Happy Thanksgiving from Deon:

I want to personally thank each of you for helping to pioneer HHB/BBI as a Christian youth sports organization. Because of you, we have been able to impact the lives of children, families and communities for 23 years.

Today as I reflect on our past, I'm reminded of the many loved ones we've lost and who are now in heaven. I miss and think about each of them often. I also think about those of you who I haven't personally seen in over 10-15 years. I pray that you and your family are doing well.

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I will be thinking about all of you and the many blessings that you've shared with me and others throughout the years.

Warm Wishes,

Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless You!

Top 10 Point Guard Tips

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Penetrate & Finish Shot Around the Basket

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Push The Ball FT to FT & Pull Up (if needed)

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Handle Pressure with Poise & Manage the Clock

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Make Solid Post Entry Passes while being Pressured

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Handle Backcourt Pressure While Bringing the Ball Up the Court

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Read & React to How the Defender is Guarding Him and/or Her

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Attack the Basket w/ Toughness & Draw Fouls (anytime)

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Communicate While Remaining Under Control

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Make Wide Open Shots As Well As Shoot Off Screens

·         PG’s Must Be Able to Make Free Throws

Additional Tips:

1 -       PG’s must be able to cut off a defender during a fast break by getting his and/or her body in front of the defender

     -      PG’s must be able to set up a pick & roll or pick & pop with any player

3.       PG’s must know their personnel & what their capabilities are

4.       PG’s must know how to speed up the game and/or slow it down

5.       PG’s must be a talker and a motivator

6.       PG’s must stop the ball during fast break opportunities

7.       PG’s must be able to see the court while being heavily defended and make good decisions without turning the ball over

8.       PG’s must keep their head, don’t get rattled easily

9.       PG’s must always know how much time is left on the clock (clock management)

1.      PG’s must maintain a healthy contagious attitude at all times

Hayden Hunter Highlight mix

Several year ago, my son Hayden told me that he wanted to play basketball. My first statement to him was,"If you really want to do this, you have to work with a trainer at our gym", he agreed. Throughout his young career, I encouraged him to play with our HHB Hustlers Club Team, give things a chance and not to get impatient. As he got older and his competitive play increased, I allowed him to play with an elite AAU team. As a result of his hard work and the outstanding middle/high school coaches and AAU coach, he became a college prospect. Thanks & blessings to everyone who invested in my son. Today, he's getting ready to play in his first college tournament game in the Virgin Islands for Weber St. Way to go Hayden.

Hayden Hunter Highlight mix

Several year ago, my son Hayden told me that he wanted to play basketball. My first statement to him was,"If you really want to do this, you have to work with a trainer at our gym", he agreed. Throughout his young career, I encouraged him to play with our HHB Hustlers Club Team, give things a chance and not to get impatient. As he got older and his competitive play increased, I allowed him to play with an elite AAU team. As a result of his hard work and the outstanding middle/high school coaches and AAU coach, he became a college prospect. Thanks & blessings to everyone who invested in my son. Today, he's getting ready to play in his first college tournament game in the Virgin Islands for Weber St. Way to go Hayden.

About My Purpose

My purpose in life is bigger than my pay check, it's bigger than my house, my car, the stuff that I have, vacations, popularity, prestige and even fame.

My greatest joy comes from serving the needs of children, teenagers, young adults, families and communities who have needs that are bigger than anyone else knows, kids who are hurting, who lack self-pride, self worth, self-confidence, who need Godly advice & counseling and even hope.

After 23 years, I continue to see, feel and hear the presence of the lord saying, "I gave you a purpose now continue to abide in it."

Below is an email from a kid that I recently took some extra time to work with because I could feel his/her dispare from always losing, not being picked, getting cut and lacking hope in world of sports.
____________________________________________________________________
Dear Coach Deon,
Thank you for all of the time you put in to helping me get ready for
tryouts. I made the team and I know I couldn't have done it without you and God.
Thank you for praying for me and I will figure out if I made A or B
team Monday.
____________________________________________________________________

So if you're like me and you know your purpose, continue to serve, it's the greatest challenge yet rewarding work you can ever do for others. "

"A life of giving"

Aubrey H.S. B-Ball Alumni Game

I will be coaching one of the teams at the Aubrey HS alumni game this Saturday, Nov. 15th, in Aubrey, Texas.

If you're looking for something to do, come out and watch. It's going to be fun.

HHB Alumni Supporter!

Weber St. vs UTA; Dec. 6th @ 1pm

My son Hayden Hunter is a freshman point guard at Weber St., they are playing UTA in Arlington, Tx, Sat. Dec. 6th.

I would like to invite each of my friends to join me for lunch and then attend the 1:00pm game. If you're interest email me at hoophunter@hoophunter.com or message me. My hope is to get group tickets pricing. More details coming soon.

What Is Your "Busy" Doing For You?

1. Is it Making you more money?

2.Is it building a better relationship between you and your spouse?
3. Is it allowing you to spend more quality time with your children?
4.Is it keeping you healthy?
5 is it bringing you peace & happiness?

*If your answers to these questions are no, then you qualify for that person who needs to slow down.

True Happiness

True happiness can only be found when we develop a sincere and personal relationship with Christ.

"I've tried it the other way, there's no comparison."

Your Happiness Matters

If most people were honest, they would tell you that life stinks, people stink and sometimes they're unsure of whether or not it can get any better.

We'll the answer is yes, it can get better. But are you willing to fully and faithfully surrender your entire life to serving, doing & obeying the will of God.

True happiness can only be found when we seek God with all of your heart.

My Personal Advice

Stop being misled by the direction of others. Start thinking for yourself and begin moving in a direction opposite of the masses.

[For the masses are often misleading]

"If everyone else is doing it, it's probably best that you move in a different direction."

Changing directions can often become a game changer in your life. Seek wisdom & the will of God and discover a new direction.

The Best Never Settles

If you got cut from a team or if you're not on the team you prefer to be on or if you're on a team but you don't get enough playing time; come see HHB and let us work out a plan to help you to get where you want to go. 

It's easy as 1-2-3. Call us today at 817.491.9602. Let's Go!

Hoop Hunter B-Ball Note

Take it from me, a former college division I MVP.

"Basketball is not your friend, it's a game."

It embraces mentally tough, hard working, self-driven, resilient, confident, assertive & competitive players who learn to impose their own personal drive and will upon themselves to do,give and be their best daily.

Don't Quit!

My Prayer For Today

I pray this morning that God blesses each of my fb friends and their loved ones. Remember to place your hope in him.

And whatever he's called you to do, do it with a servants-heart. And then you'll win!

BBI/HHB Believe's That Children Are Our Future