“IN THE BIG LEAGUES EVERYONE HAS ABILITY. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO MIND GAMES. WHOEVER IS MORE MENTALLY STRONG WINS” – MUHAMMAD ALI
“It always comes down to mind games. Whoever is more mentally strong wins.” – Muhammad Ali
These articles are all about tapping into the power of the mind and strengthening those mental muscles.
Do you want to step out on that court and play with confidence? Let’s get to it then and start winning the game inside your mind!
It’s no secret the mental side of the game is just as important as the physical side. One could even argue more important; for without the will, correct attitude and perseverance nothing on earth would ever be accomplished – including winning a basketball game. So why not prioritise winning the mind game first?
Too often athletes consistently lose the little battles in their minds and, sadly, never reach their full potential. The issues behind our lack of ability all revolve around things like identity, confidence, a growth mindset, controlling the controllables and patience in the process; all battles that begin and end in the mind. Unfortunately, many athletes who can’t win those battles end up losing the big one and giving up completely. There’s no getting around it; in order to become great, you must fall in love with the process of becoming great. And that’s my mission – to help you fall in love with that process.
Years ago, someone helped me do just that and I’m still falling to this day.
Your basketball journey is exactly that – a journey. Come along the journey with me and, together, we’ll unveil and conquer the lies in your head in order to discover what winning the mind game really looks like.

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 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!