I have officially become a grumpy old man basketball player! This year I will be turning 39 and in about a year and a half hitting a big milestone of 40 years old. Even though I am pretty old in basketball terms I am going down and playing ball with people half my age. I… Continue reading Grumpy old man basketball
Author: Manoj
New years resolution for 2017
Another Christmas is done and dusted and we are but a few days from 2017. During this time people start to think about their new year’s resolution for 2017. Like all resolutions within a few months of the new year people lose focus revert to their old way. I guess this applies to the majority.… Continue reading New years resolution for 2017
Pickup basketball in Sydney
Lot’s changed in the last two months. I went to the Philippines for my brothers wedding and the move to Sydney. People from Melbourne are now wondering why I would move to Sydney. Well I got a great job here at Glue Store (a fashion brand) as the Head of Digital. If you have been… Continue reading Pickup basketball in Sydney
3 things I look for when buying a basketball shoe
The sneaker game these days is huge. People are spending thousands of dollars to snag that limited edition basketball shoe; mostly retro Jordan’s. I do love playing basketball but I don’t have the passion to collect sneakers. I just can’t see what the big deal is. Recently though I have found myself thinking about the basketball… Continue reading 3 things I look for when buying a basketball shoe
Playing college basketball on a half athletic scholarship
Getting a full ride or in Australian terms, a full athletic scholarship can be pretty hard if you are a foreigner. Unless you are playing in leagues with high exposure it is actually near impossible. Also, if you are not quite up to a division 1 standard or not getting court time for the team… Continue reading Playing college basketball on a half athletic scholarship
Am I good enough to play pro basketball checklist
Ok, this article might be a reality check for some and possibly catch people off side making them close this window and leave the site. It’s ok to have a dream of playing professional basketball, and you shouldn’t allow anyone to destroy that dream. But this article is a basketball checklist to see if you are ready… Continue reading Am I good enough to play pro basketball checklist
Basketball exposure by building a brand and marketing yourself
Social media is huge! Let’s run down the stats,1.6 billion people on Facebook, 1 billion on YouTube, 430 million on Instagram and LinkedIn and 325 million on twitter. These are to name the top few social media platforms and doesn’t including the emerging platforms like Pinterest and Snapchat. With the access to these types of… Continue reading Basketball exposure by building a brand and marketing yourself
Having a basketball agent
Having a basketball agent or being apart of a sports agency is a topic that I haven’t coved until now on purpose. In the sea of agents and agencies, you the player just becomes a commodity that is used to generate revenue. Most agents and agencies just don’t care about you as a person. The… Continue reading Having a basketball agent
Racism and Prejudice in Basketball
Racism. The hot topic in Australia and around the world after a host of police shootings of African American males. All around the “black lives matter” movement has taken on a whole new voice. It’s louder! As the world is fighting against racism unfortunately racism in sport continues. It’s not well publicised, but it is… Continue reading Racism and Prejudice in Basketball
Are basketball academies the right fit for you?
Never has basketball academies been popular in Australia as it is now. There are more than 5 basketball academies in Victoria along with a host of high schools with basketball programs. With all basketball academies charging fees of thousands of dollars and some charging upwards of 20K a year; the questions needs to be asked,… Continue reading Are basketball academies the right fit for you?