Sometimes, we are called to be more than just a basketball coach. For Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, this is one of those times. Watch Coach Izzo give an impromptu, emotional talk to MSU students following the passing of 8-year old Lacey Holsworth. And make sure each day, as Coach Izzo says, "to smile...to smile". For more on Lacey Holsworth, read MSU's Payne mourns loss of 'Princess Lacey' at the Detroit Free Press. … [Read more...]
Hardwood Posters Review
:: A Hoops U. Basketball Review :: Company: Hardwood Posters Available from: www.hardwoodposters.com I recently received the above poster from Hardwood Posters and I wanted to take some time to give it a full-on Hoops U. Review! My initial reaction when I unrolled it ... Awesome! Of course, I've been a fan of Michael Jordan from the time he hit the NBA and had my teenage bedroom full of his posters, Wheaties boxes, and other MJ paraphanalia! I've always loved that quote too! Back to … [Read more...]
Custom Basketball Dry Erase Marker Board
One of the great products available in the Hoops U. Basketball Store is our Custom Basketball Coaches Dry Erase Marker Board. For a minimal cost, you can create some professionalism on your sideline! Instead of the plain, boring white marker boards normally seen on the bench, you can get your own customized dry-erase board and have it branded with your name, team name, and logo! These marker boards are available in 2 sizes: 9"x12.5" or 9"x15.5". You can also choose your boundary and … [Read more...]
Day out with the Sentinels of Africa
A recent trip across Africa revealed an amazing shocker! An incredible growing interest in basketball from an American standpoint! Hundreds of towering kids within the age range of 13-16 gathered at an annual basketball classic in Nigeria recently to showcase newly learnt skills with some replicating impressive post moves of such greats as Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon, Yao Ming and Tim Duncan.’ For these kids, most of whom burn with an unbelievable zeal for American education, athletics … [Read more...]
CENTAUR SEASONS: A new Inductee to the DeSales University Hall of Fame recognizes the contributions of the school’s orginal athletes …
WELCOME TO A SPECIAL EDITION OF CENTAUR SEASONS HERE ON HOOPSU.COM. CENTAUR SEASONS IS CURRENTLY IN OFF-SEASON MODE, WITH PLANS TO TIP OFF A NEW BLOGGING YEAR AROUND THANSKGIVING. BUT A RECENT ANNOUNCEMENT AT 'ALLENTOWN COLLEGE OF ST. FRANCIS DESALES UNIVERSITY' IN CENTER VALLEY, PA, WARRANTS THIS HOOPSU.COM BREAK-IN BULLETIN. Posted September 18 Geez, what a big deal it was! College students return every fall to old friends, old haunts, new classes -- and a new football season. So it … [Read more...]
Teaching Character through Wheelchair Basketball. And Beer.
This is a great television ad. Even quite moving. I won't spoil it ... just go ahead and watch the entire clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwndLOKQTDs Seriously, though ... for Guinness? As the narrator states, "the choices we make reveal the true nature of our character". So, if I don't choose Guinness, my character comes into question? Good marketing, I suppose, as many will go and have a Guinness now. But c'mon ... if you really want to build your character, join Hoops U. … [Read more...]
6 Simple Words Parents Should Say to Their Kids
Dr. Tim Elmore has a great post over at his Growing Leaders blog. In What Parents Should Say to Their Kids as They Perform, he talks about what athlete's really want to hear from their parents. Dr. Elmore also shares from his discussions with student-athlete's how they feel anxiety, pressure, and stress because of what their parent's say or do. The best takeaway from the entire article are the 6 simple words parents should say: "I love to watch you play." Again. "I love to watch you … [Read more...]
CENTAUR (OFF) SEASONS: A dozen ways to read the 97 posts in the scorebook thus far — until a new roster begins taking the floor in the fall
Welcome to CENTAUR (OFF) SEASONS! If you're a regular CENTAUR SEASONS reader here on HOOPSU.COM (thanks for coming back!) or you just dribbled onto the site for the first time (welcome aboard!), herewith for the summer break are a dozen different mix-and-match ways to access nearly all of the 97 CENTAUR SEASONS posts written during Season I. New and original posts for CENTAUR SEASONS' Year II will tip off in the fall. I look forward to seeing you then. But, please, don't go away now: THE … [Read more...]
Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Larry McKenzie on the Foundation of a Championship Program
In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to order yours today! In this 6th and final installment of our 'Academy Video Series', watch Coach Larry McKenzie share his 'Foundations of a … [Read more...]
Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Tim Grosz on the Motion Offense Toughness Drill
In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to order yours today! In this 5th installment, watch as Coach Tim Grosz shares his favorite drill, the motion offense toughness … [Read more...]