tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826624046439491382024-02-08T03:53:26.941-08:00BASKETBALL DREAMZThis blog is for every parent who wants to help their child become the best basketball player they can Be. The topics will be everything from school to training to eating right even conditioning the mind.GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-58342015911029447732019-02-25T19:11:00.000-08:002019-02-25T19:11:05.409-08:00Tunnel Vision<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Continue to see your goals continue to believe in yourself work as a team parents and children ...coaches at times will be part of this but family will always be a part of this and will continue to be positive or negative influences ....its all about what tunnel vision you have for your goals !</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-76959853233154512752019-02-22T17:17:00.000-08:002019-02-22T17:17:11.111-08:00Concentration <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This applies to all facets of being a student athlete and a parent to help with this process...keeping goals in front of you and concentrating on reaching them...practice and games and school along with believe in what you are doing ! </div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-76651206506166363652019-02-20T14:52:00.001-08:002019-02-20T14:52:49.417-08:00Keep Dreaming<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Don't stop dreaming but keep working toward it also...continue to work towards it use your dream as motivation to work...most people dream without the work ....the dream should be fuel to work..!</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-41427568286813824122019-02-19T18:51:00.001-08:002019-02-19T18:51:40.186-08:00Fatigue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
FATIGUE ! mental fatigue is more of a drain than physical fatigue...So both the kids and the parents suffer from fatigue whether it's travel politics etc....but keep grinding focus on the light at the end of the tunnel...it is worth it ! Block out the white noise..</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-7971801435450211652019-02-18T22:39:00.000-08:002019-02-18T22:39:39.028-08:00Maintain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In life and sports you have to maintain ...whether it's practice or studying and repetition to be successful. Success doesn't come easy nor does it come without sacrifice....this is the most difficult part of being successful even more so in basketball...even if you have natural talent...after awhile if you don't work hard you will be caught or stuck in neutral ? </div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-34526641370967468732019-02-15T12:39:00.000-08:002019-02-15T12:39:32.231-08:00Basketball Practice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Don't get lazy ......parents included meaning if you get lazy the kids get lazy if don't feel driving to practice the kids won't practice. Just like studying make your kids study and go with them to practice let them know practice isn't punishment it's to get better and teach you to never quit and work hard !</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-82718632079348695332019-02-13T18:52:00.001-08:002019-02-13T18:52:46.968-08:00Daydreaming <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When chasing the dream you have to block out the white noise ...internet...camp invites..individual awards...will all come in due time if you work hard improve your game...IMPROVE YOUR GAME ! </div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-12344335370904870952019-02-12T15:14:00.000-08:002019-02-12T15:14:11.233-08:00Everyday dreaming<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
High school was a lot fun at the same time we will keep it honest on this blog ...skill...size...I.Q. things of that nature are needed to become a college level basketball player. And those things are important just to name a few but now one thing that controls high school basketball that should not is POLITICS ! Unfortunately its here to stay ! Lets discuss how and if you can handle this element !</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-12042431326468803032019-02-11T15:11:00.000-08:002019-02-11T15:11:14.984-08:00Catching up <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The journey from freshman year to senior year to signing day was a hell of a ride. It was all worth it on signing day for the child and the parent. I will walk you through my families experience. Please be interactive let me know what you think ? Tell me about your journey also....let's begin again !</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-64316871713491598002019-02-11T01:09:00.001-08:002019-02-11T01:09:14.296-08:00Life and Basketball<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been a little over 4 years since the last post ! Wow time flies when you are raising a student athlete ! Well my journey has been long rewarding and also tests your faith and patience . Well I have been through a fulling but at the same time a teaching a learning journey if that makes sense ? Well even if not I will start to explain.....I have 4 you years of catching you all up ! BTW my son is now a division 1 basketball player ..I will explain all...</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-86168221991513133462014-12-01T10:02:00.002-08:002014-12-01T10:02:28.088-08:00New Season Begins<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The new season is among us....the training the conditioning working on the mental aspect as well as the physical ....it's time to take all the tools on your utility belt and put them to use...The most rewarding part of this journey is SCHOOL Success then BASKETBALL ..after that it all falls into place !!!! </div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-25192303293183015042014-06-17T23:14:00.002-07:002014-06-17T23:14:59.738-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been awhile but life has been good ...school still a priority along with nutrition and of course the game WE love....but something interesting happened along the way parents....puberty and growing into a young man this you can't train for ? This you can't study for ? This takes a TEAM.....to deal with ....? And the beat goes on and on.....or dribble I should say....</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-18868863173165535272013-07-25T21:48:00.001-07:002013-07-25T21:48:15.916-07:00Summer time summer time !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Once again summer is here...the best time to enjoy life basketball no school no pressure ...improve ! Improve everything....stay focused keep your skills sharp in the classroom also. Reading etc...practice ...practice on your game. Summertime it's easy to be lazy ... Summertime but its hard to be special ! So put effort into being special remember its takes a special effort to be Special !!!! </div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-24352285327732676072013-06-21T14:46:00.002-07:002013-06-21T14:46:35.540-07:00Rewards ... Come last !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After committing yourself to what seemed like at first un achievable goals are now all within reach and also seem now like you and yours have sold yourselves short ... As you gain momentum towards everything you set out to achieve you become humbled and see the rewards come in....keep the same mental approach along with work ethic...it becomes habit.</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-61682795473261312482013-03-04T19:13:00.000-08:002013-03-04T19:13:26.384-08:00Being Chased<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In life and basketball if you are climbing to the top making progress etc...any slip in or out of your control ..the other chasers will chase you ...you have to stay positive stay hungry and continue to believe and grind on and off the court !!!!</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-89793739500139672013-02-12T22:20:00.002-08:002013-02-12T22:20:34.508-08:00Back to form<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After a up and down year on the court... Dominance is not far away.... Work ethic and believing is becoming a way of life.... Thankfully grades have always been first priority !!! And continues to be ... This journey is a process ...satisfying but you must be patient and have faith !!!</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-76099945746431605152013-01-13T21:36:00.001-08:002013-01-13T21:36:22.743-08:00Roller Coaster<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Basketball is like life it has it's ups and downs it's good times it's bad times. But you have to keep working hard believe in yourself and everything that is meant to be will fall into place. Like Jimmy V said "Never give up, Never give up".....</span></div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-92140313265878064682012-11-15T22:24:00.001-08:002012-11-15T22:24:25.686-08:00New Season<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's a brand new season all is well finishing up rehab off a spring injury ! School is still the number one priority and evolving as a teenager is inevitable ... Basketball is still life but life is becoming more complicated !!!!</div>
GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-27842577406289029112012-04-01T12:13:00.001-07:002012-04-01T12:13:43.004-07:00Focus seasonThis season was about focus with no focus you can't improve on anything on or off the court ! Parents we have to do the same !GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-10762799560640051902012-04-01T12:10:00.001-07:002012-04-01T12:10:33.027-07:00LockoutNew year over already much success this year on and off the court good grades improving as a player true test comes in May ! Practice practice focus focus belief !GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-57698220984339453632011-10-07T09:32:00.000-07:002011-10-07T09:32:40.971-07:00Training League<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Some of the early leagues have started great individual season made teammates better..but a early exit from the playoffs made the season bitter sweet. Lesson taken it's not how you start it's how you finish...!!! Keep your head up , Keep pushing....!!!</div>GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-53620775343884139432011-10-07T09:30:00.000-07:002011-10-07T09:30:35.430-07:00Training and School<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Training is all important to get ready for the season...the body must be in great shape. And the school and study will keep the mind sharp.</div>GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-23490744067971261372011-10-07T09:29:00.001-07:002011-10-07T09:29:08.013-07:00We're Back !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Sorry it's been so long...but just to give you and update summer was nice a time to refresh the brain and body spend time with the family !!!!</div>GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-86402254563582119822011-05-09T18:08:00.000-07:002011-05-09T18:08:45.581-07:00Long Time Coming<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Well we all need a break all season's are over...now it's time for parents and kids to focus on school...while basketball is still important to practice...we have to get away clear our minds and reset!!!! Let's stay positive and work ethic...is a habit now !!!! See ya soon...</div>GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082662404643949138.post-64823875279845048462011-04-12T22:46:00.000-07:002011-04-12T22:46:51.322-07:00Down Time.....!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Now is the time of year finishing school strong, planning the training new schedule and the games. Oh yes this is year round....the preparing the training !!!! It's you and your child being more of a team now than ever...Remember they are the player and you are the coach !!!</div>GrowingABallerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168380290595275746noreply@blogger.com0