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Over the last month, I have had the opportunity to attend five division 1 college practices. One message that has been consistent with all five coaching staffs is players struggle doing the simple things at an elite level. Jump stops, pivots, catching the ball without
What are the two most prevalent questions players receive after a game from someone who was not in attendance? “Did you win?” “How many points did you score?” The questions we ask showcase what we value. As a result, players pick up very quickly what
It’s that time of the year again! Tryouts can be an extremely stressful and nerve racking time for both players and parents. To ease the nerves and stress of this season, we thought it would be beneficial to share what coaches are looking for during
Every summer we like to have a consistent message for our summer camps. A message that the players can take with them and implement into their lives outside of basketball. We love teaching basketball, but basketball is also a great outlet to teach kids
With this incredible March Madness tournament coming to an end, we are left with 4 blue bloods. As players, coaches, and parents, we can learn so much from every coach in the tournament. The last four
As players we all want to play as hard as we can for as long as we can, but that is easier said than done. One of the skills that was a huge part of JJ Redick’s success was
Be positive Catch them doing it right. It rubs off. If you complain about them not being in the starting lineup, they will do the same. Be realistic They should be far more concerned with their current trajectory than with their current results.
Definition of pet peeve : a frequent subject of complaint It goes without saying that all coaches have pet peeves when it comes to their athletes. The last thing you want to do is violate one of their pet peeves and irritate your coach with inappropriate behavior,
Just Hoops Members have been getting out of their comfort zone and working on finishing with their inside hand. The Inside hand finish is a great move that will allow you to use your back as a shield, be deceptive, and keep the defender guessing.
Show up everyday Control what you can control Focus on the fundamentals that will allow you to achieve your goal
