Now that the April Live period is over the months of May and June are EXTREMELY important for a high school basketball players looking to make a name regionally, nationally or ADD to his/her resume among scouts and college coaches.
“The JUMP you make from April to July can shape your entire future!” At the end of the day, windows of opportunity can be large, non existent or somewhere in between. It’s up to YOU to realize what window you have and prepare accordingly!
The 2 months between April and July LIVE periods have to be a time for self reflection, self discipline and sweat! First, you need to make sure your GRADES are closing out strong in the classroom & you are staying on track for that 3.0 or higher for the year. If you SLACK in the classroom you eliminate 50%-100% of college offers (depending on how good of a basketball player you are.) This is NOT a joke! Get your grades in check and finish the school year on a high note!
Self reflection is about swallowing your pride, being honest with yourself and realizing what you have to work on in the 2 months prior to July. Ask your coach, trainer, or high school coach that is interested in you, what you need to improve to be more marketable. Obviously not everyone has your best interest at heart or knows the game well, so ask someone you TRUST for real constructive criticism.
Self discipline is about spending quality time in the gym! Working on your weaknesses, honing your skills, and going game speed is key over May and June. You have spent an entire high school season and the month of April for AAU basketball in a TEAM type setting. The months of May and June are crucial for your individual growth!
Do whatever it takes to improve YOUR game:
If you truly want the kids in Delaware to accomplish their basketball goals, THE 2 MONTH CLOCK HAS STARTED!! GET SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR FUTURE!!
“The JUMP you make from April to July can shape your entire future!” At the end of the day, windows of opportunity can be large, non existent or somewhere in between. It’s up to YOU to realize what window you have and prepare accordingly!
The 2 months between April and July LIVE periods have to be a time for self reflection, self discipline and sweat! First, you need to make sure your GRADES are closing out strong in the classroom & you are staying on track for that 3.0 or higher for the year. If you SLACK in the classroom you eliminate 50%-100% of college offers (depending on how good of a basketball player you are.) This is NOT a joke! Get your grades in check and finish the school year on a high note!
Self reflection is about swallowing your pride, being honest with yourself and realizing what you have to work on in the 2 months prior to July. Ask your coach, trainer, or high school coach that is interested in you, what you need to improve to be more marketable. Obviously not everyone has your best interest at heart or knows the game well, so ask someone you TRUST for real constructive criticism.
Self discipline is about spending quality time in the gym! Working on your weaknesses, honing your skills, and going game speed is key over May and June. You have spent an entire high school season and the month of April for AAU basketball in a TEAM type setting. The months of May and June are crucial for your individual growth!
Do whatever it takes to improve YOUR game:
- Watch film from your High School or April AAU season and find things to work on.
- Go to random gyms and play against people that can ball, but don’t know you.
- Get in the weight room to add strength and eat properly! You can’t go into the GRIND of July on a 2 month diet of Doritos, Coke and fast-food!
- Get help from someone you trust and who knows the game. There are many frauds and liars in the basketball world!
- Try and get honest feedback of what areas you need to improve on and ATTACK those weaknesses!
- Put up thousands of shots a week! Make sure you are working game speed or situational shooting!
- Get up early and go to bed at a reasonable time. It’s 2 months of your life that could change your future! Getting up early to train can be a great regiment to start! Get to bed early, because your day has been that demanding and rewarding!
- Take advantage of AAU practices. I would go out looking to dominate every chance I got!
- Make more time for “ME” and less time for “THEM”. Remember, this life isn’t for everyone. TRUE friends will understand your time commitment and sacrifice for YOUR goals!
If you truly want the kids in Delaware to accomplish their basketball goals, THE 2 MONTH CLOCK HAS STARTED!! GET SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR FUTURE!!
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