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
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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?
SKILZ 15-Rung Quick training ladder
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
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