by kyradornish | Feb 10, 2020 | why
Why Skilled Hoops Most basketball players want to get to the next level, but they don’t know how. At Skilled Hoops we’ll guide you through this process by developing your technique, mindset and heart. Unfortunately, your breakthrough won’t happen in one or two...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
At the beginning of this series we introduced three things effective basketball players do:1. Make open shots.2. Don’t let the opponent get open shots.3. Create open shots for their teammates.As a player, it is incredibly important to understand the big picture of...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Oct 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Goal of Basketball: Score more points, by making baskets, than the opponent.A couple weeks ago we talked about the four factors of success on the court. Below is a review: If your team shoots 65% but your opponent shoots 70%, there is a 40% chance your team will lose...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last week I left you with three things effective basketball players do well:1. Make open shots.2. Don’t let the opponent get open shots.3. Create open shots for their teammatesOver the next three weeks I will highlight three ways players can put themselves in a...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Basketball is a simple game. Score more points than your opponent. The way you score is to shoot the ball. Young players, to reach your goals you must perfect your jump shot. Shooting is the most important part of the game. Statistically there are four factors of...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Oct 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
I didn’t submit a post last week because I was on an adventure. Do you ever experience times when you need to remove yourself from the mundane to gain perspective? I was at this point last week, so I pointed my wheels west toward Gunnison, Colorado.As I drove, I...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
I had an ex-player reach out me this week interested in being a student manager. He wondered if I would be willing to make a call for him.This made me think of my time as a student manager and graduate assistant. I had the privilege of working for two head coaches and...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our society is enamored with quick and easy. Cell phones give us instant access to an unlimited amount of information. We have become impatient and entitled to what we want, now. The expectation for instant satisfaction and results has created a hurdle for young...
by Jordan Hitchcock | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a coach and entrepreneur, I’ve been thinking a lot about the desire of guaranteed victory without the uncertainty of knowing whether something will work or fail. I believe this struggle is true for all people, but especially those in athletics. So how do I deal...
