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Elevate Your Game

From Headache to Handshake

by Shawn Jones on May 11, 2026

Ask any coach at the high school or college level what they dread most about the job, and I’d bet “parent meetings” is at the top of the list. Colleges used to be insulated from this kind of thing, but those days are long gone….

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If We Build It, Success Will Come

by Shawn Jones on May 11, 2026

Our Ballogy team had the great pleasure to travel to North Texas to the town of Sherman to work with Coach Mark Kerkhoff and his Lady Cats of Sherman High School. Mark is a native of Indiana, so he knows good basketball when he sees…

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Where Old School Meets What’s Next

by Shawn Jones on Apr 20, 2026

I’ve only known legendary Texas high school coach Gary Grahn for  a few years, but I didn’t need long to know he means business. Competing against him will do that. He’s as no-nonsense as they come. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just work. His teams reflect…

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The Truth Is in the Work

by Shawn Jones on Apr 20, 2026

There’s an old saying in coaching: “Kids lie; stats don’t.” It’s not meant to be harsh. It’s just reality. Athletes aren’t always completely truthful about the work they’re putting in. And it’s not just athletes. We’ve all done it at some point. We remember the good reps,…

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Stop Guessing—Start Knowing Your Shot

by Shawn Jones on Apr 6, 2026

I’ve asked this question more times than I can count: “How’d you shoot today?” And I usually get the same answers. “Pretty good.” “Solid.” “Felt good.” And every time, I find myself thinking the same thing… based on what? Most players aren’t really sure. They’re…

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Let Them Compete

by Shawn Jones on Mar 30, 2026

One thing I’ve always believed as a coach—athletes want to compete. It’s in them. Sometimes it’s loud and obvious, sometimes it’s buried a little deeper, but it’s there. The question is whether we’re giving them the opportunity to bring it out every single day. Too…

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I Can’t Lie to Myself

by Shawn Jones on Mar 23, 2026

There’s a quiet battle that every athlete fights—and most don’t talk about it. It’s not about talent. It’s not about coaching. It’s about honesty. If we’re being real, we’ve all lied to ourselves at some point. We tell ourselves we worked harder than we did….

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Why Great Programs Never Stop Looking for an Edge

by Shawn Jones on Mar 23, 2026

If you spend enough time around championship programs, you start to notice something. The coaches who win the most are rarely the ones who relax. In fact, they’re usually the ones working the hardest to find the next edge. That’s exactly what you see when you…

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Why Defense Still Wins Championships

by Jordan Green on Mar 16, 2026

“Defense wins championships.” You’ve heard it a thousand times in locker rooms, film sessions, and postgame interviews. It’s one of the oldest sayings in sports, and yet every season it keeps proving itself true. In an era of highlight plays, deep threes, and fast-paced offense,…

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Talk Early. Talk Often. Win Together.

by Shawn Jones on Mar 5, 2026

Communication is one of the most powerful tools a team can develop. First and foremost, off the floor, the number one component of effective communication is listening. Teach your players, and yourself, that listening is just as important, if not more important, than talking. Second,…

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