Great list to share or print off for your team. Every player can run as hard as possible back on defense. Do things that please your coach. This tactic usually helps to get playing time. Choose advisors outside your program sparingly and carefully. Want to be selfish on offense? Get Read More
By now the story of Steph Curry has been well documented and even mythified. Whether the 6-0, 160 lb., 3 Star recruit had one, three or 7 offers out of HS is no longer relevant. His father Dell’s alma mater, Virginia Tech, reportedly only offered him a walk-on spot and Read More
It’s no secret that cuts, curls, replacements and flares have been lost arts in basketball. Dribble-drive and screen/roll oriented offenses came into vogue and players were forced to comply with coaches’ systems and drive gaps, spot up for triple attempts, set ball screens or use ball screens (even when the Read More
Every player can be part junkyard dog. Be your team’s best practice player; it will pay dividends. Don’t specialize yourself so much that you become a situational player only. Be a student of the game; sometimes only one tip can “turn on the lights”. Don’t be satisfied; stay humble and Read More
What is a valgus knee? A valgus knee position is when the femur internally rotates and collapses inward. It is also commonly referred to as knock knees. Why is this a concern? Studies show there is a link between athletes that exhibit valgus tendencies and knee injuries, specifically ACL Read More
As much as anything else in competitive athletics, players’ and coaches’ attitudes as revealed through their body language are integral parts of the winning process. Even in cases where individuals are acting to be braver, more poised or stronger than they really feel, this can have a positive effect on Read More
