Asking the Right Questions
The following article comes from the John Maxwell Leadership Blog. When I first began teaching leadership, I spent nearly all my time giving lectures. Today, at almost every speaking gig, people want time to ask me questions about leadership, which I welcome. Not only do I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned, but answering questions also […]
Importance of Sports Physicals
You already know that playing sports helps keep you fit. You also know that sports are a fun way to socialize and meet people. But you might not know why the physical you may have to take at the beginning of your sports season is so important. Typically sports physicals are mandatory for players, but […]
Too Many Games
I am in my 14th year as a full-time, professional basketball-specific strength & conditioning coach. This is my calling for 2 reasons: I love the game of basketball I am passionate about positively influencing young people My mission is to share my philosophy of safe, purposeful and productive training with as many players and coaches […]
5 Ways to Prepare for Your Sports Season
Happy New Month! As September kicks off that usually means that scholastic sports are in full swing and basketball season is around the corner. If you’ve ever played competitive sports, you know starting a new season means a lot of hard work and practice. (It’s a good thing sports are fun.) It’s also normal to […]
Core Strength & Agility Exercises
Tim Duer, Physical Therapist at the Nemours Dupont Hospital for Children talks about the importance of having a strong core for all athletes. Your stomach, shoulders, hips, and back are key components of an athletes stability and ability to create power. Check out the video below:
Great Outdoors
I’m 37 years old. That puts me in the mid-range. I’m certainly no spring chicken. Hell, I graduated high school (1994) before any of my current players at DeMatha were even born. For all of you Millennial ballers to enjoy, here is the 16-year-old version of yours truly – fresh with feathered hair, tiny shorts […]
5 Best NBA Teams of New Millennium
Our partners over at The Whistle have come up the 5 BEST NBA teams of the new millennium. One thing all five teams have in common, their opponent never won more than two games in the NBA Finals. #5 2004 Detroit Pistons – Defeated Lakers in NBA Finals, 4-1 – Between Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun […]
