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Off-Season Development Programme
National League U16 Players ONLY
This Summer, join me for a 6-week training programme
guaranteed to help you become a more complete player.
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The only open programme I run in Sussex!
- June 8th until July 19th
- Every Tuesday & Wednesday
- 6-8pm
- Sussex University Sports Centre, Falmer, Brighton
- U16 NL players only (U14 may apply, subject to discussion with me)
Is this for you?
If these statements sound like you, then this programme will help you
What the players say
“Rob had a big influence on my shooting form and shooting has become one of my biggest strengths as a player.”
Luke Nelson
London Lions & GB
“What I loved most about Rob was feeling his energy and passion for the game. I gelt like he had the same love for the game as me.”
Richie Williams
San Diego State
“Rob's focus on detail and the fundamentals allowed me to be the player I am today.”
Kyla Nelson
Pittsburgh Panthers, FIU & GB
“Rob enabled me to grow my belief in myself and also helped me to learn how to be a fierce competitor through his dedication to my development.”
Dan Akin
Utah State
How It Works
1. Classroom Sessions
To begin we'll set the expectations, goals and details and what will happen on and off the court
2. On-Court Sessions
All sessions are focussed on skill development, but will be done in 'real World' situations to maximise learning.
3. XPS App Access
You get your own account with access to individual workouts, drills, session plans and more!
4. Shooting Analysis
You will receive a detailed analysis of your jump shot as well as a plan to help you take it to the next level
5. Personal Review
At the end of the 6 weeks you will receive an assessment of your skills complete with video feedback and a 2-month plan for development
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What do you do first thing in the morning? I drink at least a pint of water with sea salt. Sea salt has lots of important minerals that your body needs, and after sleeping for 8-9 hours it’s a great way to start the day. You can also add lemon, which I’m doing more and more. This is not only great in the morning, but before training - stop spending money on gatorade, powerade, whatever.. Nature has it all for you, get some proper sea salt and energise your water. 💦
Rope Flow. Day 2. This has been a wonderful new experience for me. I’m interested in movement and recently I got in touch with @timsgym who has introduced me to “The Golden Teacher”. As soon as I started working on some of the most basic movements I was hooked. I’m very excited to explore this practice in the coming months #ropeflow @weckmethod
What does it mean to win? Is it just a feeling? When I put my head down into the cold water, I felt victorious, that’s the only way to describe it. I’ve been taking cold showers and sea swimming in the cold for a while now. It continues to be an inward journey. Every morning when I wake up I experience some kind of trepidation, some kind of nervousness about getting into the cold. But now that I’ve built up some experience I’ve also got this knowledge that it’s never as difficult as the mind makes it out to be. So despite not really wanting to go in, I do anyway. I’m always rewarded. Every morning I win a small battle, which gives me strength. There’s something about doing difficult things.. Did I experience that winning feeling? It sure felt like it. Funny, because there was no competition..
I’m running summer development sessions for young aspiring basketball players in Sussex this Summer. There are limited spots available - if you’re playing NL U16 next season, this is for you. Link to my website in my bio where you can register
Off-ball defense: Move toward the ball/hand in the passing lane/avoid contact unless close to the basket/stay low and see both man & ball #basketball #basketball🏀 #basketballtraining
A message for everyone entering scrimmage season #basketball #basketball🏀 #basketballtraining
Visualise success and quiet the mind #basketball #basketball🏀 #basketballtraining
Do you want to be a great defender? A great place to start is finding out what your opponent is best at and taking that away.. Are they good going right? Force them left. Good from 3? Pressure and force to drive. At lower levels, you may need to ‘learn on the job’, by observing what your man can do and by trial & error. When you get to higher levels you should get more information earlier from scouting reports & video, but players have more weapons so it becomes more difficult to shut them down. One big reason to be a student of the game; you will get a big advantage and can be a solid defender #basketball
For guards.
There’s a time and a place for the 2-handed chest pass.. but for most of the time, get the ball away from the middle of your body! Create better angles, pass the ball faster and be more creative! #basketball #basketball🏀
Max 2 bounce, no finishes inside the lane. Work on crating space & shooting under pressure
Về rồi đây
Chúc mừng ngày thể thao Việt Nam! 🇻🇳
How do you approach practice? #basketball #basketballtraining
‘Til we collapse!! 2 days to go.. @sussex_mbb @activeussussex @sussexsport
My young assistant coach has been keeping me on my toes with my language in the huddle. Her influence helps me to deliver messages in a way that works, but isn’t 18+ rated!! I needed that, so thank you. 🙏 @smugmug
#planning #writing #basketballcoaching
Despite the loss, there’s some great stuff in here from yesterday’s game. We keep moving.. @sussex_mbb #basketball #hoops #bucs @sussexuni
BIG game coming up for @sussex_mbb vs @canterburyccuni in the cup! Big games are what we train for - the chance to progress towards a Championship. One team will lose on Wednesday - that element is what brings focus and pressure. This Wednesday we have a chance to overcome a big challenge. But we can’t wait until then, we need to be working today & tomorrow in all areas to give ourselves the best possible chance of success.
New podcast episode! Some observations from watching England in the World Cup. I know it’s late, but better late than never! Podcast will pick up pace now, I promise. Guests coming soon! Go to my bio for linktree link to the pod. Love
Win or Learn?
Yesterday’s game:
Regulation:
Down 2, 12 seconds left, they have the ball, 2 fouls to give.
We get a steal, run out lay-up, tied game. As time ticked down we stole it again & the ball rattled in & out as the buzzer sounded.
Overtime.
We’re up 1 with the ball & 20 seconds left. They steal it, run out lay-up for the win.
You could say that those four plays decided the game. But what about the other 44.5 minutes?
We lost this one, and there was a lot of frustration, anger, disappointment & sadness at the end of the game. The loss seemed to force us to look at ourselves & find solutions. But if we would’ve won, does that mean we wouldn’t need to learn?
As much as the win can bring elation and joy and the loss can bring heart-break, we need to find a way to look objectively at our performance and continue our work towards individual and collective success.
The game is an opportunity to perform and to express what you have been working on.
Be careful not to get distracted by the wins & losses.
Win or Learn? No.
Play the game.
Somebody’s going to win, somebody’s going to lose. Take the wins & losses as they come; enjoy the process and keep improving.
Love #kairosperformance
Play 1 v 1 #basketballtraining @northfleet_basketball
here’s nothing like experience as a teacher. But as young players, we’ve got to study the game and prepare for the pressure moments. At this point in the game we were losing by two points with less than 30 seconds to go. When you don’t have the ball and you’re down you need to foul to put the other team at the free throw line so that you can get the ball back with time left to win the game. But if you don’t do it in the right way you can be called for an unsportsmanlike foul which means that the other team will get free throws and they will get the ball back again and you’ll lose your opportunity to score. When you need to foul to stop the clock and get the ball back, make sure that you make a play for the ball. It has to look like you are trying to steal the ball and that the contact is incidental. This is a difficult skill to master, but you will need it. In this game we were actually called for an unsportsmanlike foul, but were able to get another chance to send the game to OT. We got lucky this time, next time we need to be better prepared
New podcast episode! In response to a conversation with a young athlete, I recorded an episode on how it might be best to view our basketball experience. Link in bio
Starting again. If you’re working by yourself on ball handling, here are 3 things you can change to make drills & exercises easier or harder #basketball #basketballtraining
Kairos Performance Podcast ep. 2 is live! In this episode, called “Lessons from Italy”, I discuss some of my observations from the Euroleague game, my time spent at @collegebasketprep and some thoughts on winning. Go through my linktree link in the bio to find the full episode. Enjoy
I recently went to Milan and saw @olimpiamilano1936 vs @fbbasketbol in the @euroleague. The game was incredible, an unforgettable and inspiring experience. The crowd, the venue, the production of the game and, of course, the game itself. The performance of both teams was thrilling - one thing I noticed was how so many players contributed to the game in different ways. Every young basketball player should experience this - it will change your life
Kairos Performance podcast is up & funning. Episode 1: Advice for ambitious young players. Link to episode in bio
Timing on screens is everything #kairosperformance #basketballtraining
Who’s got the answer? #kairosperformance
Talking on defense is better when you’re talking directly to your team-mates #kairosperformance #basketballtraining
Is this how you were taught to get open? What do you think? #basketballtraining #kairosperformance
Agree? #kairosperformance #basketballtraining
Sussex Uni vs Essex. Game 1. The beginning or our 2022/23 season. Really exciting to see the potential in this team #basketball @sussex_mbb @sussexuni @tobbi.7 @sxint00 @elliot.jt1 @maxkml @james.mullineux @ybxnez
New blog post! Vlog edition on confidence: what is it; where does it come from; how can we improve it? Link in my bio to the full video. Remember, you are already confident - it is within you at all times. Don’t let outside influences affect your sense of worth #kairosperformance
Enjoy yourselves out there. This is what we love to do - 5 days until the start of our season! @james.mullineux @sussex_mbb @ybxnez @sxint00 @maxkml @tobbi.7 @elliot.jt1 @kjiskevin
Solid start to the year for our @sussex_mbb Men’s basketball team with a friendly game against Brighton Uni. Big thanks to @sussexwomensbasketball and @sussexnetball for the help & support. Two weeks until season opener! @sxint00 @ybxnez @tobbi.7 kjiskevin @elliot.jt1
New blog post! https://www.kairos-performance.com/blog/player-development-in-the-21st-century
This was a fascinating talk with an inspiring coach. I recommend young players & coaches to watch the full video using the link above.
Happy 38th to my spiritual friend @beg4cred
New Blog Post! “Preparing for the Weekend” - a guide for young players to help balance school & basketball and give yourself the best chance of playing well on Saturday. Follow the link in my bio or in the Story
A snapshot of the small group sessions going on at @northfleet_basketball Academy. Working with new ideas around emergent movement & ecological dynamics, inspired by @theuofstrength and @alexsarama. Repetition without repetition #kairosperformance
First week is in full swing at @sussex_mbb. Everyone is working hard for their spot snd we are shaping up. 2 weeks til the first game, I can’t wait! #kairosperformance
New blog post "Gratitude is the Attitude" is up now on my website. Go through my link to get there. It's about being thankful for the opportunities we have now and a little story about my experience in Vietnam last year during COVID.
A new season, new challenges. Very exciting to be a part of university basketball again. This season I’ll be coaching @sussexsport @sussex_mbb Men’s basketball team - watch this space #basketball #kairosperformance #bucsbasketball
“What can I do to improve my game?”
A question that I sometimes get from young athletes. I’ve written a blog post that I hope will help young players who wonder about this. Go through my bio to access the link #basketball #coaching #kairosperformance
Shout out to all those that put in the work over the Summer. Your reward is coming soon! Best of luck and good energy to everyone starting the 2022/23 Season
Game Preparation Checklist! As the season approaches, here’s a simple checklist that you can use to prepare yourself for an upcoming game. Start on Thursday & think about: 📚School work: how can I get everything done in time so I can focus on the game? 💦 Hydration: Drinking water will help you concentrate & perform better 🏋️♀️Stretch & move: start to build habits that will help you prevent injury and perform at your best 🧘🏼♂️ Visualisation: For just a few minutes each day, think about how you will play & what it will feel like to perform at your best💰 Simple actions will have a profound impact on your performance #basketball #gameday
We’ve arrived in Borgonamero, Italy. We’ve only been here a couple of hours and it’s already been so impressive. After seeing Eurobasket games yesterday and the elite level basketball players, today I’ve been around amazing youth coaches discussing teaching & coaching. I am so grateful to @alexsarama for allowing us full access to @collegebasket @collegebasketprep for the week.
Summer
I learnt from @iberry88 never to shoot the ball in demonstrations 😂 This would not have gone well
Pass ahead in transition
Happy Birthday to one of the main OG’s of Sussex basketball @budspics
2022/23 Season is coming! For our last week of #driveandkick summer sessions we’re also running two special online sessions with @kylanelson6 @lukenelson95_6 and @alexsarama to help our young players learn what it takes to become an elite level player and prepare for their best season yet! These sessions are exclusive to athletes that have taken part in our Summer coaching sessions or are a part of the Rising Star programme. I’m really excited about the run up to the new season as I try to help young athletes get the most out of their basketball experience
Fly on the wall when things don’t go well.
@lukenelson95_6 workouts. Such an immense pleasure and honour to work with the man and see how far he’s come. Excited to see what happens next
Last few spots available for my Summer training sessions at Sussex University over the next 4 weeks. Open to serious young players aged 14-19yrs. Dm if interested. Repeat, for serious young players only. No guaranteed places, ask for details #kairosperformance
The work. 2022. Join us
Have you asked yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing? What it means to you? #kairosperformance
Thursday. The work. Summertime! #kairosperformance
The game needs good people and I think we’ve got some in Sussex that can move the game in a positive direction. Big congrats @tward_5 for signing to play another season in NBL1! A real Player-Coach - I’m excited about the future for young players & coaches, big things ahead #basketball #sussexbasketball
The 38th Year. A final year of pro head coaching? I’m not sure, but Vietnam this time was unforgettable. Then onto a new chapter; back home - for good? Who knows. Thank you to all who wished me a happy birthday and all those that made my 38th year one I will never forget. On to the next #timeisprecious #family #kairosperformance
Thursday night
#thework #kairosperformance
Mistakes. Praise the Process. The work
Get ‘em up! @kylanelson6 out here leading by example #kairosperformance #basketballtraining
We have 3 more spaces left for this!
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Summertime. The Work. #kairosperformance
I can’t claim to have reached any significant level in mindfulness or meditation, but it has had such a profound affect on my life that I feel compelled to share what I can. These kinds of practices seem necessary at this time of distraction, isolation and confusion. Stopping to smell the roses ¬tice that being here is a miracle is worth it
Today's zoom session is cancelled!
Sorry to those intending to join, but we will not run live today. If you're already on the mailing list then you will receive a link to "The Art & Science of Shooting" session in the next couple of days. If you're not on the list then head to www.kairos-performance.com and sign up!
Build confidence bit by bit
Today's zoom session is starting soon!
What do you think? #kairosperformance
I’m tired of watching everybody make everything. Here’s to adding some balance to social media 😊. Missing is great, especially when we’re working on making improvements. Every miss gets us closer to performing at a high level #kairosperformance
Energy and attitude is contagious. Your approach to the team and the game will rub off on everyone around you. Make your contribution a positive one #kairosperformance
Find ways to apply pressure in your practice so that you are more prepared for the feelings you experience in game situations #kairosperformance
Tips for earning more playing time from last week’s live coaching session. How can you show your value and earn more court time, especially in the big games? #kairosperformance
It’s not just about scoring when it comes to getting on the court in the games #kairosperformance
Clear your mind, allow thoughts to pass, stay open #kairosperformance
Improving consistency in shooting. Focussing on your inner dialogue, your inner thoughts can bring results you never dreamed of. You don’t know what’s possible until you allow anything to be possible #kairosperformance #consistency #basketball
Saturday 23rd April - 4pm Online
“Earn more playing time”
Registration link here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqfuitqDgsEtTFC2ZFjxZ3YxTE3CnRJtpH
Today I was being coached. Humbling, exciting, and always a privilege to work with others further along the path than me #kairosperformance
Asking questions. One of the best ways to find out new things and make improvements. Simple but effective #kairosperformance #basketball #confidence
You must be prepared to fail, for it is the only sure way to succeed #kairosperformance #basketball #confidence @_21nate @dry__hens @s.mackey23
Get more playing time - servant leadership #kairosperformance #basketball
Use your breathing to calm your nerves and make the pressure shots #kairosperformance #basketball #basketballtraining
Main points from last week’s online coaching session titled “off-season tips for youth basketball players”
Developing confidence p2 #kairosperformance #basketball #confidence
Put yourself in difficult situations! Learn to thrive whilst being uncomfortable. There’s so much learning there, but it’s definitely not the easiest thing to do. But ask yourself, which would you prefer: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret?
This was taken from last Saturday’s zoom session on “Off Season tips for youth basketball players”. Next Saturday’s session will be announced on Tuesday, don’t miss it! #kairosperformance #basketballtraining
Developing confidence, part 1 #confidence #kairosperformance
Get more playing time - do these things. #basketball #kairosperformance #basketballtips
Live online session tomorrow (Saturday 16th April) at 2pm. Off-season basketball training tips for youth basketball players with me. Registration link here (copy & paste url) https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwoc-6vrTIpEtcG818dUNzN_jDiXQOY6ndf Free to attend - dm me any questions & I’ll answer tomorrow
Camp dayz.. warm-ups
The ancient meaning of ‘Kairos’ and the inspiration for Kairos Performance #kairosperformance
I tried to record the 1st podcast episode today, but I need to run it back, so here’s an intro to who I am and a shout out to an early inspiration of mine as a taster. #kairosperformance
I made a video for a young basketball player who asked me how he can perform better in games. Here’s an exert. I’m still figuring out this video stuff; you’ll see at the end my mic fell off - it’s all part of the process!! Got a question? Dm me and I’ll answer it as best I can #basketball #kairosperformance #basketball🏀 #basketballcoaching #basketballtraining #basketballtips
I had the privilige to work in China for both @euroleague and @nba. I was once told that basketball could be my golden ticket to wherever I wanted to go. How true that was and continues to be #basketball #basketballcoaching #kairosperformance
One of my biggest challenges is practicing what preach when it comes to engaging with officials. I sometimes find it difficult to keep cool, whilst always protecting my players. Officiating must improve in England for our game to thrive. That’s not my area of expertise, so I’ll focus on helping young players improve so that they are better able to embrace & deal with the challenges of competition #basketball #stormbasketball #basketballcoaching #kairosperformance
We work it out together. Whatever the result on the day, we will collaborate and work together as a team to execute & improve - absolute joy to work with young men that take responsibility for their performance and look for solutions to the issues as they come up on the floor @stormbballclub #basketball #kairosperformance #basketballcoaching #basketballtraining #basketball🏀 #basketballengland #coaching #stormbasketball
There are no secrets in the game, nothing you need to hide from the opponent. If you say what you’re doing, you’re connecting with your team-mates and also demonstrating active engagement in the play. Practice talking on the court - say what you do and you will likely be more effective #basketball #kairosperformance #basketballcoaching #basketballtraining #basketball🏀
Early morning movement routines and practices: Qi gong & ATG protocol #basketball #morningroutine #kairosperformance #habits #movement #consistency
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The Programme
Wk 1 - Meet & Compete!
In our first week we'll meet off the court to set out how training will look and prepare our work. Our first on-court sessions will look at shooting & finishing as well as general basketball offensive movement.
Wk 2 - Shooting
Week 2 is all about shooting the ball. We'll film your shot and you will receive an evaluation on your shooting form. We'll then work with you to develop a strong technique and apply that in game situations
Wk 3 - Space & Pace
Once we've got our shooting routines in place, we'll get into the game! First we'll set the tone on how to play - fast and with great spacing! This week we'll put together the shooting, spacing & movement that we've been practicing.
Wk 4 - Defence
We'll turn our attention to defence in all aspects. Starting with on-ball defence and moving to the deeper aspects of team defensive principles!
Wk 5 - Ball Screen Action
In week 5 we'll dive into some high level concepts around screening. I love this week! Ball screen is such a big part of the game, it's so important that players learn how to play both offence and defence of the screen.
Wk 6 - Put it all Together
In the last two sessions you'll get a chance to play more 5 on 5 and show what you've learned. You'll be coached as if in a real game and your skills will be put to the test! We'll be filming all the games and you'll receive lots of feedback from this week.
Much more than just on-court coaching.
This is a programme to give you to the tools you need to succeed!
- Classroom sessions - £75 Value
- XPS App Access - £30 Value
- 12x On-Court Sessions - £96 Value
- Shooting Analysis - £50 Value
- Video Feedback Package - £50 Value
- 2-Month Summer plan - £100 Value
Total Value: £401
2023 Price: £120
Early Bird Offer: £96*
*Early bird offer available until May 3rd 2023
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