New team. Packing. moving overseas

New team. Now packing. moving overseas

Okay, so you got your contract in the bag, visa safely secured, and some local cash at hand. Now the only thing left is to fill our whole life into a tiny suitcase. 20 European kilos max!

Trust me, we’ve all been there...

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5 Questions to ask a basketball club before signing

5 Questions to ask a basketball club before signing

So, you found a few clubs interested in your skills through SportJobz! Great, but before you pick the fanciest location, or the highest paying club, you should really weigh your options...

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Paving Your Way to Financial Freedom

Paving Your Way to Financial Freedom

During the past years we have witnessed salaries that were once considered a distant dream for every basketball player. Increasing TV deals, alongside with sponsorship and endorsements, led to lucrative contracts in the basketball industry...

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Want to cut a player from your team roster? How to finish it good

Want to cut a player from your team roster? How to finish it good

Organized sport often represents the various participants’ passion for the sport their involved in, so emotions can often get in the way of practical issues such as a player no longer forming part of your plans.
There are a naturally a number of different reasons why a certain player may be identi...

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You don’t get along with your coach? How to approach him and improve your relationship

You don’t get along with your coach? How to approach him and improve your relationship

Organized sport played at all levels involves a number of different personalities and belief systems, all of which come together to form a team led by a designated authoritative figure, such as a coach.

For those reasons, it is only natural for one or more players in the team not to get along with t...

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How to motivate a player that is in a bad period and isn’t performing well

How to motivate a player that is in a bad period and isn’t performing well

For a number of different reasons, a certain player may not be performing quite up to the standard expected of them.
Often a period of poor performance is eventually overcome by a player and they’re back to their best in no time.
But when a period of poor performance is prolonged and even starts t...

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What Equipment to Have for Basketball Training?

What equipment to have for basketball training?

For you to improve and perfect your basketball skills, you need to use state-of-the-art basketball training equipment.
The equipment will boost your speed, grip, agility and accuracy.
There are various types of advanced basketball training equipment designed specifically for basketball training.

You...

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Got an offer from a basketball team? How to check it is not a scam

Got an offer from a basketball team? How to check it is not a scam

It is always good news to receive an offer from a basketball team that has shown interest in signing you as their new player.
Inasmuch as you get excited to receive such kind of news, it does not mean that such an offer if totally guaranteed.
This is because there are several cases of fraud that hav...

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Basketball Tips for the Off Season - What Should Players Do Between Seasons?

Basketball tips for the off season- What should players do between seasons?

The season is over now and things are going to change for some time.
There will be no practice, no preparation for games, and no mandatory sessions with your team coach.
What should you do now? As a basketball player, there are several things that you can do during off season.
Remember that the next...

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How a coach can maximize his communication with the players in his team

How a coach can maximize his communication with the players in his team

As a coach, you must be a verbal leader for your players to work as a team, develop professional skills and perform efficiently. You should lead by example and the best way to achieve this is through effective communication.
There are some ways you can maximize communication with players on your tea...

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