Archive for the "Success" Category

The Problem With American Basketball

I know several young men that are somewhat confused on what AAU team to play for. They say this team is shoe sponsored and they travel. Or that coach has a famous basketball relative. These organizations go on to explain the importance of this shoe company or that they got a contract with a uniform [...]

Reasons for not playing hard

POSSIBLE REASONS PEOPLE DON’T PLAY AS HARD AS THEY CAN

1. Lazy
2. Scared of losing (fear of failure)
3. Procrastinator
4. Don’t know what hard is

American Kids Flunk Basketball 101

American Kids Flunk Basketball 101
As AAU Leagues Dominate, Basic Skills Decline; Mr. Beasley Decides to Speak Out
By KEVIN CLARK
At Thursday’s NBA draft, some of America’s budding basketball superstars will learn where they will launch their careers. Four months later, when the season begins, many will learn something else: They don’t know how to play basketball.

Andre makes first cut

Congratulations Andre on making first cut for your semi pro team in Atlanta! Keep on training.

Andre Spann

Andre’ H.G. Spann Position: PG/SG D.O.B: 01/26/1989 Height: 6’1″ Weight: 175 Bench Press 210lb X 10 Squats 285lb X 10 Graduation: May 2006 GPA: 2.8 SAT: 1380 College Major: Business Management Strengths excellent shooter with quick release, dependable in clutch situations Good ball handling skills with both hands and able to bring the ball up [...]