Footwork is an essential part of basketball and I have seen the most un-athletic basketball players have the longest careers just because they have great foot work. To this day I still see some of my old buddies tearing up rep basketball players because of footwork. Throughout my college career in USA plyometric and footwork… Continue reading SKILZ 15-Rung Quick training ladder
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How to write a basketball resume
Before you write your basketball resume ensure you gather all your statistics. Try and make it as official as possible; if the stats are published on the web gather the links to include on the resume. If you have game tape uploaded it to YouTube. YouTube is the second most used search engine so it… Continue reading How to write a basketball resume
Breaking shooting slumps during tryouts
You always want to show your best at tryouts but there are moments where shooting slumps can affect your whole game. Every player needs to come to the realisation that this is going to happen at some point. But don’t stress, it does pass. Here are some tips to get you through the slump. Get… Continue reading Breaking shooting slumps during tryouts
Basketball tryout ready in 4 weeks
Need to get ready for a basketball tryout in limited time? The reality is nothing compares to having a good preseason. The running and conditioning work forms a good solid foundation for a great season. Most teams here in Australia run preseason as a form of trial for new players. For example, preseason rolls into… Continue reading Basketball tryout ready in 4 weeks
Contacting coaching staff
Contacting coaching staff for a basketball tryout can be a daunting task. Here are some tips and templates to make that email or phone call as smooth and effective as possible. These are methods I have used throughout my basketball career to get several gigs. The most effective for me is email. What do you… Continue reading Contacting coaching staff
Giving back to the game of basketball
I was thought that the best way to learn something is to teach it. I had heard this saying over and over again. When I was in the fourth year in university I was taking a computer programming class in JAVA. For some reason coding just came to me, I was a natural and to… Continue reading Giving back to the game of basketball
ASO ankle braces review
When I first started playing I didn’t even think about injury prevention. Even after a few ankle blowouts. When I started playing with the Melbourne Tigers I was introduced to tape. I saw all the NBL boys taping their ankles and various parts of their body. Few more ankle rolls later I got on board… Continue reading ASO ankle braces review
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.
Michael Jordan said it best! I am living proof of this way of thinking. I was a below average basketball player and I started playing the game very late. First time I ever played structured basketball was when I was 19 and the first ever proper basketball game was played when I was 17. When… Continue reading I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.
Why getting to basketball practice early is the best thing you can do
Basketball Practice Etiquette I sometime struggle to understand how players on any semi-professional basketball league can stroll in at the time of tip off. It’s like coming to a game as the whistle has been blown to start the jump ball. Getting in early to trainings, tryouts and games is a must. In most cases… Continue reading Why getting to basketball practice early is the best thing you can do
How to be seen at basketball tryouts
Over the years I have had many basketball tryouts with teams. When I was in the early years of my playing career I remember I found it really difficult to get the ball. Too many ball hogs trying to get their own. As a pure shooter this meant that I couldn’t show off my skill. As… Continue reading How to be seen at basketball tryouts