CAN’T FEED YOUR FACE WITH FAMILY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? FEED YOUR MENTAL SKILL-Written by Kelsey Gustafson
The holiday season tends to be relatively routine for many people. We spend quality time with family to catch up with those we haven’t seen or to strengthen our relationship with those we see regularly. Regardless of the circumstance, the holiday season strengthens one’s cohesion with others as well as refills their identity outside of […]
An Objective Look At Why The USA Is Now Number 2 In The World Rankings PART 2
5. Money…Back when I first came overseas, it was unheard of that a native player would be making more money than an American. There was no way unless the native player was a National Team player, but even then, that was more the exception than the rule. These days, however, it is not uncommon that […]
An Objective Look At Why The USA Is Now Number 2 In The World Rankings PART 1
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Hi Teammates! This quote sums it up when it comes to why America has lost ground to the rest of the world in basketball. Spain now holds the number one ranking in the world. For the first time EVER, the USA is in second place. The […]
THE FIVE CARDINAL SINS: MISTAKES OVERSEAS PLAYERS DON’T EVEN KNOW THEY ARE MAKING-Written by Lauren Neaves
Every season, I have to negotiate multiple contract terminations and exit packages for players who, for one reason or another, were not up to the team’s expectations. A team’s expectations…what are those exactly? Many would assume that would be prolific scoring, dominating performances, etc. They wouldn’t be wrong, indeed players must have a strong impact […]
ARE YOU READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT-Written by Julia Rock
Having the chance to play ball overseas is an opportunity of a lifetime for so many athletes. You get paid to play the game you love while experiencing a new culture, getting stamps in your passport, and essentially living a different life than what you’re used to. But what happens when you come back home? […]
OVERSEAS ROOKIE ADVICE-Written by Erin Jones
My experience as a rookie playing overseas (in Scotland) has been nothing short of incredible. I am playing the game I love as a career, traveling the world, meeting new people, experiencing new cultures, trying new foods and living the life I’ve always dreamed of. This is the most rewarding feeling in the world—knowing that all the […]
MENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL OVERSEAS ATHLETES-Written by Misty Buck
Playing sports as an overseas athlete can be challenging. Not only do you need to adjust to the new environment and culture, but also the gameplay and social norms in each country you play in. Sports culture and playing rules may vary between countries, so it’s important to understand how these cultural differences can impact […]
THE CHEAT CODE-Written by Marv Fox Jr.
Basketball athletes…Professional and amateur…I’m going to give you the cheat code to get whatever you want out of the game of basketball and life. First things first…The Spirit FeelsThe Heart LoveThe Mind Thinks and…The body performs. Think about what you want out of the game of basketball or out of life.Think hard and don’t limit […]
Don’t Be This Player
Hi Teammates! I recently got yet another email from a player who just hit me up asking me if I could hook him up with a job or an agent. I get 2 or 3 of these every week. 99% of the time, the players that write me are respectful and at least say hi, […]
College vs. Overseas Ball
Hi Teammates! The title of my book Same Name, Different Game wasn’t chosen randomly. Of course, basketball is pretty much the same wherever you go, but there are subtle and not-so-subtle differences when you just finish college and you play overseas. Let’s start with the not-so-subtle differences: -The 24-Second Shot Clock: The 30 seconds you […]