For those whom have been following me you’d know that this European summer I was going to tryout for a team that is in the UK national basketball league. As I always do every year I come to Europe to play a few summer league games. This year I had one particular team in mind… Continue reading My tryout disaster 2015
Author: Manoj
Playing basketball at 35 and over
Ways to play high level basketball at 35 I’m currently 38 and still love playing basketball. I always look forward to every training session and even getting some shots up. Is there really a used by date for basketball players? I have found coaches to get nervous when they find out about my age. Recently I contacted… Continue reading Playing basketball at 35 and over
Coaches first impressions
What are coaches first impressions of me? It’s strange, all through my basketball career I have had to deal with coaches having poor first impressions of me. Is it my height? I’m not the only 5’9″ basketball player around? Is it because I ethnically look like I shouldn’t be playing basketball? I am of Sri… Continue reading Coaches first impressions
Is fear blocking my dreams?
Work or Basketball. What do you chose? Well it is certainly interesting times for me; an interesting two weeks in fact. Three months ago I put in leave for work and recently I was asked by my boss to work on my holidays. Work on my holidays? According to my boss I am “business critical”… Continue reading Is fear blocking my dreams?
How to deal with rejection in basketball
Rejection is a part of life and basketball. You can see it all the time and it’s something that you as a basketball player need to deal with. Even Michael Jordan got cut from his high school team and you hear the countless stories of champions told “No”. So how did they do it? Firstly,… Continue reading How to deal with rejection in basketball
My first charity basketball camp
Hus, one of my good friends and plyometric training partner belongs to a community group from his mosque. A few weeks ago he called me and asked if I would be interested in coaching and running a charity basketball camp. I abruptly said No! I really don’t like coaching as in the past I have… Continue reading My first charity basketball camp
Easy to pack Improvised rehab equipment
Easy to carry rehab equipment Rehabbing injuries when you are travelling playing basketball is pretty hard. Whether you are travelling playing tournaments or games far away from home it’s is hard to lug around rehab equipment. It’s even a bigger pain if you have to get on a flight with baggage restrictions. But in the… Continue reading Easy to pack Improvised rehab equipment
What I pack when travelling for tryouts
Minimalism is the key when travelling When I travel to Europe to try out for basketball teams in summer I tend to pack very light. Most days in Europe during the periods of May to August the weather is quite nice. In some places it’s extremely hot. When I meet fellow travellers and tell them… Continue reading What I pack when travelling for tryouts
Injury prevention with a foam roller
Injury Prevention & Rehab Using A Foam Roller When my basketball career was winding down I started working in a full time job. After all I didn’t make millions playing basketball and I needed something to fund my lifestyle. My first real full time job was in 2007 when I got into an office IT job.… Continue reading Injury prevention with a foam roller
Didn’t make the team for the coming season?
Didn’t make the team? The season isn’t over you can still get back on the squad. The Big V season is about to kick off as with most state league’s in Australia. Did you make a team? If you did congratulations if not don’t be disheartened. I have not made the cut so many times… Continue reading Didn’t make the team for the coming season?