When in doubt, err on the side of taking action. Sometimes you are forced to make a difficult decision. You have information supporting you, “going for it.” And you have conflicting information supporting, “not doing anything.”a. What do you think is stopping you?b. It is scared of getting hurt?c. Unsure what is the right choice?d. Don’t…
I don’t need to sell anyone on the importance of confidence in basketball. Simply put it’s an absolute must. It separates the good from the great and the elite from everyone else. Our 1-1 mindset program is all about practical basketball specific exercises players can do to improve their mindset. Here are 10 practical ways to…
1. Verbally & Nonverbally communicate you believe in them. Great parents believe in their kids and communicate it regularly. 2. Verbally & Nonverbally communicate that you accept them, love them, & are proud of them NO MATTER WHAT. Reinforce winning, perfection, & success are much lower on your priority list than their fun, happiness, & enjoyment-…
1. Recharge your battery in between timeouts, ref calls, foul shots, when the ball goes out of bounce. Detach yourself emotionally and mentally from other games during the day. Don’t watch too much basketball. Get out of the tournament area when there is some time to do so. Leave the building and get some fresh…
There is always another level in you. I don’t care who you are: A JV player or Lebron James. What is the biggest room in the world? It is the Room for Improvement. I also have always looked up to players like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Skyler Diggins. Whether you were a freshman,…
1. Becoming too much of a fan, instead of a player. Stop reading the papers and forums. Throw away any standings or predictions you see. When you play in a tournament- stop watching too much basketball. It usually makes players more nervous, less focused, and more aware of the crowd and other external factors. Instead…