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πŸ€ In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity πŸ‘€

πŸ€ In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity πŸ‘€

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Welcome to The Basketball Academy.

Three ways we create value:Β We create Confidence. We create Clarity.Β  We instill Capabilities in coaches & players.

Coaching & teaching should be collaborative innovation. The two working together.


New Pod Drop πŸŽ§πŸ‘‡


Special Guest - Trey Drechsel 🚨

This week we get an inside look at playing overseas basketball with Trey Drechsel. Trey is a professional basketball player for Benfica of the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol. This is his 6th year playing overseas.Β 

Before his professional career, Trey made waves in the collegiate scene, leaving his mark at both Grand Canyon University and Western Washington. His standout performances showcased his potential, paving the way for his transition to the international stage.

Throughout his career, Trey has encountered diverse challenges and triumphs, honing his skills and broadening his perspective on the game. His journey embodies resilience, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Connect with Trey:

Instagram - ⁠⁠@treydrechsel⁠⁠

TikTok - ⁠⁠@treydrechsel⁠⁠

YouTube - ⁠⁠Atypical Life⁠


Here’s what we’re serving up:

πŸ€ #1 - Mistake Response πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈΒ 

πŸ€ #2 - Must Add Action’s πŸŽ₯Β 

πŸ€ #3 - Playing Overseas 🌍  

LET’S DIVE IN ⬇️


Bringing You Back to Center πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈΒ 

Struggling with Confidence?Β 

Think about what you think aboutΒ 

Control & shift your mind to think about the right things when mistakes happen

BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE ON YOUR DISCIPLINE πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡


Must Add Action πŸŽ₯Β 

UCONN ATO Backdoor


Truths of Playing Overseas  🌍

Block Training vs CLA (Constraint-Led Approach)

  • They keep workouts simple, and effective to make it as game-like as possible while not skipping steps.

  • How do I maintain an advantage once it’s created?

Challenges Playing Professionally Overseas πŸ’­

  • It’s so much more than just basketball

  • Things can get lonely because you are isolated where people don’t speak the same language

  • You have to find yourself before anything else


BONUS - Joke To Make You Laugh πŸ˜‚


🚨 Referral program

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Refer a friend

Earn benefits. When more friends use your referral link to subscribe, you’ll receive special benefits.

  • 5 Referrals = Get Team Playbook & Favorite Books

  • 25 Referrals = Get Favorite Drills & SSGs

  • 50 Referrals = Get 30 Min Zoom w/ Dustin & James


Must Add Playbook πŸ“Ί

For our paid subscribers you’ll get an exclusive look into multiple different actions broken down from the NCAA tournament β¬‡οΈπŸ‘‡

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