Charleston, SC

West Catholic 42. Notre Dame Prep 14 @ Ford Field in Detroit.  2025 Michigan Football HS Champs, their 8th state championship in 15 years.  West Catholic is arguably the  best HS Football program in football-rich Michigan.  The Falcons have been through the Mindset training 3 X. 

Grab a Mindset session while I am in SC. (Jan and Feb)

Charleston Calander below

 

Pinewood Prep, Summerville

“Coach, these 3 teams (Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and Baseball) benefited from this training.  What an advantage for HS players to get these concepts!”

BOTH the boys and girls soccer programs won the state championship!  1st time in state history BOTH state champions came from the same school in the same year!

~ JW Myers,  Athletic Director.  JW played D-1 football at Charleston Southern

The Winning Outcomes page describes businesses and athletic programs that have experienced the power of the Basics Mindset.  (Mental Strength Training)

Additionally, Basics Basketball is the strongest fundamental basketball skills training anywhere.  Coach McGannon played at Dartmouth under Gary Walters, team mate of Bill Bradley and future 20 year athletic director at Princeton.  Our emphasis is on precise skill development, THOUSANDS of repetitions and NO TRAVEL EVER.    Over 90% of our players make their school teams with now over 200 graduates advancing to play in college, 17 D-1.

Call Coach with questions:  616 402-1600. 

Basics Mindset Training Opportunities

  • Private (1 on 1) Training. $125. Calendar below. 
  • Team/Program Training. $75 per player, max $1500
  • Business/Organization Training. $75 per staff, max $1500

Basics Basketball Training Opportunities

  • Private (1 on 1) Training.  Folly Beach
  • Group-Team Training.   Identify a location 1st
  • Basics SKILLS CHANNEL describes our approach in video
  • NOTE: over 200 Basics graduates have made it to the college level, 17 D-1
  • That is roughly 10% of our HS players since 2011.  National average:  1%  
  • Call or text Coach with questions  616 402-1600

The Basics Pyramid of Skill – Video

  • Players and teams skill must be built from the ground up.
  • High School ball and younger almost exclusively does it the OPPOSITE way, emphasizing COMPETITION (the top block) WAY WAY TOO SOON.
  • Never confuse competition with competitve growth.  They are barely related.
  • Games, leagues and tournaments are most iften the LAST THING thesew develeoping players need.
  • Book excerpts here from Coach’s forthcoming expose on Youth Sports.
  • “Youth Sports in America: Think for Yourself. Question Authority. Do your Best.”

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    Charleston Southern Womens team pic
    Charleston Southern Womens team pic
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    The Basics Mindset training improves confidence, resilience, commitment and attitude.

    Mental strength tools are powerful. Learn how to approach adversity and challenge with resolve, creating a competitive advantage. These outcomes have life-long applications.

    A winning mindset is as vital as well-developed technical skills.

    • Basics Mindset Training – Charleston

      Charleston, SC Charleston-Folly Beach, SC, United States
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      “Hi, I’m Coach Jim McGannon.  Any individual, team, program or business that chooses the Mindset training will improve, and often that improvement comes QUICKLY. Bad outcomes, losses, failure and adversity […]

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    Charleston Southern University chooses Mental Strength Training

    The Basics Mindset helps athletes, teams, businesses, and organizations develop a competitive advantage by establishing a winning mindset. Having the tools to handle adversity with resilience and resolve provides a pathway for positive outcomes. A winning mindset is as vital as well-developed technical skills.

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    Looking forward to playing hoops with special needs kids in Goose Creek!  2026 date – TBD

    Coaches and athletes have an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy the sport we love together.

    LOCATION –

    519 North Goose Creek Blvd

    2023 Goose Creek SC Special Needs Basketball Fun pic

    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.

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