
It was the summer before my senior year in high school, and I was working my ass off. Great players are made in the summer, and no one embodied that more than I did. Unfortunately, like many of you, I had no idea how to eat for optimum performance. I was 6’5” and only...
Who Should I Hire?…A Coach or a Basketball Trainer?
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...
Shoot the Lights Out! 6 Tips and Tricks to Transform Your Shot
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)
https://youtu.be/MO2s8jFPbmE 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...
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