ob·scu·ri·ty  [uhb-skyoor-i-tee]
1.the state or quality of being obscure.
2.the condition of being unknown
Central Arkansas, Longwood College, Augsburg, American Interational College, Guilford College all produced NBA Players. Can you name them?
As the summer begins I will inevitably hear the words “elite” and “exposure” used over and over again. What’s ironic is that those who are elite will never call themselves as such, and those who have exposure usually try to downplay hype at all costs. As you prepare for another summer of “elite” competition and “exposure” just keep in mind that these things can’t be bought or sold. If you are truly “elite” you won’t have to say it, if you deserve “exposure” they will find you based on your extrodinary talents. Until then you remain in relative “obscurity”.
In compiling the above list of seemingly obscure colleges listed above, I purposely chose them because not only do they represent NBA Players, they represent NBA Players with Championship Rings. They are “elite” players. No offense to all the 11-18 year olds out there, but until you win a national championship in college or put in 10 years in the pros you are not quite elite. Hard work and successful results will always get you noticed, but it takes alot to become elite. Right now you are looking to overcome obscurity and work extremely hard to get to that next level. It can be done..... If many of you were offered a chance to play at any of the colleges above you would probably scoff and turn your nose up at the opportunity. Once you match the player with the college you will see, reconsider and maybe, just maybe you will choose whether to come from obscurity or remain obscure. If you can successfully identify which players attended those colleges and what teams they won championships with your next workout is free of charge. If you live out of the area I will send you a nice prize!! Email me your answers: dsmith@dtrained.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Periodization
pe·ri·od·i·za·tion
peer-ee-uh-duh-zey-shuhn
variations in training specificity, intensity, and volume in planned periods or cycles within an overall training program
When looking at a calendar year most training professionals are challenged with how to get the most out of athletes within a given time frame. Traditionally this process has been known as periodization and it consists of organizing various training goals and objectives into particular time frames or cycles based on volume, intensity and frequency of training. Ideally these variables would be modified to increase performance gains while minimizing the likelihood of injury. For example immediately after a competitive season we encourage “active rest” which allows the athlete to recuperate from the physical and physcological demands of a long season. Unfortunately, in today’s climate of games everyday few athletes and coaches allow themselves adequate time to fully utilize this recovery period. This is the most frequent cause of overuse injuries like tendinitis and stress fractures. Next we have the “off-season” where the emphasis shifts towards establishing a baseline of conditioning and prescribing proper load and volume of training. This is a critical time to begin establishing good training form and technique in those areas in greatest need for development; speed, agility, strength, shooting, ball-handling, flexibility. As we get deeper into the off-season we gradually increase the load and intensity in order to seek maximum gains. As the summer winds down we should begin tapering off our training and giving our bodies a chance to adjust and recover prior to moving into the “pre-season” training mode. During “pre-season” training we shift our focus towards more sport-specific training while looking to increase the intensity of our conditioning, plyometrics and power training. We should see a shift with an increase in the amount of time we spend on the court and a decrease in the amount of time we spend trying to develop strength and focus on establish conditioning (long-slow running is a no-no).
So, what do the next four months look like for you? Is there training involved, what are your core areas of development? Is it well-organized and written out? What kind of tests are you giving yourself to chart your progress? How can you identify that you have become a better shooter, faster, better conditioned or stronger? I constantly hear players and coaches talking about their game commitments, but rarely do I hear about their training and development plans and commitments. Will your development and progress be relegated to playing in games or getting dropped off at baby-sitting disguised as instructional camp again this summer? Will you take the time to make yourself a better athlete and player through a well-constructed and disciplined training regimen? Before you seek out the “exposure” that everyone so desperately covets, be sure to spend some time developing your body and your game so that you can showcase yourself in the best possible light.
Are you training hard or hardly training?........See you in the gym!
peer-ee-uh-duh-zey-shuhn
variations in training specificity, intensity, and volume in planned periods or cycles within an overall training program
When looking at a calendar year most training professionals are challenged with how to get the most out of athletes within a given time frame. Traditionally this process has been known as periodization and it consists of organizing various training goals and objectives into particular time frames or cycles based on volume, intensity and frequency of training. Ideally these variables would be modified to increase performance gains while minimizing the likelihood of injury. For example immediately after a competitive season we encourage “active rest” which allows the athlete to recuperate from the physical and physcological demands of a long season. Unfortunately, in today’s climate of games everyday few athletes and coaches allow themselves adequate time to fully utilize this recovery period. This is the most frequent cause of overuse injuries like tendinitis and stress fractures. Next we have the “off-season” where the emphasis shifts towards establishing a baseline of conditioning and prescribing proper load and volume of training. This is a critical time to begin establishing good training form and technique in those areas in greatest need for development; speed, agility, strength, shooting, ball-handling, flexibility. As we get deeper into the off-season we gradually increase the load and intensity in order to seek maximum gains. As the summer winds down we should begin tapering off our training and giving our bodies a chance to adjust and recover prior to moving into the “pre-season” training mode. During “pre-season” training we shift our focus towards more sport-specific training while looking to increase the intensity of our conditioning, plyometrics and power training. We should see a shift with an increase in the amount of time we spend on the court and a decrease in the amount of time we spend trying to develop strength and focus on establish conditioning (long-slow running is a no-no).
So, what do the next four months look like for you? Is there training involved, what are your core areas of development? Is it well-organized and written out? What kind of tests are you giving yourself to chart your progress? How can you identify that you have become a better shooter, faster, better conditioned or stronger? I constantly hear players and coaches talking about their game commitments, but rarely do I hear about their training and development plans and commitments. Will your development and progress be relegated to playing in games or getting dropped off at baby-sitting disguised as instructional camp again this summer? Will you take the time to make yourself a better athlete and player through a well-constructed and disciplined training regimen? Before you seek out the “exposure” that everyone so desperately covets, be sure to spend some time developing your body and your game so that you can showcase yourself in the best possible light.
Are you training hard or hardly training?........See you in the gym!
YOU ARE WHAT EAT
nu·tri·tion (nōō-trĭsh'ən)
The process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues.
Nutrition is something that many of us obviously take for granted. It amazes me that every time I go to watch a tournament all I see is players rushing the concession stand for Hot Dogs, M&M's, Skittles, Soda and Chips. I even witnessed kids walking into a gym buying and eating donuts 20 minutes before playing a morning game!!
Seriously, what kind of diet is that to be on for someone to who aspires to compete at a high level? Come on people get with the program, if it’s cheap and comes out of a vending machine or from the concession stand or conveinence store its probably not that good for you.
For all you people working hard in the weight room, you will never see the change in your body that you're looking for until you start eating right. The function of food for the athlete is to provide energy that allows the body to grow and operate effectively. Food also provides athletes with nutrients that lead to growth and repair of muscle tissue that gets broken down during training and competition.
Think of the food you put in your body as the fuel for your engine.
To Gain Size:
12-15 Calories x body weight = Total Calories per Day
Calories x .35 = total calories of protein per day
Calories x .50 = total calories of carbs per day
Calories x .15 = total calories of fat per day
Total Calories of Protein per Day/4 = # of Protein
Total Calories of Carbs per Day/4 = # of Carb Grams
Total Calories of Fat per Day/9 = # of Fat Grams per
Divide the total # of grams of "Protein, Carbs, and Fat required each day and divide evenly into 5 meals
X number of grams of protein per meal. X number of grams of carbs per meal. X number of grams of fat per meal. To maintain weight multiply your weight by 10-12 calories. To lose weight multiply your weight by 8-10 calories. For example: Little Johnny weighs 100lbs, he needs to consume 1500 calories per day. 535 calories must come from protein. 750 must come from carbs. 225 must come from fat. In total Johnny wil need 134 grams of protein per day, 188 grams of carbs per day, and 25 grams of fat per day. When Johnny is planning out his 5 meals per day he will now know that he must include 27 grams of protein, 38 grams of carbs, and 5 grams of fat with each meal in order to gain size. Don’t skip breakfast, eat small meals during the course of the day and stay away from high-sugar drinks which lead to de-hydration and cramping. Please stop feeding these athletes junk like Hot Dogs, Soda, Cookies and Cakes.
I have attached a meal plan to give you all some ideas....
The process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues.
Nutrition is something that many of us obviously take for granted. It amazes me that every time I go to watch a tournament all I see is players rushing the concession stand for Hot Dogs, M&M's, Skittles, Soda and Chips. I even witnessed kids walking into a gym buying and eating donuts 20 minutes before playing a morning game!!
Seriously, what kind of diet is that to be on for someone to who aspires to compete at a high level? Come on people get with the program, if it’s cheap and comes out of a vending machine or from the concession stand or conveinence store its probably not that good for you.
For all you people working hard in the weight room, you will never see the change in your body that you're looking for until you start eating right. The function of food for the athlete is to provide energy that allows the body to grow and operate effectively. Food also provides athletes with nutrients that lead to growth and repair of muscle tissue that gets broken down during training and competition.
Think of the food you put in your body as the fuel for your engine.
To Gain Size:
12-15 Calories x body weight = Total Calories per Day
Calories x .35 = total calories of protein per day
Calories x .50 = total calories of carbs per day
Calories x .15 = total calories of fat per day
Total Calories of Protein per Day/4 = # of Protein
Total Calories of Carbs per Day/4 = # of Carb Grams
Total Calories of Fat per Day/9 = # of Fat Grams per
Divide the total # of grams of "Protein, Carbs, and Fat required each day and divide evenly into 5 meals
X number of grams of protein per meal. X number of grams of carbs per meal. X number of grams of fat per meal. To maintain weight multiply your weight by 10-12 calories. To lose weight multiply your weight by 8-10 calories. For example: Little Johnny weighs 100lbs, he needs to consume 1500 calories per day. 535 calories must come from protein. 750 must come from carbs. 225 must come from fat. In total Johnny wil need 134 grams of protein per day, 188 grams of carbs per day, and 25 grams of fat per day. When Johnny is planning out his 5 meals per day he will now know that he must include 27 grams of protein, 38 grams of carbs, and 5 grams of fat with each meal in order to gain size. Don’t skip breakfast, eat small meals during the course of the day and stay away from high-sugar drinks which lead to de-hydration and cramping. Please stop feeding these athletes junk like Hot Dogs, Soda, Cookies and Cakes.
I have attached a meal plan to give you all some ideas....
My Philosophy
phi·los·o·phy (fĭ-lŏs'ə-fē)
Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.
The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs.
The rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
So, you're a philosopher? Yes, I think very deeply.
Let us begin, what, where, why or when will all be explained like instructions to a game. See I'm not insane, in fact... I'm very rational so let me ask you....
How bad do you want to be really good? Are you training hard this summer, or are you pretty much doing the same things you did last summer? Last summer you went to camp, you played AAU and you played summer league and fall league.
I do understand the irresistible pull and desire to attend these venues, but I also understand that you did those things before and many of you still ended up with less than stellar results.
I don't understand why so many think that by merely attending every camp, and playing in every possible league and tournament that they will automatically become a better player.
Please understand, I am in no way opposed to any of these establishments. I am opposed to is people being delusional and not being able to recognize that the value of leagues, tournaments, and camps is earned and not given. If you don't come prepared, you may as well just hand over a blank check.
With today’s gas prices can you afford to waste a tank of gas driving to a tournament that you haven’t properly prepared for? A weekend at an AAU Tournament with gas, meals, lodging, tolls and tournament fees can easily approach $1,000. That’s an expensive price to pay for humility, defeat and disappointment. Is it worth it to spend $600 on camp and just be one of hundreds of players that don’t stand out because of poor preparation?
Get your money's worth by preparing and also by reinforcing the lessons learned at camp, and identifying the limitations you display in game settings.
What are you doing differently this year? Weight-training, speed training, agility work, increased range on your jump- shot, ability to shot fake and pull-up without getting called for steps, a new post move? If the answer is nothing, don't be surprised when the results are the same as last year.
The team that beat you by 40 will beat you by 40 again. The opponent who smiled every time you lined up to guard them will have that same smile before they light you up again. The coach or scout that didn't recognize your talent, still won't recognize your talent.
See, if you do everything that everyone else does, then you will be just like everyone else. When you decide to work harder than everybody is when you will separate yourself from everybody else. Until you make that commitment to self-improvement your results will be the same.
That’s “My Philosophy”........
Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.
The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs.
The rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
So, you're a philosopher? Yes, I think very deeply.
Let us begin, what, where, why or when will all be explained like instructions to a game. See I'm not insane, in fact... I'm very rational so let me ask you....
How bad do you want to be really good? Are you training hard this summer, or are you pretty much doing the same things you did last summer? Last summer you went to camp, you played AAU and you played summer league and fall league.
I do understand the irresistible pull and desire to attend these venues, but I also understand that you did those things before and many of you still ended up with less than stellar results.
I don't understand why so many think that by merely attending every camp, and playing in every possible league and tournament that they will automatically become a better player.
Please understand, I am in no way opposed to any of these establishments. I am opposed to is people being delusional and not being able to recognize that the value of leagues, tournaments, and camps is earned and not given. If you don't come prepared, you may as well just hand over a blank check.
With today’s gas prices can you afford to waste a tank of gas driving to a tournament that you haven’t properly prepared for? A weekend at an AAU Tournament with gas, meals, lodging, tolls and tournament fees can easily approach $1,000. That’s an expensive price to pay for humility, defeat and disappointment. Is it worth it to spend $600 on camp and just be one of hundreds of players that don’t stand out because of poor preparation?
Get your money's worth by preparing and also by reinforcing the lessons learned at camp, and identifying the limitations you display in game settings.
What are you doing differently this year? Weight-training, speed training, agility work, increased range on your jump- shot, ability to shot fake and pull-up without getting called for steps, a new post move? If the answer is nothing, don't be surprised when the results are the same as last year.
The team that beat you by 40 will beat you by 40 again. The opponent who smiled every time you lined up to guard them will have that same smile before they light you up again. The coach or scout that didn't recognize your talent, still won't recognize your talent.
See, if you do everything that everyone else does, then you will be just like everyone else. When you decide to work harder than everybody is when you will separate yourself from everybody else. Until you make that commitment to self-improvement your results will be the same.
That’s “My Philosophy”........
Little Things
When posting up use an inside pivot move to create space
When driving to the basket, drive in a straight line as if you were attempting to
remove your opponents arm where the arm and shoulder meet
Before crossing over be sure to use the in-and out move to get your opponent off-balance
If your opponent pressures you chest to chest with their top foot over-extended, step over their top foot and attack the rim
When driving in traffic, draw contact between you and the defender and force the referee to call a foul
Use the backboard
Organize your training
Don’t pout on the court or on the bench
Read more books and watch less T.V.
Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration and cramping
Say Thank You
Ice your knees and stretch after you finish playing
Set and accomplish 3 goals this summer
Set 3 more tougher goals
Learn how to perform olympic lifts
When you practice shooting record your results every time
Come train with me at least once
When driving to the basket, drive in a straight line as if you were attempting to
remove your opponents arm where the arm and shoulder meet
Before crossing over be sure to use the in-and out move to get your opponent off-balance
If your opponent pressures you chest to chest with their top foot over-extended, step over their top foot and attack the rim
When driving in traffic, draw contact between you and the defender and force the referee to call a foul
Use the backboard
Organize your training
Don’t pout on the court or on the bench
Read more books and watch less T.V.
Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration and cramping
Say Thank You
Ice your knees and stretch after you finish playing
Set and accomplish 3 goals this summer
Set 3 more tougher goals
Learn how to perform olympic lifts
When you practice shooting record your results every time
Come train with me at least once
Accepting Mediocrity
me·di·oc·ri·ty (mē'dē-ŏk'rĭ-tē)
n. pl. me·di·oc·ri·ties
1. The state or quality of being mediocre.
2. Mediocre ability, achievement, or performance.
3. One that displays mediocre qualities.
Did you spend the weekend coaching, playing in or watching a tournament?
Most players, coaches and parents did. Hey, I even spent Saturday court-side at Madison Square Garden taking in the Jordan Brand Classic. As I looked across the court a few rows back I saw Michael Jordan and realized he never accepted mediocrity from himself or the others around him.
Many players and coaches today get mediocre results from the minimum amount of hard work and effort they put into things. They do just enough, or only what is expected of them.
Many live by the words 'I’m good'. It's a lazy and hopeless way to think, but again many of us when asked to do more work or sacrifice in the short term for long-term gain respond....”I’m good!”
Be honest for a moment. Are you really that good? Have you done enough? Would someone call on you in the game or in life to take the game-winning shot?
If you do everything that everyone else does, you will continue to be just like everybody else.
If we got recognized for doing what was expected of us, we would get recognized all the time. Unfortunately we don't get recognized all the time, because life doesn't work like that.
When you want more, you will need to do more.
Never confuse activity with results, just because you played in a tournament this weekend doesn’t automatically make you a better basketball player.
Everyone else played in a tournament this weekend just like you did. How many of you who experienced set-back or defeat have a plan of attack for this week to improve in the areas that you struggled with this past weekend? Do you think those things will automatically fix themselves by the time you play again next weekend?
As a player, coach or parent how many more tournaments, camps and events are you going to go to before your realize success and recognition at these events will not come until you put the hard work in before you arrive!
Look around the gym there are hundreds if not thousands of other players in the gym what makes anybody any different? How much does it cost to enter a tournament, fill up the tank, buy food and even stay over night in some cases?
If you do all that don’t you at least owe it to yourself to work hard enough to be recognized? Play can never come before work when you are talking about success in any aspect of your life.
Stop accepting mediocrity and work harder to accomplish your goals and get the recognition you seek and deserve.
n. pl. me·di·oc·ri·ties
1. The state or quality of being mediocre.
2. Mediocre ability, achievement, or performance.
3. One that displays mediocre qualities.
Did you spend the weekend coaching, playing in or watching a tournament?
Most players, coaches and parents did. Hey, I even spent Saturday court-side at Madison Square Garden taking in the Jordan Brand Classic. As I looked across the court a few rows back I saw Michael Jordan and realized he never accepted mediocrity from himself or the others around him.
Many players and coaches today get mediocre results from the minimum amount of hard work and effort they put into things. They do just enough, or only what is expected of them.
Many live by the words 'I’m good'. It's a lazy and hopeless way to think, but again many of us when asked to do more work or sacrifice in the short term for long-term gain respond....”I’m good!”
Be honest for a moment. Are you really that good? Have you done enough? Would someone call on you in the game or in life to take the game-winning shot?
If you do everything that everyone else does, you will continue to be just like everybody else.
If we got recognized for doing what was expected of us, we would get recognized all the time. Unfortunately we don't get recognized all the time, because life doesn't work like that.
When you want more, you will need to do more.
Never confuse activity with results, just because you played in a tournament this weekend doesn’t automatically make you a better basketball player.
Everyone else played in a tournament this weekend just like you did. How many of you who experienced set-back or defeat have a plan of attack for this week to improve in the areas that you struggled with this past weekend? Do you think those things will automatically fix themselves by the time you play again next weekend?
As a player, coach or parent how many more tournaments, camps and events are you going to go to before your realize success and recognition at these events will not come until you put the hard work in before you arrive!
Look around the gym there are hundreds if not thousands of other players in the gym what makes anybody any different? How much does it cost to enter a tournament, fill up the tank, buy food and even stay over night in some cases?
If you do all that don’t you at least owe it to yourself to work hard enough to be recognized? Play can never come before work when you are talking about success in any aspect of your life.
Stop accepting mediocrity and work harder to accomplish your goals and get the recognition you seek and deserve.
PERSPECTIVE
per·spec·tive (pər-spěk'tĭv)
n.
1. A view or vista.
2. A mental view or outlook: "It is useful occasionally to look at the past to gain a perspective on the present"
3. The relationship of aspects of a subject to each other and to a whole: a perspective of history; a need to view the problem in the proper perspective.
4. Subjective evaluation of relative significance; a point of view
250,000 high school athletes playing varsity basketball. There are 4,700 NCAA Division I male basketball players, and yet each year there are only 60 new NBA players. So, if you project from the high school level to the NBA, .02 percent are going to become professional basketball players. What are the chances that a high school athlete is going to become a professional in any sport? A youngster has a better chance of becoming a millionaire than a professional athlete.
Let’s do the math:
At age 11, you open up an IRA account on their behalf and your child puts $250 in that year. The next year the child contributes $500, the following year $750, and so on, increasing the contribution by $250 per year until age 18. Then assume that the child never makes another contribution after the age of 18. If the money in the IRA earns 10 percent per year (a hypothetical return), the account could reach just over $1 million by age 65, assuming there are no withdrawals along the way.
Many people will spend way more than $250 a year pursuing basketball related tournaments and activities that they believe will bring them closer to that big-time scholarship which they hope will lead to a shot at the pros. Some will argue academics, O.K., I am an example of someone who used their athletic ability to fund their education(and I went to class). But let’s be honest, most who are chasing big-time scholarships aren’t trying to meet the professors, they want to meet the coaches and see the athletic facilities. They believe the quickest way to a million dollars is exposure at any cost and at any age while chasing the dream.
In reality it is easier to become a millionaire than a professional athlete by following the above formula, I guess it just all depends on your perspective!
n.
1. A view or vista.
2. A mental view or outlook: "It is useful occasionally to look at the past to gain a perspective on the present"
3. The relationship of aspects of a subject to each other and to a whole: a perspective of history; a need to view the problem in the proper perspective.
4. Subjective evaluation of relative significance; a point of view
250,000 high school athletes playing varsity basketball. There are 4,700 NCAA Division I male basketball players, and yet each year there are only 60 new NBA players. So, if you project from the high school level to the NBA, .02 percent are going to become professional basketball players. What are the chances that a high school athlete is going to become a professional in any sport? A youngster has a better chance of becoming a millionaire than a professional athlete.
Let’s do the math:
At age 11, you open up an IRA account on their behalf and your child puts $250 in that year. The next year the child contributes $500, the following year $750, and so on, increasing the contribution by $250 per year until age 18. Then assume that the child never makes another contribution after the age of 18. If the money in the IRA earns 10 percent per year (a hypothetical return), the account could reach just over $1 million by age 65, assuming there are no withdrawals along the way.
Many people will spend way more than $250 a year pursuing basketball related tournaments and activities that they believe will bring them closer to that big-time scholarship which they hope will lead to a shot at the pros. Some will argue academics, O.K., I am an example of someone who used their athletic ability to fund their education(and I went to class). But let’s be honest, most who are chasing big-time scholarships aren’t trying to meet the professors, they want to meet the coaches and see the athletic facilities. They believe the quickest way to a million dollars is exposure at any cost and at any age while chasing the dream.
In reality it is easier to become a millionaire than a professional athlete by following the above formula, I guess it just all depends on your perspective!
PROOF
proof (prōōf)
1.evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.
2.anything serving as such evidence
3.the act of testing or making trial of anything; test
July begins as the month of proof. Will you prove yourself worthy of a pro-contract, college scholarship, more playing time or simply a spot on the team?
I have proof that these drills work based on the players who have done them and the success they have accomplished as a result of their hard work and sacrifice. Come back to me with “Proof” that they do indeed work after you try them.
Tennis Ball Dribble
This drill is called "Tennis Ball Dribble". Player 1 has a tennis ball. Player 2 is dribbling a basketball. On command Player 1 tosses tennis ball to the hand Player 2 is dribbling with. Player 2 must quickly crossover dribble to free up his hand in order to catch the tennis ball. While maintaining his dribble, Player 2 catches the tennis ball and tosses it back to Player 1. Repeat. Once a rhythm is established players attempt to dribble and toss without interruption for as long as possible.
"Figure 8 Chase Drill "
This drill is called "Figure 8 Chase Drill". Arrange cones in a figure 8 pattern. On command, Player 1 sprints through the figure 8 pattern. Player 2 pursues Player 1 attempting to tag Player 1 on the shoulder. If successful, players continue to run with Player 2 continuing to stay within arms length while completing the pattern. Player 1 attempts to return to the starting point of the drill without being tagged.
"Lateral Step-Ups "
Grab a dumbbell in each hand. On command step up on to the box with the foot that is closest to the box. On the step-up attempt to step as far across the top of the box as you possibly can. Use the back foot to push and the lead front to pull just like you would when performing a proper defensive slide. Once both feet are on the box step down by again pulling with the lead foot and pushing with the trail foot. Be sure to have a spotter secure the box so you don't slip or fall. Perform reps or time and repeat on the other side. Concentrate on pushing and pulling and minimize the time your feet stay in contact with the ground.
"3 Hops and a Bucket"
Arrange six mini-hurdles, 3 on each side aimed towards the basket. Hold the basketball chest high and perform explosive jumps over each hurdle. Once you have cleared the last hurdle and landed, explode to the basket with a powerful burst and finish with a strong power lay-up. Initial jumps should be short and quick with minimal ground contact time. The last jump to the basket should be the most explosive in terms of height and distance.
4 Spot Shooting
This week's drill is called "4 Spot Shooting ". Start facing the basket on the left block; backpedal to the left elbow shoot a jump shot (1). Sprint towards the right block and come off a baseline screen, catch and shoot (2). Sprint to the right block and backpedal to right elbow, shoot a jump shot (3). Sprint to the left block, come of the baseline screen and shoot a jumper from the left corner (4).
1.evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.
2.anything serving as such evidence
3.the act of testing or making trial of anything; test
July begins as the month of proof. Will you prove yourself worthy of a pro-contract, college scholarship, more playing time or simply a spot on the team?
I have proof that these drills work based on the players who have done them and the success they have accomplished as a result of their hard work and sacrifice. Come back to me with “Proof” that they do indeed work after you try them.
Tennis Ball Dribble
This drill is called "Tennis Ball Dribble". Player 1 has a tennis ball. Player 2 is dribbling a basketball. On command Player 1 tosses tennis ball to the hand Player 2 is dribbling with. Player 2 must quickly crossover dribble to free up his hand in order to catch the tennis ball. While maintaining his dribble, Player 2 catches the tennis ball and tosses it back to Player 1. Repeat. Once a rhythm is established players attempt to dribble and toss without interruption for as long as possible.
"Figure 8 Chase Drill "
This drill is called "Figure 8 Chase Drill". Arrange cones in a figure 8 pattern. On command, Player 1 sprints through the figure 8 pattern. Player 2 pursues Player 1 attempting to tag Player 1 on the shoulder. If successful, players continue to run with Player 2 continuing to stay within arms length while completing the pattern. Player 1 attempts to return to the starting point of the drill without being tagged.
"Lateral Step-Ups "
Grab a dumbbell in each hand. On command step up on to the box with the foot that is closest to the box. On the step-up attempt to step as far across the top of the box as you possibly can. Use the back foot to push and the lead front to pull just like you would when performing a proper defensive slide. Once both feet are on the box step down by again pulling with the lead foot and pushing with the trail foot. Be sure to have a spotter secure the box so you don't slip or fall. Perform reps or time and repeat on the other side. Concentrate on pushing and pulling and minimize the time your feet stay in contact with the ground.
"3 Hops and a Bucket"
Arrange six mini-hurdles, 3 on each side aimed towards the basket. Hold the basketball chest high and perform explosive jumps over each hurdle. Once you have cleared the last hurdle and landed, explode to the basket with a powerful burst and finish with a strong power lay-up. Initial jumps should be short and quick with minimal ground contact time. The last jump to the basket should be the most explosive in terms of height and distance.
4 Spot Shooting
This week's drill is called "4 Spot Shooting ". Start facing the basket on the left block; backpedal to the left elbow shoot a jump shot (1). Sprint towards the right block and come off a baseline screen, catch and shoot (2). Sprint to the right block and backpedal to right elbow, shoot a jump shot (3). Sprint to the left block, come of the baseline screen and shoot a jumper from the left corner (4).
IF
If
1. a supposition; uncertain possibility
2. a condition, requirement, or stipulation
3. ifs, ands, or buts, reservations, restrictions, or excuses
“If he or she gets stronger this summer”
“If that player works on their jump-shot they could be unstoppable”
“If there weren’t 10 players on our bench in addition to the five on the court I would be getting much more playing time”
“If I do open gym, summer league or AAU I am working on my game”
“If I lift weights, it will mess up my shot”
“If I bench, and do curls my coach says I will get stronger and he will play me more minutes next year”
“If I train with the football coach, or go to a speed school that will improve my basketball game”
“If I workout really hard early in the morning, I won’t have enough energy to cherry pick in my summer league game tonight”
“If I don’t workout today, I can always do it tomorrow”
“If I squat my coach says it’s bad for my knees”
“If I’m 13 and I do weight training and plyometrics it will stunt my growth”
“If I get a part-time job this summer then I won’t have to work on my game”
“If I spend time working on my strengths rather than my weaknesses, my strengths are what people will notice most”
“If you get earrings and tattoos, it gives you instant street credibility and puts fear in your opponents heart”
“If I wear my pants so low you can see my boxers it looks really cool”
“If my shirt has no sweat after a workout, it’s because my body doesn’t really sweat. I was working hard”
Yes, I’ve heard them all and it’s only June. I am quite sure I will hear many more this summer!
1. a supposition; uncertain possibility
2. a condition, requirement, or stipulation
3. ifs, ands, or buts, reservations, restrictions, or excuses
“If he or she gets stronger this summer”
“If that player works on their jump-shot they could be unstoppable”
“If there weren’t 10 players on our bench in addition to the five on the court I would be getting much more playing time”
“If I do open gym, summer league or AAU I am working on my game”
“If I lift weights, it will mess up my shot”
“If I bench, and do curls my coach says I will get stronger and he will play me more minutes next year”
“If I train with the football coach, or go to a speed school that will improve my basketball game”
“If I workout really hard early in the morning, I won’t have enough energy to cherry pick in my summer league game tonight”
“If I don’t workout today, I can always do it tomorrow”
“If I squat my coach says it’s bad for my knees”
“If I’m 13 and I do weight training and plyometrics it will stunt my growth”
“If I get a part-time job this summer then I won’t have to work on my game”
“If I spend time working on my strengths rather than my weaknesses, my strengths are what people will notice most”
“If you get earrings and tattoos, it gives you instant street credibility and puts fear in your opponents heart”
“If I wear my pants so low you can see my boxers it looks really cool”
“If my shirt has no sweat after a workout, it’s because my body doesn’t really sweat. I was working hard”
Yes, I’ve heard them all and it’s only June. I am quite sure I will hear many more this summer!
Heat
Heat (heet)
1.Phoenix AZ 108
2.Philadelphia PA 95
3.Newark NJ 89
4. Houston TX 95
Man, it sure is hot out there. I hope everyone is drinking lots of water and staying cool. 4 cities in 8 days, I’m starting to lose track of my time zones. Thanks for having me as your guest speaker Villanova! I still have some open dates so if you’re camp needs a wow, let me know. As I mentioned in my previous blogs, your shot better be hot this month if you want to advance to that next level. Sorry for the interruption in training schedule, but hey when you guys go play in tournaments and camps I don’t complain right? Okay if you want to catch me in a city near you in between our collective busy schedules go here: http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/home/index.html “Jordan Training”, or if you live in the NY/NJ Metro area go here www.dtrained.com/events.html. I am looking to hire trainers/coaches in CHI, ATL, PHI, LA. Let me know if you are interested. Before I go let me remind you guys about hydration..........
• The more active you are, the more water you need to replenish lost fluids.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Once you start exercising, drink water and keep water handy.
• Following a workout, you need to drink two cups of water for each pound lost.
• Start and end your day with water. Drink before bed and when you wake up.
• Cool water not carbonated beverages or sports drinks is the best for hydration
1.Phoenix AZ 108
2.Philadelphia PA 95
3.Newark NJ 89
4. Houston TX 95
Man, it sure is hot out there. I hope everyone is drinking lots of water and staying cool. 4 cities in 8 days, I’m starting to lose track of my time zones. Thanks for having me as your guest speaker Villanova! I still have some open dates so if you’re camp needs a wow, let me know. As I mentioned in my previous blogs, your shot better be hot this month if you want to advance to that next level. Sorry for the interruption in training schedule, but hey when you guys go play in tournaments and camps I don’t complain right? Okay if you want to catch me in a city near you in between our collective busy schedules go here: http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/home/index.html “Jordan Training”, or if you live in the NY/NJ Metro area go here www.dtrained.com/events.html. I am looking to hire trainers/coaches in CHI, ATL, PHI, LA. Let me know if you are interested. Before I go let me remind you guys about hydration..........
• The more active you are, the more water you need to replenish lost fluids.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Once you start exercising, drink water and keep water handy.
• Following a workout, you need to drink two cups of water for each pound lost.
• Start and end your day with water. Drink before bed and when you wake up.
• Cool water not carbonated beverages or sports drinks is the best for hydration
Activity
Never Confuse Activity With Accomplishment
I can hear their voices like it was yesterday. Those demanding Sales VP’s that I used to report to. “How many sales appointments do you have this week?” “How many cold calls did you make?” “How many appointments do you have with decision makers?” Don’t tell me about your activity, I want to see your accomplishments.
What does this have to do with basketball? Nothing and everything at the same time. The saying goes..Never confuse activity with accomplishment. When asked a question, or questions we are quick to offer back our activities, but usually slow to correlate our activity level to our list of accomplishments.
For example:
What did you do today, this week, month or year to make yourself more attractive to college or pro scouts?
How often do you analyze your game then map out a plan to follow on a daily, monthly, yearly basis?
You spent 4 hours in the gym, great...how many shots did you take, how many did you make? What was the focus of training for that day?
You plan on playing in 10 tournaments this summer, great.. How many of those are attended by people who can award scholarships and how many are attended by Johnny, Joey and Mary’s parents and grandparents. It’s great that they are cheering, but they can’t get you a scholarship or a pro contract.
I’m going to 5 camps this summer, great... Are you going to listen, learn and soak up everything you possible can, or are you going to be the one sleeping during lectures, hanging out at the canteen, or playing video games when people like myself are flown in to provide useful tips and information on how to improve your game?
What do you do on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to increase your knowledge and skill level? Do you know how to fill out a college application? Apply for financial aid? How about submitting your name for the NBA/WNBA Draft, are you at all familiar with the process?
Who do you associate with? Are they helping or hurting your success?
I could go on with endless scenarios, the point is this..whatever you are doing whether it is corporate sales or basketball don’t let the things that matter least get in the way of the thing that matter most. “Approach everything with the end in mind”, if your activity isn’t bringing you closer to your dreams than it’s taking you further away. Just because you’re doing things doesn’t mean your doing those things well.
“Never Confuse Activity with Accomplishment”
I can hear their voices like it was yesterday. Those demanding Sales VP’s that I used to report to. “How many sales appointments do you have this week?” “How many cold calls did you make?” “How many appointments do you have with decision makers?” Don’t tell me about your activity, I want to see your accomplishments.
What does this have to do with basketball? Nothing and everything at the same time. The saying goes..Never confuse activity with accomplishment. When asked a question, or questions we are quick to offer back our activities, but usually slow to correlate our activity level to our list of accomplishments.
For example:
What did you do today, this week, month or year to make yourself more attractive to college or pro scouts?
How often do you analyze your game then map out a plan to follow on a daily, monthly, yearly basis?
You spent 4 hours in the gym, great...how many shots did you take, how many did you make? What was the focus of training for that day?
You plan on playing in 10 tournaments this summer, great.. How many of those are attended by people who can award scholarships and how many are attended by Johnny, Joey and Mary’s parents and grandparents. It’s great that they are cheering, but they can’t get you a scholarship or a pro contract.
I’m going to 5 camps this summer, great... Are you going to listen, learn and soak up everything you possible can, or are you going to be the one sleeping during lectures, hanging out at the canteen, or playing video games when people like myself are flown in to provide useful tips and information on how to improve your game?
What do you do on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to increase your knowledge and skill level? Do you know how to fill out a college application? Apply for financial aid? How about submitting your name for the NBA/WNBA Draft, are you at all familiar with the process?
Who do you associate with? Are they helping or hurting your success?
I could go on with endless scenarios, the point is this..whatever you are doing whether it is corporate sales or basketball don’t let the things that matter least get in the way of the thing that matter most. “Approach everything with the end in mind”, if your activity isn’t bringing you closer to your dreams than it’s taking you further away. Just because you’re doing things doesn’t mean your doing those things well.
“Never Confuse Activity with Accomplishment”
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Credibility
Credibility:
1. The quality, capability, or power to elicit belief
2. A capacity for belief
So let me ask you, if I watch Law and Order, Ally McBeal and The Practice can I stand outside the courthouse and solicit those who can't afford professional qualified legal representation? What if I watch Nip Tuck or ER can I start performing plastic surgery and medical procedures?What difference does it make if I'm not Board Certified and don't know the difference between an MCAT and a Alley Cat. Pardon me for my stance, but it's painful to watch others continue to forget that it's not about them, it's about truly developing the athletes. I understand that sometimes you don't know, and sometimes you don't know what you don't know. It has become en vogue for everyone to wear the "trainer label' without truly going through the process of professional certification, Continuing Education Units and professional development. Training is a profession not a side hustle or way to make some extra cash. Would you let just anyone fix your car, your teeth or your knee if that was their side hustle? So why let just anyone train your son or daughter if they are important to you and you want the best for them. When you do this you are incorrectly giving credibility to one while wrongly taking away credibility from another. All we ask is that you leave the training to a professional.
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