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Recently I have been in conversations with players and fans of the game of basketball about how dramatically the game has changed in recent years. Where the 3 point shot is the main arsenal of teams. The conventional center banging in the low block is almost dead and replaced with post players that can shoot… Continue reading Learn to play every position on the floor

I grew up watching 90’s basketball and being in awe of Michael Jordan’s mid range game. He’d get his defender on his back and he’d make that mid range fade away jumper all day. Not too long after Kobe started using MJ’s moves to become one of the greatest to play the game. If you… Continue reading 4 reasons why you should develop a mid range game

The power of a leadership group in basketball is something often overlooked in representative basketball, especially in Australia. But when you look at the higher levels of basketball this is a key aspect of every successful team. What is a leadership group Now that you know that every successful team has a leadership group you… Continue reading Leadership group in basketball

Slow down to become fast was something I found comical when I was playing ABA for the Waverly Falcons. It was something my coach used to say to me. It was because in my youth I used to go a million miles and hour in every training session and every game. My mentality was to… Continue reading Slow down. Become fast on the basketball court

Every baller out there wants to become a professional basketball player. But for most, this will be just a dream. But playing professional basketball doesn’t have to be a dream. With a lot of work and implementing the below 4 steps you too can join the pro ranks, it’ll just take a little longer than… Continue reading Professional basketball player in 4 steps

Is sitting out a basketball season really that crazy? Watching this video has cemented what I have been communicating for while now. When I heard Collins synopsis on what Lebron should do in the way of deciding whether to stay or leave Cleveland, I was not shocked at all. I am not saying that any… Continue reading Sitting out a basketball season

As a coach I have honed my skills of observation and I have the ability to assess players strengths and weaknesses. From this I provide feedback to players to help them become a better basketball player. With this coaching role I have been able to reflect on my time as a basketball player and figure… Continue reading Better basketball player in one step

Confidence on the basketball court is a huge part of becoming a good basketball player. Do you know any good basketball player that has confidence issues? Look back at the greats of the game; Bird, Magic, Jordan, Kobe and now LeBron, all have high levels of confidence. Recently I have started a counselling course with… Continue reading High basketball expectations, the confidence killer