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| Tim Strouse |
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| Heaven is a Playground...or maybe a air conditioned gym in the middle of August. I would like to create a list of gym, rec centers and playground around the state where kids can go to practice their skills. Being from the north eastern part of the state, I will start there. Feel free to e-mail me if you know of a good gym or playground. |
| Here are a few of sports oriented facilities in northern Indiana that offer open gym, leagues, and instruction: |
| Elkhart |
| Mishawaka |
| Fort Wayne |
| Ligonier Rec Center |
| Ligonier |
| Lakeland Youth Center |
| North Webster |
| Cromwell Community Center |
| Cromwell |
| Elkhart YMCA |
| Goshen |
| Elkhart |
| Here's a few community rec centers, college gyms, and YMCA facilities that have basketball courts: |
| Bloomington |
| Bloomington |
| Evansville |
| Places South of Indy: |
| Indianapolis Area: |
| Fishers |
| Indianapolis |
| Instruction: |
| Here are some useful links to some great instructional basketball books and videos. Not all of these have links to Indiana, but are nonetheless helpful if you are a player, parent or coach. |
| For shooting instruction check out Dave Hopla's site. Be sure to click on his "Motivational Speaker" link and watch his free video: |
| For a great all around individual basketball skills workout program, be sure to check out Coach Mike Saylor's site. Former Indiana Hoosier star Brian Evans and Coach Saylor have put together an excellent and innovative product.: |
| Be sure to check out the Steve Alford videos at: |
| For some great free instructional information: |
| My evaluations of several videos. |
| If you are looking for something to help your shooting try the Arc Angel. I found it on ebay and bought it for my daughters. It really works. |
| Another interesting and innovative shooting aid that I've read about, but have not tried is Noah. It's oriented more toward schools than individuals due to the price. |
| A thought provoking essay on the benefits of playground basketball: |
| Kendallville |
| Warsaw |
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| I really like the Dave Hopla videos for their overall attention to detail. Here's a Hoosier based instructional shooting video that I've come across but not yet purchased. |
| I recently purchased this Bob Hurley video on Point Gurad play and was absolutely mesmorized. Coach Hurley coached former Notre Dame great David River's in high school, so I guess that's a good enough Indiana connection. Be sure to check out the outstanding book Miracle of St Anthony. |
| Here's some links to instruction and products by professional shooting coach Ed Palubinskas. |
| For fun, check out these free video clips: |
| South Bend |
| Conditioning: |