A basketball tryout is like a job interview. Being in the IT industry as well as playing basketball I have heard so many similarities of job candidates and basketball players (trying out) that have made one hell of a f%$k up that made the hiring manager or coach just cut them instantly. Is it a talent… Continue reading 5 common reasons why people get overlooked at tryouts
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Ball rotation the lost art
Have ball hogs killed the game? I have played with a lot of ball hogs in my time but something has happened to the youth of today which is hugely detrimental to the game of basketball. I have for the most part chalked it up to being apart of the game, but in a recent… Continue reading Ball rotation the lost art
Visualisation Techniques Pro Basketball Players Use
Visualisation I’m not sure if you have read many self-help books, maybe I’m making poor assumptions here. But I have actually read a fair few self-help books and even attended self-help seminars. One of the things these books and seminars have in common is teaching people visualisation techniques. What is visualisation anyway? Visualisation is focusing… Continue reading Visualisation Techniques Pro Basketball Players Use
5 questions to ask yourself when setting goals for 2016
Have you set your goals for 2016? The new year is around the corner do you know what you want to do next year? Have you set into motion things to help you achieve your dreams? Do you even have dreams to go on and play basketball? Or are you just waiting around for it… Continue reading 5 questions to ask yourself when setting goals for 2016
Benefits of having a basketball mentor
Basketball mentoring is an easy way to get ahead of the competition if you want to play pro or college ball. If you are having issues with a car who is the best person to get advice from? A friend that’s a mechanic right? This is the same when we talk about playing pro or… Continue reading Benefits of having a basketball mentor
Convince your parents to allow you to play basketball overseas
Convincing your parents to allow you to go overseas to play basketball I want to address a misconception some people might have with this article by formally stating that this isn’t only relevant to those interested in playing college basketball. This article is relevant for anyone wanting to play basketball overseas. Chances are pretty high… Continue reading Convince your parents to allow you to play basketball overseas
Ball Stars College Exposure Camp
Ball Stars Basketball Camp a great tournament for getting recruited into a college in America I have to start this article with a disclaimer. The last time I attended a Ball Stars basketball camp was in 2001 in Indiana. I attended this camp as a spectator watching my friends team compete; Lincon Trail College Trail… Continue reading Ball Stars College Exposure Camp
Get a pro basketball contract the unconventional way
Like me, if you are an average hard working basketball player with none of the so called star qualities chances are you are not getting much exposure. Probably not even getting enough of the ball to showcase your talents or you might not be getting minutes. Well the good news is that you don’t have… Continue reading Get a pro basketball contract the unconventional way
Traveling the world playing street ball
Anyone that knows me well will tell you that I am a very well traveled person. I love going overseas and immersing myself in a different culture. I eat the food, try and speak the language and I try and find out door basketball games. One thing that I have learnt on the many years… Continue reading Traveling the world playing street ball
Did Michael Jordan destroy the game of basketball?
By far my favourite basketball ad. Ever! Most of the advertisement doesn’t star Michael Jordan but the content of the ad is very inspirational. Maybe it’s my fault. Maybe I led you to believe it was easy, when it wasn’t. Maybe I made you think my highlights started at the free throw line, and not… Continue reading Did Michael Jordan destroy the game of basketball?