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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…