The 4-D Mindset
“Every movement has a purpose, and you know exactly what that purpose is.” Tim S. Grover – Relentless “Greatness is always in the moment of the decision.” Jeff Olsen – The Slight Edge Think about this. Every move that … Read More
Create Your Opportunities
In basketball, being successful is all about learning how to create opportunities. It’s knowing how to take any game-time situation and turn it to your advantage. You’re putting yourself into position – mentally, emotionally and physically – to give you and your team … Read More
The Turning Point
For basketball players like yourself, there will be those times or moments in your sports careers when you feel as if nothing is going right or you’ve hit a wall with your game. Maybe, you’re in a slump and not scoring … Read More
In the Moment
“Greatness is always in the moment of the decision.” Jeff Olson – The Slight Edge “Greatness in sports is born in the moment” Sam Sheridan – The Fighter’s Mind Earlier today, I was watching Rafael Nadal win his … Read More
For the Love of the Game
“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
Input or Outcome
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
Reading the Court
“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
Play To Your Strengths
“…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
Leadership Q&A with PJNFoundation Mental Skills Coach Anthony Lanzillo
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
Mental Conditioning Monday: Avoid the Landmines
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