“Long term success is a direct result of what you achieve every day.” – Rick Pitino Basketball is not an easy game and just like life, it comes at you from different angles all the time. Some days are better than others and it’s very difficult to expect that you will be equally consistent mentally, […]

“Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful”— John Wooden “Stop feeling sorry for yourself,” you are often told. And while it can be hard to avoid self-pity entirely, mentally strong athletes choose to exchange self-pity for gratitude. Whether you choose to write a few sentences in […]

“I would tell players to relax and never think about what’s at stake. Just think about the basketball game. If you start to think about who is going to win the championship, you’ve lost your focus”— Michael Jordan Today’s elite basketball players knows that physical conditioning and good nutrition are critical for health and wellbeing; […]