Focus- Repetition- Mastery- Addition The 60 Day challenge is an intense 500 shot workout that focuses on mastering the skill of shooting the basketball, and a journal that will challenge players mentally on a daily basis. The process of skill … [Read more...]
Video of the Week 6/26
Urban Meyer has a message to high school football players aspiring to play at the next level. Be great on your high school team! He gives great insight into the way successful college coaches recruit. What he says about football players focusing … [Read more...]
The Little Things… There’s Nothing Bigger
610-610. That was the score through 24 quarters of basketball between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. Game 7 would break the tie in a series rich with movie script quality narrative for both sides. There was so much on the … [Read more...]
Neglecting the Boring Negates the Exciting
“The advanced level is mastery of the basics.” –Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini In 2009 when I was a college assistant coach, we had a recruit come for an official visit who was looking to transfer from a Division 1 program. Our Conference Player of the … [Read more...]
TAKEAWAYS FROM THE MOST INTERESTING SERIES IN THE LAST DECADE
Warriors vs. Thunder. Skill vs. Size. Shooting vs. Athleticism. Call it what you will, but I’m going to call it the most interesting series in the last decade. The narrative was a sports writers dream and it lived up to the hype. Here are four … [Read more...]
6 Things Players Can Learn from Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is one of the most polarizing players in all sports. He is definitely the second most criticized player in the NBA. I am on the fan side of the Westbrook spectrum so I don’t fully understand the haters. Why does he attract so … [Read more...]
6 Parenting Practices that will Empower your Child/Athlete
The Parent/Athlete Relationship Part 3: 6 Parenting Practices that will Empower your Child/Athlete Everyone wants their child to excel. The reason that you are reading this article is because you want the answer to the big question. How can I … [Read more...]
10 Proven Ways To Make the Most of Your Off-Season
10 Proven Ways to Make the Most of Your Off-Season 1. Start with your end-game “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” -Tony Robbins What are your aspirations and dreams? … [Read more...]
7 Things That Made Playing for My Dad a Great Experience
The Parent/Athlete Relationship Part 2: Playing for Pops Game day. This was the best team my dad had coached to this point. All the guys grew up playing together and were now seniors. With Jaden leading his band of brothers, we were 20-0 and … [Read more...]
The Parent/Athlete Relationship Part 1: The Usual Suspects
The Parent-Athlete Relationship Part 1: The Usual Suspects Last weekend, I went to my 5 year old nephew’s coach pitch little league baseball game. I was thoroughly enjoying the experience of watching these little kids have fun playing … [Read more...]