Alysa Horn 4/4/25 Alysa Horn 4/4/25

The Nuts & Bolts of the AKademy

Created in 2022, find out what the DNA of one of Alaska’s best basketball player development programs is.

Alysa Horn 1/14/25 Alysa Horn 1/14/25

What Is the Actual Value of An Investment In Yourself?

As a society, our attachment to money often limits us from recognizing the true value of what self-investment can bring.

Erin Baldwin Day 8/26/24 Erin Baldwin Day 8/26/24

Where Are All of the Girls Basketball Players?

Across the state of Alaska in the last decade there has been a palpable decline of girls basketball players in urban areas and, contrarily, a substantial increase in volleyball players. The question is... why?

Erin Baldwin Day 10/13/23 Erin Baldwin Day 10/13/23

Ball Handling Warm Up & Workout

Ball handling is one of the easiest skills to work on because there are so many drills you can do and you can do them just about anywhere. Here are 8 drills to improve your skills!

Erin Baldwin Day 9/12/23 Erin Baldwin Day 9/12/23

Community Spotlight: Bethel, Alaska

“Even on the darkest day, no matter what, you have basketball. Basketball's there always, no matter if it's outside your house, at your friend's house, or in the gym it's always right there and I believe that has just really guided me and helped me through life.” - Gus; junior at Bethel High School, Alaska

Erin Baldwin Day 3/3/23 Erin Baldwin Day 3/3/23

Leading from the Bench

What does it mean to lead from the bench? We interview superstar human-being Luke Devine to find out.

Erin Baldwin Day 12/5/22 Erin Baldwin Day 12/5/22

3 Move: Solo Shooting Workout

Working out isn’t as fun as with other people, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil. When you can’t drag anyone else with you to the gym, here’s a great workout for you to get in solo.

Erin Baldwin Day 10/27/22 Erin Baldwin Day 10/27/22

3 Common Mistakes Players Make With Their Shooting Mechanics

As the third hardest skill to learn in sports, learning to shoot the basketball takes hours of time, refinement, repetition, and disciplined habits in order to get good at it. That said, it's very easy to develop bad habits! Here’s three common mistakes I see as a player development coach, and how to fix them.

Erin Baldwin Day 8/31/22 Erin Baldwin Day 8/31/22

The Story Behind Make Yourself

From bench warmer to pro, this is the story of one small town Alaskan hooper whose life was changed by basketball, and why Make Yourself was created to pay it forward to other athletes.