Are you the Predator or Prey? You have a choice each moment on the court, in school and in life. Are you going to be the Predator or the Prey? Think about the Animal Kingdom. There are Predator animals and their Prey. In college at the University of Mount Union I took a class in Animal…
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…
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. Not Pulling the Trigger. Playing too cautiously/hesitant or conservative. 2. Better in practice/scrimmages/warm-up than in games. 3. Missing easy open shots close to the hoop or not executing offensively. 4. Poor body language (rounding shoulders, looking down, mouthing words). 5. Not playing to your potential. 6. Low confidence. 7. Very nervous before games, shots or close games. 8. Easily distracted during…
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-…
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…