What the World Needs Now …
I debated for a couple of weeks on what topic to share with readers of this first addition of All Things Northern Kings. I flip-flopped a few times, but kept…
“Summertime Ball”
Hello King Nation! My name is Robert Thompson and I'm one of the proud coaches here at King Nation Basketball. I've been around this game for much of my life.…
Building Better Ballers: Why Movement Matters
In a time where early sport specialization is at an all-time high, appropriate youth athletic development is often rushed or neglected. Understanding the body, its strengths, and its limitations is…
0:01
When the inevitably of that final buzzer sounds, it signals the end. The end of a quarter, the end of a half, the end of a game. And sometimes, the…
Get to Know: Sheila Foronda
Youth basketball thrives on relationships. Everyone understands the importance of the relationships among teammates, and between players and their coaches. But in the youth game, an unsung hero makes a…
Motivation
If there’s a positive that came out of the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s that we've had the opportunity to spend more time with family. If you’re a basketball junkie, you likely…
Think About It
Athletes young and old understand that improvement requires time spent in the gym on the physical aspects of their sport. It takes reps to get better at ball handling, layups,…
Overtrained & Under Taught (part 1)
Today’s young athletes and parents have the game of basketball at their fingertips. The game has never been so accessible. Or so popular. The entire country was whipped into a…
“What I am trying to say is …”
My Mom named me Akil, and I've spent the last 15 years as a broadcaster interviewing NBA players. It might surprise you to learn this, but most players don't, for…
The Parent-Coach
Being a parent-coach isn't for everyone. Coaching your child is HARD, whether in a team or individual sport. It can put a huge stress on your relationships, and in a…