Hi Peter -
Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you... for some reason I haven't been notified of your post. Junors? Do you mean juniors in high school? At 14? Or is that just your level of play? Did I amke MJs quote a Million and ONE? LOL
There is a saying..... Players are MADE in the off season and teams are made during the season.... so use this time to become better players. Work on all your fundamentals.... become quicker and stronger... and become great shooters.
Thats the trouble with you young kids, you are too darn impatient LOL :-)
They think DUNK.... thats just great... tell me, how many dunks do you see in games vs mid range jumpers? Don't worry about them, You will pass them up quickly. 3 Pointers.......... thats ok IF you can shoot around 40% right now.... otherwise, better off using the entire court... takes, pull up jumpers... Js around 15-17 feet also,... in other words, be a complete player. Trust me, the coaches WILL NOTICE you. You can work on your 3 ball too.... nothing wrong with being able to knock down a few of them during games as long as it isn't the only thing you do. Have 3 point shooting contests with Matt... if he can break himself a way from his GF. LOL
The worst lay ups in History huh.... I would love to see some of those. They just make you look better.
A thought for you regarding DEFENSE ......... Don Kelbick says .... DESTROY THEIR RHYTHM.....I put it this way, TAKE THEM OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE.... make them do things they are not good at. Both ways, you will be a good defender.
Good luck and keep working on your game. When does your season strart? How about this as a goal or two.... Be the BEST 14 year old player at your school and in NZ??
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8/20/2013 12:48
8/23/2013 08:48
My game's going good me and Matt are dominating (modestly as matt said bfore) lifes great as well. Nice to know their repairing your house. Yea i meant juniors in high school me matt and this Philippine boy named jethro dam he can ball are the best juniors. Me and matt are also teaching this chinese guy how to play ball he's quite tall and since defense is one of my specialities i taught him how to block and play defense. My season starting soon but i dont know exact time. Best in NZ sounds like a challenge.
P.S Juniors are 13-15 years old
P.S Juniors are 13-15 years old
8/23/2013 13:04
There is no modesty in your home or Matts home.... you guys have it all. LOL You mean Matt has found time to practice / play with his new squeeze hanging on to him? LOL I know he doesn't write anymore, does he need an English class now? ( I love to give him a hard time )
Glad to hear that you guys are on top of the pile.... keep working at it, if you stand still - they definitely will pass you by. I understand from a coaching friend of mine in China that they are pretty athletic but don't know a lot about the game... true?? Playing good defense is important but blocking shots all the time can get you in foul trouble.... pick your spots. Challenging shooters might be better? Force them to alter their shots.
I bet you guys are looking forward to the season.... the games are fun!
Do you like that CHALLENGE? Best 14 year old in NZ? I think that if you use that as a goal... you will continue to work at your game.
They just started the repair this morning.... after 7 weeks, about time don't you think!!
Good luck and let me know how things are going.
Glad to hear that you guys are on top of the pile.... keep working at it, if you stand still - they definitely will pass you by. I understand from a coaching friend of mine in China that they are pretty athletic but don't know a lot about the game... true?? Playing good defense is important but blocking shots all the time can get you in foul trouble.... pick your spots. Challenging shooters might be better? Force them to alter their shots.
I bet you guys are looking forward to the season.... the games are fun!
Do you like that CHALLENGE? Best 14 year old in NZ? I think that if you use that as a goal... you will continue to work at your game.
They just started the repair this morning.... after 7 weeks, about time don't you think!!
Good luck and let me know how things are going.
8/27/2013 08:48
Hi Ken
Nice to know their finally repairing your house. Yes we are definitely looking forward to the season and building our on court chemistry now we know what each other are going to do b4 they do it. Matt used to shoot a lot so i told him he was a SG so now he's passing it more and is becoming a PG. Today a guy from the Philippines told everyone to block me and guess what i did the next play... I STUFFED HIM. I am confident that our junior team will be really good. At the moment me and matt are playing against older guys and we are doing pretty good.
Nice to know their finally repairing your house. Yes we are definitely looking forward to the season and building our on court chemistry now we know what each other are going to do b4 they do it. Matt used to shoot a lot so i told him he was a SG so now he's passing it more and is becoming a PG. Today a guy from the Philippines told everyone to block me and guess what i did the next play... I STUFFED HIM. I am confident that our junior team will be really good. At the moment me and matt are playing against older guys and we are doing pretty good.
8/27/2013 13:27
Hi Peter -
I agree, after all, its onl been 8 weeks. Probably take another week or so to finish up.... they had to special order the window.
So, you're telling me that Matt never met a shot he didn't like? LOL Its nice that he has confidence on his shot... but if he is a PG, then he needs to run the offense and take his shots when they find HIM. That will make him more dangerous and also opem up the court for others such as yourself..
Let me tell you something about this game and trash talking.... that only makes the other team more aggressive and play harder. Let YOUR GAME do your talking. Remember what I said about blocking shots..... pick your spots, don't get yourself in foul trouble.... hard to score or play good defense if you are on the bench. :-)
Next time he wants to block your shot, give him a good head and ball fake, crossover and take him to the basket or put yourself in a good position for a wide open jumper. Glad to hear that you and Matt are playing vs older guys... that will improve your game - it will force you to play harder and smarter...... then when you are playing guys your own age, it should be a lot easier.
Keep up the good work and remember this.... the recipie to scuccess is to be fundamentally sound. How long before your season starts? Will you and Matt be starters? Let me know how things are going.
I agree, after all, its onl been 8 weeks. Probably take another week or so to finish up.... they had to special order the window.
So, you're telling me that Matt never met a shot he didn't like? LOL Its nice that he has confidence on his shot... but if he is a PG, then he needs to run the offense and take his shots when they find HIM. That will make him more dangerous and also opem up the court for others such as yourself..
Let me tell you something about this game and trash talking.... that only makes the other team more aggressive and play harder. Let YOUR GAME do your talking. Remember what I said about blocking shots..... pick your spots, don't get yourself in foul trouble.... hard to score or play good defense if you are on the bench. :-)
Next time he wants to block your shot, give him a good head and ball fake, crossover and take him to the basket or put yourself in a good position for a wide open jumper. Glad to hear that you and Matt are playing vs older guys... that will improve your game - it will force you to play harder and smarter...... then when you are playing guys your own age, it should be a lot easier.
Keep up the good work and remember this.... the recipie to scuccess is to be fundamentally sound. How long before your season starts? Will you and Matt be starters? Let me know how things are going.
8/27/2013 14:16
Peter.... here is something for you and Matt -
Success isn’t something you chase. It’s something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it’ll come when you least expect it.”
– Michael Jordan -
“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more to your sport than your opponent.”
Here is something from Coach Darren Bowen - I like to think that these are some of the things I tried to instill in my players... I hope I am getting this message across to you and Matt also.
As a Coach, my goal is to affect change in young men and women, teaching them to be selfless and showing authentic concern for every person they come in contact with, and to show them that they can make their dreams reality, by doing the right thing.”
Success isn’t something you chase. It’s something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it’ll come when you least expect it.”
– Michael Jordan -
“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more to your sport than your opponent.”
Here is something from Coach Darren Bowen - I like to think that these are some of the things I tried to instill in my players... I hope I am getting this message across to you and Matt also.
As a Coach, my goal is to affect change in young men and women, teaching them to be selfless and showing authentic concern for every person they come in contact with, and to show them that they can make their dreams reality, by doing the right thing.”
8/27/2013 22:32
Here is something else that makes for good reading.... helping you by giving you some ideas. While I don't think Don Kelbick travels to your side of the world.... he does have some great ideas and fundamental drills.
http://www.drillzandskillzbasketball.com/
Read this carefully, we are going to have a test.; LOL
http://www.drillzandskillzbasketball.com/
Read this carefully, we are going to have a test.; LOL
8/29/2013 08:43
Hi Ken
definitely agree with u respecting the players u play with and against is very important.
Thanks for the Don Kelbick page it was very helpful it gave me some good drills to try and helped me find out how to get the most out of practice. Me and matt are definitely starters and we are going to have a great team.
Matts goin 2 come over 4 the weekend so a lot of practice 4 us. Ive been practicing everyday 4 2 to 4 hours each day. Im very fit (100m in 11 seconds) but im wondering if i should run everyday what do you think?
definitely agree with u respecting the players u play with and against is very important.
Thanks for the Don Kelbick page it was very helpful it gave me some good drills to try and helped me find out how to get the most out of practice. Me and matt are definitely starters and we are going to have a great team.
Matts goin 2 come over 4 the weekend so a lot of practice 4 us. Ive been practicing everyday 4 2 to 4 hours each day. Im very fit (100m in 11 seconds) but im wondering if i should run everyday what do you think?
8/29/2013 11:54
Sounds like Matt and yourself are pretty good players.... keep up the good work.... and don't forget to be leaders..... the kind that set an example by what you do more than what you say. I hope you have a great year. let me know how things going during the season and don't forget the academics LOL
I hope that you and Matt play great defense also.... you two should be able to make other players lives miserable... IF either one of you can make the offensive player turn his back... thats a great time to come up for a steal.
You are serious about the game, I can tell.... 2-4 hours every day..... work a lot on ball handling.... and even harder developing a killer cross over.100 m in 11 seconds at 14? I think the world record is 9.58 or something like that.... for a man.
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/blog/index.php/dont-be-this-guy-the-dribbler-and-tips-for-being-a-better-ball-handler/?utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=78Oth&utm_newsid=823
Not sure about the running every day.... you do have to give your body a chance to recover. When you lift weights you workout every other day unless you are doing upper body one day and lower body the next. When I coached football, one day we sprinted a lot - t he next day we jogged after practices. Listen to your body, if you start to feel pain, its time to back off. Hope this helps.... you can always talk to the track coach at school and the basketball coach. I doublt very much that you are out of shape at 14. :-)
I hope that you and Matt play great defense also.... you two should be able to make other players lives miserable... IF either one of you can make the offensive player turn his back... thats a great time to come up for a steal.
You are serious about the game, I can tell.... 2-4 hours every day..... work a lot on ball handling.... and even harder developing a killer cross over.100 m in 11 seconds at 14? I think the world record is 9.58 or something like that.... for a man.
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/blog/index.php/dont-be-this-guy-the-dribbler-and-tips-for-being-a-better-ball-handler/?utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=78Oth&utm_newsid=823
Not sure about the running every day.... you do have to give your body a chance to recover. When you lift weights you workout every other day unless you are doing upper body one day and lower body the next. When I coached football, one day we sprinted a lot - t he next day we jogged after practices. Listen to your body, if you start to feel pain, its time to back off. Hope this helps.... you can always talk to the track coach at school and the basketball coach. I doublt very much that you are out of shape at 14. :-)
9/2/2013 08:47
Hi Ken
Nice to see you still have a great sense of humor. We hav an overdribbler that we play with and sometimes i joke with him about how he uses his fancy dribble moves but goes nowhere he usually misses the shot too. I always tell matthew to use the fancy dribbles when it will help u score eg. when u drive 2 the rim but need to change direction quickly bam use the behind back dribble. I am very fit and strong (which matt always claims it helps beat him 1 on 1 but hes right it is a massive advantage.) Me and him aren't really trashtalkers we just let our game do the talking. Yes we are both great defenders as well he's the man to man specialist and im the block/alter shot specialist.
Nice to see you still have a great sense of humor. We hav an overdribbler that we play with and sometimes i joke with him about how he uses his fancy dribble moves but goes nowhere he usually misses the shot too. I always tell matthew to use the fancy dribbles when it will help u score eg. when u drive 2 the rim but need to change direction quickly bam use the behind back dribble. I am very fit and strong (which matt always claims it helps beat him 1 on 1 but hes right it is a massive advantage.) Me and him aren't really trashtalkers we just let our game do the talking. Yes we are both great defenders as well he's the man to man specialist and im the block/alter shot specialist.
9/2/2013 12:17
You have a good sense of humor also Peter.... specialists at 14? LOL ....... I understand, it is some of your strengths.
I hope you are not relying on blocking shots rather than being a solid m2m defender... ?? Better to smile & laugh than to be an ole grouch.... who wants to deal with that?
You being 4-5 inches taller doesn't hurt your game vs Matt either. He just has to play harder which will make him a better player. YOU taking sdvantage of Matt.... Nahhhh.... :-)
As for the behind the back dribble, NOT one of my favorite moves, especially in traffic... I prefer the crossover or between the legs to change direction.... JMO I'm glad to hear that you guys don't trash talk... can only make the guy mad and play harder.... and over here IF the refs catch it, you get a T! I told my players, you get 5 fouls before you are out of the game, I get two before I get tossed.... so stay out of my property. lol A lot of people thought I got a lot of Ts... not so. In 16 years of varsity coaching I got two..... not too shabby. One I deserrved and one was cheap.... in the first minute of the game,... what the heck is that about?
Did Matt pry himself away from his GF long enough for you guys to work out this weekend? How did it go? I bet you guys are looking forward to the season to start. Remember your goals.
I hope you are not relying on blocking shots rather than being a solid m2m defender... ?? Better to smile & laugh than to be an ole grouch.... who wants to deal with that?
You being 4-5 inches taller doesn't hurt your game vs Matt either. He just has to play harder which will make him a better player. YOU taking sdvantage of Matt.... Nahhhh.... :-)
As for the behind the back dribble, NOT one of my favorite moves, especially in traffic... I prefer the crossover or between the legs to change direction.... JMO I'm glad to hear that you guys don't trash talk... can only make the guy mad and play harder.... and over here IF the refs catch it, you get a T! I told my players, you get 5 fouls before you are out of the game, I get two before I get tossed.... so stay out of my property. lol A lot of people thought I got a lot of Ts... not so. In 16 years of varsity coaching I got two..... not too shabby. One I deserrved and one was cheap.... in the first minute of the game,... what the heck is that about?
Did Matt pry himself away from his GF long enough for you guys to work out this weekend? How did it go? I bet you guys are looking forward to the season to start. Remember your goals.
9/5/2013 08:48
Hi ken
We might not be specialist but u will always be da specialist of SARcasm.
I agree with you ken life's too short like matt (SARcasm remember) to wast and who wants to be the one who wastes it.
Trash talking never helped anyone u obviously know what it did to the knicks after spike lee got his mouth flapping #MILLERTIME. I have been listening to you bout blocking ive been forcing them to take hard shots and only aiming to block someone every once in a while. My m2m d is very good i pride myself on playing good d as they say offense wins games and defense wins championships. If i make the nba i dont want to be that guy who was a great player but didnt win a championship eg. CHARLES BARKLEY. Can't wait till my season starts and the NBA one too #LETSGOCELTICS even if they are not going to make the playoffs.
We might not be specialist but u will always be da specialist of SARcasm.
I agree with you ken life's too short like matt (SARcasm remember) to wast and who wants to be the one who wastes it.
Trash talking never helped anyone u obviously know what it did to the knicks after spike lee got his mouth flapping #MILLERTIME. I have been listening to you bout blocking ive been forcing them to take hard shots and only aiming to block someone every once in a while. My m2m d is very good i pride myself on playing good d as they say offense wins games and defense wins championships. If i make the nba i dont want to be that guy who was a great player but didnt win a championship eg. CHARLES BARKLEY. Can't wait till my season starts and the NBA one too #LETSGOCELTICS even if they are not going to make the playoffs.
9/5/2013 12:17
Hi Peter -
I pride myself the way I use SARcasm :-)
I hope Matt is reading all of this.... it might make him work a little harder. Has he been working at his game too??
I think a lot of the PROS trash talk.. Jordan & Brid were masters of it from what I understand.... but they could back it up. In the HS game you get a T and there is always someone better than you are.... maybe?? And the coach will find you a seat on the bench.
Glad to hear that you are listening to that....making guys change their shots can be just as effective and it sure will keep you out of foul trouble. What do you mean... IF you make the NBA... its WHEN isn't it? :-) Don't forget my season tickets and plane fare.
I always liked Sir Charles... I love to listen to him when he is on TV I was hoping that the Bulls would pick him up at some point... he would have been a good addition to their team.
Celtics?? OMG!!! How do I get YOU and MATT to cheer for a real team... Da Bulls!!!
I pride myself the way I use SARcasm :-)
rjanduroger wrote:I agree with you ken life's too short like matt (SARcasm remember) to wast and who wants to be the one who wastes it.
I hope Matt is reading all of this.... it might make him work a little harder. Has he been working at his game too??
I think a lot of the PROS trash talk.. Jordan & Brid were masters of it from what I understand.... but they could back it up. In the HS game you get a T and there is always someone better than you are.... maybe?? And the coach will find you a seat on the bench.
rjanduroger wrote:I have been listening to you bout blocking ive been forcing them to take hard shots and only aiming to block someone every once in a while. My m2m d is very good i pride myself on playing good d as they say offense wins games and defense wins championships
Glad to hear that you are listening to that....making guys change their shots can be just as effective and it sure will keep you out of foul trouble. What do you mean... IF you make the NBA... its WHEN isn't it? :-) Don't forget my season tickets and plane fare.
I always liked Sir Charles... I love to listen to him when he is on TV I was hoping that the Bulls would pick him up at some point... he would have been a good addition to their team.
Celtics?? OMG!!! How do I get YOU and MATT to cheer for a real team... Da Bulls!!!
9/5/2013 14:24
Peter -
Do they have any Basketball Camps over there? Maybe at the high school or some college coaches running them?
There is a ball handling camp in the Chicago area in a month... if you start swimming now, you might make it. :-)
Seriously, it would be worth it for you to go to any camp they have there as long as they deal with fundamentals too.
Just a thought.
Do they have any Basketball Camps over there? Maybe at the high school or some college coaches running them?
There is a ball handling camp in the Chicago area in a month... if you start swimming now, you might make it. :-)
Seriously, it would be worth it for you to go to any camp they have there as long as they deal with fundamentals too.
Just a thought.
9/7/2013 10:37
HI Ken
Your right ken if im not confident that i can make the NBA, i wont.
Bulls NO WAY!!!! isn't it interesting that your favorite team is the bulls, matts is the Lakers and mine is the 17 CHAMPIONSHIP CELTICS!!!
They are arguably the three most successful and popular teams.
I HAVE NEVER BEEN MUCH OF A SWIMMER AND I HEARD ITS WINDY IN CHICAGO LOL.
Yes they have basketball camps over here and at the start of next year i might be attending one run by pro NZ players.
Your right ken if im not confident that i can make the NBA, i wont.
Bulls NO WAY!!!! isn't it interesting that your favorite team is the bulls, matts is the Lakers and mine is the 17 CHAMPIONSHIP CELTICS!!!
They are arguably the three most successful and popular teams.
I HAVE NEVER BEEN MUCH OF A SWIMMER AND I HEARD ITS WINDY IN CHICAGO LOL.
Yes they have basketball camps over here and at the start of next year i might be attending one run by pro NZ players.
9/7/2013 12:43
Hi Peter -
Your ultimate goal is the NBA..... but everyone should have a Plan B! What is it that you would like to do if it doesn't happen for you?? You could make the NBA and blow out a knee... so its always good to have a back up plan.
To play in Chicago is like heaven... the Fans are great, You play to a full house most of the time regardless of your record. Look at the Cubs.... Will I live long enough for them to win a worlds championship? Not sure, its been well over a 100 years now. The Black Hawks always sell out and that place goes nuts and the game hasn't even started yet.
The Bulls... well, all you have to do is watch them play. OK, I won't hold it against you or Matt for not being a Bulls fan, everyone is entitled to make a mistake LOL.... SARcasm
I got it, the WINDY CITY LOL
Too bad that you didn't get involved in a camp this summer (here) You can always learn something from other coaches and certainly from Pro Players...even IF they are from NZ LOL
Here is a little tip I always told my players..... "Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves."
Hope all is well.... by the way, they screwed up the paint job in my family room and will have to do part of it over..... and didn't order the carpeting so I did it myself. The old saying.... IF you want something done right, do it YOURSELF. Keep working at your game and have fun.
Your ultimate goal is the NBA..... but everyone should have a Plan B! What is it that you would like to do if it doesn't happen for you?? You could make the NBA and blow out a knee... so its always good to have a back up plan.
To play in Chicago is like heaven... the Fans are great, You play to a full house most of the time regardless of your record. Look at the Cubs.... Will I live long enough for them to win a worlds championship? Not sure, its been well over a 100 years now. The Black Hawks always sell out and that place goes nuts and the game hasn't even started yet.
The Bulls... well, all you have to do is watch them play. OK, I won't hold it against you or Matt for not being a Bulls fan, everyone is entitled to make a mistake LOL.... SARcasm
I got it, the WINDY CITY LOL
Too bad that you didn't get involved in a camp this summer (here) You can always learn something from other coaches and certainly from Pro Players...even IF they are from NZ LOL
Here is a little tip I always told my players..... "Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves."
Hope all is well.... by the way, they screwed up the paint job in my family room and will have to do part of it over..... and didn't order the carpeting so I did it myself. The old saying.... IF you want something done right, do it YOURSELF. Keep working at your game and have fun.
9/9/2013 09:04
Hi Ken
Plan B is probably Olympic sprinting or basketball coaching or chasing this girl i like (don't worry she likes me 2). As you see i aim high and don't sell myself short (LIKE MATT AGAIN #SARcasm). Even if i don't have a training camp this spring (here) i hav the next best thing a basketball coach (its u by the way) with lots of knowledge about basketball and life. :)
How can they not get painting not right THEY ARE PROFESSIONALS they get paid to paint lol. Lets say playing in BOSTON and CHICAGO is heaven but playing in LA isn't real basketball it's FLASH and STYLE not how basketball is supposed to be played. All is well over in little NZ nothing really happens in my neighborhood. I live in a little town called Balclutha by the way.
Plan B is probably Olympic sprinting or basketball coaching or chasing this girl i like (don't worry she likes me 2). As you see i aim high and don't sell myself short (LIKE MATT AGAIN #SARcasm). Even if i don't have a training camp this spring (here) i hav the next best thing a basketball coach (its u by the way) with lots of knowledge about basketball and life. :)
How can they not get painting not right THEY ARE PROFESSIONALS they get paid to paint lol. Lets say playing in BOSTON and CHICAGO is heaven but playing in LA isn't real basketball it's FLASH and STYLE not how basketball is supposed to be played. All is well over in little NZ nothing really happens in my neighborhood. I live in a little town called Balclutha by the way.
9/9/2013 11:35
Hi Peter......
I like your Plan B ( not sure about chasing the girl lol ) NIce to know that you have someone that cares about you and you her. Be nice to each other. Poor Matt.... you keep picking on him :-) He must be busy since he doesn't write anymore. Take good care of the "little" man and keep him focused too.
Thanks for the kind words Peter... its nice to know that you think well of me. I have a lot of experience about the game after all those years...., coaching was the best thing I ever did in my life career wise. I had a lot of fun and laughs too... some of the things that happened in my coaching career had my players and myself laughting.... many of them during games. So, thanks again. I think you have a great sense of humor and some good goals
As for Boston and Chicago.... I guess we are a little predjudiced but everyone is entitiled. Take a look at this game, it was in 1992... NOT 1892 wise guy LOL We are in light colored jerseys playing the #8 team in the state... we handled them well.... of course we were 9 for 10 from the arc and were amazing from the free throw line, especially in the 4th qtr. Matt... our point guard was 4'10 as a freshman...... so size doesn't matter, its what's in your heart, you cant measure that.
http://www.ihigh.com/osbornecardinals/video_886382.html
I like your Plan B ( not sure about chasing the girl lol ) NIce to know that you have someone that cares about you and you her. Be nice to each other. Poor Matt.... you keep picking on him :-) He must be busy since he doesn't write anymore. Take good care of the "little" man and keep him focused too.
Thanks for the kind words Peter... its nice to know that you think well of me. I have a lot of experience about the game after all those years...., coaching was the best thing I ever did in my life career wise. I had a lot of fun and laughs too... some of the things that happened in my coaching career had my players and myself laughting.... many of them during games. So, thanks again. I think you have a great sense of humor and some good goals
As for Boston and Chicago.... I guess we are a little predjudiced but everyone is entitiled. Take a look at this game, it was in 1992... NOT 1892 wise guy LOL We are in light colored jerseys playing the #8 team in the state... we handled them well.... of course we were 9 for 10 from the arc and were amazing from the free throw line, especially in the 4th qtr. Matt... our point guard was 4'10 as a freshman...... so size doesn't matter, its what's in your heart, you cant measure that.
http://www.ihigh.com/osbornecardinals/video_886382.html
9/12/2013 20:10
Peter -
Its funny that I picture you with a smile like Shaq has. :-) This is a great letter from Coach Brown.... with a lot of good advice.... YOU can use it also.
I have a workout that D Rose uses that I am going to send you also.... its all about developing good form.
Letter to Shaq after his Rookie Year
Dear Shaquille,
Congratulations on a great rookie year in the NBA. I was so proud of you and especially in the manner that you conducted yourself.
I shall never forget our first meeting in the mountains of West Germany, when you were only 13 years old. You have grown not only in stature, but in talent, from that day when you were cut from the high school team, when they told you, you were too clumsy and to try soccer.
Now, being constantly in the spotlight, you must be alert to all the pressures it brings. Coach John Wooden knew how to handle fame better than anyone I’ve ever known. He said, “The Coach must recognize that his profession places him in the public eye and he will at times, receive both unjustifiable criticism and underserved praise, and he must not be unduly affected by either.” Live by this creed, Shaquille and you’ll never lose that contagious smile of yours.
Don’t be content. Continue to work on improving your game and as you’ve heard a thousand times over and over again, while playing at LSU: Hard work pays off, and when the going gets rough on the team, remember our HIT philosophy at LSU; play hard, play intelligent, and play together—and everything works out for the best.
Stay away from all distractions because concentration is imperative for ultimate success. It is a supreme art that few ever master.
Be a good listener. One of the most consistent qualities of those that are labeled as extraordinary athletes is they have been coachable. There have been very few exceptions.
Be careful of the parasites who, for selfish motives, want you as their friend. Yes, some will even have visions of the dollar bills floating around.
Trust, but never cease to be vigilant. Hold onto that school boy spirit that touched me so strongly when we met eight years ago—a spirit with its natural grace, easy dignity, and the blossoming buds of a genius on a basketball court.
Make your dignity as tall as your body. Never, ever drop it or sell it or become complimented out of it. Respect others, even the most humble, and remember that above all else, you are a member of a group called mankind.
Be a role model. A lot of kids have absolutely no one in whom to turn, and what you do and say will be more than mere words or actions for the game plan that is their life.
Affect mankind. Affect your fellow man, and always for the good. Shaquille, leave a legacy beyond trophies and statistics because, and I hate to say this but, your time will also pass and the glory you enjoy will only be a memory.
So, be your brother’s keeper. Lift him up when he has fallen; bandage him up when he is wounded.
In body, he may not be as big as you, but in spirit, he is.
Well, that’s my advice to you, Shaquille. You really don’t need it. You are what you are: a good man, full of love.
Love you,
Coach Brown
Its funny that I picture you with a smile like Shaq has. :-) This is a great letter from Coach Brown.... with a lot of good advice.... YOU can use it also.
I have a workout that D Rose uses that I am going to send you also.... its all about developing good form.
Letter to Shaq after his Rookie Year
Dear Shaquille,
Congratulations on a great rookie year in the NBA. I was so proud of you and especially in the manner that you conducted yourself.
I shall never forget our first meeting in the mountains of West Germany, when you were only 13 years old. You have grown not only in stature, but in talent, from that day when you were cut from the high school team, when they told you, you were too clumsy and to try soccer.
Now, being constantly in the spotlight, you must be alert to all the pressures it brings. Coach John Wooden knew how to handle fame better than anyone I’ve ever known. He said, “The Coach must recognize that his profession places him in the public eye and he will at times, receive both unjustifiable criticism and underserved praise, and he must not be unduly affected by either.” Live by this creed, Shaquille and you’ll never lose that contagious smile of yours.
Don’t be content. Continue to work on improving your game and as you’ve heard a thousand times over and over again, while playing at LSU: Hard work pays off, and when the going gets rough on the team, remember our HIT philosophy at LSU; play hard, play intelligent, and play together—and everything works out for the best.
Stay away from all distractions because concentration is imperative for ultimate success. It is a supreme art that few ever master.
Be a good listener. One of the most consistent qualities of those that are labeled as extraordinary athletes is they have been coachable. There have been very few exceptions.
Be careful of the parasites who, for selfish motives, want you as their friend. Yes, some will even have visions of the dollar bills floating around.
Trust, but never cease to be vigilant. Hold onto that school boy spirit that touched me so strongly when we met eight years ago—a spirit with its natural grace, easy dignity, and the blossoming buds of a genius on a basketball court.
Make your dignity as tall as your body. Never, ever drop it or sell it or become complimented out of it. Respect others, even the most humble, and remember that above all else, you are a member of a group called mankind.
Be a role model. A lot of kids have absolutely no one in whom to turn, and what you do and say will be more than mere words or actions for the game plan that is their life.
Affect mankind. Affect your fellow man, and always for the good. Shaquille, leave a legacy beyond trophies and statistics because, and I hate to say this but, your time will also pass and the glory you enjoy will only be a memory.
So, be your brother’s keeper. Lift him up when he has fallen; bandage him up when he is wounded.
In body, he may not be as big as you, but in spirit, he is.
Well, that’s my advice to you, Shaquille. You really don’t need it. You are what you are: a good man, full of love.
Love you,
Coach Brown
9/14/2013 00:16
Hi Ken
I'm sorry about not replying for a while my life has been very busy lately. Matts doing great and we just joke with each other a lot such as the short jokes ive been saying i agree with you size doesn't matter. Some of the shortest players have had the most HEART and COURAGE. Thank you for the shaq letter it really touched me. Me and him are very similar in personality. He jokes around with his friends but when hes playing BASKETBALL it's all business. He is also one of my favorite players of all time. I have grown up with role models who have treated others as good as themselves.
That is why i try to be humble and unselfish.
I'm sorry about not replying for a while my life has been very busy lately. Matts doing great and we just joke with each other a lot such as the short jokes ive been saying i agree with you size doesn't matter. Some of the shortest players have had the most HEART and COURAGE. Thank you for the shaq letter it really touched me. Me and him are very similar in personality. He jokes around with his friends but when hes playing BASKETBALL it's all business. He is also one of my favorite players of all time. I have grown up with role models who have treated others as good as themselves.
That is why i try to be humble and unselfish.
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