Posted on January 12, 2021 by Matt Lehmann You made a mistake in a game, what is your next reaction as a player? Do you hang your head, jog back to the other end, complain to the ref, or show frustration (palms to the ceiling, punch the air)? One of the hardest things for any athlete is to move forward...
Michael Powers - Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Seneca East High School December 18th, 2020 What’s it like stepping into your first head coaching job? For me, it started with the excitement. I’ve always know that I’ve wanted to become a head coach someday. When I got the phone call informing me that the position was mine, I...
Tyler Haldeman - 12/14/2020 Hope College, Holland Michigan. A Division III MIAA Championship Factory. Truly a program that built itself through hard work, repetition, and countless reps on The Gun! Their collective championship speaks for itself – Since the year 2000 the women’s program has produced 12 outright MIAA Championships and 4 Co-Championships. The men’s Program has...
Posted on December 10, 2020 by Drew Slone In the game of basketball as players, we want to be efficient around the basket. The closer we are to the basket the higher percentage the shot. Competitive games are often won or lost by how well a team converts layups and finishes. Here are 4 keys to finishing around the rim:1. Eyes...
Posted on November 20, 2020 by Matt Lehmann How would you define your role on your team? Are you the primary ball handler, spot up shooter, lock down defender, hustle player, or the team leader? Everyone has a role that is extremely valuable in the success of their team. Once you figure out what that role is, it is your...
Skill development requires a devotion to habits that create precision. Skill is developed through repetition and a blend of learning and reflection. The seed of every habit is a tiny, single decision. We should be engaging in reflection after a game. By reexamining what occurred during the game once we are outside of it, our workouts acquire...
“I think the biggest thing for young players now is to ask, “why”?”- Kobe Bryant This was Kobe’s answer when he was asked about air-balling four shots in a row during overtime in a playoff game. He explained that he asked himself why he air-balled those four shots. The answer to his “why” was “my legs were...
Betty is a prime example of why it is never to late to elevate your game with reps on The Gun! Betty did not have access to a shooting machine through her High School and College Career but that did not stop her from doing what it took with her development to get to the highest...
One of the toughest parts about sports are injuries. In a perfect world, no one would ever get injured but let’s be real, it’s a big part in sports today. In time of injuries, there are two options one can choose from: Feel sorry for themself and do nothing Embrace it and do everything they can to better...
What is the first question a player gets asked by there peers or parents after competing in a basketball game? You guessed it, “How many points did you have?” is often the first thing a player gets asked when talking about their game. I can remember my Aunts and Uncles asking about my high school games...
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