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Stress in Sport: Is it a Bad Thing?

April 13, 2023

Professional athletes are adept at dealing with these stressful environments through years of practice and training. It is a process, so patience and persistence are also very important skills to harness when overcoming stress.

UPBasketball has its first week of training at the new home!

April 06, 2023

“Thank you for everyone all these years, old and new, for being a part of our family and helping us build something special in the community. For all of our donors thank you, we appreciate your belief in us and what we do.”

9 Mental Tips for Basketball Players

March 30, 2023

Basketball is a mental game. Take a look at some of these tips to instantly help you play better on the court.

Haley Jones finishes her final season with the Stanford Women’s Basketball team

March 25, 2023

Jones posted to her Instagram account on Monday, “Thankful for my years at stanford. Thankful for my people, without you I wouldn't be who I am. Thank you for continuing to keep me grounded and hungry. Ready for the next chapter.”

Kessler Edwards wins Defensive Player of the Game Chain in his first month with the Sacramento Kings

March 16, 2023

“It was a bit of a surprise at first [being traded,] it was something that I wasn't expecting. But you know, It all happened so fast. I can't believe how fast it happened but I'm glad to be here in Sac. It's my first day here at the facility and everybody seems cool, so I think I'm going to like it here,” Edwards told FOX40 News reporters back on February 9th.

Mari Somvichian and the Oakland Tech Bulldogs are back on the road to the State Championship

March 09, 2023

“Last year, our motto was ‘unfinished business.’ I think this year with most of the key players being seniors, you know, we just want to go out with a bang,” Somvichian said. “ I guess our motto [this season] would be leaving our mark, leaving our mark on history, making sure that nobody will ever talk about Oakland Tech Basketball without talking about our team.”

OKC’s Jalen Williams first All-Star Weekend Recap

March 02, 2023

“First off, it's an honor… [to] go out there and compete in that and then obviously to be my first one as well was really cool. Growing up going to All-Star Games and watching to now [being] a part of it was pretty surreal,” Williams said.

UPBasketball’s New Training Facility Update

February 24, 2023

“We have made it our life mission to help children learn the values of hard work and leadership through sports. We want nothing more than to continue to grow our roots here in this community,” Packie and Bianca Turner.

Player Development Coach, Joey Hewitt, emphasizes the importance of Mental Training

February 16, 2023

“I feel [that] the mental side of sports, mental training and sports psychology made me realize that basketball is just, you know, a microcosm for our everyday life,” Hewitt said. “How we deal with our problems in basketball is exactly how we deal with our problems in everyday life. So we can use that platform as an advantage for us and as a way to learn more not only about ourselves as players but ourselves as people.”

Introducing UPB’s Front Desk Associates: Alyssa Smith and Karla Mora

February 09, 2023

Unlimited Potential Basketball is excited to introduce its newest Front Desk Associates, Alyssa Smith and Karla Mora! Both Smith and Mora have recently joined the team, and we are excited to see all of the positive and welcoming energy they bring into the facility.

Q&A Session with UPB’s CEO Bianca Turner

February 01, 2023

Something that I'm really grateful for is the women that we do have working with us. I am grateful to have [Madisen,] Ruta, Sara, Jordan, Annalise, Karla and Alyssa [on the team,”] Bianca said. “I do feel grateful that I have been able to be surrounded by a team of women who are passionate, hungry and empowered. It's very motivating for me, and that's something I've been thinking about a lot lately, that I feel like we all push each other and that is the power of women."

UPB Brings Back Adult Training!

January 26, 2023

“I believe the athletes have thoroughly enjoyed their time and have learned a lot through the process,” Anastasieska said. “Some have sent in emails expressing their enjoyment and how much they have learned, and others have expressed their desire for the program to continue through additional months as they love it! It has been great to receive this feedback.”

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