I've alreayd done 2 trials, my first one I did really good, I was knocking down shots and keeping up with nationals players who are at my club (im not near their level yet). the second trial, we did more gameplay situation types of things like breaking down a dribble handoff and getting a 3v0 rotation going on then adding a little defense and one shot 1v1 and 2v2 situations. I didn't do as well during that because when I felt like i made good decisions it was a good play but when i didnt have all faith in my action, it wouldn't turn out as well. Or when i was defending the nationals players, i didnt know how to keep up with them because even tho im fast and they might even have been slower than me, I wasnt sure how to keep up with their sharp movements I played a game the night after in the local league and it wasnt good. I had moved up to the top division and i had about 5-100000 turnovers. I seemed forget how to play defense or shoot cause i airballed (they weren bad shots tho so ill take it) and the worst part was the opposing coach was going to be the head coach on the higher league im trialling for. My coach for the newer team is new to me and was trying to coach but i jsut felt deflated. Tomorrow I have the last trial before they announce at least the team 1 squad (which is the highest team plus a few people that might make it). I probably wont make that one but but it will help me determine how i will go for the actual team. I want to be in a team that supports me and helps me grow and now its making me really nervous. I'm gonna get some shots up today but im not sure how that would help me for tomorrow.

I have my first trial for next season in 3 days but I'm rlly rlly nervous because I'm in travelling in another city for a nonsporting competition and its been almost impossible to train because we've been working on it and the two days beforehand I've been travelling to get here. I only have maybe 3 hrs total of training for the next 2 days. what should I work on? after that I have a development camp which I will hopefully have a chance to work on stuff but I'm worried because I have no time to get good reps with defense. I'm just rly worried because I haven't had the chance to work as hard as I should and now I see that accountability yk

I didn’t know there was a basketball court at this campground. But I always keep a ball in my car… just in case. So when I found it, I threw on my Vans and got to work. Obviously, I wasn’t about to go crazy in Vans 😂, so I focused on what I could do — form shooting, footwork, and getting quality reps in. Because that’s really what it’s about. A lot of people go on vacation, take trips, or take weeks off from the game. And there’s nothing wrong with taking a break. But for me, and for anyone who truly wants to reach the next level, the work doesn’t always stop just because the circumstances change. You have to love more than just the game. You have to love the grind. I don’t care if all you have is a basketball and a concrete slab. I don’t care if you’re shooting at a hoop surrounded by grass. I don’t care if you don’t have a hoop at all and all you can do is work on your defensive slides, ball handling, footwork, or visualization. Find something. Do something. Get better at something. Because the goal isn’t to have perfect conditions. The goal is to become the kind of player who can find a way anytime, anywhere. The gym won’t always be there. The perfect court won’t always be there. The perfect circumstances definitely won’t always be there. But the commitment can be. Anytime. Anywhere. Find a way. 🏀 Traimer: @Logan Hinton, a former 5 year pro across three countries. Train Like a Pro!

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With the season right around the corner and AAU coming up right after, I wanted to share a few things that can help you stand out at tryouts — and honestly, help you see the floor more all season long. Here’s the truth: coaches aren’t looking for the flashiest player in the gym. They don’t care how many times you can dribble between your legs. They don’t need you to force a tough shot or try to do everything yourself. They’re watching for the things that win games. 🤝 Be a great teammate. If a teammate falls, help them up. If someone makes a great play, celebrate with them. 🗣️ Be a vocal leader. Call out screens. Communicate switches. Talk in transition. Point out cutters. Your voice can impact the game even when you don’t have the ball. 💪 HUSTLE. Loose ball? Dive on it. Fast break? Sprint. Defensive rotation? Get there. Shot goes up? Block out. Opportunity to take a charge? Step up. 🧠 Make the right play. Got a teammate ahead of you on a fast break? Make the pass. Got a shooter in the corner? Make the extra pass. Don’t force a play just to make yourself stand out. Make the play that helps your TEAM. And most importantly… It isn’t about you. It’s about the team. The players who earn minutes aren’t always the ones with the most highlights. They’re the ones coaches can trust. Be the player who makes everyone around you better. Be the player who brings energy every possession. Be the player who communicates. Be the player who does the little things. Be the player a coach wants on the floor when the game is on the line. You don’t have to be the most talented player at tryouts. Be the most dependable. 🏀 Hustle every play. Be a great teammate. Be a vocal leader. Make winning plays. That’s how you separate yourself. 🔥 Trainer: @Logan Hinton, a former 5 year pro across three countries. Train Like a Pro!