Aye aye aye, it's not what you think! Well, it might be. We're definitely NOT telling you what shots you should be taking because we don't know what shots you're good at. What we ARE doing is defining some of the foundational aspects that help us determine what a good shot is and isn't. This is a topic that frustrates both player and coach because they are rarely on the same page, so we showed up to bring everyone together.

The time has come. For most, their minds are on just getting through the preseason motions, waiting for the official tryout week to begin. Not you. Your mindset is far different from everyone else because your goals require it. You can't afford to just fall in line with what everyone else is doing, and that starts with your approach to what's going on right now. Let's lock in, it officially just got real!

"AAU," which is the term most often used when describing club basketball (wrongly as well), has won the praises and curses of many who have experienced it. The reason for that is simple: those who saw it for what it was appreciated all it had to offer. Those who thought that "AAU" would teach them how to play the right way were thoroughly disappointed. This episode is about seeing this part of the basketball culture for what it is and treating it appropriately, so that we can gain the most out of the experience as possible.

We all know that player. The one that seems to put a shot up every single time they touch the ball. For some of us, we are that player! This episode isn't about creating a divide and choosing a side, but instead how to navigate the ball the hog and to see what common ground we share. Like it or not, we share the same uniform, so we will have to learn how to work with each other.

We're outside with this one! August is in the books, so now we have to make the most of September with equal parts effort and strategy. You have an agenda to carry out and the best wat to ensure things go your way is to plan, prepare and execute. For you, the season has already started!

The traditional point guard, in the NBA, may very well disappear once Chris Paul retires, and that's absolutely insane. There are countless people constantly telling you that you have to provide more than the average player just to get any attention and that could not be further from the truth! Chris Paul, at the time of this recording, is 39 years old and found a starting job in the NBA as 6'0" point guard. Yes, he has an incredible resume, but no team would offer him a starting spot based off of what he has already done; they would only offer it because of what they believe he's still capable of. His example proves that there is plenty of room for specified excellence!

A message directed at the high school hooper that still applies to all, this episode covers what you should expect in the month of August. What to prepare for, who to talk to, goals to set and more. You simply cannot wait for tryouts, instead you have to be strategic & intentional with every move you make, and that starts the moment you get back to school. You've put in the work all summer, you've trained for the spot that you want, but this isn't the time to flex. Don't show your hand too soon, during this month, we plot.

Even when we have a trainer, a team and a great support system, there are those of us who struggle to make real, visible improvements. If those players have trouble, then it's clear that those who are not as fortunate can have the same issues as well. In this episode we lay out the clear, easy to understand blueprint to how you can get better, no matter what it is you are trying to develop or sharpen; so if this is you, TUNE IN!

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