At a young age my mom instilled a love for reading in me. I don’t remember how or what the first books were, but I do remember reading books like Fab Five by Mitch Albom as early as 5th grade. It’s a good thing she didn’t read them also because I probably would not have been [...]
Read More books, coach, coaching, ten, topMike Lee Basketball getting a little ink in Louisville News…Originally post on courier-journal.com Point guards from each team began the game on the bench when the Reno Bighorns played the Springfield Armor in a mostly forgettable NBA Developmental League game on Feb. 2, 2011. One former sub crashed the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. [...]
Read More all-star, armor, Jerry Smith, milwaukee, nbdl, springfieldOriginally posted on cardinal connect.com Congrats to Jerry Smith who was named an NBDL All Star earlier today. Jerry is one of three members of the Springfield Armor who recieved All Star honors. For the season, Smith is averaging 17.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 22 games for the Armor, who have now [...]
Read More all, armor, jerry, nbdl, smith, springfield, starHere are 3 ways to increase your energy that I got in the Success Magazine Newsleter. I HIGHLY suggest signing up at www.success.com and also subscribing to their magazine. The $34 subscription greatly outweighs the value you get. 3 Ways to Boost Your Energy If you’re feeling worn out, tired and exhausted regularly, here are [...]
Read More boost, energy, magazine, successYou really want to be GREAT or be SPECIAL or have a major IMPACT; you have to LOVE to hoop! You have to LOVE to play! You have to LOVE to teach! You have to LOVE to coach! You have to LOVE to inspire! What does” love it” mean? It means that you have an [...]
Read More basketball, colorado, denver, development, love, skillsWhat is really killing youth basketball development… Everyone says AAU is killing the development of basketball players across the country. The games, the travel and recruiting. While some of that definitely has a part of it—here is the real reason. Instant gratification is killing youth basketball development. Contrary to what seems to be popular belief [...]
Read More basketball, development, drills, instant gratification, skills, youth, youth basketball drillsThe other day I took my three sons to this new skate park across the street from our house. It was a nice break in the action of the season to spend some quality time with my boys. When we got to the park I turned the boys loose to ride their bikes all [...]
Read MoreI significantly cut out the news from my life a few years ago and this is why… Choosing what you feed your mind is just as important as training your skills and your body. “Early on, I learned the difference between THE world and MY world. I only pay attention to MY world. After all [...]
Read MoreAfter reading hundreds of books on success, leadership and personal development I have finally come across the answer I have been searching for. It is the secret to success and yet it is easy to do – and easy not to do. It also can work against you or for you without ever knowing it [...]
Read More basketball, compound, darren, edge, effect, hardy, jeff, olson, slight, successBill Peterson, assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, stopped by one of our workouts the other day. After watching one of the players workout he told a him he needed to learn to change speeds. Coach Peterson gave him a great analogy to really get him (and me) to think about. He said if I [...]
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