I Love Basketball

Working as a skill trainer gives you multiple experiences.  In the past week, I have done the following things as we transition into the best four months of the year.

1.)  Coached 2 post Graduate games.  Full college rules versus high level junior college competition

2.)  Spoken to over 25 college coaches concerning player recruitment, player development, and training progressions

3.)  Watched 5 full NBA games with a crtical eye on players I have personally trained.

4.)  Consulted with 7 college players as they move into their first week of games.

5.)  Written 2 blogs

6.) Spoken to 3 skill trainers about specific drills for young players

7.) Had lunch with a friend who analyzes basketball injuries and movement techniques

8.) Wrote 7 two hour practice plans

9.) Researched the Maryland power flex options

10.)  Drove to Palm beach and back and Miami and back

11.)  Spoke with my dad about block to block screening/interchaging

12.)  Listened to Dave Thorpe's breakdown (full version) of Kevin Durant's first games

13.)  Met with Jon Giovany from Draftexpress.com to discuss overseas basketball gossip

14.)  Tried to find a scorer for an elite team in Lebenon

15.)  Reread portions of "Good to Great"

This week 5 games to coach and now college basketball is here to analyze also.  Can't wait.