People!!!
I am so pumped, so much great stuff going on at BT Basketball!!!!! Thanks for being along for the ride, I hope you are enjoying this as much as I am. If you’re not, it’s because you’re not engaged in the world of BT Basketball! Stop being just an observer and start being an active participant! You won’t regret it, I can guarantee you that!!!!

There is a fantastic and well written new article in the Sparta Independent about the new Sparta PAL as well as BT Basketball. You can read about it by checking out this link…
http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2011/09/22/sports/nj/misc/1.txt
Please check it out!

The 3rd and final Sparta PAL Open House will be this Saturday from 9am-11 at the Sparta Middle School. If you haven’t attended one of the previous two sessions, this is your last chance! And even if you have attended, I encourage you to have your child attend once again because I will be doing another FREE clinic and will be mixing up topics as well as drills. Don’t miss it!

Stayed tuned for new information regarding Fall group sessions. Info will be announced in the next few days and trust me, you are not going to want to miss out. Spots will fill up very quickly and I can take only so many players so be ready! NOW is the time to get yourself prepared. We are only 2 short months away from the season starting. These group sessions will give you everything you need to prepare yourself for the upcoming year. From skill work, to game knowledge, all will be covered to give you the distinct advantage against ANY opponent you will face. Get ready…

If you’ve been following me for any period of time (thank you, by the way) you know that I derive a tremendous amount of inspiration and motivation from music. I’m not sure what I would do without music in my life daily. Ever seen one of those movies where the government decides to ban all form of creativity, including art, music, etc? The government rationalizes that the less creative or emotional the masses are, the more they can control them. There was a movie called “Equilibrium” made I think in 2002 that comes to mind with this premise (if I remember correctly, which I do, it was terrible. Christian Bale was in it. I think he’s a great actor. It was still terrible). Anyway, my point is, if that ever happened in real life, I would be PISSED!!!!! I need my music!

I came across a set of lyrics recently that I wanted to throw at you. What I love about music is that you can interpret it for yourself. You can use the same lyrics for life on and off the court. Check these encouraging words out, I think you will enjoy….

“As your will is bent and broken
And every vision has been cast into the wind
As your courage crashes down before your eyes
Don’t lay down and die

‘Cause I see in you
More than you’ll ever know
And I ask you, “Why
You question the strength inside?”
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive

When every wound has been re-opened
And in this world of give and take, you must have faith
And the distance to your dreams stretch beyond reach
Don’t lay down and die
No

Cause I see in you
More than you’ll ever know
And I ask you, “Why
You question the strength inside?”
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive…

How it feels
How it feels to be alive…
How it feels
How it feels to be alive…
How it feels
How it feels to be alive…

Cause I see in you
More than you’ll ever know
And I ask you, “Would
You question the strength inside?”
And you need to know
How it feels to be alive…
How it feels to be alive…”

Keep fighting! Get after it! TODAY!!!!! Don’t let anyone push you around, don’t let anyone tell you what you CAN’T do! Prove them wrong! Work harder, get stronger, be better! NOW is the time because tomorrow never comes! Come on baby get after it TODAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

Stay tuned for the group sessions that are going to transform your game just in time for the season!!!

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