The Power Shift- 5 Ohioans who shined
Sunday was a day that was like no other for 30 kids who wanted to improve their games and put what they learned into action on the court. Sports City U Basketball Academy in West Virginia hosted the first-ever Power…
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Continue ReadingSunday was a day that was like no other for 30 kids who wanted to improve their games and put what they learned into action on the court.
Sports City U Basketball Academy in West Virginia hosted the first-ever Power Shift, an 8-hour one-day training session that I attended, and from the feedback I received from parents, it was “the best training event they had ever been involved in”.
Hours of the latest technology in training, along with advanced skill development and some games to put their new tools into use. Jim Clayton, the most recognized trainer in the Midwest, hosted the event.
There were players there from multiple states, and here are 5 from Ohio who are featured today:
Danielle Vuletich (Berlin Center Western Reserve)- a long, multi-talented player who can step out and score or play back to the basket. Danielle (pictured above) needs to consistently develop a midrange shot off a face-up position. She keeps the ball up and utilized her length. Great timing on her shot blocking, and has great work ethic. If she develops a face-up game with a two-foot finish, she will be very difficult to defend.
Braylynn Haines (Leesburg Fairfield Local)- a strong, good sized multidimensional guard who can go inside or out, good handles, and can get to the rim but tends to always turn to the right side. Has a good shot, and can increase the speed of her shot by working on her footwork. She has a good first move to go be her defender, just needs to become consistent with her finishing.
Paige Gaynier (Delphos St. John)- this Northwest Ohio player has good handles, is a good catch-and-shoot player, and penetrates into the gaps well. Needs to develop a shot to go with her penetration. Very good court IQ, good overall skill package. Would improve her game if she works on creating shots off of the dribble in a half court set.
Gracee Stewart (Miami Trace)- she has good handles and is a physically strong player. She will get in your face, sees the court well and is a very good team player. A confident player with a good attitude. Needs to learn to create in a 1 or 2 dribble situation and work on a consistent shot. Good prospect who will get better.
Jordyn Smoot (Springfield Catholic Central)- a younger player with tremendous work ethic. She is strong to the right side and can create off the dribble. Needs to work on attacking north and south, and to develop a better game going left. Bright future for this Springfield area player.