Basketball Training

Me vs. Pat The Roc (World’s Greatest Ball-Handler)

January 7, 2013
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Sunday, just before the evening took over the day, I was checking the ball in against what many regard as the best basketball ball-handler in the World! A guy who, when observed on the court, makes the ball look like it’s an extension of himself. His name, Patrick Robinson or as he’s better known to […]

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Orlando Hoops – This Is How I’m Training! (Video) + Chandler Parsons Camp Giveaway

May 29, 2012
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Last week, while watching some playoff hoops all iced up and recovering on the couch from a nearly three hour workout, I sent a text to my buddy Andy that said, “It took me almost 35 years to realize my basketball skills are limited.” The majority of me was joking of course, as I’ve never been […]

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The Burn In The Greatness of Morning

January 26, 2012
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After just under six hours of sleep, 5 a.m. nudges me, letting me know that it’s time to work. It’s Friday morning. I know that I need more rest, but that will have to come later. It’s time to have a great morning! Coffee, smoothie, dressed in Jordan gear and out the door…

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What New Year’s Resolutions and a Dyson Vacuum Have In Common (& How to Change It)

January 7, 2012
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OK, the title of this post may be a little harsh, but if we’re being honest with one another, they both do suck. The point is, only one is supposed to.

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What A Year! (2011 Recap)

December 27, 2011
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From the lows of an injury to the ultimate high of meeting Michael Jordan, 2011 was truly an amazing year for me and mevsMJ.com! Read about those events and everything in between in my 2011 mevsMJ.com recap!

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The Foundation for Greatness is in the Roadwork!

July 5, 2011

No one sees me when I’m all alone on the court, soaked with sweat, searching for a breath, with the sadistically hot sun laughing above. No one sees me when all that separates another repetition from quitting is the desire to improve alone. No one sees me when I’m in the gym launching one shot […]

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To Run…or Not To Run!?!? (The ? with a Joyful Answer)

June 7, 2011

In 2010 I went from hating running to enjoying it.  From sitting on my couch to running over 530 miles.  I ran two half marathons.  I ran during the week in the mornings or evenings for fun.   From last summer through my injury, on the last day of January, I ran every Saturday morning (8-10 […]

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My First Workout with Coach Kevin Sutton!

May 19, 2011

I pushed the door open and felt the cool air of night as I exited the gym.  Soaked with hard work from head to toe, I made my way to my car and thought about what Coach Kevin Sutton had said to me just days before when we met for the first time. Raising his […]

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Me vs. 7’3″ Akeme Smart!! Impact Basketball Training Update! (Video Post)

November 4, 2010

It’s Wednesday night in Sarasota.  I’ve made it through the first five sessions of my Impact Basketball training.  The first three days have been so much more than I ever could have expected!  I’m loving it! My Impact Basketball Workout Schedule For the last two days and for the remainder of my time with Impact […]

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