True Love Is Built on Imperfections

True love is built on imperfections; and a good life overtime is preserved by overcoming ups & downs and faith in God

About Success

Let those who need to walk away from you go because your destiny isn’t tied to them, God’s way 4 you is the only way that matters!

TD Jakes

Good Sportsmanship & Class After Games Promotes Healthy Sports

~Shaking hands with your opponent after a game and saying, "good game" or " good luck" speaks volume~

Whether you win or lose the game, be a good sport & shake hands with your opponents, referees (if possible) & your teammates (especially those who didn't get to play) after the game, doing this shows good sportsmanship, respect and class for your team, program and the overall game of basketball.

Hoop Hunter

Parents With A Rebellious Teenager(s)

Did you know that in most households where there’s more than one teenage child, parents are dealing with disrespect, lying, distrust, back talking, drug & alcohol use and much more; and parents are too embarrassed to share this unfamiliar behavior with others because they don’t want to bring shame on the family and put their business in the street?

~I get that!~

As teenaged children get older most will become rebellious & disrespectful (to some degree) as they test the family rules & boundaries. And some will even steer far off the path that good loving parents have raised them to follow and have to suffer consequences for their actions.

Although this is very common in today’s society, parents shouldn’t take their hands off the wheel and/or give up on their child no matter how embarrassing it might seem.

But do know that as a parent, you’re not the only one going through such a bitter, sad and disappointing period.

Since I’ve been there and experienced this personally, my advice to you is to stand your ground, keep the family principles intact, apply consequences to your child’s actions or inaction and pray for them daily and often while also reaffirming your love for them when appropriate.

And remember, meaningful discipline can be a form of Godly obedience!

Hang in there, some of your neighbors are going through the same thing but trying to smile their way through it!

Oh, and last, good behavior can’t be bought, you have to train and instill it into your child while they are young. But even then there is no guarantee that things aren't going to go south. But train them up in the lord anyway.

Hoop Hunter

What’s Most Important 2 Me?

Teaching & Encouraging Others That They Too Can Win & Not To Quit.

Areas of interest:
1. Winning Souls For Christ
2. Winning Using Your God Given Gifts
3. Winning Being The New You
4. Winning In The Classroom & While Playing Sports
5. Winning The Battles Of The Mind & Life’s Trials & Disappointments

“In today’s society, many profess to be Christians but are ashamed publicly to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ”

Proverb 3:6 Says, In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths straight.

We Were Born To Win!

Kendall Schwartz Mines HHB Alum| Hoop Hunter TM

Waking Up Your Giant | Hoop Hunter TM

Kendall Schwartz Mines HHB Alum| Hoop Hunter TM

How to develop touch around the basket | Hoop Hunter TM

How to teach layups 2 youth | Hoop Hunter TM

Don’t Quit-Keep Working | Hoop Hunter TM

How 2 Gain Wealth While Playing B-Ball | Hoop Hunter TM

How to get open without the ball | Hoop Hunter TM

Fundamental Dribbling Skills | Hoop Hoop TM

Various Types of Lay-Ups | Hoop Hunter TM

Rebounding Aggressively with Hoop Hunter | Hoop Hunter TM

Be A Basketball Garbage Collector

A player who collects missed shots (garbage), recycles and then turn it into point, is considered a garbage collector.

Positive People

It's better to associate with positive thinkers than negative stinkers

Hoop Hunter's Starting 5

1. The Bible (read it)

2. Jesus Christ (accept him)

3. Believe (in the word of God)
4. Obey (live by the word)
5. Faith (without seeing believe)

We win!

High School Sports

High School Sports isn't what we always want it to be, but neither is life; so don't quit when things don't go your way, simply do your part and make what you can better.

Timing, Right & Left Hand Lay-ups | Hoop Hunter TM

Be Self Encouraged | Hoop Hunter TM

Sitting or Coming Off The Bench? | Hoop Hunter TM

You Have A Friend In Me

Giving others our best is the ultimate and most selfless act of kindness and should be the norm for how we treat our brothers and sisters abroad.

Nothing is better than knowing that, "You have a friend in me."

Players Are Held To A Higher Standard

Being a member of  a middle and/or high school basketball team is a tremendous privilege & honor. Players who are fortunate enough to make the team now represent the school, their peer group and their community. What you do in the classroom, on the court and while in the community will often be highly recognized by others. Therefore, you bare the responsibility to take your role as a team member very seriously while also understanding that you are now being held in higher standard than the norm by others. So, be a person with high moral standards, be honest, show politeness, help those in need, be trustworthy and more importantly treat others the way you would want to be treated.

Hoop Hunter Student-Athlete Advice

Never wear you're feelings on your shoulders!

Coaches who really care about your development & growth are going to yell at you, say thing that you don't want to hear and sometimes ignore you. But don't take that as a put down or as if they don't like you; In fact take it as a compliment and as a means to motivate & inspire you to do better.

Young People Must Learn 2 Grow Slow

Too often right after high school and/or college young people feel the need to move fast towards their own personal thoughts, ideas and careers that most often doesn't lead them anywhere quickly.

~Patience is a virtue~

My thoughts, suggestion and opinion is that they take their time, learn to be patient, gain more insight, knowledge, experience, maturity and wisdom working under good leadership; take the necessary time to grow their physical and spiritual gifts and trust that in time, doors will be open that will lead them towards the careers that best fit their skill sets.

Grow Slow!

Sports Help Develop Life Skills 4 Youth

Deep in my heart, I feel the need to do whatever I can to help youth develop and grow the skills needed to succeed in life through sports specific training.

Sports by itself isn't the answer but it does create a platform that gives coaches, trainers, parents and teachers the opportunity to help develop the life skills and moral compass needed to become independent, self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens.

For Heavens Sake, It's Only A Game!

Parents must not allow the highs & lows and disappointing performances of their child's play (during games) to cause them to be at odds to the degree that they go home fussing, cussing and threatening to sleep in separate rooms and in some cases get a divorce.

For Heavens Sake, It's Only  A Game!

Truths About Higher Education & Athletics

Student-athletes who aspire to attend a high academic & athletic university on a scholarship must be  told the truth, it's not easy, in fact, it's a very difficult & hard thing to do.

However, although this is the case, this shouldn't deter anyone from working hard in the classroom and on the court/field with hopes to someday achieve their dream. But more importantly, this should act as a constant reminder that reaching a high level of success is never easy, but it's worth it!

So, if you're not having a high level of success at the high school level (among your current peer group) perhaps you might want to re-assess & re-evaluate whether your current production on the court and in the classroom is enough to get you where you want to go based on what the national average is among your peer group, and if it's not, then you should consider changing and raising your game.

Always believe you can achieve a higher level of success!

Hoop Hunter's Personal Commitment 2 Life

"This is my personal creed"

As long as I live, I'm going to do my best to bring people together, build up God's kingdom kids, help strengthen families, be a positive influence throughout society, spread the Gospel unashamedly, express my love and joy for All people, live by example, pray with and for my brothers & sisters, pray for & love people who sin [but not the sin] (without pointing fingers), encourage others to be kind and loving towards their neighbors and prayerfully and faithfully seek the will of God daily.

"Always believing [that with God] all things are possible and that life [for all of us] will get better"

Deon aka Hoop Hunter

A Personal Testimony & Dedication of Thanks 2 My Angel, My Mother | Hoop...

Greatness Comes with A Struggle

Whenever you're trying to achieve a higher level of success or simply a meaningful level of success, most often you will face stumbling blocks, minor set backs or you will be faced with several reasons why you should consider quitting, but don't quit. Use those things to develop and grow you in areas that propels you to greatness. "If it's easy, it's probably not worth anything."

Greatness comes with a struggle!

"Don't Let Your Mountain Stop You From Climbing"

No matter how impossible reaching your mountain might seem, what matters most is that you have a relentless will, self-drive, self-determination and the self-confidence to continue climbing (no matter how many times you fail) until you get to the top.

Phil. 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Things Parents Shouldn't Do In Sports

1. Should parents tell their kid when to shoot? No
2. Should parents yell loudly at their kids when they make a mistake on the floor? No
3. Should parents yell at the coaches to put their child in the game? No
4. Should parents talk trash from the stands at the opponents coaches and players? No
5. Should parent go to the coaches immediately following a game to discuss their kid's playing time? No
6. Should parents bring their child's trainer and/or AAU coaches to games to critique the coach and his/her coaching ability? No
**HHB trainers will never attend a game to discredit a coach or disrespect a coach and his/her program**
7. Should parents curse out an official because he/she blew a call? No
8. Should parents tell their child not to pass the ball to another player? No
9. Should parents talk thrash in the stands about how badly the team and coaches stink? No
10. Should parents keep record and stat of how much everyone's played so that they can use it to point out what they feel are injustices towards their child's lack of playing time when they call a meeting with the coach? No

**Regardless of how you feel personally about several of the issues above, in sports, there's a right and wrong way to go about addressing each of them. Always pray and seek counsel (from an unbiased party) prior to addressing your concerns with a coach***

Conditioning & Hustle Key 2 Leveling The Playing Field

The two best ways to level the playing field when participating in sports are; conditioning & hustle.

Players who take personal pride in getting in tip top shape by running extra line drills (fun runs) after practice and who intentionally out hustle their teammates and opponents when competing, without a doubt increase their chances of making a team and earning meaningful playing time.

Hoop Hunter

Parents & Players Must Respect Authority of Coaches | Hoop Hunter TM

Hoop Hunter Sports Question of The Week?

~About Trash Talking~

1. Is talking trash while playing sports a good thing? And is it necessary?
2. What athletes do you know that talked or talks trash and it's helped them win a championship?
3.Should parents of athletes encourage them to talk trash with hopes that it will pump them and their teammate up while intimidating their opponents?

For me personally, I learned as a child to externalize my play, meaning let my play & performance do the talking and leave the trash where it belongs, in the trash can. Needless to say, everyone doesn't think like that.

Hoop Hunter

What I love about God?

1. We're loved by Him.
2. He doesn't count our sins against us.
3. His mercy and grace is always extended to His children.
4. He's always available and never on the cell.
5. He's perfect in all of His ways.
6. Whatever belongs to Him, He shares with His beloved children.
7. We can trust Him with any and everything.
8. He loves to counsel those who seek advice and direction and there's no need for an appointment.
9. His love for all of His children is unconditional.
10. He's given us a word (the bible) that teaches us and reveals to us who He is and how much He loves us.

Hoop Hunter

Low Post Moves at Home Pt. 2/2 | Hoop Hunter TM

Low Post Moves Pt.1/2 | Hoop Hunter TM

Life Long Relationship Building Is Key

For me personally, when kids come train with HHB it's about much more than the game; it's about lifelong friendships & mentorship.

Hoop Hunter

Being In Concert with Coaches Is Key

HHB, will forever be in concert with coaches! Why?
Because it's the right thing to do!

Hoop Hunter

Children with Gifts

Children with known gifts who get properly trained up tend to soar like Eagles  

Being a Workaholic Can Be Detrimental 2 Your Spouse & The Kids

As a parent & spouse, we should take pride in going to work and giving it our very best. And when necessary, we should be willing to make sacrifices and work late whenever asked or if needed.

But most importantly, we should never allow our work to consume and overextend us to the point that we no longer spend quality time with our spouse nor attend our kids extra curricular activities; this my friend will almost certainly cause problems and eventually cause us to grow apart.

In reality, being a workaholic is similar to being a alcoholic; too much of either can lead to the destruction of your family & spouse.

Therefore, try to keep things in balance and give both your best.

 Everybody needs everybody!

How You See Yourself Is Key 2 Having a Good Day

How you wake up and see yourself has a lot to do with the level of production & success that you'll get out of your day. When you feel good about yourself, you are more likely to be self-inspired, self-motivated & self-confident.

Each day, speak words of personal encouragement. When you look at yourself in the mirror, tell yourself, "today is going to be a good day," "today is my day," "today God's favor is upon me" and/or "today, only my best will separate me from the rest."

"How you see yourself, is key for having a good day!"

Hoop Hunter

Keep giving life your best | Hoop Hunter TM

HHB, "HHB Built Buy The People, 4 The People"

HHB is about personal growth & development training and mentorship for life through the basketball specific training-

FB family, of you know of children & youth (families) who are in need improving their basketball skills, confidence, need more aggressiveness during play, need to develop better work habits or simply want to increase their competitiveness during play please feel free to share & pass along our information with them; wwwhoophunter.com, it only takes a click!

Hoop Hunter Basketball Is committed to serving the need of the youth and their families in a variety of different ways.

Thank you!

Driveway Dribbling | Hoop Hunter TM

Time Management Is Key 2 Students Success

One of the best ways to get ahead of your competition in the classroom, on the debate team, golf team and/or if you're running for class president is to learn the importance of time management.

Time management is one of the most important tools needed to maximize how many task and how much work you can get done in a day and even throughout the week.

Too often, students who lack the effective use of time management find themselves struggling in their effort to juggle multiple task due to improper use of their time.

Getting ahead of your competition in many cases is highly attributed to how well you prioritize necessary task while making purposeful use of your time.

3 point warm up & rhythm shooting| Hoop Hunter™‎

HH Dancing & Feeling Hype | Hoop Hunter ™‎

When In Dispare, Don't Quit & Never Give Up!

Don't ever think that you don't matter, because you do! Too often this crazy world tends to throw things at us that we didn't ask for and for whatever reason, the seemingly easiest thing for us to do is start doubting, quitting, second guessing ourselves and even give up.

My hope for all people when you face temporary life changing moments, is to first take all of your problems to the lord in prayer, seek wisdom, counseling, be patient and most of all, remain faithful.

Phil:4:13 I Can Do All Things | Hoop Hunter TM

Defensive Practice Tips | Hoop Hunter ™‎

After An Injury Self-Encouragement Key l Hoop Hunter ™‎

Ball Handling In Transition | Hoop Hunter TM

Posture Needed 2 Dribble, Pass & Shoot | Hoop Hunter ™‎

Children Need 2 Be Fed The Gospel Throughout The Week

I believe that parents & those who dare to care must be intentional and continue to seek meaningful ways to keep the word of God, prayer and christian principles taught (during the weekday) to our youth while they're in school throughout the year.

As many of you know, the place that kids most often start to separate from family & church values is at school. 

Therefore, I believe it's the responsibility of the parents to come together and create additional outlets for school age children & youth to get the Gospel (in a way that's compelling and exciting) even if they have to meet at the church across the street or HHB down the road.

P.S. Children and youth who only get the Gospel 1 day a week isn't enough to fight off the attacks & schemes of Satan.

"Whatever we do the most, we grow the most."

Our children's spiritual growth should be priority #1!

"Don't quit when facing obstacles" | Hoop Hunter

Seek God First & Discover Your Purpose| Hoop Hunter

"Hard work Is never easy but it's worth it"

"Let Your Best Settle The Score"

Healthier Eating Habits & Exercise Key 2 Youth Success

Healthy eating & exercise often leads to better overall health and more advanced learning during school and extra curricular activities.

It's a known fact that when students eat a balance breakfast prior to going to school, they tend to be more alert and attentive during class & classroom group activities.

It's also a known fact that when students eat a healthy and balanced lunch combined with a healthy snack prior to attending extra curricular activities, they tend to have the energy and mental focus needed to learn & excel at a high and meaningful level.

Changing your child's eating & exercise habits can lead to a rise in his/her learning, self-confidence, self-assertiveness and overall success.

Hoop Hunter

"Rejoice In Today"

Don't let the worries of yesterday and tomorrow cause you to miss out on the joy & blessings that our father in heaven has prepared for us today. Leave yesterday and tomorrow in the hands of the lord.

Rejoice in today!

Adversity Builds Character

Throughout sports and life, student-athletes will often be faced with hurdles, circumstances and situations that are exhausting, disappointing as well as confusing. This is why it's important that they surround themselves with people of good character, experience, success and wisdom who can help them navigate through the adversities in life that will ultimately help them persevere while building character & integrity needed to become successful in life.

Hoop Hunter Says, "Love People"

10 High Character Student-Athlete Values Coaches Desire 2 Coach

1. Players who believe in academic excellence and who strive to excel in the classroom.
2. Players who respect the authority of coaches, trainers, teachers & principals.
3. Players who respect & maintain healthy relationships with their family and siblings at home.
4. Players who take pride in being good citizens throughout the community and abroad.
5. Players who take initiative and who lead by example, especially when coaches aren't looking.
6. Players who are willing to perform different roles and task for the good of the team.
7. Players who put the overall success of the team above themselves.
8. Players who hold their teammates accountable for following team/rules (on & off the court).
9. Players who care about the welfare, safety and success of their coaches & teammates.
10. Player who understand that coaches & players both make mistakes but together they're family.

Bonus:
*Players who care about the reputation & property of the school, community & themselves!

Hoop Hunter

Deon Hunter aka Hoop Hunter Demonstrates Ball Handling, Post Entry Angl...

The Posture Needed 2 Dribble, Pass & Shoot

"Together We're Going to Make It"

Together we're going to make it, together.
Together we'll continue to see the sunrise and sunset, together.
Together we'll overcome racism, hatred, discourse, jealously, self-pride and centeredness, together.

Together we're one big family, together!

~Love People~

Hoop Hunter

Low Post Play Tips

Encouragement 2 Players from Deon aka Hoop Hunter

Hoop Hunter™ Basketball: Champ Camp's Musical Chairs

"Build Em Up Coach"

Tips 4 Taking A Defensive Charge with Hoop Hunter

Children/Youth Need Constant Parental Encouragement

As children & teenagers grow up, they often need more encouragement from their parents as well as those who are a part of their support group.

Believe it or not but by the time a child begins school outside of their family's home, their identity, academic skills & learning capability, intellect, moral character, speech and even their appearance among different social groups becomes important.

Parents must fully understand the increased pressure youth face among their peer group (while outside of the home) and make it a point to constantly remind their children through effective and positive communication that they are important, capable, good enough, special and loved.

Hoop Hunter

The Love of Christ Says Love Em Anyway

When others disappoint you, envy you, are jealous of you, fake with you and speak negatively about you, forgive them and love them anyway!

Why Children Should Play Sports?

Playing sports can be a healthy & safe place for children to develop the physical, personal, spiritual and social skills needed to function well in society.

~Choosing where to get them started and knowing what the organization's values are is key~

Parents, don't discount the benefits that are available to your child's personal growth and welfare if they participate in sports.

And don't do what millions of parents have done when you allow your child to participate in sport, meaning, don't push, don't discourage, don't intimidate, don't belittle them and don't overly confront them about every little thing they didn't do well.

Let their participation and the many life experiences (good & not so good) develop and grow them in areas that will ultimately become a huge part of their success in life.

Hoop Hunter

Helping Other More Valuable Than Silver & Gold!

When you know that someone needs help, why not help them? Why wait until you see them fail and/or hit rock bottom before you lend a helping hand. Whatever you give will be sown, developed and grown in the lives of others.

1. If you know that someone needs food, help them!
2. If you know that a child is having academic problems, help them!
3. If you know that a child need help learning to play a sport, help them!
4. If you know of someone who's sick and needs prayer, pray for them!
5. If you know of someone who lost their job and they're a good worker, hire & train them!
6. If you know that someone is being bullied at school, stop it by telling an adult ASAP!
7. If you have been blessed with wealth, pray & ask God for direction to donate!
8. If you notice that a child has gifts, be encouraging and help them develop those gifts!

*There's simply no reason why people who need help shouldn't be helped.

And God bless us all!

It Is A Big Deal

You over sleep, you're constantly late,  you always forget to do your homework, you forget to do your house hold chores, you no longer say yes mam & no mam, yes sir & no sir, you no longer pick up behind yourself when you've made a mess, you've become absent minded, you no longer say thank you, you're often inconsiderate, you're no longer helpful around the house, you need money but you don't want to fill out a job application and work, you don't want to be responsible, you want others to think for you, you've become selfish & self-centered, everything is about me-me-me, you lie all the time, you've started wearing crazy baggie clothes, you always have your hand out, you don't communicate, you've become anti-social inside the family home, you're always complaining, you never take personal responsibility for your own actions, you're always upset because you didn't get chosen for something you didn't earn,  you think you can fake your way through life but you can't, you need to grow up but don't want too, you no longer want to be seen with the family out in pubic, you're always asking if you can spend the night over at your friends home and we don't even know them, it seems like you're always hiding something, your attitude has changed in a bad way, your level of interaction with the family & siblings has changed, your desire to do well in life has changed, we no longer know who you are, we think there's more going on with you than you're telling, you've become combative and argumentative, we got word you skipped school, we heard you started smoking & drinking, we found marijuana in your bedroom, you continue to miss your curfew, when we're at work and you're at home all you do is sleep and when we come home from work you're gone and don't come home until we've gone to bed, we didn't raise you all these year for this to be the return on our investment.

And yes, all these things are a Big Deal!

Hoop Hunter

There's Something Good In Everyone

We were all created to be good at something, therefore whenever we're given an opportunity to do something we're good at (even if it's the smallest and most insignificant thing) we should give our best as if we're trying to please God.

Hoop Hunter

If You Watch The Best Perhaps You Can Become The Best

The benefits of watching super stars play successful sports, is that, if you watch & learn from them long enough there's a high likelihood that you can become one too!

Hoop Hunter

What Embodies Successful Teamwork?

What embodies successful teamwork are like minded people who choose & commit to working together with harmony, courage, competence, resilience, stability, unselfishness, loyalty, trust and a relentless work habit combined with the willingness to go the extra mile when duty calls without seeking ribbons, trophies, raises or personal accolades.

"No man stands alone on an island successfully for long, no man!"

Hoop Hunter

About Athletes Who Play The Entire Game

Players who are incredibly talented and athletic and who often get to play the entire game (when playing sports) must learn what it means to be gracious, humble and respectful of their teammates who don't get to play. It's important that they learn what it means to be a good student, a person with good character and an effective leader on and off the field/court and in the community.

Personal Responsibility Separates & Is Key

The biggest issue that I see in life from young people that continues to hinder their overall readiness & preparedness (as it relates to being "Successful") is the lack of personal responsibility.

Parents, teachers, coaches & mentors, it's imperative that at a young age, children & teenagers are taught and held responsible for being responsible.

"As an employer, this is where young people often separate themselves from their peer group."

Don't Let Sports Define You

Student-Athletes, don't let any sports game define you, but instead, you do your very best in the classroom & on the sports field/court (everyday) and you define it.

High Academic Student-Athletes

Student-athletes who are smart, who typically excel much higher than the normal student and who  usually maintains a high academic grade point average, shouldn't let the dislikes, jealousy and or envy of others cause them to quit excelling in the classroom. More importantly, they should keep working hard, remain humble, encourage others to step it up in the classroom and continue to lead by example.

Hoop Hunter

Spacing, Passing & Off Ball Movement Is Key 2 Success

When playing solid basketball, it's very important that each player understands that proper spacing aligned with proper passing and effective off the ball movement is key to running a successful offense.

Players who must have the ball in their hands in addition to taking more than 2-3 dribbles without attacking the basket or passing the ball is called over dribbling.

Over dribbling stagnates the offense, reduces effective movement (causes teammates to stand), slows the game down and ultimately cause the offense to fail.

Hoop Hunter

Basketball Tryout Tips

When players tryout for a basketball team, they should always hustle, pay attention to details, limit mistakes, play with enthusiasm, communicate effectively, encourage others and demonstrate their skills & play in a manner demonstrates confidence.

Hoop Hunter Basketball's Mission

~Called 2 Serve Others~

We were called to "Serve" the needs of those who want to learn how to play basketball at a high and meaningful level while also helping them grow spiritually and personally as a child of the most high.

What's Next 4 Me, 4 You?

Building Believers Inc. & Hoop Hunter Basketball Inc. will be hosting "Champions for Christ Breakfast" Events

Sponsored by "Christ 4 Life"

The goal of these events is to spread the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ into the lives and hearts of students and student- athletes. Each week there will be a series of topics and subjects relative to growing up and living a responsible Christ-Centered Life.

I will speak at many of these events as well as bring in suitable guest speaker at times.

For starters, these series of events will only be offered to middle and high school students and student-athletes.

Most breakfast events will be held prior to the beginning of school (parents may drop off, car pool and/or stay). Some events will be scheduled for early Saturday mornings.

Stay tuned, as we are currently working on our game plan. We would love for you to become a part of this wonderful community event.

P.S. H.S. Musicians and singers wanted. If you're an adult and/or responsible youth and you would like to volunteer please send me an email at: hoophunter@hoophunter.com

Youth Personal Hygiene Check

Parents please check your kids personal hygiene. Once a child turns a certain age (and as their activity level increase) they start to perspire more than usual and because of it, they may need to start putting on deodorant and a little smell good.

Just saying!

Someday

Someday in this cold, cold world, when all God's children are on fire for the lord (at the same time), the heat that radiates from our love (for Jesus), our commitment and faithfulness will keep us all warm, like an old fashion blanket (sewn by hand).

Did you know?
Christian's are called by God to promote & spread the Gospel.

Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

What to do when you don't get the ball?

~If I were you & I never got the ball passed to me, what would I do? 

"I would become a Garbage Collector"~

The bible say's, "it's more of a blessing to give than it is to receive" so, I would take that to heart and try to apply it to my play on the court.

So, during games that I never get passed the ball or when I get it and I'm asked to pass it to someone else, I would gladly pass it to the person that the coach prefers to shoot and simply head to the basket to get the rebound (assuming that they are going to miss).

In theory, I would train my brain to think that almost every time my teammates shoot, the shot is going to be missed and become garbage. And I, (the garbage collector) would hustle towards the basket while anticipating where the missed shot is going to fall, get the rebound and recycle the missed shot (putting it back in the basket).

At the end of the game, my stats would look like this, (garbage collector) 20 rebounds and 40 points.

Not to shabby huh!

The Need 4 Universal Family Unity Is Prevalent Across All Racial Lines

Hoop Hunter's What if's?

1. What if we were all united universally as a family?

2. What if all those who have been displaced by the hurricane had family members who came to Texas, picked them up and took them back home with them to live?

3. What if every single person donated personal items needed and some level of financial aid to the Red Cross now?

4. What if professional sports organizations who have the resources (which came by the hands of their fans and tv contracts) reached out to help those in need in an enormous way?

5. What if bus lines, trains and airlines transported families to their loved one's in other cities & states at no charge so that they could be in an healthier & more calming environment with their loved ones?

6. What if you were in the shoes of those impacted and displaced by the hurricane? What would you want others to do for you?

7. What if God allowed something like this to happen (to wake up America) and to get all of his children to come together in love and to show the world that life isn't about black & white but about his desire that we live in unity.

We, (all God's children) have the capacity to do anything we want if we choose to be uncomfortable, show compassion and unconditional love for those who have greater needs than ourselves.

I'm reminded of the Golden Rule:
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Let Disapointments Become The Life of You

Don't Let Being Told That You Didn't Make The Team Become the "End of You" but Rather, "The Life of You."

Parents, if you have a child who participates in any type of organized sports and/or educational tryouts and they aren't selected or perhaps they don't make the team of their choice, it's okay to be disappointed but please, please & pretty please don't get mad and spit venom on the coaches/teachers about the process by saying, "it's not fair." But let the experience be a positive and teachable moment that helps them in other areas of life.

And remember, sometimes in life no matter how much we prepare for something, the answer is, "not this time" or "not right now." Getting mad and starting a public petition against the process doesn't help the situation and neither does it teach your child how to deal with disappointments in a manner that reveals good character.

Question:
Does God give you what you want and ask for all the time although you've been obedient? And when he say's no or not right now, do you go and change your religion?

Just saying!

Hoop Hunter

Parent Don't Do's!

Top 5 Things Parents Shouldn't Do to Better Help Their Childs Chances of Making a Middle & High School Sports and/or Educational Team.

1. Don't run for school board or school board president just to give your child a better chance at making a team.
2. Don't offer to become the team's "spirit" mom or dad.
3. Don't offer to become the team's booster club president and/or member.
4. Don't offer to buy team uniforms and/or offer to give financial support to the coaches outside of official school business (this type of thing is totally unethical).
5. Don't try to become buddy's with the coaches just to win favor and support for your child to make the team and play, not cool.

*Don't offer to let the coaches go fishing & use your cabin on your private property out in the country, that's called bribing the coaches?

Hoop Hunter

Best vs Worst

"The best in you usually comes after the worst in you"

Hoop Hunter

Basketball Players Should Know Their Roles

Players who sit the bench must work harder and smarter in practice with consistency while also accepting the immediate role that they've been given before a coach will give them meaningful playing time.

Sports Training Is Key 2 Consistent Growth

~The Best Never Rest~

Player Development Training is worth it if you're willing to put in the work towards going the extra mile so that you can build confidence, perform at your peak potential and separate yourself from your competition.

Don't wait until tryouts to get your game tuned up!

Sign up today for private and/or small group training, www.hoophunter.com

"Teenagers who indulge in drugs & alcohol often cause lots of unnecessary family problems"

Dear Mom and Dad,

Do you have a teenager and/or young adult who is dealing with alcohol, drugs, disrespectful to house rules and parents, rude & confrontational, anti-social, hangs out with unhealthy friends and who are consistently making poor choices that could someday lead them down a path of destruction?

Guess what, you're not alone. Each year thousand of families just like you go through lots of teenage and young adult rebellion that ultimately puts lots of strain on the family unit and causes unnecessary pain.

"Most families try to deny that there's a problem and are willing to go out into the community using fake-happy smiles as if all is well, but it's not!"

~Teenagers & Young Adults Go Through Stupidville~

My first advice is to ask that you give your child and all his/her stuff (goofiness) to the lord in prayer. Secondly, don't think it's your fault. It's happening next door and across the street as well. Thirdly, reach out to someone who you know, trust & believe will keep your family's business private. If it calls for it, don't be embarrassed to seek a higher level of intervention (counseling and/or police department who will work with you on behalf of saving your child). But whatever you do, don't allow your child's negative behavior to continue inside the house and ultimately break up the family.

Depending on the magnitude of the situation, I'm here to help and don't mind speaking with your child and the family if I can be of help.

Your pain is everyone's pain. Don't give it. Satan wants to break up the family. And we can't allow that to happen!

Christian's have a responsibility to lead others to Christ

Romans 9:10 (explains how to accept christ)

Once we receive Jesus Christ in our hearts & choose to walk in his ways, we have access into a kingdom filled w/ unlimited resources.

"Heaven is real but so is hell, don't wait too late to choose your eternal resting place."

Youth Personal Hygiene Check

Parents please check your kids personal hygiene. Once a child turns a certain age (and as their activity level increase) they start to perspire more than usual and because of it, they may need to start putting on deodorant and a little smell good.

Just saying!

Love People Regardless of their Personal Preferences

People I choose to love; Republicans, Democrats & Independents, not because of their political positions but because the Jesus in me says so.

Advertising made by the, "Jesus is Love Party."

Someday

~In This Cold, Cold World~

Someday in this cold, cold world, when all God's children are on fire for the lord (at the same time), the heat that radiates from our love (for Jesus), our commitment and faithfulness will keep us all warm, like an old fashion blanket (sewn by hand).

Did you know?
Christian's are called by God to promote & spread the Gospel.

Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Hoop Hunter Student-Athlete Basketball Tip:

~If I were you & I never got the ball passed to me, what would I do? "I would become a Garbage Collector"~

The bible say's, "it's more of a blessing to give than it is to receive" so, I would take that to heart and try to apply it to my play on the court.

So, during games that I never get passed the ball or when I get it and I'm asked to pass it to someone else, I would gladly pass it to the person that the coach prefers to shoot and simply head to the basket to get the rebound (assuming that they are going to miss).

In theory, I would train my brain to think that almost every time my teammates shoot, the shot is going to be missed and become garbage. And I, (the garbage collector) would hustle towards the basket while anticipating where the missed shot is going to fall, get the rebound and recycle the missed shot (putting it back in the basket).

At the end of the game, my stats would look like this, (garbage collector) 20 rebounds and 40 points.

Not to shabby huh!

What Defines Us?

Who we are as a person should never be defined by our career, education, athletic achievements nor our (iconic) popularity in our community but rather by our love & compassion for others, our willingness to help & esteem others less fortunate and our humble commitment to the service we've been called and inspired to work by almighty God.

Don't Let Being Told That You Didn't Make The Team Become the "End of You" but Rather, "The Life of You."

Parents, if you have a child who participates in any type of organized sports and/or educational tryouts and they aren't selected or perhaps they don't make the team of their choice, it's okay to be disappointed but please, please & pretty please don't get mad and spit venom on the coaches/teachers about the process by saying, "it's not fair." But let the experience be a positive and teachable moment that helps them in other areas of life.

And remember, sometimes in life no matter how much we prepare for something, the answer is, "not this time" or "not right now." Getting mad and starting a public petition against the process doesn't help the situation and neither does it teach your child how to deal with disappointments in a manner that reveals good character.

Question:
Does God give you what you want and ask for all the time although you've been obedient? And when he say's no or not right now, do you go and change your religion?

Just saying!

Hoop Hunter

Dear lord,

May the talents and gifts that you've given to each of your children be recognized, developed and employed.

And once they've been fully developed and employed may they yield each person the benefits of success for the glory of God!

Amen 🙏

Hoop Hunter Off Season Club Team Tryouts Coming Soon!

"Build Em Up Coach"

~There's no greater feeling as a player than to be built up by a coach especially after making a few mistakes~

Coaches who give constructive criticism to their players and who layer it with "Building Them Up" with words of encouragement get far greater production out of their players and life lasting memories and respect that will strengthen them throughout life.

*Coaches who have no desire to build up each of the players on their team should reconsider why they coach.

[Some coaches build their players up and some don't]

[Constructive criticism + build up= success]

Today's families aren't raising their kids through sports to watch coaches rip their hearts out due to selfish, self-centered, personal & egotistical means.

"I tend to believe that a coach can win games while still building up the least talented players on the team, if they're willing to try."

*No matter how you script it, kids and youth look up to coaches as their role models and always will!

Just Build Em All Up Coach!

Hoop Hunter Un Plugged

Live Wise

~Being ugly to someone who you feel has wronged you can feel, good but it doesn't make it right, don't do it but rather pray for them and keep it moving ~

Dear friends,

Do not imitate what is evil but what is good!

3 John 11

What You Can Expect In 2017 from Hoop Hunter?

~Increase (Upping My Game)~

-Taking my game (doing the work and will of God) to a higher level!
-Encouraging others to stay the course.
-Praying with and for those who are in need of prayer.
-Ever increasing my faith & trust in the lord.
-Seeking more opportunities to help youth grow spiritually, physically and mentally.
-Serving the needs of others in a God pleasing way.
-Remaining meek and humble and committed to my calling.
-Continuing to show compassion to those who are troubled without being judgmental.
-Being the voice for those who aren't in a position to speak for what's needed in sports for our children, youth and families.
-Seeking areas throughout the metroplex to serve the needs of youth (with growing needs) through sports specific means.
-Continuing to build an organization that will have a positive and everlasting impact on the lives of youth through basketball, life skills training and mentoring.
-Mentoring & helping young men and women & empowering them while they develop the gifts that God has bestowed upon them.
-Building bridges and working with parents as their teenage kids go through their goofy stages of life.
-Building healthy alliances throughout communities with coaches who want to bridge the gap between status quo coaching and start building players up while preparing them to live a life of hard work, promise & fulfillment.

Together we stand, divided we fall!

A word of wisdom just for you

When in doubt keep giving life your best effort meanwhile knowing that you will reap what you sow and know that wherever you fall short, God almighty will make up the difference.

Your Success Is Imminent!