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I just finished reading Idan Ravin's The Hoops Whisperer for the second time. For those unfamiliar, Ravin went from an overworked and unsatisfied lawyer to training many of the world's best basketball players. It's a story of dream chasing and carving your own path, one that deeply resonates with me.  As I read it, I thought about the connection between players and those that work with them: trainers, managers, coaches, even parents. When you speak to these different groups in isolation, all have the right intentions. Yet, they rarely see to eye.
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 With the Olympics kicking off tonight, I always look forward to watching track & field.
The sport was my first love when my parents let me join a track club when I was 8. At that time, the youngest division for races was 9-10 years old, so I'd go to these track meets and get smoked. I'd get smoked at practice too because all the other kids were much older than me. In hindsight, I was blessed to be training with some incredible athletes, but they were just the "big kids" then. (For context, one became a Division One decathlete and eventual doctor, another played in the NFL and is now the offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, and another would actually win a track gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens). Tags:
 IntroJayson Tatum has rapidly emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the NBA. Today, he became the highest paid player in league history, signing a 5-year contract extension worth $314 million. While most know Tatum's game as a Celtic, few know his story to get there.
Today, we dive into Jayson's background, what makes him great, and make a bold prediction for his future. Tags:
 Sure Valentine's Day is around the corner so maybe I'm feeling sentimental.
Or, I just read too many blogs where the focus is on everything other than the relationship between player and coach. Today, I want to explain why coaching anybody, in anything, need not start with fundamentals or x's and o's but with a good ole fashioned heart to heart. Tags:
 IntroHow many of you have been to a youth game where the most talented player on the floor/field struts around like he/she is the greatest thing since sliced bread?
What about when that player gets benched and hangs their head, pouts, and makes it visibly obvious that they're upset? Today, I'm going to explain why your body language is so incredibly important to not only yourself, but to your team's ultimate success. Tags:
 IntroductionSports and ethics are two fundamental aspects of human society that have a significant impact on our lives. When we think of sports, we envision competition, athleticism, and teamwork. However, it is essential to recognize that sports are not merely about physical prowess and winning; they also involve moral considerations and ethical dilemmas. In this article, we will delve into the complex relationship between sports and ethics, examining how ethical principles shape our understanding and practice of sports. By exploring real-life examples and adopting an analytical perspective, we will uncover the multifaceted nature of this intriguing intersection.
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 I just finished Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball: Memoir of a Namibian Odyssey by Ben Guest. Guest makes his first trip to Namibia shortly after college as part of the Peace Corps. After a couple stops in Mississippi as a teacher and coach, he returns to Namibia to teach at a private, international high school. Despite the school not offering sports, Guest goes to watch the public school championships and is offered a job to coach a boy's high school team.
Here are my key takeaways from the book. Tags:
 IntroWe previously wrote about NIL in relation to NBA G League Salaries and the options that young players now have when deciding to go pro or not. That article was strictly about basketball, and it's important to note that NIL is applicable to all college athletes.
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 Reading is an excellent way to exercise your brain and keep it healthy. While we all read for different reasons, sometimes we forget that reading is actually good for our mental health.
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 Lifting Weights and ShootingLet's start this discussion by cutting right to the chase.
Lifting weights will not hurt your shot in basketball. Tags:
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AuthorJohn Willkom is the author of Amazon best-selling basketball books: Walk-On Warrior and No Fear In The Arena. John is an avid reader, sports fan, and father to three incredible little kids. Archives
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