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One of the most common questions I get this time of year, from both players and coaches, has to do with working out over Christmas break. There is not a “one size fits all” answer. There are several questions you need ask when putting a plan in place: • How long are you off from school? • Do you have any games over the break (holiday tournament)? • When is your first game of the New Year? • How many days will you practice over the break? • Will the practices be long and intense? • How are…

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How well do you focus during games? Do you stay in the moment or do you get distracted?



Lack of focus causes missed lay-ups. Lack of focus causes missed defensive assignments. Lack of focus causes broken plays.



Lack of focus and mental breakdowns keep you from playing as well as you can play.



Great players don’t get self conscious, coach conscious, or fan conscious. Great players are game conscious. They block out all distractions and only focus on things that… Continue

I met Kevin Durant during his junior year at Oak Hill and began working him out that spring. He then transferred to Montrose Christian for his senior year (I was the team’s strength & conditioning coach).



Fast forward to today. KD is an All-Star and one of the NBA’s most potent scorers. Even though I no longer work him out, we have kept in touch after all these years.



This past weekend, Blair and I flew to Oklahoma City to see the Warriors play the Thunder. It was a… Continue

Dictionary.com provided this definition of the word “prepare”:



[pri-pair] – Verb

To put in proper condition or readiness.



How do you prepare for games?

1) Do you get 7-8 hours of sound sleep the night before a game?

2) Do you review your playbook or read your opponent’s scouting report before you go to sleep?

3) Do you eat a healthy, energy packed breakfast the morning of your game?

4) Do you pack your uniform, shoes, etc. in advance to avoid… Continue