In 2021 we dove deeper into the content we produce. As the year comes to a close we took a moment to look back at our 21 Best Content Pieces of 2021.
Below we are going to look at our 7 Best Blog Posts, 7 Best Podcasts, and 7 Best Videos. We hope you enjoy and learn something new whether you prefer to read, listen or watch!
7 Best PSB Articles
#1 The Benefits of 3×3 Basketball for Youth Players
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Ten-time gold medal-winning USA Basketball coach Don Showalter joined our podcast to talk about the benefits of 3×3 basketball for players. You can listen to the podcast now on your preferred streaming platform by clicking here or continue reading the recap below.
Three on three basketball is a new iteration of basketball that is gaining popularity at a very rapid rate. For the first time ever 3×3 basketball was a sport in the Olympics and we saw our USA Women bring home a gold medal!
Coach Showalter broke down the benefits that playing 3×3 can have for a five-person basketball team.
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Understand that being a great shooting requires much more than just these 5 Tips. If you did not put in real work during the off-season then it is unlikely that you will see great results this season.
However, if you did put in the work and you are prepared for this season then these tips are for you! So, read and implement. We truly believe these tips will help you as a shooter throughout your season if you do them and do them consistently.
#3 Top 3 Best Daily Nutritional Habits for Youth Athletes
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A good diet can take an athlete to the next level of performance. A bad diet can lead to lack of energy, poor recovery, and eventually injury.
When athletes are young their bodies are constantly developing and being put under great stress in the sports they play. Learning how to refuel properly can be the key to not only high performance but sustained high performance.
Maintaining a great diet can seem like a big task. Meal prepping, counting calories. This can be hard for a youth athlete to prioritize on a busy day to day schedule. This is why we have come up with the Top 3 Daily Nutritional Habits for Youth Athletes.
#4 Top 3 Things Great Point Guards Must Have
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Becoming a great point guard is no easy task. The point guard is the lead decision maker on the team. More often than not, they are the player who brings the ball up the court and determines where the ball will go. Without a good point guard a team will crumble, with a great point guard a team can win championships.
So, what exactly is it that makes a great point guard?
#5 4 Traits That Make A Great Shooter
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Becoming a great shooter is a task that requires hours and hours of time. It is something that can only be gained through real, hard work. There is no magic button, you simply have to show up to the gym daily with the focus on improving. This is something all great shooters share, the love of being in the gym, getting shots up, and getting better day by day.
Beyond the physical work that is required daily, we have identified 4 Traits That Make A Great Shooter.
#6 10 Must Listen Youth Hoops Podcast Episodes
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The Youth Hoops Pod has been an amazing channel for us to be able to connect with some of the best leaders, coaches and trainers in the basketball industry and beyond!
We had guests like Jay Bilas, Steph Curry, Drew Hanlen, and many more. We have also discussed topics like appropriate fan behavior and mastering the mental side of the game.
The Youth Hoops Pod can be found on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts! You can check out the Youth Hoops Pod HERE!
#7 PSB Alumni In The NCAA
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Our organization has been in the business of helping kids for over a decade. Our team has committed ourselves to give players every opportunity to achieve their goals of playing college basketball. If a player puts in the work, on and off the court, we will put in the work on our end.
7 Best PSB Podcast Episodes
#1 5 Things I Learned Playing for Brad Stevens at Butler with Pete Campbell
This episode features special guest PSB Indianapolis Director, Pete Campbell!
Pete is a former professional basketball player who played for 6 years overseas. Before his pro career, he was fortunate to play his college ball at Butler for then brand new head coach Brad Stevens. Pete finished his career as the most accurate 3 point shooter in Butler Basketball history (48.2%). He played in 5 NCAA tournament games, earning player of the game in 3 of the 5 contests.
In this podcast episode, Pete gives us insight into what makes Brad Stevens such a great coach from his personability to his brilliant basketball mind!
#2 Top 3 Skills Youth Players Should Work On with Dan Decker
In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we are joined by special guest new PSB San Diego Director, Dan Decker. Dan is a 1,000 point scorer at both the high school and college levels. Dan was also an Athletic Director for NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball State Champions at Mekeel Christian Academy and also was an assistant coach at Madonna University.
Dan sits down to discuss the Top 3 Skills Youth Players Should Work On. The answer is simple from a college coach…
1) Dribble 2) Pass 3) Shoot
Seems simple enough, or is it? Check out the episode!
#3 Recruiting Made Easy with SportsRecruits
In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we take a deep dive into the SportsRecruits platform. and how this tool can assist in the recruiting process for coaches and players. We have 3 guests offering advice on how to use the tool and get recruited.
Matt Wheeler – SportsRecruits Co-Founder
Nick Jones – Team Coach and SportsRecruits user
Jeff VanGorder – PSB National Recruiting Director and College Coach
Listen now to learn more!
#4 3 Things A Great Point Guard Must Have with JJ Miller
In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we have a special guest, PSB Raleigh Director, JJ Miller. JJ joins the pod to help identify the things that make a great point guard.
JJ played professional basketball for over a decade at the PG position. Making his way around different countries and even to the NBA for a short time with the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Bobcats. JJ shares what you must have to play the point guard position at that high of a level.
Listen now to learn more!
#5 The #1 Tip for Girls Playing Basketball with Cassi Whitworth
In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we discuss the #1 Tip For Girls Playing Basketball with PSB Nashville GM, Cassi Whitworth. Cassi is a former college basketball player who has now been a girls varsity basketball coach for 5 years. She pairs her experience as a player and coach to find the best tip to help young girls succeed today!
Listen to learn more!
#6 3 Best Daily Nutritional Habits for Youth Players with Rachel Pfister
Rachel Pfister is a licensed Dietitian who has 8+ years of experience working at the highest level of college athletics with teams like the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers!
Rachel joined our podcast to discuss the Top 3 BEST Nutritional Habits for Youth Athletes and why these 3 simple habits can take an athlete to the next level and help prevent injuries!
Seems simple enough, or is it? Check out the episode!
#7 The Benefits of 3×3 Basketball with USA Basketball Head Coach Don Showalter
This episode is an audio conversation about 3×3 basketball with 10-time Gold Medal Winning USA Basketball Coach, Don Showalter. 3×3 basketball is taking over the game and just saw its first appearance in the Olympics, but why are so many coaches beginning to use it as a tool to help young players grow?
Here are just a few of the benefits discussed in this episode:
– Gets every player involved
– More space, more opportunities
– Helps team communication
– Helps players learn what they need to work on
– Gets players in game shape
