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May 16, 2008, The DV Coach Stats and Video Analysis tool can save you time and money.
The DV Coach is a complete stats and video analysis software program that helps coaches prepare, scout and recruit more efficiently.
May 15, 2008, At Hoop Hype dot net we offer the best in Basketball Services and information for both Players and Coaches
Hoop Hype is your ultimate basketball resource. At Hoop Hype we provide quality basketball information about how to get a job to play basketball overseas and how to get a basketball scholarship
Have you ever wanted to own your own Pro Basketball team? Now you can. Sort of. This website allows you the chance to become a part owner of a minor Pro team. Here is how it works.
Sign up for free at their site and become a member. "They" buy a real sports franchise. You get to vote on every team decision. Root for your team. What do you think? I can see it now. The NBA is sure to adopt this model. Not.
Anyway it is very interesting and I will be following this concept closely. Let us know what you think.
A friend of mine recently showed me this cool site. It is basically a MySpace for Hoopsters. It is a great idea. A way to connect with other hoopsters from around the world. Social networking at it's best.
There are forums, groups, videos, photos, events and even rankings. It is geared toward AAU players but anyone can use it.
May 1, 2008, Basketball / A breath of fresh air blew in from Iran
Here is an excerpt from an interesting article about basketball in the Middle East:
"Two-and-a-half weeks ago, during the game against Ironi Nahariya, Maccabi Rishon Letzion chairman Moshe Kaliski was leaning against the wall behind his team's bench with his head down. Rishon Letzion was on its way to its sixth consecutive loss (94-76) and 10th in 11 games, and you got the feeling that Kaliski was beginning to accept the fact that his club would be relegated to the National League (Liga Leumit) at the end of the season. At the final buzzer, he took his legs and his feelings and left. "Click to read more.
May 1, 2008, Open Tryouts for Canada's Junior National Team
Canada Basketball will be holding an open tryout for the Junior Men’s National team on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
The team will represent Canada in this summer’s FIBA Americas Championship, July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina.
Junior Men Open Tryout:
• Tuesday, May 6 Open Tryout from 6-9pm at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario• Athletes must be born January 1, 1990 or later and have Canadian citizenship to be eligible for the tryout• Registration will take place on-site beginning at 5:30pm at the gym entrance
Apr 29, 2008, Basketball Overseas and Planet Hoops on Mogulus
We just stumbled across this amazing new internet Live streaming tool which we hope will really help in our efforts to promot basketball worldwide.
If you are a player and have video hi-lights and want them posted on our Mogulus Basketball Overseas page then just send us an e-mail to info@hoop-hype.net.
Even if you have anything interesting that you know of on video and it is out on the web please drop us a line with the url and we will get it up.
Our priority is topics relating to Basketball Overseas but if we think it is of interest we will post it.
Please help us out on this and let's keep basketball booming.
Apr 7, 2008, Basketball Overseas Combine This Summer
If you want to get exposure you need to to attend one of these summer leagues either in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas or Salt Lake City. Go to the following link to read all about your options.
I never knew this before about Dikembe Mutombo but apparently he is an amazing human being. He raises money, he cares, he is funny and he has never, ever fouled anyone in a game. Ever. This is a good read. Uplifting. Enjoy.
Here is a Podcast I did last year with a great Coach from Simon Fraser University. Bruce Langford is all class and as you'll hear he has a wealth of knowledge.
Mar 10, 2008, The PV Sports Classic in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The PV Sports Classic is held every May in Puerto Vallarta. This is a great event, including basketball, tennis, softball, beach volleyball and so much more. Be there.
Hi all. Found a really good basketball blog with a lot of video breakdowns for you. This is from a younger coach from Vancouver, B.C. and this guy knows his stuff. Join his coaching forum to to discuss the latest in Basketball Coaching. He also updates his blog quite regularly which is great. There are a ton of posts to refer to on every basketball topic under the sun. Lastly he has a section where you can download a tremendous amount of drills and clinic notes that he has accumulated and found over the years. This is a site not to be missed.
Have you heard of this yet? This is a great story about a former High School and Juco coach who developed a potent, high scoring offense that certain Div. 1 and NBA teams are using or at least using elements of.
Lee Taft has a reputation for really knowing his stuff. If you think you know how to teach your athletes how to move correctly then take a read of what Lee Taft teaches. That information might just change your mind.
He also knows how to get your basketball players to improve their speed and quickness. Click on the link to learn more.
Feb 14, 2008, V02 Max has no Relationship with Basketball Performance
Found this informative article today that Elite Level Basketball Coaches should read:
High V02 Max which is an indicator of your Aerobic capacity is a common measure used when evaluating many different kinds of athletes participating in a variety of sports. But what has been shown in many research studies is that a high V02 Max has no correlation to performance in anaerobic dominant sports like Basketball or Ice Hockey.
These sport require the ability to sprint repeatedly with short rest and even though endurance is important, anaerobic endurance is most important.
Here is a short video feature about an aspiring 11 year old basketball player. The kid has talent and works his butt off. The debate will be about whether or not he is going to one day burn out.
The dad says he does not push the kid and that the kid just loves it and pushes himself. Let's hope so for the kids sake. Watch the video and decide for yourself. Send me your comments and let me know what you think.
