"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!

Wisdom, Practice Tips & Knowledge from Hoop Hunter

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Hoop Hunter NCAA Championship Game Note About "Big Time Shooters & Players"

 ~About that shot~

The coach (Jay Wright), after seeing the shot go in the basket didn't need to show an over and above expression of "Wow" because he expected his  "Big Time Player" to make that "Big Time Shot."

Reality:
At a certain point in a player's career, he/she should be able to make wide open shots, shots with hands in their face and buzzer beater shots.

The Fans:
But we, the fans have gotten so use to mediocre shooters who learn how to shoot early in their career but never put enough work in to fully develop and sustain a shot suited for big time performances; that it amazes us when a player hits a buzzer beater.

Perhaps, if we the fans in the states start to see more players making "Big Time Shots", it won't be as much of a surprise when we see shots made especially when the shooter is wide open or when they get a good look!

-My personal view-

Last night's game was the pinnacle of why I love competitive basketball, it's the best game in the world when it's played the right way. Last night's game was played well by both teams and coaches.

About Programs:
When 1st class programs with 1st class coaches teach players how to play the game the right way (as a team-no entitlements), regardless of who win's or loses, the heated competition unifies and unites the whole country!

I love basketball!

You Got To Want It Bad Enough or You Can't Have It, Says the Woodpecker

~Hard work, consistency & delayed gratification is key ~

"If student-athletes could work like a Woodpeckers, their game, confidence, play and level of success would be unparalleled to that of their peers."

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