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Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks

Hard Smart Together is for High School and College Student-Athletes. I help players develop the growth mindset required to achieve their goals while improving as an individual player and the positive mindset needed to enjoy their athletic journey. Basketball has been such a wonderful part of my life and I"ve created Hard Smart Together for all of you athletes and your families that support you, who feel just as passionate about the role sports plays in your lives!

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11:33

Learn How To Spot and Stop Runs To Become a High IQ...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/04/03

Learn How To Spot and Stop Runs To Become a High IQ HS Basketball PlayerDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you are a HS basketball player that wants to be one of those high IQ players on the court, one of the best skills you can have is knowing how to spot and stop runs that the opposing team is on. The earlier you can spot a run, the less momentum the opposing team can build and with

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13:04

How To Choose an AAU Basketball Program That’s The...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/03/20

How To Choose an AAU Basketball Program That’s The Best Fit For YouDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles Are you a HS Basketball player that’s considering what AAU program or team might be your best fit? Now that your HS season is wrapping up, this is something that may be a stressful decision for you and your family. Today, I am going to try and help you calm that stress and find what’s best

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12:24

How To Use March Madness Games To Improve Your...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/03/13

How To Use March Madness Games To Improve Your Basketball IQDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles It’s the greatest time of the year again for basketball players, that’s right it’s March Madness. But if you are looking to build your basketball IQ as a HS player, I don’t want you watching games as a fan, I want you watching to improve your game. So today I’m going to share how you can get

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13:28

3 Areas To Focus On To Shoot Better By Next Season

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/03/06

3 Areas To Focus On To Shoot Better By Next SeasonDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles Shooting Form - https://youtu.be/0ndAvEimca0 We are wrapping up another HS season and I hope you had a great season. But odds are you are already thinking about the things you want to improve for next season. This is a great time to reflect on what went well for you this season and what maybe didn’t. One

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12:07

The Recruiting Process Has Changed When Should You...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/02/27

The Recruiting Process Has Changed When Should You Start Your Recruiting Process? Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles As I talk with student-athletes about the recruiting process, a recurring question comes up from them and their family. When is the right time to start the recruiting process and start sending emails to coaches? Today I am going to share what I tell them. If you think the

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10:38

When You're Behind At The End Of The Game On Defense ...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/02/20

When You're Behind At The End Of The Game On Defense How You Need To Play Defense Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles A few weeks ago I did an episode on high basketball IQ strategies on offense, when you are down at the end of the game. Today I am going to share how you can change your defensive play to give your team a better chance at getting stops and winning the game. You’re down at the

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12:53

Student Athlete Mindset Do You as a HS Basketball...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/02/06

Student Athlete Mindset Do You as a HS Basketball Player Inspire Others?Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles I love sports, all sports and I love following athletes and their stories. It’s typically the reason I follow certain teams. So as I was watching a show highlighting some of the athletes that are going to be in the upcoming Winter Olympics, it got me thinking about why people love

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15:51

How To Stand Out To College Coaches With Your...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/01/30

How To Stand Out To College Coaches With Your Basketball Recruiting VideoDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you’re a HS Basketball player that has hopes of playing in college. One of the most important components in your recruiting process is making a highlight video for college coaches. Today we are going to discuss some common mistakes most players make with their videos and how you

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10:26

Basketball Tip For When You’re Behind At The End Of...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/01/23

Basketball Tip For When You’re Behind At The End Of The Game on Offense Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you’re a HS Basketball player that wants to increase your basketball IQ, you need to study how to play in different game situations. Today I want to share what smart players can do in end of the game situations, when their team is behind and they need to score quickly on

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8:17

If You Are a HS Basketball Player Ask Yourself This...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/01/16

If You Are a HS Basketball Player Ask Yourself This Question Everyday!Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles In an episode a few weeks ago we talked about the difference between contributing vs contaminating. Today I am going to share the simple question you should ask yourself everyday as a HS Basketball player that will keep you on the right side of that equation. Just a quick review if you

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10:44

What Are You Willing To Do For More Playing Time?

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/01/09

What Are You Willing To Do For More Playing Time? Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles We’re at the point in the season that rotations are pretty set and your playing time is probably fairly consistent. For a lot of you HS Basketball players out there, that may mean that you aren’t getting the PT that you feel you deserve or want. Maybe you only get a few minutes a half or maybe you only get

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8:55

Student Athlete New Years Resolutions and 2026 Goal...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2026/01/02

Student Athlete New Years Resolutions and 2026 Goal SettingDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles It’s that time of year again, when we all reflect on our resolutions of last year and make new ones, As a Student -Athlete and HS Basketball player, your’s may have been about basketball, school or something else. But before you make this year’s resolutions, I want you to reflect on the last

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8:18

How Your Approach as a Student Athlete Makes a...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/12/19

How Your Approach as a Student Athlete Makes a Statement About YouDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles I watched the final game in a college football team’s season a couple of weeks ago and at the end of it I saw something that is a lesson for every HS student-athlete no matter what sport you play. It was a reminder of how important your approach to everything you do is and how you never know

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13:55

3 Ways To Contribute To Your Basketball Team’s Success

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/12/12

3 Ways To Contribute To Your Basketball Team’s SuccessDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles There is an old saying, if you aren’t contributing, you are contaminating. That applies to everything you do with your basketball team. Doing nothing, just showing up, blending in, going through the motions aren’t options if you want to contribute to your team’s success, so today I am going to share 3

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10:37

How To Make a Bigger Impact on Defense as a HS...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/12/05

How To Make a Bigger Impact on Defense as a HS Basketball PlayerDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you are a HS Basketball player that wants to stand out on the court to your coach and earn more playing time, then you need to make a bigger impact on defense. That’s right defense, because that’s what coaches notice, while fans in the stands notice offense. But guess what fans don’t hand

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10:03

3 Mindset Tips For HS Holiday Basketball Tournaments

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/11/28

3 Mindset Tips For HS Holiday Basketball TournamentsDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles High School Basketball Tournaments are upon us. It got me thinking about the mindset that players need during these early season tournaments that can set up them up for league games and postseason tournament success. Today I am going to share 3 mindset tips for approaching the holiday tournaments. Early

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9:47

Practice Gratitude For Better Basketball as HS Players

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/11/21

Practice Gratitude For Better Basketball as HS PlayersDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles We are approaching Thanksgiving and it’s the time of year that people typically reflect on what they are grateful for. But what if I told you that practicing gratitude on a regular basis can actually have an impact on your basketball game? Today I am going to share how to practice gratitude for better

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13:17

Who Benefits From Fast vs Slow Tempo in High School...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/11/14

Who Benefits From Fast vs Slow Tempo in High School BasketballDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles Last week we talked about how you as a HS Basketball player can learn and get better at spotting momentum shifts in a basketball game. We touched on tempo in that chat as well. Tempo is one of those things that high IQ basketball players understand. So today, I am going to share, who benefits

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13:33

Increasing Your Basketball IQ By Learning To...

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/11/07

Increasing Your Basketball IQ By Learning To Recognize Momentum ShiftsDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles Basketball players with a high basketball IQ, know how to play and how to make adjustments, based on a variety of things going on in the game. If you are a HS basketball player that wants to increase your basketball IQ, one of the best places to start is getting better at spotting

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12:19

Focus on Defending The Paint As a HS Basketball Player

Hard Smart Together Chalk Talks ·

2025/10/31

Focus on Defending The Paint As a HS Basketball PlayerDownload my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles Last week I shared how getting into the paint can help you become a better playmaker on the offensive end of the basketball court. Today I am going to share how you can focus on defending the paint on the defensive end so your team isn’t scored on as easily… Keeping the ball out of the paint on the

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