Losing Thoughts Can Be Contagious

Losing can spread like a cancer if no one ever decides to visualize themselves and the team as capable of winning. It begins with your thought process. If you think you can't, you won't. If you think you can, you will. It's that simple.

Parent-Player After Game Issues

To avoid after game parent & player disconnect (arguments) about what they did right or wrong, you might want to invest in a cam recorder and start filming your child. Agree to set a time for the both of you to watch the video. Make your point and leave it alone. This is the best way to get your point across. Otherwise, your words will continue to seem like they're falling on deaf ears (I'm just saying)!

Going the Extra Mile

Going the extra mile (working out extra) can impact and accelerate your game-day performance. Those who choose to go the extra mile tend to exceed the norm. It's a choice!

1. Studying game film (extra)
2. Training (extra)
3. Running fun runs (extra)
4. Shooting outside shots & free throws (extra)
5. Visualization of having success (extra)

High School Politics

Politics in high school sports is everywhere. There are good and bad athletic directors, coaches, assistant coaches and athletic trainers. 

Don't be like others and fight politics with your words, reframe from being ugly and teach your kids how to rise above unfairness through working hard,superior performances and excellent play. Teach them how to turn negative energy into positive fuel.

And remember the bible say's, Vengeance is mine."

Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the lord.

Hoop Hunter Helpful Basketball Tips

The word "Shooting Slump" is commonly over used and over stated. In fact, I believe it's an excuse players use who rely too much on their outside shot as the primary source of their offense.

To eliminate this from happening, players must incorporate attacking the basket, getting steals, running the floor, getting offensive rebounds and winning 50/50 balls.

Bad Weather & Putting Workers In Harms Way

Managers vs Employees: Be Considerate!


Managers, CEO's Supervisors, how you handle your employees today will say alot about you depending on the road conditions in your area. Please don't make the least of your workers (man or woman) come to work knowing that they really don't have the means to get there without risking their life, while you sit at home with your 4x4 (auto) in the driveway (that handles icy road conditions better than the car or truck they have) and under your fire place being safe and warm. Be considerate and thoughtful and trust God that even if you open your doors later than normal (or not at all) that no money is worth risking the life of the least of your workers or better still yours and the employee with the most seniority, if conditions are too risky.

P.S. I'm speaking for millions of people who like myself have been in that situation and feel that if they don't go to work in abnormal driving conditions,that they will be fired. What does that say about the people or company they work for?

Managers, CEO's & Supervisors, I pray that you learn to Trust In God to meet your business & personal needs,not man!

Two Generations of Training at HHB

Like Mother-Like Daughter:

Kelly (McDearmont) Roden & Daughter Britney Roden both trained with HHB. Kelly (on the right) played b-ball at Lewisville H.S., she was one of the first 10 players who I trained (in the early 90's) prior to knowing that I would later be called into the youth sports ministry. 

Now, her daughter Britney Roden trains with us and is a top tier ball player. And to say the least, Britney is a guard with great ball handling skills and has a good feel for the game. 

Kelly played the 3 position in high school. She was a physical,tough and she shot the 3 ball very well.

Regarding my humble beginnings: As you can see, I started out training in a carpeted gym (Selwyn Private School in Denton, Tx) without A/C. Go figure. 

I continue to thank God for choosing me to share the Gospel of Christ through the game of basketball. And to have allowed me the ongoing strength, energy, determination, courage and faith to stand on His Holy word. In God, I will always trust!