Coach Balasco asked:

How does a coach handle a skilled player that only wants to do it their way in a must play league of 6th - 8th gr. Cutting is not an option.

Jon’s answer:

THIS SITUATION IS ALL TO COMMON I HAVE SIMPLY TALKED TO THE ATHLETE WHEN THEY THOUGHT THAT THE DRILLS WERE TO EASY

AND THAT THEY WERE BETTER THAN EVERYONE ELSE AND EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT WE ARE WORKING SO THAT EVERY ONE CAN BE ON THE SAME PAGE AND... Continue reading »

Jose Castillo asked:

What is the greatest sport of all time?

Jon’s answer:

BASKETBALL TO ME

Coach Balasco asked:

Ok here it is, I want to know why do you love your sport. Name your sport, any sport, and explain why you love it.

Jon’s answer:

I LOVE WHAT I DO BECAUSE IT IS A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK TO THE YOUTH I LIKE TO TEACH AND DEVELOPE TALENT AS A COACH AND LOVE TO TRAVEL WITH THE TEAMS MEETING NEW PEOPLE THE THRILL YOU GET IN COMPETITION WHEN YOUR PLAYING OR COACHING AGAINST THE NEXT COAC... Continue reading »

Johari Chambarlyn asked:

how am i goin to sharpen more my dribbling skills,most especially crossovers?

Jon’s answer:

GO THROUGH REPS OF THIS MOVING UP AND DOWN THE COURT AS WELL USE CHAIRS IF AVAILABLE CONES OR THE LINES ON THE COURT AS WELL AND CROSS AND GO HARD WITH EACH CROSS

Zach Smith asked:

When I shoot a three-pointer I can barely get the ball to the basket. Any tips?

Jon’s answer:

WHATS UP Z HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON YOUR GAME