BE Ready Academy Charlotte is getting ready to launch! There are only a few spots left in each age group! Register right away! Check out our awesome line up of coaches and be ready for surprise guest speakers such as Stephen Curry (former Davidson College player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors). For more information call…
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The Elements of Athleticism 1 The 8 Elements of Athleticism At BE Ready Academy we believe that there are important elements to becoming a top athlete. To be a better athlete one must develop and better himself/herself in these areas. Here are BE Ready’s “8 Elements of Athleticism”. THE CORE: Every movement starts at the…
Read MoreHow Much Protein Do I Need as a Developing Athlete? Many athletes today are concerned about how much protein they should ingest each day. Lack of adequate protein and protein from fatty sources can certainly impede muscular development and hinder recovery. The recommended daily allowance of protein in the sedentary adult is about .4 grams…
Read MoreIs Blake Griffin a great NBA player or just an amazing dunker? Should he have made the NBA All-Star team with the Clipper’s losing record?
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that basketball is universally recognized by middle and high school physical education departments as an excellent option for providing youth with optimal amounts of exercise in a manner kids find fun and challenging. But did you know that competitive sports such as basketball can actually make kids smarter, too?
Read MoreB.E. (Ben Ebong) Ready Basketball Academy was started in 2008 as a way for me to share lessons and experiences with young kids.
Read MoreIs it easier to make your high school or middle school team just because you are tall or do you have to be skilled to get on the roster? Do coaches prefer skilled smaller players or taller projects?
Read MoreEvery week the “best team” in college basketball loses and there is a new number 1 team. I can’t keep up. Who is the real “best team” in college basketball?
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Each year many athletes sprain their ankles. Some of these are from contact (example: landing on someone’s foot) but many are from a lack of control of the athlete’s body. This comes from poor balance and a lack of hip strength. Most athletes don’t train balance and when we see them at the Epicenter this is an area of deficiency.
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