We often have players and/or parents #ASK us how they (or their son) can improve as a basketball player. The answer lies within the hashtag: Athleticism, Skills and Knowledge. The first two are obvious. There is a reason why we are up early in the mornings all off-season lifting weights and practicing our ball handling and shooting. We want to be athletic and highly skilled, but how much do we invest in our basketball IQ's? This might be the unsung hero in those players that

We just completed our 3rd day of UP16 -- a six week, 12 session strength and conditioning program under the leadership of head strength coach Kurt Polhmann. This is an amazing opportunity for individual players to improve their athleticism and mental toughness. We are very blessed to have Coach Pohlmann on staff. He is top-notch and anywhere else you would have to pay top dollar for his expertise. Let the grind begin... #up #grit #grind #ask

A-athleticism: One of our primary means to improve this area is the weight room. We have a top-notch facility with a second to none strength coach in Kurt Polhmann. Take full advantage of it! It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. My all time favorite outside of the weight room is the jump rope. Give me a dedicated player with a jump rope and 10-20 minutes a day and eventually you will find a playmaker on the court. S-skills: Webster defines skill as dexterity or coordina