February 1, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

SHELBYE DANIELS NOTCHES 13 POINTS – INCLUDING 3 THREE POINTERS!

Dripping Springs Middle School Basketball Player Shelbye Daniels was the leading scorer in her game against Lake Travis on January 31st. Shelbye unveiled her new three point shooting form by knocking down 3 three pointers.

She has been diligently training with us through the season despite the same scheduling and fatigue issues all players face. Resiliency and putting in the extra work is paying off and we wanted to tip our hat to Shelbye for having the strength to put in the work, the resiliency to overcome confidence issues in shooting, and the courage to take big shots. Shelbye has always been a strong defensive presence and rebounder. She contributed 5 rebounds, 1 block, 3 steals and one charge as well as supportive team leadership.

Shelbye is a great example of someone who put in the work and had the courage to integrate her work into her game. The defensive and rebounding specialist is now a budding offensive star.

Great job Shelbye!

January 29, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Mari Saitas Leads St. Gabe’s over St. Louis Basketball

Mariana Saitas scored a spectacular and efficient 20 points with 5 steals, 2 forced jump balls and 2 rebounds. Additionally, Mari had no turnovers. I witnessed this game first hand and I can tell you it was the most efficient game I have seen from a young lady this season. I had a chance to speak with Mari’s coach Chico Vasquez who commented on how he liked what an aggressive player Mari had become.

Mari is one of the more fundamentally sound players that trains with Austin Youth Basketball. She has an uncanny ability to cause jump balls which often result in an extra 3-4 possessions per game for her team. This proved pivotal in a close victory over arch rival St. Austin where she caused 5 jump balls in a defensive battle that ended at 18 – 16.

Next steps for Mari in her basketball training is magnifying her strength as a catch and shoot player. We are refining her follow thru and gaining consistency. Mari has already mastered “ready on the catch” footwork and sweeps out & drives against opponents who close out on her.

Austin high school basketball is in for a treat when Mari Saitas arrives on the scene next year.

January 29, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

EVAN UNDERBRINK DROPS 14 POINTS

Freshman Evan Underbrink dropped 14 points in her freshman game last week for Austin High School Basketball. She also had 4 blocked shots. When asked how many rebounds she notched: “Lots!”

Evan has only been playing the game for a couple of years and is a fierce competitor who is showing great promise as a shot blocker in addition to being the rare post player who can run the floor and finish strong due to her excellent hands and commitment to becoming a vertical player. Evan struggled with a consistent set point and follow thru on her shot but this picture proves her hard work in training with us is paying off. I love the elevation, balance, focus with the eyes, and follow thru with the elbow above the eyebrow and back of hand facing the rim. Perfect!! Nice work Evan.

Evan is also a thespian and another mom in our gym once called her “Moonbeams and Sunshine” because of the positive effect she has on others around her.

Congratulations Evan!

January 6, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

MAINTAINING BASKETBALL PLAYING WEIGHT

Austin Youth Basketball players often struggle to maintain or add weight to their frame – particularly during the season when intense workouts burn a lot of calories. www.strongerteam. com (http://www NULL.strongerteam NULL.com) produced a quick video on a smoothie that will add healthy calories to your daily eating regimen. If you are a parent of a player I recommend buying the ingredients, breaking out the blender and showing your player how to make the first one and transferring responsibility for preparation and cleanup to the player. This is their journey and teaching responsibility is critical if they are to fulfill their basketball potential.

December 29, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Have An Epic Austin Basketball Tryout

Have an Epic Austin Basketball Tryout

When that time comes to tryout for your middle school, high school or club team there are a few things you MUST to do to give yourself the best shot at making the team. First and foremost is to be in great shape for the tryout. Surely there is going to be a lot of running, and if you’re the guy standing on the sidelines because you can’t compete a drill it’s not looking good. The other thing that will help you have a good tryout is to pay attention to the coaches and do what they are asking. If you are the one that does a drill and gets out on the court and is not sure what to do or does it wrong because you weren’t paying attention when the coaches explained the drill you’re digging yourself a hole. And lastly, do the little things. Don’t miss lay-ups, don’t turn the ball over, rebound and defend. If you can do these things, coaches are sure to take notice and you might be on your way to making that team.

Have an Epic Austin Basketball Tryout

This will be a Topic of conversation at all of our Austin Basketball Camps.