This Athletic Code of Ethics appeared in the May, 1922 edition of The Athletic Journal. The Athletic Journal began in 1921 and deemed themselves "A Professional Magazine for Coaches of the Country". It is quite interesting to read the code with the different use of language and some dated terminologies, however, it is a very relevant code for your athlete's and basketball players today. An Athletic Code of Ethics As an athlete I am determined: To play the game to the limit of my … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Parents in Youth Sports
Emphasize Fun over Winning When kids are “having fun” they will be more competitive and winning will eventually become more of a priority, this is the foundation for kids in youth sports. Let the Coaches Coach Unless a coach is being abusive, they deserve to coach in peace. If there are problems, depending on age, encourage your child to speak with the coach, this is a great opportunity for your child to learn how to solve their own problems. Respect the Game Living your life … [Read more...]
How Psychology Affects Athletic Performance
The infographic and content below comes to us courtesy of the Ohio University Online Master's in Coaching Education program. While many people may not think it has that much of an impact, it’s been proven that psychology plays a central role in athletic performance. Studies show that over ten psychological factors can affect performance in either a positive or negative way, depending on the situation itself. Things such as goal setting, personal awareness, routine, concentration, meditation, … [Read more...]
Breakthrough Basketball 2015 Spring and Summer Basketball Camps
Breakthrough Basketball is offering several different types of basketball camps in 80+ different locations across the country in 2015! You'll find a variety of different camps for all age levels, skill levels, and positions that will help players improve shooting, ball handling, decision making, aggressiveness, footwork, leadership, and more. Click the link below to learn more and get registered for the 2015 Breakthrough Basketball Camps... www.breakthroughcamps.com … [Read more...]
You Can’t Fake Sweat Performance T-Shirt [Limited Quantities Available]
We recently ran a special offer through our newsletter for these unique Hoops U. / You Can't Fake Sweat performance t-shirts. Though it was a limited time offer, we do have very limited quantities still available! To get this one-of-a-kind performance t-shirt for yourself or for your team, order now! Basketball coaches and players know that you can't fake sweat! That's why we think you'll love the shirt we've designed for you with our friends at You Can't Fake Sweat. You Can't Fake … [Read more...]
Suicides, Sweat and Success
My basketball career was short lived. In fact, it was cut short before it really got going. I broke my ankle in my junior year of high school. I couldn’t try out for the varsity team. And in my day, if you didn’t play in your junior year, you didn’t make the squad your senior year. So my hoop dreams ended early in life. But here’s what I’ll always remember from those early years of playing competitive ball… suicides. Suicides are brutal. Your legs hurt. Your lungs burn. Your heart pounds. … [Read more...]
A Basketball Discussion with Howard Garfinkel and Tom Konchalski
On June 19, 2014, Charlie Rose sat down with a couple of legends from the game of basketball. This very insightful conversation with Howard Garfinkel and Tom Konchalski touched on the original 5-Star Basketball Camp along with a few stories about some of the great players and coaches involved. They also discuss other areas of basketball, coaching, teaching, and leading. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
50 Winning Basketball Plays FREE eBook
We just released our brand-new FREE basketball coaching eBook, 50 Winning Basketball Plays. This eBook is loaded with, you guessed it, 50 basketball plays that will help you dominate your competition! Each of the 50 plays contain high-quality diagrams along with detailed descriptions on how to execute the play. The plays, appropriate for youth basketball coaches up to professional-level coaches, are divided into the following categories: Quick Hitters Box Set Plays Pick-and-Roll / … [Read more...]
Join Now: The Hoops U. Basketball Coaching Academy
We are no longer "Coming Soon" ... you can now join the all-new Hoops U. Basketball Coaching Academy! Yeah, we posted this information but we're not doing our official launch for a couple of weeks. Get in during our 'pre-launch' launch and we'll send you 2 free video downloads (your choice!) Since we launched Hoops U. Insider back in 2009 we have added other facets such as our Basketball Coaching Development Program. In an effort to simplify things for you and to upgrade some technical … [Read more...]
Red, White, Blue & The U. Sale
Save 30% on any 'Hoops U. Brand' purchase at the Hoops U. Store Entire selection can be viewed at http://shop.hoopsu.com/brands/hoops-u Use coupon code u30off during checkout and all Hoops U. branded products will receive the 30% Discount. Come celebrate with us from now through July 6, 2014. Sale is available to international customers as well (see below). To view the complete page of products available for the 30% discount, please … [Read more...]