When You've Wronged Someone

With words or actions or both, make it right! And regain your good conscious.

Parents Should Support Their Coaches

When I was a young player and I had to miss practice, it was a known fact that once I returned, I would have to run extra, which never hurt me nor my teammates.

Today, coaches are being highly targeted for every single word they speak and action(s) they take; which in my opinion is unconsciously and dis respectfully wrong.

Parents with good coaches, please stand up and support them by making sure that the principal and athletic directors know the truth.

And then Pray!

The Most Tragic Accident

The most tragic accident that we can have is to someday die without Christ!

The only way to heaven is through Christ!

John 3:16 say's, God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who ever believe in him would not perish but have eternal life.

Walking Wisely or Unwisely

We can never go wrong when we obey God!

And remember worldly wisdom (jealousy, disorder, hypocrisy, selfish ambitions) is opposed to Godly wisdom (perfect, pure, peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy, good fruits unwavering without hypocrisy).

James 3:13-15

Confidence & Assertiveness *(how they work)

To have confidence means, to know! If you're uncertain about any area of your game, you won't play with assertiveness (aggressiveness)!

Successful Parents Should

1. Should lead their children to Christ.
2. Should be open to their children's salvation at an early age.
3. Should schedule a time to talk to their children about the Gospel.

Dr. Robert Jeffress

3 Of My Earthly Safe Sanctuaries

1. Home-Family
2. Church- Family
3. Gym-Family

And I wouldn't want it any other way.

Happy Halloween from Hoop Hunter

It's nice to see how excited and motivated so many people get for a day like today (Halloween). If we as a society can make ourselves like this day, why not the others?

Today is a special day for me because each year, I see so many people (kids and even adult kids) get out of their comfort zone, express themselves with costumes, smiles and creative humor. Keep it going....

Praying and hoping the world see's the beauty of living. We are truly in control of our smiles, laughs and our actions.

Happy Halloween!

Hoop Hunter B-Ball Note

If you want to continue to play well and look good for your team, always set aside at least 15, 30 or 45 minutes several times a week to focus on the areas of your game that you need to stay sharp or needs improving. Because if your performance isn't good within the team setting, you could find yourself on the bench.

Student-Athletes & FCA

If your school has FCA, get involved, invite your friends and each of your teachers. This is a great way to witness to your classmates as well as teachers and non-Christian

Hoop Hunter Fan Conduct Note

Those who attend basketball games need to be given a code of conduct pamphlet they are expected to abide by.

Too often good parents and fans get caught at arenas sitting next too the worst disgruntled fan who thinks it's their job to tell you how bad the coach and the players are.

The best way to shut them up is to say, "If its that bad, let's pray about it, right here right now."

People Not To Sit Next Too During Games

1. People who yell and belittle the coaches with anger.
2. Parents who coach their kid from the stands.
3. A group of republicans and democrats who believe its their job to win independent fans over to their party with hopes to get the coaches fired.
4. Obnoxious fans who yell and curse at the coach and referees with venom.
5. Program killers, haters and back stabbers!

10 Ways To Get On The Coach's Good Side

1. Improve Your Skills.
2. Improve Your Play.
3. Hustle More In Practice & Games.
4. Compete Against Better competition.
5. Know All The Plays!
6. Don't Turn The Ball Over Repeatedly.
7. Don't Question The Coaches Authority By Talking Back!
8. Come Early & Stay After Practice To Work On Specific Areas Of Your Game....
9. Be An Inspirational Leader When Sitting On The Bench.
10. Don't Talk About Quitting, Because You Eventually Will!

Bonus:
Don't complain after a game if you're only given a little time to play. Be thankful and appreciative of any time that you're given and make the most of it, even if it's 2 minutes.

How to average 20pts a game without receiving a pass to shoot

Rebound & Recycle all the garbage (missed shots) that are taken throughout the game (by your teammates) with a sense of enthusiasm.

Start low, anticipate the shot, locate the ball with your eyes and then "Go Get The Ball By Moving Your FEET!"

If it's a short shot, it'll be a short rebound, if it's a long shot, it'll most likely be a long rebound. Remember this part and you'll do well.

As Christian's

The bible say's that Christian's will be occasionally persecuted and talked about by others but have no fear for we have already overcome all who dislike and hate the Christ in us.

Stand Strong In The Lord!

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Stand Strong In The Lord

Although its hard for others to accept the new you (Christian), don't look back (at the old you), but embrace, press forward and enjoy the Christ in you now that you've been set free from your past sins.

Christian's Listen to Christ

1. When Christ says yes, the world says no. 

2. When the world says yes, Christ says no.

Following Christ is not popular these days but those who chose to follow Him will always prosper and overcome.

In God we trust!

Two Types of Very Important Practices

1. Team Practice-This is where the focus is on the team.

2. Individual Player Practice-This is where you must make a sacrifice and be willing to go the extra mile and work on isolated areas of your game outside of the team setting. This is your "Insurance Policy."

Don't be afraid to ask your coaches if it's okay to spend an extra 15 to 20 minutes a day on areas that will keep your play sharp.

*For coaches who don't believe in this, I beg to differ. This is extremely common in top level high school programs, college as well as NBA & WNBA Teams.

Coaches, please allow time for your players to get in some extra individual work on their own if they're willing to work. In the end, it will serve you and your program better.

Like & Dislikes

Don't let the likes or dislikes of others stop you from getting what you want out of life. Keep working and believing that you can do anything that you put your mind too.

Deon

Player Practice Accountability Question

Now that today's practice is over, do you know and are you able to discuss what area's you improved?

After each practice, players should ask themselves, "What did I learn today and what areas of the game did I improve."

Upcoming Special Event: "The Complete Shot with Deon Hunter"

 

During this 3 hour event, I will dissect the shot in depth (for those players who still haven't fully grasp how to shoot) and then put it back together. The goal is go the extra mile with the players who are in need of extra help. And stick with them until they get it.

Stay tuned!

Pray & Get Answers

If you want serenity and peace, pray all throughout your day and trust that each of your prayers are being heard. Prayers not prayed are prayers unheard and prayers unheard are prayers unanswered.

AT HHB, We Believe That Prayer Changes Things

Today, I'm praying for super natural blessings to flow into the lives of all faithful believers. No matter what your circumstances are, keep trusting in the lord and never lose hope. God's eyes are forever upon the sparrow and His children.


And God Bless Us All!

Top 5 Goals To Have When Work Needs To Be Done

1.Focus
2.Focus
3.Focus
4.Focus
5.Focus

And this means that if you call me today and you're not apart of my focused goals for today, then your call will have to wait.

Real Life vs Basketball Training Comparison

Q: Why do drivers put gas in their car?
A: Because the "Believe" that once it's in the tank, it will get them where they're trying to go.

Q: Why do professionals & amateurs have trainers?
A: Because they "Believe" that it will help improve and strengthen their overall attitude, self-confidence and their mental and physical approach to competing and becoming a better player.

"If you don't believe in it, don't do it, but don't be surprised if you're go no where"

Although It's Hard For Some To Believe

1. God can heal.
2. God can restore.
3. God can promote.
4. God can sustain.
5. God (Tri-Unity) can and wants to live inside of the heart of those who believe and accepts Jesus Christ as their personal lord and savior.

*Its through Faith that we believe and are justified!

Hoop Hunter's Healthy Diet For Student-Athletes

I believe that kids need a balance diet that's suitable for excelling in the classroom, in sports and in society.

Hoop Hunter's balance diet for kids in sports:

1. Respect yourself, rules, property of others, parents & adults.
2. Obey people in authority.
3. Work with a spirit of accomplishment (" I can do this").
4. Choose your friends wisely; bad company corrupts good character.
5. Develop and maintain a personal spiritual relationship with God (tri-unity).

* Develop and maintain a healthy relationship with your parents & siblings. Set aside an adequate amount of time each week to spend with the family so that your family values will stay in tack.

Our Country Needs Prayer

Please take a moment and pray for our country and the direction in which we should be headed. Also, pray for all of our elected officials. A nation united will stand! A nation divided will fall!

One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All!

Don't Quit

Never quit what you're passionate about doing. Be willing to "GO THROUGH" the fire that lights the candle to get what you want.

And remember, "Hard work is never easy but it's worth it."

Been There Still Doing That!

Don't Dwell on Past Failures

A player who dwells on their past failures hinders their ability to move forward.

Give your best, be your best and do your best daily. And accept the consequences of your actions. Never leave the court without pouring it all out.

At HHB, Players In The WNBA Are Welcomed Too!

Kesha Henderson a former University of Texas-Austin B-Ball Player and former point/shooting guard with the WNBA/ Houston Comets trained hard on the same court as many of you young player get t...o train on at Hoop Hunter.

I'm very grateful and fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with all types of players throughout the world. But I will forever be grateful to God leading me to a place where anyone can come and learn the game of basketball.

  

Can High School Athletes Play College B-Ball? Yes, If They're Willing to Work

If you're a high school athlete and you want to play b-ball in college, Great!
It's not an easy task but it's possible if you're willing to put in the work. Your biggest challenge is yourself (knowing what you want and staying focus). It takes passion, self-drive and the will to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. You must be coachable, able to push others in practice daily, hold yourself and others accountable for your actions and be able to compete against elite competition.

"It's not an easy task, but it's definitely worth it if you're willing to put in the work."

Good Coaching Attributes

1. They relate to multiple personalities on the team.
2. They take pride in teaching & developing their players, bottom up & top down.
3. The realize the importance and the consequences that words have on players when motivating and speaking to them.
4. They find creative ways to inspire their team to work hard and they reward them for their relentless effort.
5. They take a humble approach to coaching their team ( "I'm no better than you, we're all in this together, so let's work together through our peaks and valleys and give it everything we've got").

Top 5 Ways Assistant Coaches Hurt Head Coaches & Their Program

1. Lack of Loyalty (They really don't believe in you, they're there because of a paycheck.)
2. Instigators of doubt (They're always second guessing the leadership of the head coach.)
3. Jealousy (They want your job, so they start rumors hoping to get you fired).
4. They allow parents with influence (money, school board officials & public officials) to infiltrate your vision & the implementation of your plans for success behind your back. I call them back stabbers!)
5. They use confidential statements made in the coaches locker room (during heated half time moments) against you to gain information & support of why you're not the best person for that job. Then they go out and buy votes for your firing in the community without you knowing.

Reality sometime hurts!

Top 5 People Who Get The Least Amount of Respect In The Basketball Arena

1. Custodial workers
2. Student-athletic trainers (the ones who does all the dirty work)
3. Parents who agree to assist the team when hosting tournament events (they prepare for the event and they often stay late and clean up after everyone's gone home.)
4. Scorekeepers & bookkeepers who sit at the table during games
5. Concession stand workers & door entry payment personnel

*We should consider activating one of our fruits of the spirits (Kindness) and simply give these people multiple gift cards throughout the season just to show our appreciation for them without wanting anything in return.

Hard Work Produces a Drive

Hard work produces a drive. Once the drive has been established you can expect the player to compete. The way to maintain the drive is through working hard daily

"The Unstoppable God"

It amazes me how so many people in our country doesn't want prayer in public schools and no reference of God less known (Jesus Christ) without it being controversial. But the minute there's a situation that's out of the control of man, everyone that attends the school begins to request prayer.

Although man wants to deny God's presence & promise, He will forever rule!

 

 

HHB Highly Supports FCA: Champions For Christ!

 If you're a Christian or Non-Christian Athlete, I want to highly suggest that you join FCA (if offered at your high school) and attend regularly scheduled events.

Also, invite your teammates, classmates and teachers to attend and make it the experience of a lifetime.

"Winning souls to Christ is what we as Christian's have been commissioned to do by almighty God."

Let's Go!

HHB/BBI Seeking Lightly Used Clothes to Donate to The Lena Pope Home

1. Lightly use clothes to be donated to our partner the Lena Pope Home (contact Margaret for how to get them to us 817.491.9602)
2. Lightly used tennis shoes & basketballs.
3. Community Service Students for Gym Cleaning & Special Task Projects.
4. Donations to go towards our gym maintenance needs (BBI); (new ceiling, refinish floor and various teaching tools (equipment) to help improve the quality of the services that we offer.
 

5 Reason to Bench A Basketball Player During a Game

1. Too Many Turnovers
2. No Hustle
3. Selfish Play
4. No Defense
5. Negative Attitude Toward Teammates & Coach

 

How Athletes Can Erase Fear?

 The way to erase your fears when competing is through working hard.

When you work hard, you also develop drive which is needed to help you accomplish your goals.

Deon Hunter

Hoop Hunter Basketball Note: To Players & Parents

Parents:
Parents shouldn't try to coach their kid's from the stands! The kid's already have a coach.

Players:
Players there's a fine line during basketball games as to who you need to be listening too tell you what to do during the game and on the court. You must learn the importance of separation of Parent vs Coach!

Be smart and do what your co...ach wants you to do because if you don't, you could find yourself on the bench watching the game.

And remember, your coach isn't your parent and your parent isn't your coach. So, do the right thing even if you have to have a family meeting and ask your parent(s) nicely to simply sit in the stands and cheer for the entire team and be a good fan.

"If your coach needs them, I'm sure they know how to get in touch with them."

Why Athletes Fail?

"Athletes fail because they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."

"If you put in the work, the results will come."



 Coach Beckner

Servant Leadership Conference Key Note Speaker at Tx A & M

Being invited to speak at Tx A&M to a group of high school students was a real honor. And I for that, I must thank Julie Schilb.

"Redeemed And Not Ashamed"

I was once a lost sinner. But once I found Christ and made Him the center of my life, He Redeemed me. I no longer live with any guilt. I am now a disciple of Christ and I'm not ashamed. My goal in life is to lead others to Christ. This song explains it all!

Pray About It

1.If you want a new job- pray about it!
2.If you want to discover your purpose in life-pray about it!
3.If you need a good friend or better friends-pray about it.
4. If you have habits that needs to be broken-pray about it.
5.If you have a need that only God can meet-pray about it.

Stop talking about it & pray about it!

Our Point Guard Camps Are Intense!

When players are ready to get serious about their point guard skills training, they come see us!

HHB Parents Are The Best!

I can't say enough about the parents of the kids who participated in our basketball camp. They are the most respectful, helpful, loyal, friendly and encouraging parents that I could ever want to be associated with. Parents really do make the difference when we're working with their kids. Parents, keep up the good work. You deserve it and more!

Children obey your parents and you'll be blessed!

Former HHB Trainer & Friend Shannon Lawrence & Family Visiting Texas

HHB miss our dear friend Shannon & family. Hope they move back to Texas soon. She's got a family with kids who like to hoop.

Wall Picture of Deon in Arena at UNT

Eli found a picture of me on the wall at UNT's basketball arena!  

We Are To Love One Another

Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world, red, yellow, black and white all are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. And we do too!