Players Who Sit The Bench Deserves Credit Too

Players who often don't get to play in big games deserve lots of credit and respect for the heroic and unquestionable character they display by being a competitive, committed but selfless cheer leader and teammate when sitting on the bench.

In many cases, the most important players on a team are the ones often forgotten by their coaches, teammates, fans and the media.

["The Bench"]

Without the day to day support of players who are on the team but who sit the bench, the success of the team wouldn't be the same.

I believe that players who get to play in games should esteem every player on the bench before, during and after each games by engaging in healthy meaningful dialog, respect and bench interaction. And in some cases players who play a lot should consider buying them a burger for being such a huge support to the team without complaining.

[Fans]
After each game, we the fans shouldn't be able to distinguish who the one or two stars were from the game.We should only notice that those who sat the bench and those who played are simply one in the same.

"Where there's unity there's strength. One team, one goal, one opportunity."

And last, for players who are often asked to be interviewed by a news reporter, try telling the reporter that you would like to bring your entire bench over and let him and/or her get their thoughts.

Success is team, everyone counts and everyone wins!

As A Life Coach

As a life coach and leader of a Christian youth sports organization my responsibilities are to spread the Gospel through the gifts God has bestowed upon me, teach and empower young talented trainers to build up each player (to believe in themselves) regardless of their athleticism, talent and/or lack of, be great mentors and role models and last to create an atmosphere where parents, players and coaches can feel good about the overall work and growth of each student-athlete.

`Deon

I have a dream

That one day, middle & high school coaches, players, parents, athletic directors, AAU coaches and youth league coaches will learn that its in the best interest of the children that we learn to work together meanwhile respecting our differences and leadership roles for the good of All children, All families and All communities.

"When we work & put our resources together we have strength!"

`Deon

Did You Know?

Did you know that HHB gets lots of phone calls from middle & high school coaches & A.D.'S looking for good above average coaches.

We are known among our professional peer group as an org. with integrity who helps to further develop young talented coaches who are willing and ready to impact the lives of children in a healthy and spirited manner.

As a Christ Follower

My responsibility as a Christ-follower is not to lead you to Christ but to set a good example of what a follower of Christ looks and acts like. Meanwhile knowing that none of us are perfect and should never be judgmental of others who choose not to follow.

The choice is always your. And God bless us all!

The 2015 New Hoop Hunter Hustlers Off-Season Club Team Program

This upcoming off-season, we are gearing up for an exciting experience for the players, families and fans of basketball.

My goal as the leader of a Christ-centered youth sports organization is to provide players the best possible opportunity to learn the game basketball from a team setting. And for others prepare you to be the best high school and college player that you dream of becoming.

My original goal from the start was to create a 1 stop shop organization where players could come train, improve in areas of need and learn to play the game the correct way. And also assist those who are interested in becoming a college-student athlete (or simply get better for high school play) if that was the goal.

This season, I'm proud to announce that we are currently preparing for an upgraded club team program. And with that said, all of our teams this season will play a total of 9 tournaments with 2 tournaments being played in either; Austin, San Antonio, La, Oklahoma & Houston.

Yes, we are taking it to the streets and guaranteeing our players that with their commitment, hard work and team work, we are going to help them improve and prepare them for reaching new levels of play.

And last, "if your high school coaches can't come watch and enjoy it, then something's wrong." We support middle & high school coaches being a part of our program particularly when they have players involved.

Oh, and the cost is $1550.00 per player (excluding room & board & meals on 2 of the out of town trips). Initial payment March 1st is only $450.00

"We want you to have an experience of a lifetime"

Register now for one of our competitive club team tryouts at: www.hoophunter.com 

Players vs Coaches & Understanding Different Personalities

If players could learn to understand and master the psychology of sports and how to understand the different personalities of coaches while under their leadership, they would do much better as they near the latter part of their high school & college careers.

It doesn't make sense to invest so much time playing ball as a kid and when its time for things to pay off, they don't because young players are having lots of trouble understanding the different personalities of their coaches. Either way it goes, when this happens, everyone loses.