PHILOSOPHY:

To prepare players for every possible contingency that they may possibly face in a game situation. 

 

• “Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.” -Lao Tzu-

  • Pragmatic approach: Evolve & Win

  • Is what I am teaching you preparing you for the next level? (HS, College, Pros)

  • Is what I am teaching having a direct impact on winning?

• Supreme Preparation= Supreme Performance

 

TEACHING PROCESS:

• Formation, Action, Read/Execution, Repeat...

While training, major points of emphasis are: Mental: “The game is under taught and over-coached.” Too often emphasis is spent on the “what” and not the “how to.” 

 

• Focus

  • Play Present; Focus on the present moment, that is all you have control over. 

  • Every rep/possession deserves your optimal focus and effort

 

• Discomfort

  • Understanding that progress is often made by performing tasks that are not comfortable or pleasing.

 

• Knowing what to use, when to use it, and why.

 

Every key isn’t made for every hole.  The emphasis is to make sure players understand when to use their tools.

 

EVENTS:

 

Akin Athletics has participated in several Events which include:

• Big Shots Certified Events, Scouts Focus Nationals at UVA, Adidas 64 in Las Vegas…