Austin Bykerk, Calvin College Class of 2018.  Which one is Austin in 2011 scrolling image?  Austin attended Basics over 100 X.

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We are proud of our position in the Youth Sports arena.  See our media posts below or go to our Culture page.  Call with any questions to 616 402-1600

 

CANDID SHOTS Video Logs (VLOGS)

• Topics Include: Youth Basketball Tournaments, why Normal Improvement is so difficult, Conflicts with other sports, Playing with Friends, the state of Michigan, Patience and Gratitude, how we can tell IN ONE MINUTE if your kid is ready to compete, Coach Wooden, showcases, Mental Strength training.

 

BASICS PODCASTS

• Topics Include: Summer Sanity (WAY too much basketball), Tips for Try Outs, Normal Improvement, Confidence, League Fatigue

 

SKILLS VIDEOS

• Basics Video Training including, the Mikan Drill, the Cross Over Dribble, creating space, SHOOTING extension, Ball Control drills, the Runner, the Step Back, Bank Shots, Jump Stops and Pivots, the Catch and Shoot, Free Throws, the Spin Dribble, the Jump Hook, Shooting off the Inside Foot and others

Articles and Posts of Interest

• Commission on the NCAA chaired by Condi Rice.  Basics participated in the findings
• In Defense of Youth Sports
• Why Basics players excel
• Arnie and Me  (Yup.  Coach looped for the King once)
• Coach McGannon bio
• All Basics Grads: 3 Associated Press Michigan HS Players of the Year!
• The GENIUS of Coach John Wooden
• What YOUR KIDS THINK when you watch them play youth sports