Top 10 Shooters in NBA History
As a shooting coach one question, I always get asked is “who are the top 10 shooters in NBA History for you?” It’s certainly an interesting question but does not come with an easy answer. I chose not to rank players that were bench shooting specialists for the...
How to Train Like Stephen Curry
Do you want to know the secret to Stephen Curry's training program? Okay, there isn't just one thing...and it's not really a secret. But we can all agree that how Stephen Curry trains is working! Here are a few ways you can train more like Stephen: 2-Ball Drills and...
How to Get A Basketball Scholarship
Another question I get all the time as a basketball coach is, how do I become a Division I basketball player? This is a simple question but requires a more complex answer. Obviously, you need to have some natural physical talent. High-level basketball players are...
How to train like a Division 1 basketball player
Takal Molson Playing For Canisius Collenge Men's Basketball Team
Missing Left or Right – Common Shooting Mistakes
In this month’s blog, I want to continue our talk about common shooting mistakes. One of the biggest signs of an inconsistent shooter is someone that misses left or right a lot. Ideally, good shooters, by in large should really only miss a little short or a little...
Preseason Training: Preparing For Your Upcoming Basketball Season
It’s October and the NBA preseason has started. NBA players have been training all summer to improve their weaknesses and enhance their strengths. Hopefully, you spent your off-season working diligently on your shooting, ball handling, and other skills. But, if not, I...
The Catapult – Common Shooting Mistakes
Common Shooting Mistakes – The Catapult This month I wanted to talk about a second common basketball shooting mistake that I see all the time. The catapult happens when the shot pocket is incorrectly over or behind the shooters head. Correct: ...
Two-Handed Shot – Common Shooting Mistakes
Common Shooting Mistakes – The Two-Handed Shot One of the most common mistakes made when shooting the basketball is the two-handed shot. How do Players Develop a Two-Handed Shot? This bad habit usually develops when young players who are not yet strong enough to take...
2018 NBA Finals Preview
Tonight the Warriors and the Cavs will square off for the fourth consecutive year in the NBA Finals. Here is what I believe will be the most important matchups and factors in the series. The Cavalier’s hopes and dreams of winning another NBA Title rest squarely on...
Setting Up Younger Basketball Players for Success
Setting Up Younger Basketball Players for Success As a coach, one of the top questions athletes ask me is “How do I become a better shooter?" Unfortunately, many basketball players have developed bad habits when they were young that they carried over throughout the...