Pull up a chair and and dig into the readings from Pro Ball Buddy! Here you’ll find material on:
“Start ‘Em Young – Happy Healthy Foundations for a Future Pro”; “Winning the Mind Game – An Athletes Guide to Thinking like a Pro”; “Good to Great – Training and Understanding the Game like a Pro”; and “A Day in the Life – a glimpse into my thoughts on life”.
“Don’t forget your notebook… because you’re about to get schooled!”;)
Our Australia Permanent Residency Process
In January 2019, David and I stepped foot on Australian soil for the very first time. After one season in the South Australia Premier League (now NBL1 Central), we decided we really loved it here and were encouraged by a few people to start a permanent residency application asap, because “they can take years”… Click to read just exactly what the process was like!
Conditioning Drills for Basketball
Looking for conditioning drills for basketball? You’ve come to the right place, but I’m not here to give you a list and run (no pun intended)! Let’s talk about what basketball conditioning really means, how to build it and why it’s so important. Then we'll get into the drills! Click to read the article...
Basketball Anxiety and Gratitude
This is how gratitude-centered thinking can change your mindset in small ways, and result in big change over time. Yes, even with basketball anxiety. Click to read my personal experience...
How Gratitude Helps the Basketball Brain
Gratitude helps basketball players overcome fear, pressure, laziness, pride, jealousy, comparison, discouragement, trials; you name it! Click to read how...
How To Teach Gratitude Through Basketball
Your child’s enjoyment of basketball will be determined by their gratitude. So let's talk about how to teach gratitude through basketball. Click to read the article...
2023 Brisbane River City Rebound Weekend
I didn’t even know I was going to be in Brisbane 24 hours ago and here I am feeling a smidge of a whirlwind, but really not. I feel so relaxed and in place. This is going to be fun. Click to read more...
Time is Now!
Ever ask "What time is it?" during a training session? This article is for you!
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How Do I Get My Child To Succeed In Basketball?
Discover why a good foundation is key to your child's success and what that actually looks like!
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How To Have A Good Tryout - Part I
Tryouts are right around the corner and you could use a few tips on building your confidence. Well, let me start by saying, "Congratulations!". Click to read the article...
How To Have A Good Tryout - Part 2
Say goodbye to the guessing game and know what coaches are actually looking for during tryouts! Click to read the article...
What To Do If You Didn't Make A Team
The difference between those who still become great and those who don’t is whether they allow disappointment to turn into determination or discouragement. What will you allow? Learn how to turn your disappointment into determination. Click to read the article...
What To Do If You Didn't Make The Team (Or Get The Coach) You Wanted
When I was in 7th Grade, I had the opportunity to play for my local high school Varsity team, but that opportunity was quickly taken away from me… Click here to read all about how I made the best of the way things turned out and how you can too....
3 Things You Need To Do When You Make A Team
You made the team - congrats! Did you know your job's not done yet though? One of my biggest fears with young athletes who make their dream team is that they stop working and let others overtake them later on down the road- don’t be that player; read the full blog post to ensure you stay focused and never let up! Click here for more....
Setting Goals for Basketball - The Process Of Becoming Great (Pt. 1)
Blake Griffin once said, “You have to fall in love with the process of becoming great.” Setting goals for basketball is where it all begins... Click to read more!
Accountability in Basketball - The Process Of Becoming Great (Pt. 2)
What is the difference between good and great? Accountability - Your basketball journey depends on you! ...Click to read more!
Knowing Your Identity Apart from Performance - The Process Of Becoming Great (Pt. 3)
Knowing your identity apart from performance is key to falling in love with the process of becoming great. And it all starts by knowing just how valuable you are... Click to read more!
Fall in Love with the Process NOT the Praise - The Process of Becoming Great (Pt. 4)
We have talked a lot about what it takes to fall in love with the process of becoming great – setting goals, accountability, knowing your identity, but there are a few other components of this process that are extremely important to understand: competing rather than comparing, controlling the controllables, having a growth mindset, denying the need of instant gratification and the reality of the confetti moment... Click to read more!
How To Approach The Basketball Off Season Like A Pro
In order to play like a pro, you gotta love the basketball off season! And here's where you learn how to fall in love with the off season!
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