One of the most important attributes or qualities that you will need to succeed in basketball, and in life, is the ability to persevere. No matter what obstacles or challenges come your way, you keep your commitment to your goals and yourself, … Read More
For any high school student-athlete who wants to play up at the collegiate level, trying to figure out where to go to college can be a challenging and often difficult decision to make. I’ve seen and spoken to a number of … Read More
“That summer, as a follow-up to the conversation. I called Shane and asked him, ‘Shane, this morning while you were shaving, did you look in the mirror and imagine that you were looking at next year’s conference player of the year?’ … Read More
Many basketball players focus on what they don’t want to happen in a game. They don’t want to look bad or embarrass themselves. They don’t want to miss their shots. They don’t want to lose the ball. They don’t want to … Read More
Very often, during a game, there will be an athlete who gets upset about something that is happening on the field or court. The athlete is not happy about the score, is frustrated with the refs or umpires who are calling the game, could be angry … Read More
Just like a car that needs an engine tune-up to run efficiently and smoothly, an athlete will need a “mental tune-up” to play with greater concentration, composure and confidence. If the athlete wants to be mentally strong, and play a smart game, … Read More
“Mistakes must become part of the learning process. When you consider the mistakes you have made in your life, there is always a potential for learning. Bad performances can lead to good performances, or they can lead to other bad performances … Read More
Every time that you train on your own, go to a team practice or play in a game, carry these 5 affirmations with you. Affirmations are a very easy and simple approach to putting yourself into a very positive and productive state of … Read More
Throughout the day, we will ask ourselves a number of questions. What many of us don’t realize is that a lot of the questions we ask ourselves only make us feel worse. These are questions that will trigger frustration, anxiety … Read More
In sports, as in life, many athletes and people set themselves up for failure. They don’t have any goals and aren’t sure what they’re doing. They don’t know how to focus on what’s most important in their daily lives. They don’t build up their self-esteem … Read More