When you look at Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, or Kevin Durant one word comes to mind……Amazing. The interesting part about them is this. They are only a small group of a selected few that have done what it takes to be amazing. However, the keys to their success are simple in principal and known by.. read more →
It is interesting to watch the saga that continues for the Lakers. Especially the relationships between their star players. It seems just like yesterday Kobe Bryant was initiating D Howard into the league. Although many compare Kobe to Jordan, I think that shows one of the moments where Kobe did show signs on Jordan. Especially the aggressiveness in which he attacks.. read more →
There is a direct correlation between the success of basketball players & small details. However, many times players choose to neglect them. There are always a million excuses why they do but never a good reason. What they don’t realize is that it can be the difference between making a shot or getting a defensive.. read more →
Alot of players really don’t know how to build their game. Yes, they work on the right skills but that’s all they do….just work on skills. Now if you are a young player just starting to develop your game then that should be your main focus. However, as a player matures in their game they.. read more →
A basketball player’s #1 priority is to build thier skills. Through team practice and personal practice. What most players don’t realize, and even some coaches, is there is a certain to maximize skills in basketball. Not only that, but there are ways to develop skill that are more effective as others. As basketball players, you.. read more →
A major topic amongst coaches is how to motivate basketball players more. How can we get them to have more intrinsic motivation instead of always waiting to be pushed. We all know some that are just personally driven and they also rise to the top of the game. However, many usually need encouragement or someone.. read more →
Michael Jordan brought a champion mindset to basketball read more →
Through my experience in coaching of almost a decade, I have seen alot of different kind of players. Their beliefs about what is going to make them successful and their priorities have varied from very focused to way out there. Many times it comes down what they have been taught. Or better yet what.. read more →
Coach Springer shares his experiences working with pro players and the commonalities they all have. read more →
More Spartan notes and thoughts from lesson learned through the day. read more →