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Drug Abuse & Basketball

Drug Abuse & Basketball

Posted by Q on November 23, 2009 · 0 Comment

Drug abuse and addiction in the NBA some times goes without notice. Many teams in fact may not mention anything about a player to the public because it would ruin their image. In professional sports and in basketball specifically there is a lot of drug abuse just as in Hollywood. The most recent big tragic death of drug use was Michael Jackson (my favorite Musician) and earlier during the year [...]
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Foreign Basketball Players In The USA

Foreign Basketball Players In The USA

Posted by Q on October 23, 2009 · 0 Comment

Before I headed to play basketball overseas in 1999, I had some college teammates and friends from outside the US playing at the same school. They were always faced with the same issue as most foreigners that come to live, work or study in the states for a temporary amount of time: Green Card & Visas. Well, it is an issue that each individual depending on their country’s relation to the [...]
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How Volunteering For Basketball Camps Can Boost a Coaches Career

How Volunteering For Basketball Camps Can Boost a Coaches Career

Posted by Q on October 16, 2009 · 0 Comment

When it comes to pursuing a remarkable coaching career there are many things that can be helpful in a coaching career.  Many coaches have participated in many activities in communities around the country and have gained exposure for the community service they provided.  Not only can potential professional basketball coaches participate in community service activities such as blood drives but many [...]
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Real International Basketball Equipment Store

Real International Basketball Equipment Store

Posted by Q on July 9, 2009 · 1 Comment

In the game of basketball at any level that the sport is being played the necessary equipment is needed for organized play.  The game of basketball requires all the necessary equipment, such as complete basketball goal systems, score tables, basketball, whistles and all accessories.  There is one company that specializes in the complete source of basketball products through its extensive catalog [...]
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Play Basketball Overseas Directly After High School?

Play Basketball Overseas Directly After High School?

Posted by Q on March 12, 2009 · 7 Comments

I get this question all of the time and honestly its a difficult question. Personally I think and know that anything is possible these days depending on talent and who you know. In the case of Brandon Jennings a player that I recently discovered is doing what many high school seniors would love to do after graduating from high school and that is straight pro. The NBA in recent years has made it difficult [...]
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Basketball Scholarships Facing Problems During Recession?

Basketball Scholarships Facing Problems During Recession?

Posted by Q on February 26, 2009 · 1 Comment

Recently I wrote an article about how the recession and it is effecting the most prestigious universities and colleges. However, I accidentally deleted it so hopefully this will turn out OK. So last week there was an article in the USA Today how the recession and the economy is causing universities to cut budgets. Many universities are looking at athletic departments to start cutting big budgets. [...]
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Frequent Flyer Miles Playing Basketball

Frequent Flyer Miles Playing Basketball

Posted by Q on October 13, 2008 · 0 Comment

You know something interesting? I have been flying since 1993 when I took my first flight to New Mexico. It was great but of course very nervous. Everything about flying was different including the chance to earn a free flight by being a frequent flier. When I went to college I really became a frequent flier with my college basketball team and I used my US Air mileage account which was fairly new. [...]
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International Sports

International Sports

Posted by Q on September 4, 2008 · 0 Comment

When you cross the ocean and play in different parts of the world you are normally introduced to different cultures, sports and other activities. If you are a person who likes to see new things living and playing basketball overseas is your cup of tea. Playing in Europe has allowed me to see many different sports and how they are played different in each country. Many sport competitions in the world [...]
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Sport Fundraisers Idea

Sport Fundraisers Idea

Posted by Q on June 10, 2008 · 0 Comment

Summer is right around the corner and if you’re playing in any type of organized basketball team this summer, I’m pretty sure you have to raise money for traveling and lodging I suppose? Its been a long time since I’ve had to do any fundraising, but I sure did love doing it. I believe that I wrote an article previously of how I got started when playing AAU basketball but I won’t [...]
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Getting To Your Exposure Camp

Getting To Your Exposure Camp

Posted by Q on May 8, 2008 · 0 Comment

During the summer there are many basketball camps and the latest exposure camp that I wrote about in Italy will be probably be the furthest after the annual Slammers Basketball Camp in Germany. Getting overseas for these camps aren’t difficult because the transport system is so much easier these days. I recommend getting cheap airline tickets by searching one recommended low fare company around. [...]
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Basketball Tryouts Travel

Basketball Tryouts Travel

Posted by Q on April 4, 2008 · 11 Comments

Now that the end of the college basketball season will be officially over next week after this weekends NCAA Final Four, there will be many basketball exposure camps on the way. No matter where you live and you’re invited to any pro basketball camp or similar you should take great interest because it could be the start of your professional career. If you are not local by any chance and need to [...]
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Buying an Unlocked CellPhone For Overseas Use

Buying an Unlocked CellPhone For Overseas Use

Posted by Q on March 10, 2008 · 0 Comment

I’m not sure if I brushed upon this topic before but communication back and forth from overseas is important to keep your sanity and close contact with your family. When I started playing basketball overseas, it was recommended to use a service which allowed phone calls to my phone in Finland for about $0.09 a minute which was pretty good back in 1999 without the introduction of VOIP which is now [...]
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Showcase Your Basketball Skills

Showcase Your Basketball Skills

Posted by Q on October 2, 2007 · 3 Comments

How To Attract a Basketball Sponsorship Whoever said that if you wanted something in life then you have to go and get it was not far wrong. Nothing comes easily and we all have to work for everything we get, especially in this day and age when it is absolutely impossible to fight your way through the competition without putting yourself at the forefront of everything! Every aspect of life is like [...]
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3 Qualities of Great Players

3 Qualities of Great Players

Posted by Q on August 30, 2007 · 6 Comments

Do you want to be a great player? Do you have the main 3 qualities? 1. Confidence Gained through repetition of the fundamental basketball skills Adverse situations are a challenge that you look forward to conquering 2. Aggressiveness Playing with relentless determination, constantly trying new things to make you better. Winners are never afraid of losing. 3. Unselfish The team must come first!!! [...]
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Lebron Zoom 20-5-5 Cheap

Lebron Zoom 20-5-5 Cheap

Posted by Q on August 6, 2007 · 0 Comment

Is it possible that I got the Lebron James 20-5-5 sneakers on eBay.com for just $36 bucks? Well not for me! I use a service that allows me to bid but sorta invisible. It’s really nothing new but maybe you’ve never heard of it. What occurs is with most services is that you follow these instructions: 1. Sign up with a service of your choice. Some offer a free trial just to try and it is worth [...]
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