Yes, we get it…..You need to score points to win. But when you really think about the game, when you really dissect the game, doesn’t the game tell you that it’s easier to defend than it is to score? Shouldn’t your mindset shift to thinking about holding the opposing team to LESS points than you? […]
Category Archives: Academy
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Over the past 3 seasons, Alex Salata has committed to his craft with Point Blank Period for over the past 3 seasons. His relentless work ethic, coachability and maturity has proven to help him improve at a rapid pace. Alex has logged hundreds of hours in the gym and is constantly looking to soak up […]
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Widely regarded as one of the best Girls programs on the East Coast, the Philly Belles have just recently “Trained to Win” with Coach Dooley before their recent tournament. Bringing Point Blank Period’s defensive program to the forefront, Coach Dooley was able to demonstrate and deliver specific Point of Attack, Help and Communication situations in […]
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How many of you have ever heard your coach yell, “TALK” on defense? Well, they are onto something because communication is the single most important factor to any successful defense. Here is where the ball gets dropped. The players, being the good little soldiers that they are, fail to ask a few very important questions. […]
It’s not a trend, It’s not optional, Its MANDATORY. Bottom line is this: BASKETBALL IS A YEAR ROUND PURSUIT and it’s a Coaches job to develop their players or find someone who will. Yes, the best are playing in the biggest tournaments, traveling the country and getting nice gear, but they ARE ALSO WORKING! I do not […]
Box Scores / The Biggest Lie of All. As the game progresses and technology continues to integrate its way into sports, new categories of stat have emerged(mainly at the professional and collegiate levels of basketball). The wave of analytics to hit the basketball universe is providing more in-depth data and feedback than ever before. Unfortunately […]