Quote of the Week

“If passion drives you, let reason take the reins.”

 

The passion you have for the game is enough to push you to work hard while practicing in the gym, or to give every ounce of energy you have while lifting in the weight room, but effort is not the only thing that makes you successful. Your passion gives you the effort and drive, but your reason gives you the direction and purpose. Without a reason to workout you might be working as hard as you possibly can, but are you working smart? Where are your workouts leading you? What results are you looking for? These are all questions that need to be answered before, during, and after your workout/game/practice. Set a well-thought out path for yourself that keeps you driving forward, but at a pace that is realistic. Have a goal in mind, not only at the end of your path, but small goals along the way to keep you engaged and motivated to reach your ultimate dream. #OHoops

Meet OHoops Professor Nick Trapp

OHoops Professors

Name: Nicholas Carter Trapp

Age: 26

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 165 lbs

Quote: From one of the best Pete Maravich - "Love never fails; Character never quits; and with patience & persistence, dreams do become reality." And another from arguably the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali - "I am the greatest; I said and believed that even before I knew I was."

School: UCF - Finance Degree
Follow Coach Nick Trapp on Twitter @OHoopsTrapp

Back2Hoops

We're almost there! Tryouts are coming up quick and all the hardwork and dedication has led up to this moment! However, there are still a few days and every last bit of practice can only help! #OHoops always preaches #NoDaysOff and this is when it counts! In today's video #OHoopsProfessors Gerrod Trytten and Nick Trapp will give you an in depth look at stationary ball-handling and what specific things you can work on while in a stationary position. There are an endless amount of drills and workouts you can do... take these few home, practice them, rep them, perfect them, and be ready for tryouts! #Back2Hoops #Let'sBallLet'sGo

Back2Hoops

Today's session, the #OHoops Professors will focus on 1 specific move. The Killer Crossover! This is a counter to a basic drop between the legs move. With this move you will be able to change directions quickly while still protecting the ball. The goal is to make your defender believe you are going one direction with the ball and just as he attempts to cut you off, you change directions with an explosive crossover. Once learned correctly and repped to perfection this can be a very effective move. #Back2Hoops #Let'sBallLet'sGo

Back2Hoops Training

Today’s installment combines ball-handling with agility and footwork. Using a hard pound dribble protected by the body by keeping it to the side and adding in quick footwork will give you the tools to be an effective and controlled ball-handler.. OHoops Professor Gerrod Trytten — who recently set a record for NBA 3-pointers made in a minute — along with OHoops Professor Nick Trapp, take you through the fast step ladder and the hurdles. #Let'sBallLet'sGo

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Get to #theLab today to pick up your very own exclusive #OHoops Training T-Shirt! Available in multiple colors and in every size! 1 shirt for $15 and 2 shirts for $25. If you want to be apart of the #OHoopsCrew you will want to get your shirt ASAP!

OHoops Quote of the Week

"The ONLY person that can stop you from doing what you want to do, or keep you from becoming who you want to become... is YOU!"

There will always be people in your life who tell you can't do something, or tell you that you won't make it. You will hear you're not big enough, not smart enough, waited too long, you're not in the right sport, you can't jump high enough, too short, too slow, too light; the reasons for not being able to do something will be endless. You only need one reason and one person to give you the passion for loving your dream, the motivation for working hard to reach your dream, and the satisfaction you get from accomplishing your dream... and that person is YOURSELF. You choose how hard you work. You decide how much effort you will put into being successful. You are in control of your own attitude and whether or not you look at things positively or negatively. Everything you want to do in life, comes down to whether or not you believe in yourself to do it! #OHoops