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.
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.
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?
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!
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
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.
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.