Mano Watsa

The old adage that…
“a winner never quits and a quitter never wins”
… has probably led to more young athletes suffering unnecessary mental anguish than some parents are willing to admit.

Being shorter and “smaller” than other players isn’t always a disadvantage like most players think it is. Take Sean Espinosa for example… He found creative ways to stand out as a 5’5″ guard in high school that catapulted him to becoming an elite level college player. Read his story…

Many young players struggle with their confidence, because they tie their identity off the court to how the perform on the court. Here’s a story about how one such player overcame this dangerous mindset…

When it comes to basketball, size isn’t everything. For undersized point guards, mastering specific skills and habits can not only level the playing field but also make them truly unstoppable.

Parents often tell me one of their biggest struggles is getting their kids to take the initiative to practice on their own… One Dad recently wrote in: My biggest challenge

For the past few years, I have taken time over the holidays to do the same two exercises: On New Year’s Eve I take time to reflect back on the year; then on New Year’s Day I take time to create my plan for the coming year. These few hours have become really special to me. In fact, I look forward to them with great anticipation. Looking back on the year gives me the chance to pause to celebrate and appreciate all that transpired. My reflection process is the same each year.

Great players get paint touches consistently. Average players don’t. The big question is why? Discover why great players get touches and 6 ways to get better.

I want to share with you a problem I have faced. It’s a problem all athletes face, and one that can be extremely frustrating and discouraging throughout a career.

The problem is players put in an immense amount of time, energy, and effort, but struggle to see their improvement.