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2010-07-20T12:52:00.000-07:00

Hey guys. Follow MR7 on Twitter!

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Time for a change, Lebron headed to Miami

2010-07-12T17:32:00.000-07:00

Lebron James announced he would be heading to Miami to join forces with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. He's gotten a lot of negative press from his hometown team. It's unfortunate people can't be supportive of career moves in the NBA. Trades happen all the time.... so my question is were the fans really a fan of Lebron? Or just a fan of what he had to offer their favorite team?

Desperate times - The Boston Globe

2010-07-07T18:57:00.000-07:00

Desperate times - The Boston Globe

Former NBA Star Now Homeless? WHAT?

2010-07-07T18:46:00.000-07:00

On July 2^nd, The Boston Globe did a story on former Celtics player, Ray Williams. The report was a rather sad reality of money and fame as a result of playing in the NBA. Ray Williams, now 55, is homeless and lives in a ’92 Buick. Williams had financial difficulties in the 90’s, lost his wife, his home, everything. After being a star in the NBA for ten years, this was probably incredibly tough to swallow. He is unable to hold down minimum wage jobs and is begging for help. Ray feels betrayed by NBA players as if they aren’t watching his back in his time of desperation. The only hope he says he has is his faith in God. During his interview with The Boston Globe, he said,

““They say God won’t give you more than you can handle,’’ Williams said in

his roadside sedan. “But this is wearing me out.””

The spirit of faith is what seems to be his only chance at survival. Whether Ray Williams and his efforts to get on his feet are legitimate is not our place of judgment.

There is something to say for NBA players who start their own side businesses, invest money wisely, and continue their education for post NBA careers. It also proves that you can be on top of the world one minute and lose it all in a blink of an eye.

We love basketball…. it’s in our blood, but on the other hand, there is so much more to life than putting a ball through a hoop. Midrange7 uses basketball as a tool to help mentor players on and off the court. We love to see our players have outstanding grades, successful careers, and be active in the community.

beRecruited.com

2010-06-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

While searching through the infinite amount of other basketball bloggers out there, I came across a pretty cool website for athletes and coaches who are involved in the recruiting/scouting arenas. If you fit into one of those two categories, check out http://www.berecruited.com/ As a potential recruit you can display your stats and video, even post achievements academically. Coaches can link to you and get to know players and see what they are all about. If you are serious about playing basketball beyond high school, it's a great networking site to expose your talents. And of course as always, if you have a midrange game to add to your resume...even better for maximum tryout results.

Midrange7 at SFCHS on 6-22

2010-06-22T09:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, the MR7 crew headed to Sante Fe Christian High School for a guest appearance at their summer basketball camp. SFCHS Boys varsity coach, Coach Bickley, invited Ken Konecki and Danny Morgan into their afternoon session to talk about the midrange shot and it's importance in everyone's game. Ken ran through 4 different drills with the players, instructing them on how to incorporate the midrange jumper into a game-like situation. Contact Ken Konecki at (760) 994-9968 to have him come speak at your summer camp!

Check out more photos on our Facebook fan page! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Midrange-7/107746899268976

NBA workout: The closely guarded NBA workout - chicagotribune.com

2010-06-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

NBA workout: The closely guarded NBA workout - chicagotribune.com

Midrange7's founder, Ken Konecki, got some attention in Sunday's Chicago Tribune. The article on training basketball players to enter the draft focused on Derek Rose and his workout routine. It's great that Ken focuses on the midrange area in his training regimens. While watching the NBA Finals, especially game 7, did anyone else notice that the percentage of shots taken from the midrange area was lacking. A majority of the shots taken were from the 3 pt. line or trying to work the ball inside. The midrange jumper gives you the ability to keep the ball moving, pass it in, if the shots not there, pop it back out to the midrange, and Boom goes the dynamite.

NBA Draft is just around the corner...

2010-06-18T10:20:00.000-07:00

With the NBA draft being only 6 days away, many basketball players will be trying to get picked up by a team and sign their first contracts. Midrange7's, NBA trainer, Ken Koneki, has a whole workout program designed specifically for players who are preparing to be drafted. The Chicago Tribune will be doing an article on Ken and his workout this Sunday, Father's Day. Check it out, should be a great read!

I smell rivalry...

2010-06-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

Game 7 of the NBA Finals is tonight!

Kobe Bryant or Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett or Pau Gasol, Ray Allen or Derek Fisher? Many factors come in to the equation of who is going to win tonight's game 7 between the Lakers and the Celtics. Throughout the series both teams have showed spurts of greatness, Lakers in games 1 and 6, Celtics in games 2 and 4. And both teams have countered those great performances with sub par efforts. The big question going into tonight's game is what teams bench and role players are going to have a big night. We know the stars are going to come ready to perform, but they can't win a game by themselves, not against an opponent of this caliber. What it is going to come down to is what team wants it more, what team is going to leave everything they have on the floor, and what team plays with more heart. The whole season comes down to this game...Lakers or Celtics?

Core Strength for an Effective Midrange Shot.

2010-06-16T10:29:00.000-07:00

The internet is full of great beginner and advanced core workouts. Core strength is great for stability and over all athleticism of basketball players. Midrange7 works with Roger Hinds, athletic trainer for the New York Knicks, who demonstrates Core Strength Training exercises on the Midrange7 DVD. Roger walks you through stretches, warm-up, core movements, and cool-down. Pilates is also a great way to have a solid core. What are some of your favorite core conditioning exercises?

Midrange7 YouTube Channel

2010-06-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

Check out Midrange7's YouTube Channel. View clips from the Midrange7 DVD and testimonies about the Midrange7 program from Jerome Williams, Roger Hinds, and Kris Corso. Subscribe, add comments, share our channel with your team! Stay tuned to our YouTube Channel for upcoming videos of the current basketball prodigy, Jaylin Flemming.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMidrange7

Midrange Shooting, The Lost Art

2010-06-14T14:41:00.000-07:00

Check out this video on YouTube with the NBA's Sam Cassell demonstrating the midrange shot. The midrange shot is the lost art, even in the pros.
(This video was not written or produced by Midrange7. Midrange7 has no affiliation with this video.)

Is the world changing you, or are you changing the world?

2010-06-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

Midrange 7 is excited to be affiliated with the Always Positive Movement. Their mission is to unite people and organizations to create a cultural change by spreading a message of hope through their attitudes, actions, and words. Always positive has three C's which they stand by, Courage, Character, and Commitment. Here at Midrange7, our goal is to instill in our players a positive attitude that has a positive impact on the people around them. A positive attitude is necessary for leadership roles, teamwork skills, and respect for coaches and parents. To take the pledge to always be positive and make a difference in your community, go to www.alwayspositive.com.

Jump USA

2010-06-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

Now is a great to time to get outdoors and get in shape. Working on plyometrics is key to being a successful midrange shooter. Check out Jump USA for Jump Soles, medicine balls, and jump boxes to help you train and increase your vertical jump. They also have the Midrange 7 DVD for sale! Get training aids for plyometric workouts and the Midrange7 DVD to take your game to the next level. Plus, there is free ground shipping on orders over $75! Hello summer training!

Welcome!

2010-06-09T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hi all! Welcome to MidRange 7’s blog. This blog is for you, the player, coach, or parent, enabling you to interact with us and other members of the basketball community. Along with posts giving insight to who we are and what we do, we will be sharing tips on health and fitness, leadership skills, teamwork skills, and ideas for coaches and parents. We are here to discuss anything basketball and possibly learn new things, maybe even meet other people that have our same passion for basketball.

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2009-07-10T17:41:00.000-07:00