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
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
Gain exposure to go play basketball overseas
Ways to gain exposure for your next basketball overseas gig Film Film games and practices Post on YouTube and Facebook Share links to your video’s in an email to coaches Include all your details such as full name, height, weight, position and stats if available Tournaments and camps Attend rep or equivalent standard tournaments and… Continue reading Gain exposure to go play basketball overseas
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
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
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