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“A skilled player with very good conditioning will beat a more athletic player whose skills are not developed almost every time. The same goes for TEAMS. NOTE – it is then not difficult to see if athletic players and teams have sharp skills, the game is basically OVER.”
A SAVING GRACE for players and teams without these natural gifts is the fact that MANY, MANY athletic players and programs DO NOT focus on the fundamentals.”
Coach Jim McGannon
Competitive basketball is about who has sharper skills, better conditioning and mental toughness
For MS Boys who have been CUT or who want Basics training during their seasons
While over 90% + of Basics players make their teams, some kids get cut. OR some MS boys would like to continue training even during their school season.
NEW: Sunday 200-330 PM skills, conditioning and scrimmaging thru March for MS Boys
40% OFF thru 11/15
The Basics Mindset
TIP – Attend a Group session or a Private with Coach McGannon BEFORE TRY OUTS. Schedule below.
- 10/24, 11/21, 12/5: Kuyper College on the Beltline.
- 11/5, 11/8: Ferrysburg.
- Privates: By appointment
One of West Michigan’s best players in 6th grade and now.
What are these middle school players doing? If basketball is a priority, if making HS teams and contributing is a goal, please watch. The VAST majority of high school players are underskilled and not prepared.
RELATED: the video also describes why leagues, games, tourneys, try outs at EVEN YOUNGER AGES (3rd, 4th, 5th grades) is NOT ADVISED.
Christmas Clinics – 15th Year!
Includes the Mindset on Dec 27
Ferrysburg
Skills + Scrimmaging
This 6th grade girl scored over 2000 points in HS, was 1st Team All State and played 4 years of college basketball. This picture is SO FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND, we did a video on it!! REPS, REPS, REPS, REPS
- Founded 2006
- Gyms in GR, Rockford + the Lakeshore
- Small rosters, trained coaches
- Over 90% of the players make their school teams
- Over 200 Basics Grads now at the college level
- 17 D-1 players
- No Travel EVER
- No mandatory weekends EVER
- We never confuse competition with competitive growth
- They are basically unrelated
- Excerpts from book on Youth Sports
Private Training
The premier choice for skill development and private training
Private Training: imediate feedback on strengths and weaknesses and what and how to practice to improve. NOTE: there is no aditional cost for a 2nd player, great for siblings or buddies.
The Basics Mindset
can you clear the bar and reach your potential?Bradley Richards winning the Michigan state high jump (ALL DIVISIONS) at 6'10" a month after the Mindset. He qualified for Nationals in Philadelphia, finishing 4th IN THE NATION, earning All American status.
The Basics Mindset training improves confidence, resilience, and fosters stronger commitment & attitude. Learn how to approach adversity and challenge with resolve, creating a competitive advantage. A small % of young athletes and teams know how to handle adversity.
