I’ve talked about this before, and I’ll probably talk about it again because I don’t think enough players understand just how important it is. UConn head coach Geno recently made a comment about body language that really stood out to me. He essentially said he’d rather lose a game than put someone on the floor who has bad body language. Let that sink in. He’d rather take his chances losing a game than play someone who puts their head down, shows frustration, or brings negative energy to the team. That’s how important body language is to a coach who recruits and develops players at the highest level. And high school players, you need to understand something: Coaches are watching EVERYTHING. They’re watching how you react when you get taken out of the game. They’re watching your reaction when a teammate makes a mistake. They’re watching what happens when you don’t get the ball, when a call doesn’t go your way, or when you’re having a bad night. Do you put your head down? Do you throw your hands up? Do you stop talking? Do you start blaming everyone else? Or do you stay engaged? Do you encourage your teammates? Do you communicate? Do you bring the same energy whether you’re having a great game or haven’t made a shot? Because your body language tells a story about you. It tells coaches how you handle adversity, how coachable you are, how much you care about your teammates, and whether they can trust you when things aren’t going your way. And here’s something else: You don’t have to be the best player on the floor to make a great impression. Sometimes the player who stands out is the one on the bench cheering the loudest, picking up a teammate after a mistake, or staying locked in when things aren’t going their way. Never underestimate the little things. You might think nobody notices, but I promise you, coaches do. Your body language is a choice. Make sure you’re telling them the right story. Trainer: @Logan Hinton, a former 5 year pro across three countries.

I’m always on here talking about putting in the work, going all out, getting extra reps, and doing whatever it takes to get better. But there’s something that’s just as important that I don’t think enough young athletes talk about: RECOVERY. A lot of you grew up being able to play basketball all day, go home, sleep it off, and do it all over again. But as you get into high school, especially between the ages of 15–18, things start to change. The practices get longer, the workouts get harder, the games become more competitive, and your body is dealing with more physical stress than ever before. You can’t just expect your body to go, go, go without taking care of it. If you’re constantly sore, dealing with nagging injuries, or feeling worn down, you need to start paying attention to how you’re preparing and recovering. So what can you do? 1. STRETCH AND MOBILIZE. Develop a consistent stretching and mobility routine. Don’t just show up, shoot around for five minutes, and jump straight into full-speed workouts. Properly warm up before activity, and take time to stretch and work on mobility afterward. Find a quality routine from a college or professional program and build consistency with it. 2. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY AFTER WORKOUTS. Don’t just finish practice, grab your bag, and head home. Cool down, rehydrate, eat a proper meal, and give your body what it needs. Ice, heat, compression, and elevation can have their place depending on what you’re dealing with. Learn when and how to use recovery tools instead of just throwing everything at an injury. And if you’re dealing with persistent pain or swelling, don’t ignore it. Get it checked out by a qualified medical professional. 3. PRIORITIZE YOUR SLEEP. This might be the biggest one. You can’t expect your body to recover when you’re only sleeping five or six hours a night. Teenagers generally need 8–10 hours of sleep. Put the phone down, stop staying up scrolling, and give your body the time it needs to recover and develop.

Its so soon idk if i create a pregame routine if u think yes give me ideas or give me ur rlutine to try to make one

Happy new month, everyone! ❤️ May this month bring us more strength, good health, open doors, answered prayers, and success in everything we do. May we find the courage to keep going, the discipline to stay consistent, and the wisdom to make better choices. Wishing everyone a beautiful and productive November! What's one thing you're praying or hoping for this month? ❤️

I recently won our first basketball game of my season and I had 14 points and a ton of blocks off the other team with this one kid who kept driving, I could tell he had good intentions but keep practicing you can do it 😁, I also recently figured out im going to a marine biology camp in NY for a week this summer and marine biology being the only thing that beats basketball in my passions I think you guys can guess im happy!!!