by Joe Crispin | Jul 12, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
During my playing career, I often had to get settled into a new city and/or country. One of the most difficult things about settling into those new cities was finding your way around. I would typically start with someone driving me around and showing me the main roads...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 8, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
I shared the message below with all our summer league participants. It’s a good insight into our goals for the summer and our general philosophy. Thank you for signing your young player up for our 2019 3-on-3 or 4-on-4 Summer League. Our mission for these leagues is...
by Joe Crispin | Jun 14, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
Anyone who knows me at all will tell you that I have never been the most relaxed or gracious competitor. I am by nature very intense and, I suppose it could be said, a bit too inclined to lose it in competition. I just love to compete and love to win, so I naturally...
by Joe Crispin | Jun 7, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
One of the things I take pride in as a coach is the ability to pack practice or camp or clinic with well-thought through, fun-filled action. I don’t like any wasted time or hours filled with drills that really don’t translate well to the game. I want meaningful...
by Joe Crispin | Jun 4, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
I believe that one of our biggest problems in life is wanting the right things too much. Our over-desires for good things often lead us astray. This is true everywhere, but so obviously true in the world of sports. Coaching, parenting, playing. Because we want good...
by Joe Crispin | May 28, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
Here’s a great (and true) story for you. A group of 8 and 9 year-olds are playing a soccer game in the spring. One team dominates the first 20 minutes and goes up 6-0. But because of a maddening and short-sighted rule, the team ahead has to be careful not to go...
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