I just finished reading a story in the New York Times Sunday Magazine about a person by the name of Allonzo Trier of Seattle. You may not have heard of him now but in a few years, we will be talking about him. He is a basketball player - a rather dedicated player. For the past four years he has followed the following training regimen seven days a week: Hour one: dribbling with two balls at the same time (a Pete Maravich idea from the past). Then for the next 90 minutes he makes 450 shots. Not shoots- he makes them. he makes 3,000 shots a week! If he misses two in a row, he deducts one of his shots! these are from all over the court. Twice a week he has private lessons from a coach leading to among other things to his ability to make 95 out of 100 free throws. Then he goes to team practice for a couple of hours. He plays for his school. He plays for a couple of AAU teams and plays in games around the USA on any given weekend. He is picked up on a private jet and taken to places like New York City, Houston, new Jersey, Virginia, LA, etc. He also has his own clothing line! To say that college coaches are interested is an understatement.
But then he is only 13 years old. He and his mother live in Section 8 Public Housing. He is on the 7th grade at a private school (scholarship). He also has a private tutor, but the 5'-5" star has his career ahead, doesn't he? By the way the story tells that there are others around the country that travel like he does. Keep his name in mind.
Ah yes, amateur athletics! Look up the article on line: Just google his name
But then he is only 13 years old. He and his mother live in Section 8 Public Housing. He is on the 7th grade at a private school (scholarship). He also has a private tutor, but the 5'-5" star has his career ahead, doesn't he? By the way the story tells that there are others around the country that travel like he does. Keep his name in mind.
Ah yes, amateur athletics! Look up the article on line: Just google his name
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