Basketball is a team game played by individuals. In the past decade, I have noticed a dangerous trend that is extremely detrimental to players, coaches, teams, and the game itself. Basketball is becoming an individual game played by teams. When I … [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...]
The Trust Bank: Coaches
The Trust Bank: Building trust with your players one investment at a time Trust- belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. Basketball is a very simple game when you think about it. You put a ball in a basket. … [Read more...]
The Trust Bank: Players
The Trust Bank: Building trust with your coach one investment at a time Trust- belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. What do most players want more than anything else? Playing Time. You want to play and … [Read more...]
#BallisLife… What?
#BallisLife… WHAT? #BallisLife. The popular slogan that many athletes have adopted throughout the course of their playing career shows up on a daily basis on thousands social media posts every day. Athletes commit themselves to a sport and hold … [Read more...]