The 7 Cardinal Sins of Mindset in Basketball

  1. Indifference/Apathy- there is no room for half-hearted intensity in this sport. — Rebounding: You can’t just jump for the ball ·        Box someone out ·        Connect, and create contact with someone ·        If shooting, hustle into the paint and crash ·        Be powerful, make it intentional every time ·        Read the ball, if…

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10 rules of basketball season

​1. Never be outworked. 2. Don’t focus on your statistics. Focus on getting better and going after the toughest challenges. 3. Remember that being the biggest or strongest player on the court doesn’t make you a better basketball player. 4. Have a purpose every practice. Stop going through the motions. Make sure you focus on the areas that…

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​6.5 Ways Players Kill Performance

 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…

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jump levels

  ​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,…

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