Author: host1help1

Doug DeVries has been working in youth basketball for over 25 years. He has a passion to see sports in balance in life, for kids to thrive in sports, and for parents to enjoy the entire process.
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Become a better shooter

Swish22.com has an innovative training system to help you become a better shooter. Check it out. … they have lots of training resources to explore.

From their website: “Surprise that player or coach in your family with the Swish videos!  As you come to know the Swish Method, you’ll see it’s exactly what Curry is doing that sets him apart from others.  As you learn and perfect the Swish shot, you will not only shine as a “shooter” – you will also become aware of what the great shooters are doing that helps them excel.“

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Hope for all Dads?

… well, he is pretty young still!

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Taking the Joy out of Youth Sports

Thanks to over competitive and anxious parents, youth basketball often isn’t full of joy. Why not? So what are a few things we (as parents and coaches) do to suck the joy out of it:

  1. We try to coach from the sideline. (Kids have enough to concentrate on during the game, listening to your “excellent input” isn’t going to help them with their experience.)
  2. We yell at the refs. (The refs work hard – usually – to make the game even possible. Don’t waste your energy on trying to help them. 🙂 And we should require our kids to ‘ignore’ them.)
  3. As parents we question the coach. Our kids are trying to show respect to the coach. If we complain about them the entire drive home, the kids will learn to complain about the coach also.)
  4. Commenting and complaining about your child’s teammates. (See #3 … respecting teammates is essential also.)
  5. Making the ride-home miserable. (Enjoy the moment with your kids. Don’t try to make it a teachable moment.)

Most parents are guilty of one or more of these from time to time. As parents we can set the tone. Let’s do it.

Read a more detailed article here: http://changingthegameproject.com/how-adults-take-the-joy-out-of-sports

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5 Ways To Make The Best Version Of Yourself

Check out the summary of posts from Success.com. 5 Ways to be the best version of yourself.

  1. Rise Up: Don’t let self-doubt stop you from getting out of your comfort zone. And ignore the negative voices in your head.
    Read: Instead of Wallowing in Self-Doubt, Do These 3 Things
  2. Get Going: Start by volunteering. And get your friends and family involved.
    Read: 4 Inspirational Stories of People Who Used Their Personal Struggles to Help Others
  3. Baby Steps: Take your big goals and break them down to little increments.
    Read: John C. Maxwell: 4 Ways to Reach Your Personal Best
  4. Into the Wild: Being in the outdoors will be a welcome change.
    Read: ‘Maybe the Only Way to Have an Answer to the Unknown Is to Face It Every So Often’
  5. Moderation: Browsing social media is a highlight reel of other’s lives. Don’t live in the comparison trap.
    Read:  Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Self-Esteem—and How to Stop It
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Help! My Kids Are Always On Their Phones (VIDEO)

Great feedback for parents from PGC Basketball!
View original article at https://pgcbasketball.com/blog/help-my-kids-phones

An ongoing challenge among parents is figuring out how to curb phone usage. These challenges affect parents of athletes and non-athletes alike. Join PGC President Mano Watsa as he shares some of the tips he’s learned to help navigate the distractions of technology, including adopting a technique from PGC founder Dick DeVenzio called “an air-conditioned room conversation.”

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PGC provides intense, no-nonsense basketball training for dedicated players and coaches. Each camp and clinic is designed to teach players of all positions to play smart basketball, to be coaches on the court, and to be leaders in practices, games, and everyday life.

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Different Types of Scholarship & Offers from Colleges

The process can be overwhelming. Here is a quick over of the types of offers your son or daughter may get from a school.

  1. Full-ride Scholarship: Will cover the major costs of attending college. It will include tuition, room & board, books and some course fees. It is a one-year commitment typically.
  2. Partial Scholarship: Typically a one-year commitment and will cover a portion of the costs of attending college.
  3. Preferred Walk-On: This means the coach would like you on the team but cannot offer any financial assistance at least for the first year. This is a great opportunity to earn your spot on the official roster.
  4. Recruited Walk-On: Similar to a Preferred Walk-On.
  5. Un-Recruited Walk-On: Similar to a Preferred Walk-On.

For more reference info visit: http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting/managing-recruiting-process/walk-on-vs-scholarship

Not sure about “red shirt”, “grayshirt”, and “blueshirt” options? Check out http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting/managing-recruiting-process/walk-on-vs-scholarship

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Setup YOUR Team Roster on TourneyBuddy

We have launched our Team Tools and added 100s of teams to our database. See if you are listed at: http://blog.tourney.life/teams … there is a simple process to claim your team.

Once you have your Team, you can add Players, Text directly to your Players, setup Schedules, record Game Scores, and more.