Last week, I wrote a blog about killing "Sacred Zombie Cows" or in other words, challenging conventional wisdom as it relates to sports. This blog will address the warm-up and the role it plays in activities. For the most part, I speak in basketball jargon, but the ideas in the blog can be easily transferred... Continue Reading →
Strength Training and Kids
There exists a concept which states that strength training in kids is wrong and harmful. There exists a concept which states that strength training for kids will stunt their growth. A lot of people firmly believe this, and prevent their kids from engaging in strength training activities. So, is there any truth to this? Or are... Continue Reading →
Holding Yourself to a Higher Standard
"THE POLICE ARE UNDER ATTACK!!" That is the headline that greeted me in today's paper. Let me review. Plenty of problems exist in the world that we live in today. However, all of these problems seem to be blown way out of proportion for the most part in the way that the media seems to... Continue Reading →
Become a Scoring Threat
Every team will have one or two main scorers, and not everyone will average 16 – 20 points per game. As a team player, you need to find a way that you can add value to your team and basketball program. Find a way that you can establish trust with your coach and this will... Continue Reading →
To V-Cut or Not to V-Cut
For years, it’s been drilled into us that we should v-cut to get away from the defense and receive the basketball. Almost every player executes this move in one of three spots; the two wings and the top of the key. As a coach, this move doesn’t do anything for us or our program. We... Continue Reading →