Book Review: “Legends and Soles: See How He Impacted Your Basketball Journey”
Overview “Legends and Soles” is the captivating memoir of Sonny Vaccaro, one of basketball’s most influential behind-the-scenes figures whose vision forever changed how the game is marketed, played, and perceived. In this deeply personal account, Vaccaro (often affectionately called “Sunny” by friends and colleagues) takes readers through his remarkable journey from small-town Pennsylvania to becoming […]
Helping Your Young Athlete Build Confidence and Mental Toughness with Valerie Alston, Part One
For Parents: Hoopwrld was fortunate to interview Valerie Alston, a mental performance coach who brings unique insight to youth sports psychology. As a former D1 softball player at the University of Minnesota who struggled with performance anxiety during her own athletic career, Alston has dedicated her life to helping young athletes overcome mental barriers and […]
The Moment I Knew I Belong Here
There he is again. The dude everyone talks about. He scores, he hustles, he makes plays that leave defenders in the dust. They say he’s just better. I see it. But in this moment, my mind goes quiet. Everything around me slows to a crawl. I’m driving right and he bites on the fake—exactly as […]
