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Communication the Duke Way
You might be surprised to hear the answer high-level coaches provide when asked: “What’s the one thing you have to teach players the most when they get to the next
This is my story… and it’s a personal one
Hi, it’s Mano. I’m often asked how it all happened, as I had no business standing on that stage. This is my story… and it’s a personal one. From an
How to Earn Trust with Your Team (Video)
Special basketball teams are defined by the trust that’s built among the players and coaches in the program. Join PGC Director Marke Freeman as she lays out three specific ways
My Season Ended in Disappointment
This is a correspondence between PGC owner Dena Evans and a long-time PGC grad. I was so moved by Dena’s response to this player, which the player’s father shared with me, I decided to ask Dena, and this athlete, for permission to share this correspondence publicly. If you know the heart-ache and disappointment of not reaching your team or individual goals, this is a must-read.
Giannis’ Counter to his Go-To Move: Left to Right Spin (VIDEO)
Do you have a counter to your go-to move?Giannis Antetokounmpo is known for his ability to beat defenders off the dribble with his dynamic straight line drives. This forces defenders to
Go To Move: James Harden Between The Legs Go (Video)
Far too often, basketball players make the game too hard with their go to move. They use multiple dribble combo move that rarely result in a successful attack. James Harden
How To Become A Defensive Playmaker (Video)
Playmakers don’t only exist on offense. Special defenders like Patrick Beverley have become playmakers on the defensive end of the floor. Check out this video from PGC Director Marke Freeman