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Unleashing Your Potential: The 5 S's of Basketball
"5 S's" of basketball—size, strength, skill, speed, and smarts—are crucial for players to succeed at the highest levels of the game. The...

Jason Swafford
Feb 8, 20232 min read


The Key to Unlocking Your Team's Potential: The Dribble-Drive Motion Offense - Blog Series Intro.
Train2Play Hoops is proud to be at the forefront of the basketball coaching community's adoption of the Dribble-Drive Motion offense. The...

Jason Swafford
Feb 7, 20233 min read


The Secret to College Basketball Recruitment: Be Coachable!
We at Train2Playhoops understand that being a great basketball player requires more than just natural talent. You must also work hard, be...

Jason Swafford
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Building Your Coaching Philosophy: Tips for Success on and off the Court
Coaching philosophy is the most important thing a coach must develop to be effective. Each coach must come up with his or her own set of...

Jason Swafford
Jan 24, 20233 min read
From the Hardwood to the Boardroom
As a young person, playing basketball can be a fun and exciting way to stay active and learn essential skills, such as teamwork,...

Jason Swafford
Dec 11, 20222 min read


5 Factors to consider when picking an AAU Basketball Program
Several key factors make a great AAU basketball program: Quality coaching: A great AAU basketball program should have a dedicated and...

Jason Swafford
Dec 10, 20221 min read


Announcement! It is Official; Train2Play Youth Basketball Organization has Arrived!
Welcome to the inaugural year of Train2Play Basketball. Spring 2023 will be our official first tournament season, and we cannot wait to...

Jason Swafford
Nov 19, 20222 min read
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