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TRANSFORMATION
of the Kearney Boys Basketball Program
By John Burns
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♦♦♦♦BEFORE♦♦♦♦ |
♦♦♦♦AFTER♦♦♦♦ |
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Downtrodden Program |
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State
Prominent Program |
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Poor
Perception of Program |
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State and City
Ranking |
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Losing Program |
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Winning
Program (41-13 last two years) |
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Home Court Advantage, Little Attendance |
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One home loss
in 2 years and large, boisterous crowds |
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No
Championships in 32 years of Own Tournament |
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Back to Back
Tournament Champions |
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No
Conference Championship in 30 years |
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Back to Back
Conference Championships including just one conference loss in 2
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Integration of
Technology |
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Video Animated Playbook- allows players to learn offenses and
defenses
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Basketball Stat Keeper- game recording of statistics & numerous game
reports
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Season Highlight Video- digital
camera & software to produce professional video |
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Player Development |
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Strength Development- spring, summer, fall seasons
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Speed Development- spring, summer, fall seasons
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Basketball Skills- intense, individual summer workouts
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Results:
Overall team strength, speed, size, and skills have dramatically
increased. On average, each player adds 10-15 lbs. of muscle per
year. Half the team can dunk the basketball compared to one player
in first year. Player’s recognition on all-state, all-conference,
all-tournament, and around the basketball circles is prominent.
College coaches recruit players now and scholarships are offered. |
