Comments for Mike Lee Basketball http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog Teaching You To Train...Individual Player Skill Development Training, Workout Tips, Workout DVDs Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:50:47 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Never Take A Play Off by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/never-take-a-play-off/comment-page-1/#comment-685 mike_lee Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:50:47 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=879#comment-685 Kobe Bryant was just talking about this last night. Why he felt they lost to the C's in the Finals 2 years ago. Kobe Bryant was just talking about this last night. Why he felt they lost to the C’s in the Finals 2 years ago.

]]> Comment on Never Take A Play Off by Cameron http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/never-take-a-play-off/comment-page-1/#comment-684 Cameron Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:05:17 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=879#comment-684 That's a very good point. You can overcome athleticism of opponents just by making sure that you are trying harder than them. And that means, even if you are a good player, if you don't work hard you can still be beat by someone who wants to work harder than you. That’s a very good point. You can overcome athleticism of opponents just by making sure that you are trying harder than them. And that means, even if you are a good player, if you don’t work hard you can still be beat by someone who wants to work harder than you.

]]> Comment on Never Take A Play Off by Carlo Dorigoni http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/never-take-a-play-off/comment-page-1/#comment-683 Carlo Dorigoni Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:40:43 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=879#comment-683 Great story about Charlie Hustle. Thanks. Just watched a high school girls game a couple weeks ago. There was a loose ball off to the corner that came off the rim. The defender kinda walked towards the ball while 2 girls from the other team ran past her to retrive the ball. It was a playoff game and the little things like that caused the other team to win in the fourth quarter. The other team was up by 10 at the end of the third. I can never emphasize enough how extra effort wins games. Great story about Charlie Hustle. Thanks.
Just watched a high school girls game a couple weeks ago. There was a loose ball off to the corner that came off the rim. The defender kinda walked towards the ball while 2 girls from the other team ran past her to retrive the ball. It was a playoff game and the little things like that caused the other team to win in the fourth quarter. The other team was up by 10 at the end of the third. I can never emphasize enough how extra effort wins games.

]]> Comment on Derrick Rose Air Dribble, by Mike Lee by Bob http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/derrick-rose-air-dribble-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-682 Bob Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:02:06 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=887#comment-682 I just saw Derrick Rose make this same move the other night. So glad that you made a video about it. Your basketball videos are very informational. I just saw Derrick Rose make this same move the other night. So glad that you made a video about it. Your basketball videos are very informational.

]]> Comment on Derrick Rose Air Dribble, by Mike Lee by Cameron http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/derrick-rose-air-dribble-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-681 Cameron Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:01:42 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=887#comment-681 I think that move is amazing! I think that move is amazing!

]]> Comment on Random Thoughts, by Alan Stein by Tim Roulete http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/random-thoughts-by-alan-stein/comment-page-1/#comment-670 Tim Roulete Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:04:33 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=726#comment-670 <strong>Great Posts......</strong> I saw this really cool post today on...... Great Posts……

I saw this really cool post today on……

]]> Comment on NIKE ELITE YOUTH BASKETBALL UNVEILS 2009 SUMMER SCHEDULE NBA Stars Highlight Schedule of Events by Panama Turismo http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/nike-elite-youth-basketball-unveils-2009-summer-schedule-nba-stars-highlight-schedule-of-events/comment-page-1/#comment-654 Panama Turismo Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:25:25 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=97#comment-654 Your blog is top-notch I will have to read it all, thank you for the diversion from my coursework! Your blog is top-notch I will have to read it all, thank you for the diversion from my coursework!

]]> Comment on Physical Toughness Builds Mental Toughness, By Luke Meier by Briestdiene http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/physical-toughness-builds-mental-toughness-by-luke-meier/comment-page-1/#comment-648 Briestdiene Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:52:57 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=93#comment-648 GrEeTiNgS, mikeleebasketball.com! GrEeTiNgS, mikeleebasketball.com!

]]> Comment on NIKE ELITE YOUTH BASKETBALL UNVEILS 2009 SUMMER SCHEDULE NBA Stars Highlight Schedule of Events by Panama Turismo http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/nike-elite-youth-basketball-unveils-2009-summer-schedule-nba-stars-highlight-schedule-of-events/comment-page-1/#comment-647 Panama Turismo Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:44:40 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=97#comment-647 I am new to blogging and actually enjoyed your blog. I am going to bookmark your web site and keep checking you out. Thanks for sharing your website. I am new to blogging and actually enjoyed your blog. I am going to bookmark your web site and keep checking you out. Thanks for sharing your website.

]]> Comment on Want To, by Alan Stein by Want To, by Alan Stein « Mike Lee Basketball | Drakz Free Online Service http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/want-to-by-alan-stein/comment-page-1/#comment-456 Want To, by Alan Stein « Mike Lee Basketball | Drakz Free Online Service Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:16:52 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=823#comment-456 [...] more here: Want To, by Alan Stein « Mike Lee Basketball Share and [...] [...] more here: Want To, by Alan Stein « Mike Lee Basketball Share and [...]

]]> Comment on Jesperson Moves to #2 Spot in Class of 2011, by Mark Miller by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/jesperson-moves-to-2-spot-in-class-of-2011-by-mark-miller/comment-page-1/#comment-363 mike_lee Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:29:59 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=732#comment-363 I agree. I think it would be a great fit for him. I think he could blossom there. I agree. I think it would be a great fit for him. I think he could blossom there.

]]> Comment on Jesperson Moves to #2 Spot in Class of 2011, by Mark Miller by Dave Tango http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/jesperson-moves-to-2-spot-in-class-of-2011-by-mark-miller/comment-page-1/#comment-361 Dave Tango Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:40:33 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=732#comment-361 Jesperson has Butler written all over him. Jesperson has Butler written all over him.

]]> Comment on Secrets of Unstoppable Shooting by paula http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/secrets-of-unstoppable-shooting/comment-page-1/#comment-315 paula Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:14:16 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=674#comment-315 that video was awsome i going to work harder that video was awsome i going to work harder

]]> Comment on Weaknesses Part II: Reading Screens, by Luke Meier by Andy Crane http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/weaknesses-part-ii-reading-screens-by-luke-meier/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Andy Crane Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:28:22 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=698#comment-311 Good stuff Luke! Screen usage is such an overlooked fundamental. The number one problem I have with girl's players on using screens is the player using the screen doesn't want to make contact with the screener. In order to fix the "discomfort" of not wanting to make that contact, I always force the cutter to put their shoulder on the screener when we're drilling this in practice. The other problem I see with youth players/coaches is that the kids don't understand how to be patient when receiving a screen. So many young players make exchanges rather than body on body screens. Check out this drill from Rip Hamilton on moving without the ball: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzLA78Qb3fg Good stuff Luke! Screen usage is such an overlooked fundamental. The number one problem I have with girl’s players on using screens is the player using the screen doesn’t want to make contact with the screener. In order to fix the “discomfort” of not wanting to make that contact, I always force the cutter to put their shoulder on the screener when we’re drilling this in practice. The other problem I see with youth players/coaches is that the kids don’t understand how to be patient when receiving a screen. So many young players make exchanges rather than body on body screens.

Check out this drill from Rip Hamilton on moving without the ball:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzLA78Qb3fg

]]> Comment on Players We Train: Butler latest school to extend scholarship to Merrill’s Jesperson, by Mark Miller by Alex Z http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/players-we-train-butler-latest-school-to-extend-scholarship-to-merrill%e2%80%99s-jesperson-by-mark-miller/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Alex Z Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:20:55 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=682#comment-262 He would be replacing an All-American at Butler. He would be replacing an All-American at Butler.

]]> Comment on Maximizing Your Time, by Mike Lee by Lance W http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/maximizing-your-time-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Lance W Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:09:15 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=632#comment-153 These are all great points Mike. Caleub for example goes to the school at 6:00 am 4 days a week and does his Alan Stein workout and then he shoots/works on moves for a good 45-50 minutes before he goes and takes a shower and eats breakfast. He also tries to get to the gym at 4:15 for a 6:00 game so he can get up some shots before the game. I was a little nervous that he would get wore out, he is only a 7th grader, but I think it has actually helped him come game time. Now it's going to be a little harder for him to get shots up before every game now that boys/girls basketball has started in the HS ranks. But I know he is still going to try and sneak in I'd also like to add that him getting up in the morning has also helped me. Since I have to run him out to the school, by the time I get back home about 6:15 I'm wide awake so I have been working out on the Eliptical on days he goes. So YES parents, this will also benefit you, take advantage of it!! These are all great points Mike. Caleub for example goes to the school at 6:00 am 4 days a week and does his Alan Stein workout and then he shoots/works on moves for a good 45-50 minutes before he goes and takes a shower and eats breakfast. He also tries to get to the gym at 4:15 for a 6:00 game so he can get up some shots before the game. I was a little nervous that he would get wore out, he is only a 7th grader, but I think it has actually helped him come game time. Now it’s going to be a little harder for him to get shots up before every game now that boys/girls basketball has started in the HS ranks. But I know he is still going to try and sneak in

I’d also like to add that him getting up in the morning has also helped me. Since I have to run him out to the school, by the time I get back home about 6:15 I’m wide awake so I have been working out on the Eliptical on days he goes. So YES parents, this will also benefit you, take advantage of it!!

]]> Comment on Is 1 on 1 a waste of time?, by Mike Lee by Mike Trad http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/is-1-on-1-a-waste-of-time-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Mike Trad Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:38:03 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=607#comment-148 Excellent comments, Mike. Since so much at both ends involves 1 on 1 situations, practice drills such as this will only help to improve game play. Excellent comments, Mike. Since so much at both ends involves 1 on 1 situations, practice drills such as this will only help to improve game play.

]]> Comment on Is 1 on 1 a waste of time?, by Mike Lee by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/is-1-on-1-a-waste-of-time-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-144 mike_lee Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:55:21 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=607#comment-144 Thanks for the post Joe. If we can do anything for you please let me know! Thanks for the post Joe. If we can do anything for you please let me know!

]]> Comment on Is 1 on 1 a waste of time?, by Mike Lee by Joe Haefner http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/is-1-on-1-a-waste-of-time-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Joe Haefner Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:40:06 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=607#comment-143 Nice article & drill, Mike. I agree with you on the 1 on 1 thing. A lot of coaches needs to spend more time on that. For a few years, I didn't emphasize 1 on 1 and I noticed that our players had a tendency to rely on help defense too much. Nice article & drill, Mike. I agree with you on the 1 on 1 thing. A lot of coaches needs to spend more time on that. For a few years, I didn’t emphasize 1 on 1 and I noticed that our players had a tendency to rely on help defense too much.

]]> Comment on You Never Know, by Mike Lee by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/you-never-know-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-118 mike_lee Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:52:48 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=570#comment-118 Thanks Lance! Let me know if we can do anything for you! Thanks Lance! Let me know if we can do anything for you!

]]> Comment on You Never Know, by Mike Lee by Lance Watkins http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/you-never-know-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Lance Watkins Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:19:01 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=570#comment-115 I know my son really looks up to Mike Lee, if you read his blogs but have never met him I strongly encourage you to try and get to one of his camps. If your son/daughter loves basketball then they need to work with Mike and the people he brings with him. My son has been around Mike for two years now and I can tell you he puts Mike as high on his list as he does professional players. He thinks the world of Mike. Mike has not been able to work individually with my son for a while now but Mike found someone to work with my son on an individual basis since he can't. To me that shows how much he believes in my son to go out of his way to find him a workout partner. Thanks Mike! I know my son really looks up to Mike Lee, if you read his blogs but have never met him I strongly encourage you to try and get to one of his camps. If your son/daughter loves basketball then they need to work with Mike and the people he brings with him. My son has been around Mike for two years now and I can tell you he puts Mike as high on his list as he does professional players. He thinks the world of Mike. Mike has not been able to work individually with my son for a while now but Mike found someone to work with my son on an individual basis since he can’t. To me that shows how much he believes in my son to go out of his way to find him a workout partner. Thanks Mike!

]]> Comment on It Doesn’t Just Happen, by Mike Lee by h http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/it-doesnt-just-happen-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-96 h Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:14:36 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=557#comment-96 whats the music? whats the music?

]]> Comment on Choices, by Alan Stein by Steve Hanson http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/choices-by-alan-stein/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Steve Hanson Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:30:53 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=542#comment-95 Mr. Stein, I enjoyed your "Choices" article very much. As a former Marine, I have encouraged my two sons to work hard and achieve goals. Discipline, Dedication, and Integrity are traits I tell them to use when making choices. I believe kids need to understand the choices they make. Good and bad ones, they have to realize that they are the ones responsible for their actions. One example I use at home is balance between sports and school. Whether they get a good grade on a project depends on the effort. Or did you work/ improve on ball handling during the off season. It's like Coach Valvano said, work hard or do not work hard. Thanks for the great articles, I was motivated to write you and tell you to keep up the excellent work. Regards, Steve Hanson Mr. Stein,
I enjoyed your “Choices” article very much. As a former Marine, I have encouraged my two sons to work hard and achieve goals. Discipline, Dedication, and Integrity are traits I tell them to use when making choices.
I believe kids need to understand the choices they make. Good and bad ones, they have to realize that they are the ones responsible for their actions. One example I use at home is balance between sports and school. Whether they get a good grade on a project depends on the effort. Or did you work/ improve on ball handling during the off season. It’s like Coach Valvano said, work hard or do not work hard. Thanks for the great articles, I was motivated to write you and tell you to keep up the excellent work.
Regards,
Steve Hanson

]]> Comment on Giving Credit Where Credit is Due, by Mike Lee by Basketbol Oyunlar http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/giving-credit-where-credit-is-due-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Basketbol Oyunlar Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:20:40 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=474#comment-70 Thank you for sharing Thank you for sharing

]]> Comment on Failure Is A Good Thing, by Alan Stein by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/failure-is-a-good-thing-by-alan-stein/comment-page-1/#comment-28 mike_lee Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:12:57 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=433#comment-28 From Alan Stein: I understand where he is coming from regarding getting “cut”… but bottom line is the greatest player in the history of the game did not make the varsity squad as a sophomore and played JV. Point is; MJ used that “failure” to motivate himself. Feel free to share my comments with “jimmyv” A From Alan Stein:
I understand where he is coming from regarding getting “cut”… but bottom line is the greatest player in the history of the game did not make the varsity squad as a sophomore and played JV.

Point is; MJ used that “failure” to motivate himself.

Feel free to share my comments with “jimmyv”

A

]]> Comment on Failure Is A Good Thing, by Alan Stein by jimmyv http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/failure-is-a-good-thing-by-alan-stein/comment-page-1/#comment-26 jimmyv Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:26:26 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=433#comment-26 It's a cliche' ...and it's not true. Michael Jordan was NEVER cut from his high school basketball team. It's a myth. Always has been. And reporters and media outlets that don't verify facts are guilty for perpetuating the myth as well - might as well use Wikipedia as a fact checker! http://www.thestate.com/sports/story/934017.html It’s a cliche’ …and it’s not true.

Michael Jordan was NEVER cut from his high school basketball team. It’s a myth. Always has been.

And reporters and media outlets that don’t verify facts are guilty for perpetuating the myth as well – might as well use Wikipedia as a fact checker!

http://www.thestate.com/sports/story/934017.html

]]> Comment on Size and Skill Serve Jesperson Well on the Basketball Court, by Mark Miller of Wishoops.net by david http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/size-and-skill-serve-jesperson-well-on-the-basketball-court-by-mark-miller-of-wishoops-net/comment-page-1/#comment-25 david Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:55:46 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=410#comment-25 he gon be good he gon be good

]]> Comment on 2009 Fall Events, Host An Event in Your City!!! by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/2009-fall-events-host-an-event-in-your-city/comment-page-1/#comment-24 mike_lee Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:04:05 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=298#comment-24 I am waiting for flyer approval from DC Everest, but here are the details: <strong>October 17-18, 2009</strong> Mike Lee and Luke Meier Co-Direct Campers Attend Both Sessions Boys and Girls Grades 5-8 9AM-11AM & 12PM-2PM* $95 <strong>Nov 14, 2009</strong> Luke Meier Workout Boys and Girls Grades 9-12 9AM-11:30AM & 12:30PM-3PM $75 Limited to 20 total players I will post more information as it is available. We should be able to start accepting online registrations and mail in registration forms next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! I am waiting for flyer approval from DC Everest, but here are the details:

October 17-18, 2009
Mike Lee and Luke Meier Co-Direct
Campers Attend Both Sessions
Boys and Girls Grades 5-8 9AM-11AM & 12PM-2PM* $95
Nov 14, 2009
Luke Meier Workout
Boys and Girls Grades 9-12 9AM-11:30AM & 12:30PM-3PM $75
Limited to 20 total players

I will post more information as it is available. We should be able to start accepting online registrations and mail in registration forms next week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

]]> Comment on 2009 Fall Events, Host An Event in Your City!!! by David Nordeng http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/2009-fall-events-host-an-event-in-your-city/comment-page-1/#comment-23 David Nordeng Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:44:08 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=298#comment-23 I would like more information on the offensive skills camp and preseason training academies in wausau...ie. price, time, format, etc. Thanks I would like more information on the offensive skills camp and preseason training academies in wausau…ie. price, time, format, etc. Thanks

]]> Comment on Basketball to Business…Getting It Done, by Mike Lee by Jason http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/basketball-to-business-getting-it-done-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Jason Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:50:31 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=206#comment-20 This is a great sports blog that you have here. I have a sports blog myself and I would like to exchange links with you. Let me know, either through email or through my site, if this is possible. Keep up the good work. Jason This is a great sports blog that you have here. I have a sports blog myself and I would like to exchange links with you. Let me know, either through email or through my site, if this is possible. Keep up the good work. Jason

]]> Comment on Get Efficient to Get Quick, by Luke Meier by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/get-efficient-to-get-quick-by-luke-meier/comment-page-1/#comment-19 mike_lee Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:43:05 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=191#comment-19 Welcome to the blog! If there is ever any questions you would like answered please let us know! mike@mikeleebasketball.com Welcome to the blog! If there is ever any questions you would like answered please let us know! mike@mikeleebasketball.com

]]> Comment on Get Efficient to Get Quick, by Luke Meier by Ignasi http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/get-efficient-to-get-quick-by-luke-meier/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Ignasi Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:19:50 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=191#comment-18 Great advice, I always thought that I could do this move faster, but I didn't know how. Greetings from Spain. Great advice, I always thought that I could do this move faster, but I didn’t know how.

Greetings from Spain.

]]> Comment on Point Guard Essentials…The NBA Glide Dribble, by Mike Lee by mike_lee http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/point-guard-essentialsthe-nba-glide-dribble-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-6 mike_lee Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:02:07 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=52#comment-6 Yes we will post more articles about 3-4 times per week. Please email me if you have any questions on anything. I can be reached at mike@mikeleebasketball.com. Thanks! Yes we will post more articles about 3-4 times per week. Please email me if you have any questions on anything. I can be reached at mike@mikeleebasketball.com. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Point Guard Essentials…The NBA Glide Dribble, by Mike Lee by GarykPatton http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/point-guard-essentialsthe-nba-glide-dribble-by-mike-lee/comment-page-1/#comment-5 GarykPatton Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:28:37 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=52#comment-5 Hi. I like the way you write. Will you post some more articles? Hi. I like the way you write. Will you post some more articles?

]]> Comment on Physical Toughness Builds Mental Toughness, By Luke Meier by KattyBlackyard http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/physical-toughness-builds-mental-toughness-by-luke-meier/comment-page-1/#comment-4 KattyBlackyard Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:01:14 +0000 http://mikeleebasketball.com/blog/?p=93#comment-4 Hi, interest post. I'll write you later about few questions! Hi, interest post. I’ll write you later about few questions!

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