How to be a Great Teammate
Blog – How to be a Great Teammate by Julian FlackI think it’s important...
I am not a Female Hooper…Just a Hooper
I am not a Female Hooper…Just a Hooper by Jazmine Charles Have you ever heard the phrase, “Wow, you can play well - for a girl?” Well, if I had a dollar for the number of times I’ve heard this phrase in the basketball world, I would probably be a millionaire....
Learning from Losing a Game in Team Sports by Julian Flack
In the game of basketball, every team loses games, and the way in which a team handles adversity is a big determinate of how they will play throughout a given season. The difference between a good and a great team is how they handle losing. I think if your team...
The 5 Rules of Motion Offense in Basketball by Jeremy Lang
Rule #1: Spacing is Everything Let’s repeat that one more time: “Spacing is Everything!”. The foundation for a great offense is knowing all of the zones on the court and utilizing ALL of them. When we get stuck in a rut and we can’t find a seam in the...
The Importance of Sportsmanship in Basketball
Out of all sports, basketball is one of the sports that leads to good sportsmanship in comparison to other sports. Basketball is a close contact sport when it comes to encountering your opponents. Good sportsmanship includes respect for your teammates and the members...
What if I want to quit a sport?
Sports are a great way to be part of a team, stay in shape, and have fun. But you might find yourself wanting to quit a sport. This can happen for different reasons, such as: Some of the excitement that you had for the sport is gone. You're having a problem with a...
Youth Basketball and Relationships – the 5 things that are critical to any Relationship
As humans, the relationships that we establish with others are fundamental to our mental health and even survival. Youth basketball has the potential to teach young people how to build positive relationships in a number of ways. Positive relationships also contribute...
How Basketball Helped Me in my Life
One of the most common questions that are asked of basketball players is “Where did you play?”. Well for me my answer is simple…nowhere. Basketball has always been the game I loved, however I did not do the things necessary when I was a kid to be able to play in...
5 Reasons for Girls to Play Sports
We all know that regular physical exercise is good for a girl's body, mind, and spirit. But you can get your daily dose of endorphins from a jog around the block. So why play sports? The Women's Sports Foundation has discovered that sports offer some extra benefits...
Flying Keeps you Humble
I’m pretty sure that I travel enough to qualify me for frequent flyer status. Flying can be quite stressful if you’re not careful and you can learn a lot of life lessons in airports if you look for them. Emotional composure is definitely one of them and when I’m...