Basics & Basketball

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Basics & Basketball helps the beginning player/ coach by talking about the fundamentals of basketball bi-weekly on this podcast. Our goal is to help those new to basketball build a strong foundation to advance their skill and knowledge. The episodes will include mental training techniques e.g. goal setting, visualization, and motivation in addition to physical training such as ball handling, how to improve court vision, shooting, and much more!

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Learn and Dominate the Non-Glorius Skills of Basketball!

May 02 2023 23 mins

It is important for basketball players to do more than score. If a player wants to play at a higher level, then he/she will need to learn and dominate the non-glorious skills of basketball. Yes, it is important to be able to score. It is also important to be able to rebound, and defend, set screens. Being able to perform these skills at a high level will give players the opportunit

Begin With The End In Mind

Aug 04 2022 24 mins

In this episode we continue to focus on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People. Specifically, the 2nd habit, Begin With The End In Mind. To begin with the end in mind means you start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you're going so that you better understand where you are now so that the steps you take are in the right direction. T

Be Proactive

May 20 2022 13 mins

An athlete who is Proactive takes responsibility for their basketball journey! They are driven by what they value. They find a way to get better in spite of their circumstances and conditions. In this episode the youth athlete will learn how to be Proactive and to take control of their basketball journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho

Getting to the Top of the Mountain!

Apr 30 2022 12 mins

For those of us that love the game of basketball we know the Grind never stops, not if we want to get to the top of the mountain. Let's be real, we all want to get to the top, to be our very best. The question is are we willing to do what it takes to get there? Today's episode covers 4 keys to get to the top of the mountain: Motivation; Visualization; Physical Conditioning; and Con

Man to Man Defense- 3 Basic Defensive Skills

May 21 2021 12 mins

Great Defense can lead to Great Offence. Stopping the Basketball, Deflections, Steals, and Charges are attributes of a great defense! Defense is a critical basketball skill that athletes need to adapt and embrace. This episode covers 3 Basic Defensive Skills: On The Ball Defense. Up The Line Defense. Help Defense. Mastering these defensive skills can lead to more playing time and b

Game Situations

Jan 01 2021 26 mins

This episode focuses on 13 common Game Situations and Strategies for mastering those situations. These Mental and Physical situations can be mastered through simulation in practice. and game experience. Understandably not all coaches cover game situations in their practice. However; the athlete can work on these situations outside of practice with teammates. This will benefit the a

Be A Two-Way Player

Dec 12 2020 14 mins

Basketball is a fast paced game. In a matter of seconds you can go from offense to defense right back to offense. Because it is fast paced, sometimes, there is no time to think about or dwell on good plays or bad plays. There is only time to stay in the present moment of what is happening on the basketball court. The game does not stop to allow players to have moments of disa

Performance Nervousness

Nov 22 2020 14 mins

It is completely natural to be nervous, to get butterflies when an athlete is getting ready to compete against an opponent. Coaches get butterflies too! In this normal situation take deep breaths, visualize success, keep a positive mindset, and use a word or phrase that helps maintain confidence. Once the competition begins and the athlete is in the flow of the competition the nerv

Be Confident!

Oct 31 2020 17 mins

Confidence comes from doing! Confidence is a critical mental skill needed to achieve not only in basketball but also in life. Having confidence does not mean you will not make mistakes or fail. It means that you have belief in yourself to try, too not give up. This episode covers four strategies to help the athlete maintain confidence. Strategy number 1: Do Not Talk Yourself

Be Coachable and Hold Yourself Accountable!

Oct 14 2020 12 mins

Being Coachable is an Attitude! To be coachable means an athlete is willing to follow the guidance of the coach and to learn a new way of doing things. To be coachable means to be open to instruction. To be coachable means that an athlete allows herself to soak up new information to add to her knowledge bank to be used for future triumphs. To be coachable means to trust your coach.