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Being a former professional athlete myself, many athletes come to me for help — with their training, Mental Game, career advancement, and their transition to the next phases of their lives. I’ve written a ton of stuff about playing professional basketball, from exposure camps to agents to money. Use this page as a source for all the above and everything else. Share this page with your sport-playing teammates, friends, players, and children.

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I’ve been watching [Dre’s] videos since a teen... now I’m a professional player in the G-League. I really appreciate you Dre!

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Basketball Basics

  • What To Do If Your Parents Don’t Support Your Basketball Dreams
  • VIDEO: Getting Your Parents’ Support For Basketball in 4 Steps: A How-To Guide & Script
  • VIDEO: When Parents & Family Don’t Support Your Goals
  • For PARENTS: Helping Your Child Reach His/Her Potential Or Otherwise Advancing In Sports/Basketball
  • VIDEO For Parents: Want Your Child To Play Better? Follow My Advice
  • Common Player Issues, Answered
  • You Really Want to Play Basketball, But Need Motivation To Play? This is Especially For You
  • You’re a Passionate, Hard Worker? Just Need A Opportunity? Read This.
  • Is Making It In Basketball Hard? YES.
  • How Hard Is It To “Make It” In Basketball?
  • The Basketball Player’s 5 Natural Physical Advantages / Talents
  • How To Know You’re A Good Basketball Player
  • VIDEO: Is “Making It” In Basketball Hard?
  • POD: When Is It Time To Give It Up?
  • VIDEO: What Age Is “Too Late” In Basketball?
  • VIDEO: How To Be a “Good” Basketball Player?
  • You’re Tall And Black — You Play Basketball?
  • The Focus I Put Into Basketball

    • Stories

  • The Blocked Shots Story: Who did you beat to get here?
  • The Pickup Basketball Gym Story: Own Your Backyard
  • VIDEO Story: 4 Years Of High School Basketball Tryouts

    • Basketball Training, Workouts & Injuries

  • HoopHandbook Signature Manuals
  • Program: Ultimate Athlete
  • Program: Position of Power
  • Basketball Injury: How To Deal With And Prevent It
  • Yoga/Pilates for Basketball Players — Worth It?
  • How To Grow Taller
  • Playing Injured vs. Playing Hurt
  • If I Bulk Up/Gain Weight, How Will It Affect My Game?
  • How Many Hours Of Training To Make Money Playing Basketball?
  • How Do I Fix My Jumpshot for Basketball?
  • The Best Way to Avoid Injury In Basketball

    • Eating, Nutrition & Diet

  • Diet & Nutrition
  • Basic Diet & Nutrition Guidelines for Athletes
  • Some Nutrition Basics for Athletes

    • Basketball Tryouts

  • What Coaches Look For At Tryouts
  • How To Get Recruited by Colleges
  • What Coaches Look For At Tryouts
  • One Way to Deal With Tryout Nervousness
  • “Here Are My Circumstances/Limitations That I Use As Excuses. What Should I Do? Help Me!”
  • Basketball Tryouts: How to Know Your Chances Of Making The Team
  • VIDEO: The “Basketball Tryouts Tips” Video To End All Tryout Tips Videos
  • VIDEO: The 4 Things Basketball Coaches Look For At Tryouts & What To Expect
  • VIDEO: Tryouts Coming Up? Here’s all You Need
  • VIDEO: 5 Tips For Making The Basketball Team In High School and College
  • VIDEO: How To Make The Basketball Team – THE 3 Tips You Must Follow
  • VIDEO: Cut From The Basketball Team? I Made This For YOU
  • What To Expect At Your First Basketball Tryout

    • Basketball On-Court Issues

  • What To Do When You’re Not Getting The Proper Playing Time
  • Playing Time Issues: Here’s Why You Don’t Get In The Games
  • Playing Scared/Dealing With Fear During Games
  • How To Play As Well As You Practice
  • Performance Anxiety & Pre-Performance Pressure
  • What If My Teammates Think I’m a Ball Hog Or Cocky?
  • Why Your Teammates Don’t Pass You The Ball
  • You Want to Play Guard, But Are Stuck In The Post/Paint
  • 3 Reasons Why I Averaged 2 Points Per Game As A High School Senior
  • Dominate In Practice, But Freeze Up During Games? Read This
  • How To Feel Less Pressure Before A Performance
  • What To Do When You’re Not Getting Playing Time

    • High School & College Basketball

  • How To Walk On To An NCAA / College Basketball Team
  • Want to Be A College Basketball Walk-On? Here’s The Mentality You Need
  • Balancing School with Sports
  • I’m In High School — How Can I Go Overseas Without Playing Basketball in College?
  • How To Get College Basketball Coaches To Notice You If You’re Not Playing Much
  • When & How Should A High School Player Contact College Coaches?
  • What Age is “Too Late” To Try Out For College or Pro Basketball?
  • No One Over Your Shoulder: In College, Self-Discipline Will Make Or Break You
  • You Are Not The Star: In College Basketball, The Coach Has The Power. Respect It
  • Getting Into An NCAA Basketball Program From Outside of The USA
  • Haven’t Gotten A Scholarship Offer Yet?
  • High School Player Aiming for Pro Basketball? What You Are [Really] Up Against
  • Seeking A Scholarship: Some Tips
  • Older Player Wanting to Play College Basketball? Here’s Your Guide

    • Professional / Overseas Basketball

    This category has so many pieces to it, I broke it down into sub-groups. Let me know if there’s a question I haven’t answered in the below content. Join my email list to receive my email messages on Pro Basketball.

    Basics For Professional Basketball, Overseas or Anywhere Else

  • FREE Book: The Overseas Basketball Blueprint
  • You Want A Career In Pro Basketball/ Overseas? Read This
  • The EXACT Steps For Playing Basketball Overseas
  • How Overseas Basketball Works: A Detailed Guide For Unknowing Players & Casual Fans
  • Professional Basketball FAQ
  • How Good Do You Have To Be To Play Overseas/Professionally?
  • “I Want To Play Overseas / In The NCAA… But I Don’t Know Where to Begin! Help!!”
  • What Exactly Makes A “Professional”?
  • How To Play Basketball Overseas From NCAA D2 or D3 School
  • Overseas Basketball Players: You Must “Solve The Problems”
  • Want To Be a Professional Athlete? Here Are The Factors Affecting Your Odds Of Success
  • From High School To Overseas Basketball? Read This ASAP
  • All Videos On Overseas & Professional Basketball
  • VIDEO: Overseas Basketball: Is It Even Worth It? 
  • VIDEO: Overseas Basketball: When Team Management Clashes With The Coach …

    • Money, Agents & Business in Professional Basketball

  • Overseas Basketball Agents: 8 Things Players Should Know
  • Overseas Basketball And Money: What You Should Know
  • How To Find An Agent For Playing Overseas Basketball
  • Should You Pay Any Fees Before An Overseas Tryout?
  • Why A Basketball Agent Doesn’t Need You
  • Shady Overseas Basketball Agents, Flights and Fees: What You Should Know
  • How To Get Pro Basketball Decision Makers To Open (And Respond To) Your Emails
  • Overseas Basketball Is A Shady Industry [Sometimes]
  • Is Your Basketball Agent Actually Working For You? What You Can Do For Yourself
  • The Financial Realities Of Overseas Basketball

    • Pro & Overseas Basketball Exposure Camps, Showcases and Combines

  • How To Try Out For The NBA G-League: A Can’t Miss, Step-by-Step Guide
  • Questions About G-League Tryout? Answered Here
  • Choosing The Right Pro Exposure Camp or Combine
  • What I Know About Pro Camps
  • EuroProBasket: An Overseas Basketball Academy
  • Professional Basketball Camp Reviews (Of Camps I’ve Been To)
  • Your First Pro/Overseas Basketball Camp: What to Expect & My Advice
  • VIDEO: G-League Local Tryout – Everything That Happens
  • A G-League Local Tryout: NOT The Best Investment For Your Basketball Career

    • Other Pro Basketball Topics

  • Aint No Favors In The Pro Basketball Game
  • 10-Step Plan: How I Would Play Basketball Overseas If Starting Today
  • How to Make Your Pro Basketball Comeback
  • Lack of Results Does NOT = Lack of Information
  • What LaMelo Ball and LiAngelo Should Expect In Lithuania With A No-English Coach
  • The Germany Story: How To Get Lucky And Make Anything Happen
  • An Overseas Basketball Team Made An Offer — Do I Pay For My Flight?
  • Want to Play College / Pro Basketball But Need Game Film? Here’s What You Do
  • Want To Take A Last Shot At Pro Basketball? What You Need To Consider
  • Why Every Athlete Needs Non-Athlete Skills For The Rest of Life
  • 5 Ideas to Get Yourself Seen for Professional Basketball
  • 13 Harsh-Ass Realities Of Pursuing A Basketball Career
  • 4 Mistakes That Kill Overseas Basketball Careers Before They Start

    • Personal Pro Basketball Stuff

  • First-Person Write-Ups Of My Own Experiences
  • How I Got My First Overseas Basketball Job Contract: A 9-Step Plan
  • Working a 9-5 While Preparing to Play Pro/Overseas
  • Do Not Give Money To Scam Artist John Jordan to Play Overseas. Ever.
  • Pro Basketball Player Myths, Debunked
  • Some NBA Players I’ve Played With And Against
  • 7 Ways To Make Money In Basketball Outside Of Playing, Coaching Or Training
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