Sep 19

Day 19: Share your skills

By Darren Gorton 30 Days Comments Off

This article is part of the series “30 days to being a better basketball player“.

"Coach Brown Profile" by kenyaboy7, via flickr

One of the most incredible ways to learn is trying to teach.

Have you ever thought you’ve understood a maths concept or knew how to conjugate a verb, then tried teaching someone else? It’s only when you’re trying to teach that you find out whether you really know what you’re talking about.

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Sep 01

Day 1: Be intentional about learning

By Darren Gorton 30 Days Comments Off

This article is the first in our new series “30 days to being a better basketball player“.

It only seems right to start off a series of articles on improving your game with one about the importance of keeping an open mind and always being ready to learn.

"Children listening attentively to their teacher" by Air21 Express,via flickr

"Children listening attentively to their teacher" by Air21 Express,via flickr

If I asked you how you got the skills you have now, the answer would probably include some combination of practice, playing around and watching others play basketball (whether in person or on television).

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