Hey hoopers, Quote of the day: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan Real question for you: How do YOU know if you’re actually improving? Most hoopers think effort = progress… but it doesn’t. A lot of players work hard but stay in the same exact spot because they never track anything. Here’s how to really know if you’re leveling up: Are you making fewer mistakes in games? Not just scoring more, but turning it over less, fouling less, forcing fewer bad shots, and making smarter reads. That’s what coaches notice. Are you earning more minutes or a bigger role? Coaches play the people they trust. If you’re getting more PT or being used in key moments, that’s a clear sign you’re improving. Can you do things now that you couldn’t do 2 months ago? Handle pressure better? Finish with your weak hand? Guard faster players? Hit shots you used to miss? If you’re checking boxes here, that’s progress. Here’s the truth: Improvement isn’t about working harder — it’s about whether the work is changing your game. If you're putting in hours but still making the same mistakes… you’re practicing the wrong things. So here’s what you should track each week: - Shooting % - Turnovers - Defensive stops - 2–3 specific skills you want to improve If your numbers are going up, you’re headed in the right direction. If not, it’s time to fix what you’re working on. Progress happens when you measure it. If you want help reducing turnovers, improving your shot, and will actually put in the work daily, you are ready for phase 2. Upgrade here: https://www.skool.com/hoopsacademy/plans – Tyler P.S. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Start tracking and watch how fast you improve.

1. Hi, my name is jodeci and I'm from Pennsylvania but live in South Carolina

Hi, my name is Camren Butzen and I’m from Wisconsin, USA. Basketball is my passion and gives me a place where I can do something I love. My main problem is not having the best confidence in my skills. My goal is to Start on Varsity my sophomore year.

Hey hoopers, Quote of the day: "The key is not the will to win... everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important." - Bobby Knight Quick question: Does your first step look slow on film? Most hoopers think they need to get faster or jump higher to get around defenders. But speed without control is just running in circles. Here's what actually works: Better footwork = quicker first step = more space = easier to get to the rim. The problem? Most players practice shots but skip the footwork that gets them open in the first place. And it shows in the game. Think about it: You can have the smoothest jump shot, but if you can't create separation off the dribble, you're taking contested shots all game. You can be the fastest kid on the court, but if your footwork is sloppy, defenders will cut you off every time. Footwork is the difference between getting to your spot and getting stuck. Here's the truth: Every week you practice without fixing your footwork is another week of bad habits you start to repeat. And bad habits take twice as long to break as they do to build. Here's a workout that fixes this: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTqrg3daA/2fRLTdLQ0J7-SWmbJ6CK4Q/view?utm_content=DAGTqrg3daA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h60c037b434 It's easy enough to do at home, but effective enough that I use it with every athlete I train. If you thought this workout is good, I have 12 weeks of this stuff in phase 2. Upgrade here: https://www.skool.com/hoopsacademy/plans Work on what matters, Tyler P.S. Fast feet without fundamentals = wasted speed. Fix the foundation first.

Hi, my name is Henry Hibbert and I'm from Sydney, Australia. I love the game as it makes me feel free and alive. My main weakness is my consistent field goal percentage.