by Goetgeluck | Oct 13, 2021 | Academy Players, Athletic Development, Relaxation
The more relaxed you are the better you are at everything you do. When you are relaxed, you see more options, your body is looser and life has a lightness to it. When tense however, your vision narrows down into a tunnel, your legs feel heavy and new things seem...
by Mathieu.Detiege | Aug 16, 2021 | Academy Coaches, Academy Players, Mindset, Player Development, Shooting
Shooting should be a passion for every coach. It is the single most important skill in basketball. Coaches have to give players the tools to shoot consistently, teaching them to be their own coach and by being able to self-review. We notice that some players get...
by Mathieu.Detiege | Jul 5, 2021 | Academy Players, Player Development, Shooting
When I watch some young players get into the gym, they immediately start shooting threes or take out of balance shots. When they miss a lot of those shots, they get bored quickly, because they don’t see the ball go through the hoop and quit, without even breaking a...
by Goetgeluck | Jun 28, 2021 | Academy Players, Athletic Development, Player Development, Public
A player came to me last week describing how he had pulled his left side hip a little bit. He showed me how it had happened: he stood in a ready position and then exploded into a first step. After doing some light massaging and a mobility exercise to ease his nervous...
by Joerik | Jun 14, 2021 | Academy Players, Off-Season, Player Development
Is the floater the 2-pointer of the future? In my opinion YES! Both teardrops and soft runners are increasing in both efficiency as importance. Some stats to think about: Game 1 Knicks vs. Hawks: 19 floaters where shot, 7 of them in the final quarter. The shot is...
by Goetgeluck | Jun 8, 2021 | Academy Players, Athletic Development, Off-Season
Off-season is a time when we have always tried to help our kids to develop both their athleticism as well as their basketball skills. Often one of the first things that gets lost during in-season is physical training. That is why we try to create good habits during...
