Alodia Sports Academy

Alodia Houston Eclipse: Winners’ Advice

Houston Basketball Training — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:44:57 +0000

As the school season gets close to finishing and club season begins, we wanted to ask arguably Alodia Houston’s most successful club team for words of advice to pass along to current players and parents. The 2010 Alodia Houston Eclipse captured numerous tournament titles including the Kansas City Battle of the Plains over well-established Midwest club programs. Players from this team that went on to play in college include Allie Brandenburg (Oklahoma Baptist), Nadine Ndip (Vanderbilt), Jenny Nash (Nicholls State), Renata Marquez (Abilene Christian), Taylor Schippers and Liz Donohoe (Oklahoma State), Stephanie Arenivas (Lubbock Christian), and Valencia Hamilton (Blinn Junior College). Read and enjoy!

Always have faith in yourself
Always be a leader – lead on and off the floor. You represent the name on your jersey, your coaches, your teammates, and yourself. You don’t have to be the best player on the team to be a leader.
Never lose confidence in yourself, because the mental side of the game can be one of the strongest parts.
Never measure success based on others. Measure success based on how far you have progressed. It will eliminate stress because you will focus more on bettering yourself rather than comparing yourself to others.
Never lose your work ethic, hard work beats talent every time. The harder the work the more your confidence goes up and you keep believing in yourself.
Sports are a privilege. Practice and play like you GET to be there, not that you HAVE to be there.
Have the mindset that you are unstoppable.
If you have a bad game, don’t get too down on yourself because it will keep carrying over to the next game, and it will hurt you in the long run instead of helping you.
Set goals for yourself – make them achievable but ones that will push you beyond your limits.
Take advantage of every opportunity that you are presented and always be grateful and appreciative for the people who help you achieve your success.
STAY HUMBLE! Whether you are the best player in the league or the worst player, everyone takes note of how you act on and off the floor and the more humble you are the more respected you will be.
Win with humility and lose with grace.
Never lose sight of why you started to play the game; basketball is meant to be fun not stressful.
Always respect the game –even if things aren’t going well for you. We all play basketball because it is our passion. Respect it and you will be rewarded.
Dreams do come true! Bring a good attitude and great work ethic and success will follow.

Norman Schippers
President, Alodia Sports Academy

The Power Of Enthusiasm!

Houston Basketball Training — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:34 +0000

Article #23 of Alodia’s Mental Strength Curriculum – The Power of Enthusiam

“Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.”

To fully achieve the best of which you’re capable, you must LOVE what you do! Hard work and enthusiasm are bound together. Hard work without enthusiasm leads to boredom. Enthusiasm without hard work leads to unrealized potential. When they are present together, they create a solid foundation leading to success!
What is the difference between many good and great players and good and great teams? Talent is obviously important but is not the key difference. The catalyst is a difference in attitude. Good or average teams and players are willing to work to support the team. Great teams and players are eager to give their best unselfishly for the good of the team.

They are filled with the unleashing power of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is present in three areas: people, fundamentals, and learning.

People

Enthusiasm in this area is incredibly infectious. It rubs off on everyone who comes in contact with you. You communicate your enthusiasm through your words, voice quality, and body language. Ask yourself, every time you pick up a ball or step on the court…what are you communicating? With positive enthusiasm, those around you immediately sense it whether it is your bounce in your step or the brightness in your eyes. You simply can’t wait to dig into whatever you are looking to accomplish or perform.

Enthusiasm intensifies your focus and ignites your hard work.

The most enthusiastic players look for the best in themselves and others. Your enthusiasm will work like a magnet drawing out confidence and performance qualities to help you and your teammates. When have you radiated with constant enthusiasm? What results did it produce for you and your teammates? Our bet is that those that combine enthusiasm with hard work over and over produce results that are in line with their aspirations. The power of enthusiasm is contagious. Bringing enthusiasm to the most mundane and to the extremely enjoyable drills or plays in practice and games takes you one step closer to success.

We have requested that many of you list the three to five positive things that you do after every game and practice. Have you been doing this? What have been the results of this? Your mind must forget the negative things and move forward and focus on the positive things in your game. Taking it to the next level is noticing and expressing when your teammates do positive things and letting them know about them. It can be as simple as going out of your way to point to a teammate that made a great pass, helping a player up that dove on the floor to get a loose ball, helping a young teammate that comes into the game for the first time to let them know that you believe in them, and many, many more.

As you weave enthusiasm into your game and everyday life, it can stimulate others. We’d also say to use it in moderation and at the appropriate times. What we mean by this is to avoid extreme highs since they usually don’t work over time. In fact, too much emotion can be counterproductive. Extreme highs can lead to lows – such swings of intensity can result in instability. We want our students on an even keel so that their thinking isn’t adversely affected by emotion. Quiet enthusiasm and enthusiasm at the appropriate moments gets results. It exudes confidence and rubs off in wonderful ways.

You put in a ton of time practicing to perform at the next level. Put in the hard work and enjoy yourself and show the enthusiasm that drives you to perform your best!

“It is amazing what is accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.”

3 2 1 Shooting Drill

Houston Basketball Training — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:56:37 +0000

The video below teaches you how to execute one of our favorite shooting drills. You can do it at home, at the park, in the gym, or anywhere you can find a basket. The video shows you how to do the drill with a partner, but you can do the drill by yourself as well.

Our skills training sessions at Alodia are designed to help players be more effective in each of these areas, and to learn when to apply each in a game. To be a complete perimeter scorer, your game must include each of these aspects that you work on in the drill:

Three Point Shot: Work to develop the ability to hit the three point shot after coming off screens and to relocate when the ball is dribbled into the lane or fed to the post. You need to improve (through practice) your ability to get the shot off quickly, but without hurrying on all of your catches. You do that by being prepared before you catch the ball, not by increasing the speed of your shooting motion.

Midrange Game: If you can hit the three point shot consistently, defenders will jump, or at least come out of their stance, to challenge your shot. Learn to believably shot fake the three-pointer and make a getaway dribble for a midrange shot, or to get into the lane for a “runner” or “floater.” Having the ability to hit that running shot in the lane is key as defenders in the lane get bigger and better when you move up the competitive ladder.

Driving Game: Once you can hit that one dribble pull up shot, a helping defender will come after you, so you need to have dribble moves to beat that helper and get to the basket to score. Attack the basket to score, and not just to draw a foul. If you drive with the mindset to score (even if you are fouled), you have a much better chance of getting the basket and a free throw. The other benefit of this mindset is that you might not always get the foul call, but if you put the ball in the basket, you don’t have to rely on the official’s call to score.

Make sure that you are consciously practicing each of these aspects of individual offense to be able to fit them into your team’s offensive scheme. Look for how and when to apply those areas in games and then evaluate the effectiveness of each and what you need to work on to improve each one.

Extra Effort

Houston Basketball Training — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:56:18 +0000

At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils!

This video shows how one extra degree of effort often makes the difference between those who are good and those who are great!

Click the image to the left to see what that difference is!

Alodia’s mission is to develop the next generation of leaders through sports. The skill of making the extra effort that we learn through athletics carries over into academics, relationships, service to others, our employment, and every other area of life as well.

Watch this video now, but also come back to it from time to time to reinforce the importance that the extra degree of effort makes. And, when you need a little motivation to give that extra effort, you know where to find it–right here in this video!

Get Ready For Alodia Fitness!

Houston Basketball Training — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:31:14 +0000

Alodia Fitness Center is open and is the newest Tomball fitness center and will be offering great deals to members of the Alodia family!

Check out our offers including a 30 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE and plans and programs to fit every budget!

Click here for Alodia Fitness Center Overview and Pricing

Click here for Alodia Fitness Center Training Plans and Pricing

Personal & Group Training Available -One Hour and Half Hour Sessions

Take a look at the new fitness center by clicking any of the images in the gallery below! (Note: If The Alodia Programs Wheel to the right blocks your view of an image, just scroll down the page to fix the problem). Thanks!

3rd Annual HABCA Fall Shootout – September 24th

Houston Basketball Training — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:01:34 +0000

Houston Area Boys Coaches Association Fundraiser

HABCA Alodia Fall Shootout – September 24

HABCA Alodia 2011 Fall shootout – player registration form

Alodia Basketball Academy is pleased to be able to have the opportunity to partner with HABCA again to host the Third Annual HABCA Alodia Fall Shootout. This shootout is a great opportunity to kick off your year and support HABCA’s efforts to raise money for scholarships for area seniors.

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011

Cost: $200 per Team (multiple divisions – varsity, sub varsity, and freshman)

Location: Salem Community Center in Tomball and various schools in Cy-Fair, Tomball, and The Woodlands depending on tournament size

New Feature: Each team will play 6 “half games – 16 minutes” versus 3 full games to allow for more varied competition

We are asking all members to support HABCA in our endeavors to make this shootout as big of an event as possible for HABCA.

Please communicate with us on your commitment to be in the shootout as soon as possible so we can ensure we have the appropriate number of gyms.

Deadline for commitment is Wednesday, September 12 and payment deadline is Thursday, September 14. Please also let us know of any and all scheduling “requests”.

In order to make the year the best possible for HABCA, this shootout needs your support! Please make every effort to get your teams in the shootout.

Thanks in advance and looking forward to seeing everyone on September 24!

GHAGBA Alodia Fall Shootout – September 17

Houston Basketball Training — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:02:36 +0000

Greater Houston Area Girls Basketball Association Fundraiser

GHAGBA Alodia Fall Shootout – September 17

GHAGBA Alodia 2011 Fall Shootout – player registration form

Alodia Basketball Academy is pleased to be able to have the opportunity to partner with GHAGBA to host the Inaugural GHAGBA Alodia Fall Shootout. This shootout is a great opportunity to kick off your year and support GHAGBA’s efforts to raise money for scholarships for area seniors. Alodia has partnered with the boy’s coaches association - HABCA – for 3 years now on a similar event with much success.

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011

Cost: $200 per Team (multiple divisions – varsity, sub varsity, and freshman)

Location: Salem Community Center in Tomball and various schools in Cy-Fair, Tomball, and The Woodlands depending on tournament size

Each team will play 6 “half games – 16 minutes” versus 3 full games to allow for more varied competition

We are asking all members to support GHAGBA in our endeavors to make this shootout as big of an event as possible for GHAGBA. Alodia is handling all of the leg work and operations for the event to support the GHAGBA cause.

Please contact us at info@alodiaconsulting.com or call 281.255.2552 if you have any questions.

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IMPORTANT – Please communicate with us on your commitment to be in the shootout as soon as possible so we can ensure we have the appropriate number of gyms.

Deadline for commitment is Wednesday, September 7 but definitely the sooner the better and payment deadline is Thursday, September 8. Please also let us know of any and all scheduling “requests”.

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In order to make the year the best possible for GHAGBA, this shootout needs your support! Please make every effort to get your teams in the shootout.

Thanks in advance and looking forward to seeing everyone on September 17!

Norman Schippers
President, Alodia Sports Academy
281-734-7072 (cell)
norman.schippers@alodiaconsulting.com

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From Tresa Hornsby’s (president GHAGBA) email:

one more thing, please keep reading

We would like to partner with Alodia and have a Shoot out that will be a fund-raiser for us. We tried a golf tournament, but you guys were not too interested, so another way to make a little more money to give out to our kids at the All Star game, is to have a preseason Shoot Out. Alodia will do all the leg work. All we have to do is enter our kids in the shoot out. Mr. Norman Schippers from Alodia has a email that he will be sending out or has sent out today for you to get all the information you need. The shoot out is on Sept. 17th. We all want our kids to play together, so this is an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone…Our kids play and OUR kids benefit from the money raised. Not a bad deal!!!

On another note, for some reason I am not getting his emails, so I hope that you are. If you do not know what I am talking about email me or text me and I will do my best to get you the information. I will try to forward his email from home tonight.

I won’t keep you any longer. Again, if you are willing to help out with the clinic or anything else, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks and have a great Friday!!!

Tresa

Tresa Hornsby

Cypress Ranch High School

Head Girls Basketball Coach

Health/PE Department Chair

281-373-2528

tresa.hornsby@cfisd.net

GHAGBA President

houstongirlsbasketball.com

News Alert – Camp Kidz

Houston Basketball Training — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:43:19 +0000

Ready to have an AWESOME Summer?

HURRY ACT NOW – 8 days remain before CAMP KIDZ late registration!

CLICK HERE FOR CAMP KIDZ INFO & REGISTRATION

AMAZING Opportunities for all grades:

K-6 – Day Camps

3-6 – Specialty Camps

7-10 – Counselors in Training

Interested in working this summer? Click here to apply for positions

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Camp Kidz is a day camp that will provide an array of activities for all ages including specialty camps and leadership opportunities. Our program has energetic counselors ready to have an awesome experience with your child. From slippery slides, obstacle courses, sports, arts & crafts to weekly field trips, there will be a variety of activities all built around fun themes and biblical teachings.

10 weeks of FUN – starts June 6th through August 12

8 am – 5 pm

Weekly and Daily Preregistration

and Drop-Off Options available

Early arrival and late pickup available – no extra cost

Salem Community Center

22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball, TX

Camp Kidz Program Fees:

$180 per week / $45 daily rate
$65 drop off rate

After April 30

$195 per week or $55 daily rate

8 DAYS BEFORE LATE REGISTRATION – REGISTER NOW!!

Specialty Camps
Sports Camp, WILD Week, Soccer/Flag Football, Science, Basketball, Cheerleading, Tennis, Pine Cove, Computer, Martial Arts, and Creative Arts!

Counselors in Training – 7th – 10th Grade

The CIT program is designed to foster leadership for youth entering grades 7-10. Counselors-in-Training will participate in leadership training and gain hands-on experience assisting with day campers and camp activities. CIT will receive community service hours.

CIT Program fee: $100 per week – Choose your week when you register – Application

LOOKING FORWARD TO A SLAMMIN SUMMER OF FUN!

What’s Your Basketball Plan this Summer?

Houston Basketball Training — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:11:32 +0000

What’s Your Basketball Plan to Improve this Summer?

Don’t be the player wishing you did more in the off-season

We have multiple ways to help you achieve your goals!!!

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Alodia Summer Basketball Camps

READY 4 THE SUMMER? More Camps Than Ever Before!

Will you be elevating your game or letting others pass you by?

Check out all the camps and looking forward to seeing you on the court!

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Basketball Camps – Choose From 3 Levels:

· Elite High School & Junior High Players

· Players going into 3rd-9th Grade

· Coach In Training Program – (going into 10th or graduating seniors)

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Elite High School & Junior High Players

“You DO NOT want to miss these elite player camps if your plan is to improve this summer! Jackie Stiles camp was ONLY offered to college players in the past and Ganon Baker is leading the LeBron James camp after the Alodia camp – definitely the places to be this summer! These camps will sell out so lock down your spot NOW!”

Camp Highlights

Elite High School Girls – Jackie Stiles – all-time NCAA women’s scoring leader, National Player of the Year, & WNBA Rookie of the Year – Click here for more info

Elite High School & Junior High Boys and Girls – Ganon Baker – one of the top basketball trainers in America – trainer of Kobe, Chris Paul, various WNBA players and many more - Click here for more info

June 6 – 9 – Jackie Stiles Basketball Camp

Elite High School Girls Camp (Tomball)

Camp Description – REGISTER NOW

June 29 – 30 – Ganon Baker Basketball Camp

Elite High & Junior High Boys and Girls (Houston Christian High School)

Camp Description – REGISTER NOW

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3rd-9th Grade Players (Boys and Girls)

Camp Highlights

Team and Competition Camps – “12 games in 4 days!” - click here

Shooting camps -”2,000 shots in 4 days” – click here

June 13 – 16 – 1-4 pm- Shooting Camp (Tomball)

Boys and girls going into grades 3 – 9

CAMP DESCRIPTION —–REGISTRATION

June 13 – 16 – 9 am – 4 pm -Team / Competition Camp (The Woodlands)