Buying an Unlocked CellPhone For Overseas Use

Buying an Unlocked CellPhone For Overseas Use

Written by on March 10, 2008 · 0 Comments

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 [...]
Section:: Articles
Makin’ It

Makin’ It

Written by on March 5, 2008 · 3 Comments

Makin’ It Work is power Power is commitment Commitment means struggle Struggle means progress Progress means persistance Persistance is to love one’s goal A goal is the dream The dream is the fate The fate is the journey The journey is god given God gives the ability The ability to make it The ability to pursue The ability to know its coming Then to know its there Take it and run with [...]
Section:: Basketball Poems
Money Investments When Money Matters

Money Investments When Money Matters

Written by on March 5, 2008 · 0 Comments

One topic that I’ve wanted to write about for basketball players is the money that you acquire and how you save and protect it. I know for some of you, you’ve most likely invested in buying a home and have normal bank savings accounts. However, you could take it just a bit further with money markets, bonds investments and cds (certificate of deposit). To learn about these options you’ll [...]
Section:: For Players
Flip Video For Basketball Videos

Flip Video For Basketball Videos

Written by on February 25, 2008 · 0 Comments

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been researching the Flip Video Camera for myself and to recommend if it was worthy enough. I’ve come to the opinion that the Flip video is a great and easy no-flaw way to get your basketball videos online. In the past, I mentioned several ways to create video and the type of software that you would need. After studying the most easiest way for a beginner [...]
Section:: For Players, Free Profile
How to Become an All-Star

How to Become an All-Star

Written by on February 21, 2008 · 0 Comments

Well there are no secrets.. Practice makes perfect, although I don’t believe in perfection. I do believe that a good work ethic should be in place. I was watching the NBA All-Star game and the Slam Dunk contest and it inspired me to write on the subject. Starting with the dunk contest. I’m sure the winner Dwight Howard studied a lot about basketball court dimensions before calculating how [...]
Section:: For Players
Voting From Abroad

Voting From Abroad

Written by on January 28, 2008 · 1 Comment

This years presidential elections are coming soon and if you’re playing basketball overseas that should NOT stop you from voting. I personally like to have some sort of voice in who runs the country. If you’re an American citizen living outside the U.S.A. you can visit Vote From Abroad website. You have the option of receiving your ballot through postal mail or by email. You have the option! Click [...]
Section:: For Players
Balancing Basketball Overseas

Balancing Basketball Overseas

Written by on January 14, 2008 · 1 Comment

Marcus Brown summed it up quite nicely in his interview with FIBA after an extraordinary game with Zalgiris Kaunas. Brown is an American is balancing basketball and winning by having more interaction with the country, team, family and other outside of basketball activities. I agree 100% with Marcus, because if you’re only concentrating on basketball it could overwhelm you and become stressful [...]
Section:: Basketball Videos
New Attitude In 2008

New Attitude In 2008

Written by on January 14, 2008 · 3 Comments

Dedication Sacrifice and hardwork The force that drive you to do things even when you do not feel like it Dicipline to spend time on the little things that will pay off later Candor Honesty about yourself and abilities Practice makes perfect, why doing the little things well Rate your improvement every session Determination The desire to never be satisfied with the level you are at Always striving [...]
Section:: For Players, For Teams
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Written by on December 24, 2007 · 0 Comments

Happy Holidays Everyone I sincerely wish everyone a great Christmas and Happy New Year. Please try your best to make your dreams come true! Sylita
Section:: Nothing Special
Florida Rain New Expansion Team In WBCBL

Florida Rain New Expansion Team In WBCBL

Written by on November 21, 2007 · 8 Comments

The time has come for the South Florida Miami rain basketball team to rain on your city! TRYOUTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 1, 2007 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm & DECEMBER 2, 2007 @ 12:30pm – 4:00 pm For details contact a miami rain representative at: Myspace.com/miamirainbasketball OR EMAIL miami.rain@gmail.com REGISTRATION FEE: $50.00 (Cash or M.O.) MIAMI RAIN BASKETBALL, LLC. PO BOX 695149 MIAMI, [...]
Section:: Exposure Camps, For Players, Job Openings
How To Make Better Basketball Highlight Videos

How To Make Better Basketball Highlight Videos

Written by on November 3, 2007 · 0 Comments

I know you’ve probably been trying to find information online of how to make a great basketball highlight video. Back in the day before all of the internet video downloads it was a little bit more daunting to create basketball highlight dvds and get it out to teams cheap. Well, I’ve put together a quick checklist of how to create the best basketball clips at home. Steps 1. Learn how [...]
Section:: For Players
Surprise Coming Soon

Surprise Coming Soon

Written by on October 18, 2007 · 0 Comments

I’ll have a new surprise soon for everyone. Well within the next two to three weeks. I won’t say what it is but hopefully everyone will and can benefit from it! As of lately I’ve been working on updating the Basketball Contacts for the 2007-2008 season. Little by little that is coming together rather smoothly. Also, I’ve been redesigning several basketball websites. The Women’s [...]
Section:: Nothing Special
Showcase Your Basketball Skills

Showcase Your Basketball Skills

Written by 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 [...]
Section:: Articles, European Players, For Players
Mobile To Mobile Free Calls Overseas

Mobile To Mobile Free Calls Overseas

Written by on September 17, 2007 · 8 Comments

For those who are overseas already or getting ready to go overseas you might want to know one of my favorite services to call to your family and friends through you mobile phone or house phone free. AND IT”S NOT SKYPE. I’m not knocking Skype at all but there are other services that you can call overseas without the use of a computer. The name of this service is Rebtel and how it works is you connect [...]
Section:: For Agents, For Coaches, For Players, For Teams
3 Qualities of Great Players

3 Qualities of Great Players

Written by 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!!! [...]
Section:: Articles, Speed & Drills
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