“He was going to be a great player, Loughery thought, not just because of the talent and the uncommon physical assets but because he loved the game. That love could not be coached or faked, and it was something he always had. … Read More
One of the smartest things that you can do as a basketball player is to take an “input” approach to everything you do. You want to think about and focus on what you are “putting into” become a better player. Every … Read More
“The key is seeing and doing. If you’re focusing on anything than reading the court and doing what needs to be done, the moment will pass you by.” Phil Jackson – Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior According … Read More
“Truly playing big is about using your talents and gifts to a cause greater than yourself.” Mark Samuel – Making Yourself Indispensable: The Power Of Personal Accountability To play big is to think big. To think big is to see the big picture. Seeing the … Read More
“…what most people don’t realize is that growth accelerates at a greater rate when we attend to the things we do well…growth is always more rapid when we train our minds to learn from our strengths first and then our … Read More
If you want to become a mentally stronger and better basketball player, then just follow this simple formula: “PM + PE + PC + PW = Smart Player”. PM = Play in the present moment. (Not in the past or future) PE … Read More
The moment you step onto the court to play basketball, you should make three game time vows to yourself. 1. Now. Be present. Keep your attention and focus in the present moment. It’s very important that you know what is happening and … Read More
For so many high school student-athletes, the moment they think about playing sports in college they start worrying about whether they’re good enough and if there’s a college coach out there who will recruit them. And then they begin wondering … Read More
Many of you have probably heard the proverbial question that people ask themselves or each other – Is your glass half-full or half-empty? In life, and in sports, it’s amazing how many of us look at things from the half-empty perspective. We look … Read More
The Pete and Jameer Nelson Nelson Foundation is excited to introduce a new leadership series that goes “behind the scenes” by getting to know members of the foundation’s team members, participants, families and leaders within the community that serve as … Read More