Head Start Basketball Camps

My college coach at Kent State gave me this list in a notebook during our first team meeting my freshman year.  I took the list to heart and tried to be his type of player…What type of player do you want to be?

My Type of Player Is always loyal to their team, their school, and their coach. Will accept decisions made by the coach because they are made in the best int...

I recently came across a great conversation featuring Brad Stevens talking about what really makes teams successful.

One line stood out:

“Be great at the things that take no talent.”

We’ve all heard that before.

Be a great teammate Be on time Play hard Stay tough

Those are all things players can control.

But there’s one ar...

Over the years working with players in our Head Start Basketball programs, I’ve noticed something important:

Success isn’t just about talent.

It’s about habits.

The best student-athletes consistently do a few things differently and just as importantly, they avoid certain behaviors that hold others back.

If you’re serious about impr...

Since launching the Hoop Heads Podcast, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with coaches from all over the country.

Different levels. Different backgrounds. Different experiences.

But there’s one theme that comes up every single time:

Hard work.

It shows up in every conversation.

“His work ethic set him apart.” “Our team brought ...