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Hard Smart Together is for High School and College Student-Athletes. I help players develop the growth mindset required to achieve their goals while improving as an individual player and the positive mindset needed to enjoy their athletic journey. Basketball has been such a wonderful part of my life and I've created Hard Smart Together for all of you athletes and your families that support you, who feel just as passionate about the role sports plays in your lives!

  1. FEB 6

    Student Athlete Mindset Do You as a HS Basketball Player Inspire Others?

    Student Athlete Mindset Do You as a HS Basketball Player Inspire Others? Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles I love sports, all sports and I love following athletes and their stories. It’s typically the reason I follow certain teams. So as I was watching a show highlighting some of the athletes that are going to be in the upcoming Winter Olympics, it got me thinking about why people love sports so much and what HS basketball players can learn from the athletes we see on tv and inspire us. Every athlete has a story, whether it’s Lindsey Vonn or Alysa Lui, Steph Curry it’s the stories that inspire us. Can you imagine watching just a bunch of nameless, faceless people that you know nothing about playing sports. You probably wouldn’t care to even watch. So what can you learn from these heroes that have made it to the pinnacle of their sports as a HS Basketball player? Plenty, here are 3 things that you can learn. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    13 min

  2. JAN 30

    How To Stand Out To College Coaches With Your Basketball Recruiting Video

    How To Stand Out To College Coaches With Your Basketball Recruiting Video Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you’re a HS Basketball player that has hopes of playing in college. One of the most important components in your recruiting process is making a highlight video for college coaches. Today we are going to discuss some common mistakes most players make with their videos and how you can stand out from the crowd. As a HS and College coach I have watched tons of recruiting highlight videos. Most of them are made from the perspective of a fan, not a coach. In the changing world of recruiting, a highlight video takes on a bigger responsibility than in ever has before. Let’s be honest, there are so many players out there that want to play in college, coaches have no way to know about them all and you can’t assume that any of the coaches that you may want to play for have any idea who you are. Coaches also want and need developed players, opting for transfers because there is more evidence of a player’s development. You have to stand out with your video! Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    16 min

  3. JAN 23

    Basketball Tip For When You’re Behind At The End Of The Game on Offense

    Basketball Tip For When You’re Behind At The End Of The Game on Offense Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you’re a HS Basketball player that wants to increase your basketball IQ, you need to study how to play in different game situations. Today I want to share what smart players can do in end of the game situations, when their team is behind and they need to score quickly on offense. Have you found yourself down at the end of any games this season? Did you know what your best chance of scoring on offense was? As a high IQ basketball player, you should also know how what to do on offense in this situation as well, so today I am going to share the easiest way to score quickly and give your team a chance to win. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    10 min

  4. JAN 16

    If You Are a HS Basketball Player Ask Yourself This Question Everyday!

    If You Are a HS Basketball Player Ask Yourself This Question Everyday! Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles In an episode a few weeks ago we talked about the difference between contributing vs contaminating. Today I am going to share the simple question you should ask yourself everyday as a HS Basketball player that will keep you on the right side of that equation. Just a quick review if you didn’t catch the episode a few weeks ago. There is an old saying, if you aren’t contributing, you are contaminating. That applies to everything you do with your basketball team. We talk in that episode about a few ways you could contribute, using your voice for a winning gym, helping your teammates get better and not being an energy vampire. Today I want to share how to make contributing a habit. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    8 min

  5. JAN 9

    What Are You Willing To Do For More Playing Time?

    What Are You Willing To Do For More Playing Time? Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles We’re at the point in the season that rotations are pretty set and your playing time is probably fairly consistent. For a lot of you HS Basketball players out there, that may mean that you aren’t getting the PT that you feel you deserve or want. Maybe you only get a few minutes a half or maybe you only get in during a blowout. The question I have for you is, how much do you really want more playing time? If you do, I am going to share your chance to carve out more at this point in the season. I know all the reasons, your coach plays favorites, you don’t get the opportunity to show what you can do, your teammate’s parents are involved, it’s unfair, blah, blah, blah… I doubt those are the reasons you aren’t getting more PT, but at the end of the day, does the reason really matter? You just want more time on the floor, so today I am going to share your best chance at more PT this season. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    11 min

  6. JAN 2

    Student Athlete New Years Resolutions and 2026 Goal Setting

    Student Athlete New Years Resolutions and 2026 Goal Setting Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles It’s that time of year again, when we all reflect on our resolutions of last year and make new ones, As a Student -Athlete and HS Basketball player, your’s may have been about basketball, school or something else. But before you make this year’s resolutions, I want you to reflect on the last year. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    9 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    How Your Approach as a Student Athlete Makes a Statement About You

    How Your Approach as a Student Athlete Makes a Statement About You Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles I watched the final game in a college football team’s season a couple of weeks ago and at the end of it I saw something that is a lesson for every HS student-athlete no matter what sport you play. It was a reminder of how important your approach to everything you do is and how you never know who’s watching. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    8 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    3 Ways To Contribute To Your Basketball Team’s Success

    3 Ways To Contribute To Your Basketball Team’s Success Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles There is an old saying, if you aren’t contributing, you are contaminating. That applies to everything you do with your basketball team. Doing nothing, just showing up, blending in, going through the motions aren’t options if you want to contribute to your team’s success, so today I am going to share 3 ways you can contribute to your HS basketball team’s success! Let’s be honest, I’m sure you went into the season with the best intentions, this was going to be the best season ever and you were going to be a major contributor. But as season’s progress it’s easy to become a contaminator vs a contributor to your team’s success. You don’t have to be a active contaminator but you can also just be a passive contaminator, by not contributing in some of the ways I’m going to share with you today. Because it’s not ok, to just go through the motions waiting for your turn. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

    14 min
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Hard Smart Together is for High School and College Student-Athletes. I help players develop the growth mindset required to achieve their goals while improving as an individual player and the positive mindset needed to enjoy their athletic journey. Basketball has been such a wonderful part of my life and I've created Hard Smart Together for all of you athletes and your families that support you, who feel just as passionate about the role sports plays in your lives!

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