Basics & Basketball Angel Saddler

It is important for basketball players to do more than score. If a player wants to play at a higher level, then he/she will need to learn and dominate the non-glorious skills of basketball. Yes, it is important to be able to score. It is also important to be able to rebound, and defend, set screens. Being able to perform these skills at a high level will give players the opportunity to receive meaningful playing time. Learning and Dominating these 8 Skills can make a difference: Ball Handling Under Pressure, Rebounding from Your Position, Defending Without Fouling, Setting Screens, Talking on the Court, Building Relationships with Teammates, Mental Toughness/Decision Making, and Conditioning.


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In this episode we continue to focus on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People. Specifically, the 2nd habit, Begin With The End In Mind. To begin with the end in mind means you start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you're going so that you better understand where you are now so that the steps you take are in the right direction. This episode asks the athlete to create an image, a blueprint, a plan of what he/she wants their basketball journey to be and create the actions steps to make it happen. It challenges the athlete to take charge of their journey by taking personal responsibility to make their vision come to fruition. Vision. Requirements. Current Status, Action Steps. The episode encourages the athlete to change course if the action steps being taking are not achieving the athlete's vision or the desires of the athlete changes. 


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An athlete who is Proactive takes responsibility for their basketball journey! They are driven by what they value. They find a way to get better in spite of their circumstances and conditions. In this episode the youth athlete will learn how to be Proactive and to take control of their basketball journey. 










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For those of us that love the game of basketball we know the Grind never stops, not if we want to get to the top of the mountain. Let's be real, we all want to get to the top, to be our very best. The question is are we willing to do what it takes to get there? Today's episode covers 4 keys to get to the top of the mountain: Motivation; Visualization; Physical Conditioning; and Confidence. 


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Great Defense can lead to Great Offence. Stopping the Basketball, Deflections, Steals, and Charges are attributes of a great defense! Defense is a critical basketball skill that athletes need to adapt and embrace. This episode covers 3 Basic Defensive Skills: On The Ball Defense. Up The Line Defense. Help Defense. Mastering these defensive skills can lead to more playing time and being on the floor in crucial moments of a basketball game. Players who embrace being a scorer and defender will likely earn the trust of their coach.


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This episode focuses on 13 common Game Situations and Strategies for mastering those situations. These Mental and Physical situations can be mastered through simulation in practice. and game experience. Understandably not all coaches cover game situations in their practice. However; the athlete can work on these situations outside of practice with teammates. This will benefit the athlete in developing the critical Mental and Physical skills he/she will need to have an opportunity to compete at a higher level.


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