Get Off The Plane And Go…
This post is for those of you that have never been overseas before. This is some information that you HAVE to know and understand before getting on the plane to cross the water or leaving your homeland. Once you get off that plane, you have to literally be ready to perform. You may think I […]
INCREASING YOUR VALUE AS A PLAYER IN 90 MINUTES PER WEEK-Written by Marvin König
Looking for a successful career as a basketball player? Remember: Professional Sports is business. And businesses work with value exchange. Teams and even entire leagues can exist because of value exchanges. You deliver the performance, the team takes care of your bills. The bigger your value, the bigger your paycheck. But what is your value? […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Your College Level Affects Your Chances of Playing Overseas
Hi Teammates! There are an estimated 1500 players that finish their college eligibility EACH year in Division 1 men’s basketball alone. That does not count Division 2, Division 3, NAIA, and some Junior College players that do not make the move to one of those leagues. If you add those players, that number would be […]