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‘Weekly Training Update’

Make that Decisive First Move,

Go QH,

Coach Mendo

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‘Chip on the Shoulder’
“DIP” MOVATIONAL NEWSLETTER

It is apparent that numerous kids train and play basketball uninspired and without a “go for it all” attitude & spirit.  It is a sad commentary in our society that our young people expect a hand out instead of taking their God given talents and abilities and maximizing their opportunities. Yes, it is true that our society is turning soft and makes excuses instead of finding solutions and working ferociously.  Nevertheless, how can a player avoid these pitfalls, stay focused, inspired and avoid the stark reality of excuse making.

I believe we can recapture this spirit and discipline by embracing the old adage “A chip on the shoulder”. What exactly does it mean to have a chip on your shoulder? Does it mean you are mad at the world; you hate life or are out for vengeance?  Yes, in some ways a bad reflection of this term could mean those negative things.  But that is not how I view or use the term a chip on the shoulder.  The other misconception about this term is that it only applies to people that have come from a very difficult background or have received some very unfortunate setbacks in their life. This can be true as well and many people can find fuel and motivation through negative circumstances to inspire them to greatness. But I believe that everybody that wants to accomplish or achieve something great in life must have of some type of chip on their shoulder.

Here are some examples that can motivate you to operate, train & compete with a “chip on your shoulder”;
-A deep motivation to succeed that runs so deep that it consumes your waking thoughts and interferes with sleepless nights.
-A motivation of wanting to give back to those that you love and have sacrificed so much for your success.
-A motivation to prove people wrong and to show the doubters that they were wrong
-A motivation that is spiritual (God) and laced with deep conviction.
These and other motivators should be firmly written out, visualized and figuratively place on your shoulder.

I want you to write down your deep motivators and take time throughout the week to visualize and focus on how much these motivators mean to you.
Here is a powerful acronym “DIP” that will help you to know that you are working and competing in direct line with having a chip on your shoulder.

D: Dare to be different: you know that you are living with a chip on your shoulder when you become a risk taker, a big dreamer & have the courage & conviction to stand up & step out of the crowd to accomplish the extraordinary!

I: Intensity & Intelligence: you know that you are living with a chip on your shoulder when you have the intensity of a warrior combined with the intelligence of a winner!

P: Push the limits: you know that you are living with a chip on your shoulder when you push the limits, raise the bar, come early, stay late, go the hardest, be the toughest & fight to exhaustion!

So the question you must ask yourself; do you compete with “a chip on your shoulder” or complain with an excuse on your shoulder”? The choice is yours!  Memorize and Apply DIP and win against your competitiors!

Go QH,

Coach Mendo
http://www.quickhandle.com

‘Weekly Training Update’

April 23-29 2012

Academy: Skill training developing the Complete player
Date:  Tuesday, April 24
Location: Summerwalk Apartment Gym
Address: 3850 Klahanie Dr SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
Times: 5:30-6:30pm ~ Juniors (4th-6th grades)  &  All Stars (7th-12th grades). Separate courts!!
Costs:
*PACKAGE #1 COST – $160.00*
You can attend 8 Academy classes
*PACKAGE #2 – COST – $100.00
You can attend 4 Academy classes
If you would like to purchase each academy as you go, one individual session is $30.00.

Specialized Class: Shooting
Date:  Thursday, April 26
Location: Summerwalk Apartment Gym
Address: 3850 Klahanie Dr SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
Times: 5:30-6:30pm
Costs: $30.00
Maximum Attendees: 12

Private Training: Intense 1 on 1 training designed to develop superior skills, confidence, discipline and work ethic.
Private Training Slot still available
Date: Thursday April 26
Session Times: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $65.00 non-Pine Lake member–$55.00 Pine Lake member
Location: Columbia Athletic Clubs – Pine Lake
Address: 2930 228th Avenue SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
Special Note:  To inquire about additional private training opportunities or small group training please contact Coach Mendo at coach@quickhandle.com or phone at 425-369-2221

MentalTraining:  To inquire about additional private training opportunities or small group training please contact Coach Mendo at coach@quickhandle.com or phone at 425-369-2221

QH Boys AAU Training:
Date: Monday April 23–Wednesday April 25
Session Times: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Eastside Christian
Address: 14615 SE 22nd St Bellevue, WA 98007
Special Note:  Training only available to QH AAU Team members!

QH Girls AAU Training:
Date: Wednesday April 25
Session Times: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Columbia Athletics-Kirkland
Address: Address: 11450 98th Ave NE Kirkland, WA
Date: Friday April 27
Session Times: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Northwest University-Kirkland
Address: Address: 5520 108th Ave NE Kirkland, WA
Special Note:  Training only available to QH AAU Team members!

QH Summer Camps:  Don’t miss out on the QH summer camp experience.  Sign up today and reserve your spot!!
New Camp Confirmed:
Location: Park Hills, Missouri
All camps are finalized except for the following camps.
Camps not yet Confirmed:
Location: Shasta, California (Heat Ball-Handling Camp & High School Skills Camp)
Location: Gilbert, Arizona (Heat Ball-Handling Camp)
Location:  Everett, Washington (Heat Ball-Handling Camp)
Location: Seattle, Washington (Heat Ball-Handling Camp)
Location: Issaquah, Washington (LQ-VU Heat Ball-Handling Camp)

For more information and to register for training or camp event, please visit our web site http://www.quickhandle.com and click on All Events- http://www.quickhandle.com/event- registration/ or for specific events click on On Site Events- http://www.quickhandle.com/training/on-site-events/
Make that Decisive First Move,

Go QH,

Coach Mendo

700 Pacific Ave

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Description:

Clinic flyer(M) – Hood River Heat Ball Handling flyer 2012
Heat Ball Handling Clinic
Location:  Horizon Christian School,
Address: 700 Pacific Ave, Hood River, OR 97031
Date:  Saturday- June 2, 2012
Participants:  Boys and Girls; 4th-12th Grades
Times: 9:00am-12:00pm (4th-8th Grades)-12:30pm-3:30pm (9th-12th Grades)
Cost:  $35.00
Instructor:  Coach Mendo

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116 Rebel Drive

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Description:

2- Camp flyer(M) – FINAL Park Hills MO- Heat Ball Handling flyer 2012
HEAT BALL HANDLING CAMP
Location: Central High School Fieldhouse
Address: 116 Rebel Drive, Park Hills, Missouri 63601
Date: Friday & Saturday, June 8-9th, 2012
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $120.00
Participants: Boys and Girls, 4th–12th Grade
Instructor:  Coach Mendo
Special Instructions: Hosted by Mineral Area Sports Club: Local Contact-Jason Nash, Director
511 Pine Street Farmington, MO 63640 jasonnash@sbcglobal.net   573-631-0400

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‘Video Testimonial’

Go QH,

Coach Mendo

Congratulations to Coach Tyler and the entire JV team for an outstanding tournament.

Go QH

QH JV Team Champions "Last Chance TOC Qualifier" Tournament

QH JV Team Champions "Last Chance TOC Qualifier" Tournament

QH JV Team Champions "Last Chance TOC Qualifier" Tournament

Breaking News!
It is with tremendous pleasure and pride that we share the good news of the launching of two new web sites.
Quick Handle: www.quickhandle.com
Next Step Athletics: http://nextstepathletics.net

Quick Handle:
The Quick Handle web site is designed to provide a user friendly touch and easy access to register for events.  Basically, the web site is set up with 2 particular strategies;  1) On Site Events: These are events that we have set up and cover a wide range of training platforms; &  2) Coach To Go: These are training platforms that you, the community, can request Quick Handle to come and provide specific and designated training for your team, organization, school, city or state etc.

All of the training platforms have designated video clips to help enhance an understanding and awareness of what Quick Handle is offering.  Further, we have set up an appointment calendar for anyone to secure an appointment time with Coach Mendo to discuss your specific needs. 

Event Registration: The web site is very interactive with a wide variety of options and easy online registration.  You can register for On Site Events two ways; All Events tab, or by going to the particular training platform and see only those events listed for registration.  You can sign up for multiple events as well!

Spring Training: Academies, specialized classes and a few private training slots are still open and available.  Don’t miss out on these tremendous opportunities.  Mental toughness training opportunities are only available by appointment (coach to go) or email coach@quickhandle.com

Summer Camps: All of our camps, except for just a few are confirmed and ready for registration. Sacramento, Phoenix and a couple more in Washington are near to confirming.  The camps cover a wide range of training platforms that are displayed on the web site.  Culminating our summer season will be 2 Elite All Star Camps (one for the youger players & one for the older players) that are extremely popular, requiring a player to attend a Quick Handle camp and be invited to participate in this extremely unique and competitive camp.  All of our QH camps are designed to develop intensity, a competitive spirit, confidence and a love and passion for the game that will light a fire to dream big and go for it with all your heart.  Take advantage of the best specialized camps around!!

Next Step Athletics: Our NSA web site is a non-profit organization.  All our QH AAU teams fall under our NSA banner and web site.  Everything related to our AAU program will be staged on this web site.  The essence of NSA is to enhance youth development, provide competitive opportunities, assist with need based and talent scholarships all of which are designed to strengthen habits of discipline, develop strong core character values and promote sportsmanship and respect for authority.  The web site looks really good with several features that we are still putting the finishing touches on.

We believe that both of these web sites are just another step in demonstrating to the world that we are serious about building on our 19 years of credible service, by being the very best in the 3 following areas: year round training, AAU opportunities and our top notch summer basketball camps.  We also have other exciting areas that we plan on introducing very soon, so get ready!

GO QH,

“Success is about 100% Commitment”

Coach Mendo

24635 SE Issaquah Fall City Road

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Description:

24.2- Camp flyer(M) – FINAL Issaquah, WA-VU Ball Handling flyer 2012
VU Ball-Handling Camp
Dates: July 30-Aug 3, 2012 (Monday-Friday)
Location:  Pacific Cascade Middle
Address: 24635 SE Issaquah Fall City Road
Issaquah, Washington 98029
Time & Participants: 1:00pm-4:30pm 7th-12th Grades -Boys and Girls
Cost:   $175.00
Instructor:  Coach Mendo

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