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Coach Ray

Oct 212 min read

Say "No" to Youth Basketball Leagues.

Youth basketball leagues often fail to meet the developmental needs of young athletes, especially when teams must travel long distances...

Coach Ray

Oct 102 min read

3-on-3 (3X3) is How "Good" Players Become "Great" Players!

INTERESTED IN PLAYING 3X3, CHECK OUT USA3X3.COM Playing 3-on-3 basketball provides numerous developmental benefits for athletes and is an...

Coach Ray

Sep 241 min read

PRO TIP: Want To Develop Better Players, Don't Play The Same Teams.

For youth basketball players, exposure to a variety of competition is critical for developing a well-rounded skill set. However,...

Coach Ray

Sep 101 min read

Club Team Tournaments are Glorified "Scrimmage Games".

Parents beware! In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in youth basketball, where large clubs are joining forces to host their...

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Coach Ray

Aug 241 min read

"Player of the Year" Training

Raising fundamentally sound basketball players is about balance—between competition and training. As a parent/coach of two point guards...

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