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
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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
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
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
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
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?
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