3 Girls Basketball Summer Training Work Out Resources

It is the last week of school in Memphis and that means SUMMER is almost here.

This is the best time of the year to work on getting better and adding skills to your basketball game.

No school. No home work. Just basketball!

I've been receiving a lot of questions on how to improve and work on shooting, ball handling and even confidence. Summer is the perfect time to work on these skills. I've found 3 resources to help you with your shooting, ball handling and confidence.

Prolific Basketball Shooting Program

Effectivie Ball Handling Program

Unstoppable Confidence Course


This time of the year also means its time for me to stock up on basketball DVDs. Each year I add at least 4 new basketball DVDs to my library. Why?

1) Because I'm always looking for different drills to use in my training.
2) Since, I'm back into coaching, I'm also looking for new concepts to implement or complement my team.
3) SALE!! Yes, ChampionshipProductions.com is where I get all my DVDs and they run an annual Basketball Summer Sale. DVDs at

ChampionshipProductions.com normally cost $39.99. During their sale, if you get 4 or more, you can get them for $25 each. You can not beat that..

Here are the DVDS I'm planning to get:

The Ultimate Speed Ladder Training Video: Innovations for Speed, Quickness, and Agility

Flex for Success

Motion for Success

Bob Huggins' Drills for Man-to-Man Defense

Competitive Rebounding Drills

The Basketball Summer Sale runs til July 1. If you are planning to get some DVDs make sure to Enter Promo Code SS425BB at checkout.

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Benefits of Girls Basketball Training and Girls Basketball Camps 2

You will learn from experts.

Surrounding yourself with an individual with expert knowledge of the game will have a tremendous impact on your game. I've heard the saying "You are the average of the people you hang around." Just think if you put yourself in position where you are learning the game of basketball from others consistently, how much more knowledgeable you will become.

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Benefits of Girls Basketball Training and Girls Basketball Camps 1

You will get additional workouts.

Doing extra is never a bad thing. If you interviewed a top basketball player, I would guarantee one of the main reasons they would say they play a level above other players is because of working extra. Kevin Durant said it perfectly, "Hard (extra) work beats talent, when talent fails to work hard."

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Girls Basketball Camps Tip 2

Build relationships with staff and players.

Depending on the type of basketball camp that you attend use it to network and build relationships. If you are attending a college basketball camp, the camp is located on the college campus and it will feature the coaching staff and players of the school. This is a great opportunity to experience being on a college campus and playing in their facility or gym.

It's also an opportunity to hang out with college coaches and players. Feel free to ask them questions about your game, college life and college basketball. You will not get a better change to actually be face-to-face with a college coach or player than at their camp. Take advantage of it. You never know if that coach or player will be a future coach of yours

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Girls Basketball Camps Tip 1

Be serious and Pay attention

Playing basketball is fun. Being at a basketball camp with friends and teammates, along with meeting new people, is an awesome experience. However, attending a basketball camp is also a learning experience. If you want to elevate your game, take attending a girls basketball camp seriously. Pay attention to the little nuggets and information that you receive at the camp. There may be one small thing that you learn that can be the difference from you being a starter compared to a role player. It can be the different from you averaging single digits to double digits in scoring. It can be different from you getting off the bench.

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Top 12 Women's College Basketball Recruiting Web Sites

NCAA Certified Women's Basketball Events Basketball events college coaches attend outside of regular high school basketball season.

NCAA Eligiblity Center (Formerly the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse)Information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.

College-Bound Student-Athlete Guide The most-important NCAA publication designed to help high school athletes and
their families understand the NCAA rules for becoming a student-athlete in
college.

NCAA Eligibility Resources Learn eligibility requirements to play at a University.

NCAA Recruiting Resources Learn about the recruiting process.

International Student-Athlete Resources

Women's College Basketball Recruiting Calendar Know when college coaches can contact and visit you.

NCAA Division I, II, III differences

NCAA Division I School Sports Site

NCAA Division II School Sports Site

NCAA Divisoin III School Sports Site

Women's Basketball Coaches Association Women's College Basketball coaching changes and women's basketball news.

Making It Happen in 2007

Patosha Jeffery

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Attitude of a Dominate Girls Basketball Player

Last week, I spoke to Head Coach Andrea Martre of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Coach Andrea Martre was named Western Division and TJCCAA Coach of the Year after guiding Southwest to a 26-2 record, the Western Division championship, and a number 13 national ranking this season. It was the third time Martre has been honored as coach of the year by the TJCCAA. In eleven years as coach at Southwest, Martre has compiled a 178-120 record.

As you can see, Coach Martre had a heck of a season this year. She also had the opportunity to coach one of the most talented and gifted players to come out of the Memphis area, Ashley Shields. Shields led the NJCAA in scoring this season with an average of 27.4 points per game and was among national leaders in rebounding (11.3), assists (6.6) and steals (4.1). She also led the Lady Saluqis in field goal percentage (.558), and three-point percentage (.443). She recorded four triple-doubles and 19 double-doubles this season and had season highs of 15 rebounds (vs. Arkansas Baptist, Hiwassee, and Saint Catharine), 14 assists (vs. Jackson State), eight steals (vs. Cleveland State), and four blocke d shots (vs. Hiwassee).

Ashley Shields was named Player of the Year in the Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic Association by a unanimous vote of the coaches. Also, Shields was chosen to the 2007 Junior College/Community College Kodak/WBCA All-American Team. The Kodak team, selected by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, consists of ten players selected from among the over 500 NJCAA member schools.


PJ: How do you believe the game has developed for girls since you’ve been involved? (intensity, skill level)
CM: The game is faster, players are bigger and stronger.

PJ: What skill do you believe girls are lacking the most when they arrive at college? What can they do to develop those skills?
CM: They lack KNOWLEDGE of the game. Need to read and watch more games and basketball videos.

PJ: Some players may feel that starting out at a junior college is not for them. What are the benefits of playing at a junior college?
CM: Academically they can get better if the talent is there and if they lack skill it will help them get better to move to the next level.

PJ: You coached the TJCCAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR, Ashley Shields. She lead the NJCAA in scoring this season with an average of 27.4 points per game and was among national leaders in rebounding (11.3), assists (6.6) and steals (4.1). What characteristics does Shields have that plays a part in her being such a dominate player? (work ethic, attitude)
CM: She is a WINNER at HEART and she plays to WIN!!!!

PJ: Is there any advice you would like to provide for young players?
CM: Keep an open mine and be willing to try something NEW!!

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Does Your Game Look Like This

If your game looks like this, I have some news for you, COLLEGE COACHES HATE THIS.

As you watch the NCAA tournament, I want you to write down how many times you see a college player perform one of these moves.

If you are practicing AND 1 or Street ball moves more than the basic fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, and triple threat, let me be the first to tell you COLLEGE COACHES WILL NOT BE KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR.

Making It Happen in 2007

Patosha Jeffery
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What Type of Player are You

The average player works hard at practice.
The dominate player works hard after practice.

--Patosha Jeffery

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Where to Get Basketball Knowledge

A couple of weeks ago, I interviewed University of Southern Miss' Assistant Coach, Brooks Donald (NOW HEAD COACH OF MCNEESE STATE). I asked her what skill girls players lacked the most when they arrived at college. She stated, "Knowledge of the game. In this day and age, there are more athletes that advance to the next level than knowledgable, skilled basketball players. I think girls don't watch the game enough. Watching basketball is like studying. Watching basketball really enhances your knowledge of the game."

I am here in Duluth, GA for the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament.. THIS IS DEFINITELY A PLACE TO STUDY BASKETBALL. Imagine a weekend of watching Candace Parker of Tennessee, Alliesha Easley and Armintie Price of Ole Miss, Sylvia Fowles of LSU and Tasha Humphrey of Georgia. You get to learn from the top players in the nation and maybe get you an autograph or two.

The SEC Tournament is not the only conference tournament you can study basketball and players. You have the ACC, Conference USA, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Mountain West, etc. There are plenty of conferences for you to choose from.

Imagine how much more your game will develop and how much more you will be inspired to play basketball after attending a basketball conference. If you can only get to one game, that is better than not attending at all.

Making It Happen in 2007
Patosha Jeffery
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Basketball Knowledge is Power

I had an opportunity to talk to my college coach, Joye Lee McNelis, and here assistant, Coach Brooks Donald, of the University of Southern Mississippi Women's Basketball (NOW HEAD COACH OF MCNEESE STATE) team before their shoot around here in Memphis. Coach McNelis and here staff is definitely turning that program around and with only 8 players on the roster..

Coach Donald breaks down academics both on the court and in the class room.

PJ: How and when did you get involved with basketball?
CD:I began playing basketball in second grade (long time ago) and began coaching the summer of my Freshman year in college.

PJ: How do you believe the game has developed or changed for girls since you’ve been involved? Intensity, skill level, competition.
CD: The game has changed a lot since I was a kid. The competition has definitely improved and expanded.

PJ: What skill do you believe girls are lacking the most when they arrive at college?
CD: Knowledge of the game. In this day and age, there are more athletes that advance to the next level than knowledgable, skilled basketball players. I think girls don't watch the game enough. Watching basketball is like studying. Watching basketball really enhances your knowledge of the game.

PJ: As recruiting coordinator, how do you find recruits? Camps, high school games, etc.
CD:We find young ladies in various places. Having them attend camp is a golden opportunity because we get to be around the athlete and get a feel for what their character is and how they interact with our program. Other than camps, we really like to evaluate talent in the spring & summer against National talent. We, as coaches, get to see them go up against the best in the South or the best in the country. High School games are imperative as well. We like to see them challenged against a rival team. We also like to see how (and if) they take over the game in high school. And how they respond to the lower level of talent. We also watch how they respond to coaching.

PJ: Now let's talk Academics.. Some athletes may think that if they can play basketball really good, they don't have to take care of business in the classroom. From your experience, what kind of advice can you give on the subject of academics?
CD:Well, all I can say is academics come first. I think almost everyone can look around them and find an example of someone not reaching their full potential & expectations because they did not take care of business in the classroom. The NCAA has implemented several new rules that have made it more difficult for colleges to even take chances on at risk student-athletes no matter how talented she may be. In saying that, I think it is more important than it has ever been to be strong academically and to take the ACT now as a Sophomore and a Junior. Take the test as many times as it is offered. Taking care of everything off the court (grades, homework, diet, exercise, good attitude, positive life) is more important than doing anything on that hardwood.

PJ: Is there any advice you would like to provide for young players?
CD:My advice to young players is to work as hard as you possibly can! There are so many resources on and off the floor for you to succeed to your fullest potential! Take advantage of them! Don't wait! Work on your game everyday! Be disciplined! Listen to your coaches! Be a gym rat! Watch basketball! Learn the game! And most of all, play and study with a PASSION every day!

Making It Happen in 2007,

Patosha
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Benefits of Junior College Basketball Career

I had an awesome opportunity to speak to Coach Bridget Goodnight of Pensacola Junior College. www.pjc.edu . Coach Goodnight provides some incredible information and tips on preparing yourself for college basketball and the hidden benefits of a junior college basketball career.


PJ: How and when did you get involved with basketball?
CG: I started playing at a very young age with my brother and his friends. I started playing organized basketball in the third grade and continued through four years of college.

PJ: How do you believe the game has developed for girls since you’ve been involved?
CG: There are more opportunities now. Girls receive more exposure through AAU, camps, leagues, etc. As far as the game, it is played at a much faster pace due to athleticism and strength.

PJ: What skill do you believe girls are lacking the most when they arrive at college? What can they do to develop those skills?
CG: As far as skill, defensive positioning and guarding 1 on 1 is an issue. A great way to development defensive skill is to increase foot quickness. A jump rope is a simple and inexpensive tool that develops foot quickness and coordination.

PJ: Some players may feel that starting out at a junior college is not for them. What are the benefits of playing at a junior college?
CG:Some benefits to junior college are as follows: easier transition from high school to college life, getting academics in order and getting 1 on 1 attention from teachers, playing time prepares athletes to play at the next level, athletes are recruited heavily by DI schools which leads to more opportunities for the individual.

PJ: Coach, you are from Batesville, MS, which is right up the street from Memphis. Do you feel that you are a long way from home being in Florida?
CG: When most people think of Florida, they think of how far away it is. Pensacola is the first Florida town you come to when you pass thorugh Mobile, AL. It is very close to Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Many athletes are recruited from these areas.

PJ: What conference do you play in? How competitive is it?
CG: We play in the Panhandle Conference. It is very competitive. This makes our conference one of the most heavily recruited conferences in the country. Most DI coaches know that if an athlete has played in this conference, then they must have the skills necessary to play at the next level. Out of the six teams in the conference, usually 4 of them are ranked on the national level. This also means that the games are highly competitive. The players must be ready to play night in and night out.

PJ: Is there any advice you would like to provide for young players?
CG: The advice I would give to prospective student athletes is prepare yourself as much as possible. Off season workouts are a must. You cannot come into a college program and stay the same player you were in high school. This will take many hours of hard work. In order to be prepared, you must be able to exhibit self-discipline. This means physically, mentally, and academically. Make sure you totally commit yourself to the decision you make to play college basketball and pursue a college degree.

Making it Happen in 2007,

Patosha Jeffery
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Extra Effort Wins III

Update on Alliesha Easley at Ole Miss

===>See Extra Effort Wins I and II

Freshman of the Week
Alliesha Easley, Ole MissGuard • 5-8 • Cordova, Tenn.

• Led Ole Miss with 19 points in the Rebels' upset win over #5/6 LSU on Thursday.
• She made 7-of-14 shots from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.
• She also added three rebounds and an assist versus the Tigers.
• Posted 12 points and three rebounds in Ole Miss' 67-65 overtime win at Kentucky on Sunday.
• She also added three rebounds versus the Wildcats.
• Scored 10 of her 12 points in the first half to give Ole Miss a four-point halftime lead.
• She averaged 15.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists on the week.

How to Improve Your Game

Some basketball players are satisfied with being an average player or just being on the team. While the top players, are not. They enjoy the attention, the competition, the leadership role and responsibility. It is quite easy to turn your game around and become a top player. The question is “do you have the desire?” Listed below are the things you must do to improve your game.

1. Listen to your coach.

The first key to improving your game is your coach. What is your coach always complaining or nagging you about? Rebounding. Defense. Hustling. Think about it. If you need specific directions on what to improve, go ask your coach. They will tell you what you need to work on and not only that, they will show you how to perform the task properly.

2. Work Extra.

Team practices are not the time to work on your individual game. You must find time outside of practice to work on the skills your coach told you to work on. Set one to two days to the side each week to work on your game. You must be consistent. You will be surprised at how your game develops over time.

3. Set Goals.

Challenge yourself. Setting goals gives you the opportunity to go after something. If you average 2 rebounds per game, set a goal to double that. If you have the role to defend the best offensive player during a game, set a goal to hold them within a certain amount of points.

Improving your game is not hard to do. It takes desire, consistency and the willingness to work. Are you willing and ready?

Making It Happen in 2007
Patosha Jeffery

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How to Prepare Yourself to Receive an Athletic Scholarship (Academically)

Preparing yourself to receive a scholarship is not hard, yet it requires a little work. It’s always easier to be prepared for the opportunity than having to rush when the opportunity occurs. When a college coach calls, the first thing they want to know is your academic status. Present yourself as an organized person who handles their business by having that information already together to provide to them. Below is how you can accomplish this.

1. Find out what core courses are required for your graduating class.
Reference: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

2. Register and take ACT test.
Reference: www.act.org

3. Meet with Guidance Counselor.
-Audit core courses you have taken and need to take
-Determine your current gpa of core courses

4. Evaluate what score you need to make on ACT in comparison to your core courses gpa. Reference: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

5. Register for NCAA Clearinghouse.
Reference: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

When to start working on these steps? Well, I will tell you when not to start---Your Senior Year. At that time, it may be too late. You want to position yourself to accept a scholarship from a school you actually want to attend.

A lot of this information is available in the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. If you would like a copy, email me at popo@patoshajeffery.com.

Exceeding in Academics and Athletics,

Patosha
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Extra Effort Wins II

I recently wrote about my cousin, Alliesha Easley, at Ole Miss.

==>See Extra Effort Wins

Here is an update:

SEC Freshman of the Week
Alliesha Easley, Ole MissGuard * Cordova, Tenn.

• Easley led Ole Miss in scoring with 15 points in the Rebels' 65-48 win over Penn State.
• It marked the second time this season Easley was the leading scorer for Ole Miss.
• Easley scored in double figures for the third-straight game and the fifth time in nine games this year.
• She went 6-of-14 with a perfect 2-for-2 from the charity stripe.
• She drew three charges in the game, to go along with her two steals as the Ole Miss defense allowed only four Penn State points through the first nine minutes of the game.
• Also added two rebounds and two assists to her tally.

Are You Really There!!

I have been coaching for several years. During this time, I have run across several athletes with the "I am a Great Basketball Player and You can not Teach Me Anything" attitude. It shocked me at first. Then it made me feel sorry for the individuals. In basketball and in life, the individual that stops learning, stops growing, and then stops excelling.

Don't sell yourself short. Just because you are leading your team in scoring. Your name is in the paper and everyone is talking about you. There is something that you can improve and take your game to another level.

I attended a game over the weekend. The final score of the game was 102-23. Someone in the stands made a comment about the winning team. "They're great shooters but they are not smart." I heard that a top college program would not recruit our area players because she believed they were great athletes but did not have the basketball fundamentals nor knowledge of the game.

Those two statements is the reason I am so passionate about training girls in basketball. I want to help you understand the game and excel at it. What are you waiting on?

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Sincerely,

Patosha

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Who is Your Role Model?

I consider Role Models to be individuals who influence your life in a positive way. They can be someone in a certain occupation that you are interested in. They can be someone in a certain sport you like. They can be a teacher in your favorite subject. They're available for you to ask questions, talk to, learn from and hang out with. If it was not for the Role Models in my life, I would not have experienced playing collegiate basketball nor living in Colorado.

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I consider myself to be a Role Model. I love helping others especially if it involves basketball. If you have questions about improving your performance on the court, the requirements to play collegiate basketball, or whatever.. Send me an email at popo@patoshajeffery.com.

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Hooping in Memphis,

Patosha

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Just Patosha

For those that truly know me, they know that I have a passion for helping young ladies achieve greatness when it comes to basketball. I have been addicted to this game for as long as I can remember. I remember when I would get up early Saturday morning and go get my hair done. Then by the afternoon I'm on the court sweating my hair out. Playing at noon in 90 degree heat was nothing.

In junior high and high school, I achieved greatness as an individual. I was MVP 6 years in a row. Lead the teams in scoring, steals and assists. Yet when I got to college, I wasn't the STAR anymore. You see all the extra work I did during those days helped me dominate in junior high and high school. I would shoot free throws, jump shots, and 3 pointers for hours. I would work on my cross over relentlessly. BUT, that wasn't enough for the collegiate level.

That's were my passion comes in to help others. See when I got to college, I wasn't prepared. I couldn't make a left hand layup.---I learned that first week of practice.--- I didn't know what triple threat was. What stepping with the inside foot meant. Or what strength conditioning was. If I would of known someone with that knowlege and they would of taught it to me, my college career would of been quite different as an individual.

However, I know those things now and more.. And I am available to teach it to others who are hungry and passionate about improving their performance and knowledge of the game.

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Hooping in Memphis,

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Extra Effort Wins

Over the weekend, I traveled to Ole Miss to watch my cousin, Alliesha Easley, play . By the second game of the season, she cracked the starting lineup, which is unheard of for a freshman in the SEC conference. You have to be a special player to crack the starting lineup as a freshman. And believe me, she is! Within the last two games, she has had a 24 and 13 point game. She plays under composure and with ease.

Now what makes her so special? How is she accomplishing these things so early in her career? First of all, it helped that Alliesha came from a high school program that had a practice routine comparable to college programs.

By the way, check back to find out who has the only summer basketball program that has a practice routine comparable to top college programs.

However, it is what she did away from the team that puts her at the top. Whenever she was not at school practicing, she was at home practicing or at a gym working out. No matter what day it was, she would be in a gym. And it is paying off now.

Are you practicing outside of team practice? At home or at a gym? Tell me about it. Email me at popo@patoshajeffery.com.