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Hi, I am twelve years old and my height is 5 feet 10 inches.  Now, hopefully next time you here from me you will here when I play in the N.B.A.  Now, I am tall, but I can dribble and shoot really, really good.  Now, my dream is to play in the N.B.A. and be a superstar(or a star) in the N.B.A..  Are there any good tips or steps (to success) you can give me?  Also,  I am in my school basketball team (7th and 8th grade A team, the best in the school) and my coach dosen't think I am good even though I am.  How can I prove I am good?

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Hi M.J.

My suggestion to you would be, work on your fundamentals and conditioning. Here is a good website that is free that has a lot of good tips and drills. It is a free site, so just copy and paste in your address bar. Check it out as it will be a great help to your game! Good luck!  

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Michael Muro

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I can answer questions concerning personal and team development which includes basketball fundamentals, drills, plays, conditioning and team strategy. The personal development includes proper shooting techniques and free throws, passing, boxing out, conditioning, and of course defense. Team development includes all the fundamentals; in addition, I can help with a practice plan tailored to the style of basketball you want to teach and play.

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Ten years as a college coach. Six as an assistant and four as head coach.

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Coach of the year in California and two time conference coach of the year.

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