How to Improve Summer Hoops Work Out Routines and Motivation
BASKETBALL TIP
Take time to work on things before or after practice.
Much of what looks spontaneous and unrehearsed to the fan has been carefully planned and practiced many times.
You can do more than simply know your team’s offense and defense. Within those frameworks, there is still a lot of room for individual initiative, creativity and planning if you care enough to take the time to do it.
LEADERSHIP LESSON
“Many people forget that their smartphone, computer, and other devices exist for their convenience—not the convenience of everyone who wants to interrupt them throughout the day.”
– Chris Bailey
LIFE PRINCIPLE
“Motivation is more like a skill, akin to reading or writing, that can be learned and honed. Scientists have found that people can get better at self-motivation if they practice the right way. The trick, researchers say, is realizing that a prerequisite to motivation is believing we have authority over our actions and surroundings.”
– Charles Duhigg
Every Thursday, when your inbox lights up with the Think the Game Thursday email, you’ll get these focused, action‑ready pieces of content that fit into any schedule:
- A basketball‑IQ boost – A short, sharp breakdown that teaches you how elite players read the floor, anticipate decisions, and control possessions.
- A coach‑approved drill – A simple concept, drill, or teaching tool you can plug straight into workouts or team practice.
- A leadership insight that strengthens communication and culture
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About PGC
PGC Basketball provides intense, no-nonsense basketball training for players and coaches. Our basketball camps are designed to teach players of all positions to play smart basketball, be coaches on the court, and be leaders in practices, games and in everyday life.
We combine our unique PGC culture with a variety of teaching methods and learning environments to maximize the learning potential of those that attend our sessions. In addition to spending 6-7 hours on the court each day, lessons will be reinforced through classroom sessions and video analysis.
Our goal at PGC is to empower you with the tools to fulfill your basketball dreams, while also assisting you in experiencing the joy of the journey.
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