Category Archives: Youth Developement

Does your Game have an Invisible Ceiling?

Outcome and Expectation When we are young our sport environment bestows upon us certain beliefs and expectations that may encourage or discourage our  personal growth in many aspects of  life and sports. Our sport environment and genetic make up are … Continue reading

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Get YOUR timing down with “Thirty Three”

“Thirty Three” Is a new spin on the classical basketball game “Tip it” . In the original game of “Tip it” the objective is for each player to catch the ball after a shot attempt from another player with both … Continue reading

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Playing against Globetrotters is a dream come true for Atkinson

Playing against Globetrotters is a dream come true for Atkinson Dan Hinxman (DHINXMAN@RGJ.COM) RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL January 17, 2006 Galena High grad proud to be a National It was autograph day at the local mall for a handful of Harlem Globetrotters … Continue reading

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Ice Skater for Lateral Power

Ice Skater for Basketball VIDEO With Audio From Mike Atkinson, Elite Pro Performance Campers at Holiday Handles Basketball camp go through warm-up with Performance trainer Mike Atkinson. 1. Proper single leg stance and landing 2. Extension through posterior chain 3. … Continue reading

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The “Swiss Army Knife Player”

In training and basketball, I refer to the “Swiss Army Knife Player” to encourage growth in all areas.  I dedicate this to a 6’9” 240lb beast who is a smooth shooting guard at heart, or even better the 6’3” 175lb … Continue reading

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Fuel up Early, Ball Hard Later

Author- Joe Dibble, RD Scenario: Justin B is a high school basketball player. Each day he wakes up late and rushes to school, skipping breakfast. He eats a sandwich around noon. Justin rarely drinks water, choosing soda instead. He goes to … Continue reading

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Revi Jets Definition of a stance

Lock up like an All Pro- Defensive Stance Review

I know you are thinking, why is there a picture of  NFL All Pro Darrelle Revis matched up with one of the best athletes on the planet Ochocinco in a basketball blog? The answer is simple.  One of the hardest … Continue reading

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How to use a furniture slider for hoops, Volume 1

Above is a great way to use furniture sliders. Incorporated into every workout are ways to enjoy a drill but still have some fun. Here is a great way to take a power drill and involve the basketball. For the … Continue reading

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Washington State, Attention Do not miss out!

Had a great trip in the Northwest love the atmosphere,looking forward to Holiday Handles in December! Sign -Ups for Fall Training have begun at Columbia Athletic Club in Washington

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Elite Pro Clinic NorthWest August 23-27th

Silver Lake, Everett WA Basketball Camp/Clinic. Mike Atkinson of Elite Pro will be the FEATURED Director! Limited Spots!

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