1. They feel they're no better than others and they have a heart to give.
2. They have a sincere heart to help others.
3. They love those who are least favorite, poor, broken and who've been treated with injustice.
4. They don't care how the world perceives them; they are led by Christ and the will of God.
5.They honor God by doing what they've been sent to do, in spite of criticism.
Bonus:
They have a heart to sow knowing that God will produce the harvest!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
Stop The Stinking Thinking
"So a man thinks, so is he." If we think we can't do any better, then we probably won't. If we think we can't change our ways, then we probably won't.
But when we stop placing limits on ourselves and start believing and thinking like a King's Kid; only then will we discover that we are fully equip with what we need to get what we want. But first, we must stop our stinking thinking!
But when we stop placing limits on ourselves and start believing and thinking like a King's Kid; only then will we discover that we are fully equip with what we need to get what we want. But first, we must stop our stinking thinking!
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Being a Competitive Basketball Player Isn't Easy
What does it take to become a competitive basketball player?
It takes a relentless drive, year round training, dedicated heart, love for the game, a will to go the extra mile, skin that's thicker than an elephant, willingness to accept all types of criticism, internal & external drive, determination, feeling of disappointment after losses, competitive nature (on & off the court), diligent work habits (which begins in practice & carries over into the game), good teammates, perseverance, consistent pre-game & during the game focus, personal responsibility & accountability, a little luck and lots of prayer.
What will players will go through?
All competitive players will go through "The Fire" before they reach the top of their game." That's why coaches do their very best to prepare you so that once the battle begins, you will be well equip to withstand and overcome all the things that tries to hinder your efforts to get to the top.
"You can do it, but the reality is; it's hard work, it's not easy, but it's worth it!"
As a former Southland Conference MVP (UNT 1988-89'), Dallas Mavs rookie free agent (2 training camps), CBA, professional player-Argentina & UNT assistance basketball coach, I speak to you from experience.
dh-Hoop Hunter
What Most B-Ball Players Lack But Have In Common?
Most lack the natural instincts needed to read and react when playing competitive basketball.
"Basketball is a game of structured skilled play and instinctive skilled play."
About Instinctive Play:
Instinctive play is developed at an early age by players who play lots of 1 on 1 basketball. This is where depth perception is developed, natural instincts, individual man to man offense and defense, go to moves, creative thinking, craftiness and savvy play is developed.
What is basketball About?
"Basketball is about a 2 man game (pick & roll or pick & pop) or 1 on 1 game."
What Happens When Offensive Plays Breakdown?
When a structured offensive play breaks down (which happens almost all the time), the player with the ball must read and react to the situation. However, only players who have good 1 on 1 instincts are usually the one's who often make plays based on plays breaking down. Others often look to the coach for answers instead of reading and reacting to the situation!
What's Needed?
Balance! Players need to learn how to play 1 on 1 and how to execute a structured offensive play.
"Basketball is a game of structured skilled play and instinctive skilled play."
About Instinctive Play:
Instinctive play is developed at an early age by players who play lots of 1 on 1 basketball. This is where depth perception is developed, natural instincts, individual man to man offense and defense, go to moves, creative thinking, craftiness and savvy play is developed.
What is basketball About?
"Basketball is about a 2 man game (pick & roll or pick & pop) or 1 on 1 game."
What Happens When Offensive Plays Breakdown?
When a structured offensive play breaks down (which happens almost all the time), the player with the ball must read and react to the situation. However, only players who have good 1 on 1 instincts are usually the one's who often make plays based on plays breaking down. Others often look to the coach for answers instead of reading and reacting to the situation!
What's Needed?
Balance! Players need to learn how to play 1 on 1 and how to execute a structured offensive play.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Quit Thinking So Much & Just Play
Players who think too much, tend to complicate their game. When this happens, it not only hurt the player's individual game but it hurts the entire team as well. The way to lesson over thinking while playing the game is to simply read each situation and react to what you see at that moment.
Also, when you make mistakes, learn to shake them off, remain focused and confident. And the way to do that is to continue to work hard on both ends of the court by hustling.
Do this, it works!
Also, when you make mistakes, learn to shake them off, remain focused and confident. And the way to do that is to continue to work hard on both ends of the court by hustling.
Do this, it works!
Be Yourself But Don't Be Ugly
If you love doing something, don't worry about what others think. Do it and do it well. Remember, we were uniquely created and all of our gifts and abilities come from the lord. Who cares what other think.
Keep Basketball Simple & You Will Succeed
1. When dribbling, always look past the defender (advance your sight); this will help you see the entire court with a wide angle view and read the defenders better. It will also help you become a better passer.
2. Learn how to catch and shoot from a ready to catch position and shoot the ball in areas that you can consistently make shots.
3. Learn how to attack the rim (basket) from the perimeter using 1 or 2 dribbles. Finish the lay-up or make the right pass.
4. When driving, make sure that you get paid (get the lay-up, draw the foul, get the lay-up and draw the foul).
5. Learn how to set your man up by moving without the ball and shooting off of screens (catch & shoot).
6. Learn how to shorten the court on defense (backcourt) so that you don't allow the dribbler (speedboat) to use the entire court (ocean) to move about freely. Make the ocean a lake, then a river and then a pond.
7. When rebounding, anticipate (body must be low) when the shooter will take the shot then beat your man to the spot; then go get the rebound. It's that simple.
8. With better conditioning, comes increased activity.
9. Being aware of open pockets (open areas) in the defense will allow you to move (without the ball) freely but with a purpose; demand the ball and take a good shot.
10. The simpler you make the game, the more you'll realize that you can play.
*Bonus
Is there anything that I described in the notes above that you can't do? I didn't think so. Therefore, stop making the game of basketball a hard game, the simpler the game, the better you'll play.
2. Learn how to catch and shoot from a ready to catch position and shoot the ball in areas that you can consistently make shots.
3. Learn how to attack the rim (basket) from the perimeter using 1 or 2 dribbles. Finish the lay-up or make the right pass.
4. When driving, make sure that you get paid (get the lay-up, draw the foul, get the lay-up and draw the foul).
5. Learn how to set your man up by moving without the ball and shooting off of screens (catch & shoot).
6. Learn how to shorten the court on defense (backcourt) so that you don't allow the dribbler (speedboat) to use the entire court (ocean) to move about freely. Make the ocean a lake, then a river and then a pond.
7. When rebounding, anticipate (body must be low) when the shooter will take the shot then beat your man to the spot; then go get the rebound. It's that simple.
8. With better conditioning, comes increased activity.
9. Being aware of open pockets (open areas) in the defense will allow you to move (without the ball) freely but with a purpose; demand the ball and take a good shot.
10. The simpler you make the game, the more you'll realize that you can play.
*Bonus
Is there anything that I described in the notes above that you can't do? I didn't think so. Therefore, stop making the game of basketball a hard game, the simpler the game, the better you'll play.
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