Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Great Time for Sports!!!
Now that school is well under way, we have football season, basketball season on the horizon, and baseball playoffs are about to start. This is the time that you can really watch some great games, but more importantly, this is the time to pick certain players you love in and watch their mannerisms, focus, and desire to win. Instead of watching their exciting moves, see if you can find the non-statistical aspects of their game. How are they helping their team outside the lines. Are they being a great teammate? Are they interested in their own stats or team stats. How hard are they hustling? How do they react after they make a mistake? How do they react after a teammate makes a mistake? Do they talk trash? See if you can learn more about these areas and enjoy this part of the game. In order to be a great player in a sport, you must study the game along with practice.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Arroyo to Israel!
Carlos going to Israel to be their most famous player ever is an unbelievable chapter in his life and in my friendship with him.
Here is the article from Israel!
Arroyo touches down, says he's ready to take lead at Maccabi
By Oren Kessler
Maccabi Tel Aviv's newly signed point guard Carlos Arroyo, the highest-paid player in club history, arrived in Israel last night to a warm welcome from hundreds of fans at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
The Puerto Rico native said he is aware of the high expectations placed on him by the team's management and fans, and is ready to lead the Israeli powerhouse to a championship this year. Advertisement
Maccabi signed the 6'2", 200-pound point-man to a record $2.5 million a year contract a month ago.
The 29-year-old will take part in the team's first practice of the 2008-09 season, having last week led Puerto Rico to the gold medal at the CentroBasket tournament, the biennial championship tournament for Central American countries.
"This is a very big step in my career," he said on arriving at the airport. "It'll be a great experience."
"I always have high expectations," he added. "The crowd here is amazing, and I can hardly wait to start playing."
Arroyo starred during four seasons at Florida International University.
Though not drafted out of college, he accumulated seven years of NBA experience with five different teams.
Arroyo played at Denver and Toronto in addition to three-year stints with both Utah and Orlando, averaging 6.9 points and 3.5 assists with the Magic last season.
When his contract ran out with at Orlando, Arroyo considered signing with New York and Miami, but eventually decided to join the growing exodus of NBA players seeking to make their mark in the European leagues.
"I played a lot in the NBA, and I felt there was a need to make a change. I wanted to be a more effective player for my team, and with Maccabi I'll be able to be that," he said.
Arroyo is taking the expectations in his stride, saying, "I'm ready for the challenge."
He added that he is already familiar with Maccabi forwards Rodney White and Marcus Fizer, and center Esteban Batista.
"We want to win a championship and I'm excited to be here. I don't have any problem leading the team, I'm prepared for it."
Arroyo is known as a deft passer and capable scorer, and for the mental toughness characteristic of players from the island. He is the fifth Puerto Rican to have won a slot in the NBA.
Puerto Rico is a Central American powerhouse, having taken a medal in each of the CentroBasket tournaments in which it played since 1965.
In the 2004 Olympics, Arroyo scored 25 points in the team's shocking 19-point rout of the United States.
Maccabi, the most prestigious team in Israeli basketball, disappointed last season, falling to Hapoel Holon in the title game and losing the State Cup to Hapoel Jerusalem.
Here is the article from Israel!
Arroyo touches down, says he's ready to take lead at Maccabi
By Oren Kessler
Maccabi Tel Aviv's newly signed point guard Carlos Arroyo, the highest-paid player in club history, arrived in Israel last night to a warm welcome from hundreds of fans at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
The Puerto Rico native said he is aware of the high expectations placed on him by the team's management and fans, and is ready to lead the Israeli powerhouse to a championship this year. Advertisement
Maccabi signed the 6'2", 200-pound point-man to a record $2.5 million a year contract a month ago.
The 29-year-old will take part in the team's first practice of the 2008-09 season, having last week led Puerto Rico to the gold medal at the CentroBasket tournament, the biennial championship tournament for Central American countries.
"This is a very big step in my career," he said on arriving at the airport. "It'll be a great experience."
"I always have high expectations," he added. "The crowd here is amazing, and I can hardly wait to start playing."
Arroyo starred during four seasons at Florida International University.
Though not drafted out of college, he accumulated seven years of NBA experience with five different teams.
Arroyo played at Denver and Toronto in addition to three-year stints with both Utah and Orlando, averaging 6.9 points and 3.5 assists with the Magic last season.
When his contract ran out with at Orlando, Arroyo considered signing with New York and Miami, but eventually decided to join the growing exodus of NBA players seeking to make their mark in the European leagues.
"I played a lot in the NBA, and I felt there was a need to make a change. I wanted to be a more effective player for my team, and with Maccabi I'll be able to be that," he said.
Arroyo is taking the expectations in his stride, saying, "I'm ready for the challenge."
He added that he is already familiar with Maccabi forwards Rodney White and Marcus Fizer, and center Esteban Batista.
"We want to win a championship and I'm excited to be here. I don't have any problem leading the team, I'm prepared for it."
Arroyo is known as a deft passer and capable scorer, and for the mental toughness characteristic of players from the island. He is the fifth Puerto Rican to have won a slot in the NBA.
Puerto Rico is a Central American powerhouse, having taken a medal in each of the CentroBasket tournaments in which it played since 1965.
In the 2004 Olympics, Arroyo scored 25 points in the team's shocking 19-point rout of the United States.
Maccabi, the most prestigious team in Israeli basketball, disappointed last season, falling to Hapoel Holon in the title game and losing the State Cup to Hapoel Jerusalem.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Back to School
It has been a while since I have posted anything, so I am sorry for anyone who I have kept waiting. We are back in school, and the afternoons have been filled with great workouts by all of my students. Everyone is pushing themselves to get to the next level. As we get ready for the school, travel, and recreational basketball seasons, here are some tips:
1. Ball Handling: This is the most important area in getting yourself ready. If you can handle the ball well come gametime, your offense will be in good shape, even if you have an off shooting night.
2. Balance: You must continue to keep a low and balanced position in all areas of the game. As long as you are low and balanced, you can change speeds quickly, and you will have good strength on your shooting.
3. Inside Shooting: Master your inside shots. Get in the habit of shooting high percentage shots and then back up to where you feel comfortable once you are making all of the close ones.
4. Free Throws: You need to feel money from the foul line. Take 100 free throws every day with the same routine so you can show your coach that you shoot a high percentage from the line so he knows he can keep you in the game towards the end.
These are a few important keys to your preparation for your upcoming seasons!!!
1. Ball Handling: This is the most important area in getting yourself ready. If you can handle the ball well come gametime, your offense will be in good shape, even if you have an off shooting night.
2. Balance: You must continue to keep a low and balanced position in all areas of the game. As long as you are low and balanced, you can change speeds quickly, and you will have good strength on your shooting.
3. Inside Shooting: Master your inside shots. Get in the habit of shooting high percentage shots and then back up to where you feel comfortable once you are making all of the close ones.
4. Free Throws: You need to feel money from the foul line. Take 100 free throws every day with the same routine so you can show your coach that you shoot a high percentage from the line so he knows he can keep you in the game towards the end.
These are a few important keys to your preparation for your upcoming seasons!!!
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