SJBBasketball

Home of St Jean de Brebeuf High school's Basketball program. For info on players/exhibition games/tournaments email Coach Dunphy at [email protected]

[Steve Collins @TeachHoopsBBall]

Don't expect to feel inspired and motivated each day. 🌟 Even the best don't. Don't count on motivation, count on self-discipline. 💪

[Tom Crean @TomCrean]

Students,
The MOMENT you take to say hello to someone or the few MINUTES you take to get to know someone can be the Moment someone’s day changes or the few Minutes that help someone feel some importance or value.
Never pass up that opportunity to help change someone’s outlook !!

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

One thing that all great players have in common

REPS, REPS, REPS, AND MORE REPS

watch them workout

They aren’t complaining, they aren’t taking breaks. They are getting that work in and fine tuning their skills over and over

(Via @PureSweat 🎥)

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

If you say you want to be great, you better be talking like this EVERY DAY

The greats are different

[Humber Athletics @HumberHawks]

Are you interested in becoming a Humber Hawk? We are always looking for talented student-athletes to join our championship programs.

Tryout dates for the 2024-25 varsity season ➡️ https://t.co/U2X7WSNia1 #RollHawks

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Guess what?

- Getting up for a 6:00 am practice is Hard
- Great effort when you are tired is Hard
- Challenging your teammates is Hard
- Being vocal in practice is Hard
- Positive energy is Hard

Do you know what else is Hard?

Winning.

Choose wisely.

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

Congratulations to @RaefCalura on committing to Algoma University’s MBB team this fall! The Thunderbirds are getting a true floor general who makes winning plays. @AlgomaUHoops_ @AlgomaU @algomatbirds @TMMRecruiting @wesblairbrown @HWCDSB

[Tradition of Excellence Basketball @penmen44]

@keyanohuskies
@RMUMBasketball
@BasketballSjb
Great workout with Omeechi and Josh tonight.
These two are:
Self-motivated...
Humble...
And love to work on their games!!
Appreciate Coach Dunphy for making this happen.
@Josh_Omo4

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

Throw in 15 pushups during every commercial break as you're watching a playoff game instead of instantly looking down at the phone and imagine how the little bits will add up! 💪💪💪

[Tradition of Excellence Basketball @penmen44]

My advice for off-season (if that even exists in youth basketball) players:

Ball handling (both hands)
Shooting (3 level of shooting)
Cardio (#1 priority for many players)

Concentrate daily on those three aspects of the game & you will be ready for next season.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Caitlin Clark said, "I love being in the gym...That’s where all my confidence stems from. The time I put in the gym, the hours working on my game, it builds my confidence up."

Confidence comes from doing the work.

It's the feeling that you are capable.

The best athletes know that confidence isn't static. It's always changing based on your own thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors.

What to Know About Confidence:
1. Confidence is when you feel certain about your abilities - Confidence is your inner belief in your capabilities. It's having a sense of certainty in how you perform and that feeling of certainty is so strong that you don't need to think about it consciously. Think about when you tie your shoes or open a door, you don't have to think about the process. Your confidence improves when you practice and prepare.

2. Confidence is never static - Your confidence is always growing or shrinking based on your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors because they all affect your performance. Understand that every step you take, whether forward or backward, is an opportunity for growth. Take time to reflect on where you are and continually work on your confidence.

3. Action comes before feelings - Commit to taking action. Rich Roll describes it as, "Mood Follows Action." By stepping forward and taking action, you build the confidence you seek. Embrace the mantra: Act first, and the confidence will follow. Your courage to act is the seed from which confidence grows.

4. Process your Negative Thoughts, Don't Eliminate Them - You can't control your thoughts, but you can control how you process them. Accept and process negative thoughts then redirect them constructively. They aren't your enemy, they're signals guiding you to refocus and realign. They bring up pressure because they show that you care. Use them, don't fight them.

5. Accept fear for what it is - Fear is a natural response to a new situation. It signals growth and opportunity. When you feel fear, acknowledge it as a sign that you're stepping out of your comfort zone and into a space where growth happens. Embrace your fears because they are indicators of where you are stepping forward to grow.

6. Build Independence from External Validation - Seek validation from within, not from the outside world. This becomes easier when you have a clear vision of who you are and your true values. Your self-worth shouldn't be tied to others' opinions. True confidence comes from your internal sense of achievement and self-appreciation. Stand firm in your values and beliefs because they create the pillar of self-assurance.

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

The 2nd annual SJB Alumni basketball game will take place May 3rd! The alumni roster is already filling up with big names from SJB’s past - if you’re an alumni (boy OR girl) who played for SJB that is interested in playing, DM us! @HWCDSB

[Wes Brown @wesblairbrown]

This could start a new wave of USport ➡️ D1 transfers. NCAA schools want proven talent and there is tons of talent, highly touted or not, that develop at the USport level. If you want a chance to be successful it’s not D1 or bust. Go where you’re wanted and prove yourself

[Coach Mac 🏀 @BballCoachMac]

"Hard work isn't punishment.

Hard work is the price of admission for the opportunity to reach excellence"

- Jay Bilas

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

Here’s to more opportunities for players to continue playing the game they love. Let’s continue to open doors for student-athletes!

[Mohawk Mountaineers @MoMountaineers]

Coach spoke 🗣️ 🎤

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

Excited to be selected to coach the HWCDSB All-Star game this Thursday vs the Halton all-stars hosted by Mohawk College! Tip off is 7:45pm. Players, there is a practice tonight at 630-8 at SJB. @Girolametto @MoMountaineers

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

And good luck to Keen Fleming and Caitlin Duffy who will represent us in the 3pt shootout!

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

Check out the Hamilton HS All-Star Classic game Saturday @ Cathedral High School! Come see the best of both girls & boys basketball as they showcase their skills! Congrats to Braves @RaefCalura @KevahnTaylor & @JoeyNsenda who made the team! @wesblairbrown @TMMRecruiting @hwcdsb

[SJBBasketball @BasketballSjb]

Congrats also goes to Nyeema Cameron and Sofia Curcio who will be representing the Sr Girls for SJB! 👏👏👏