Deep Game Basketball

We're Launching A New Podcast for DeepGame Listeners!

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We just launched a brand new podcast to share the next evolution of the DeepGame teachings!Here's where you can subscribe in Spotify:https://open.spot...

DeepGame Has Officially Retired. What's Next?

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter of my work:Subscribe to the Beyond Basketb...

A Final Goodbye From DeepGame Basketball

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter of my work:Subscribe to the Beyond Basketb...

The Deep Game Masterclass: Finally Available On Podcast!

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter of my work:Subscribe to the Beyond Basketb...

DeepGame Retirement Announcement

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter of my work:Subscribe to the Beyond Basketb...

This Separates Basketball Masters From Amateurs 

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

3 core differences between how the amateur player thinks vs how the master-level player thinks.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to...

This Simple Habit Unlocks Basketball Intelligence

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The source of basketball intelligence, and a simple habit for unlocking it.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two...

Get Your Hands Dirty & Do It (Beyond Basketball)

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on "beyond basketball" I share a personal story about launching my first business, and the gritty nature of success. If you like this higher...

3 Powerful Breathing Techniques For Basketball Players

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simple but powerful breathing techniques that help you release fear and play relaxed, effortless basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the b...

How Training Your Joints Helps You Play Fearlessly

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why training the joints and small connecting points of the body can actually decrease fear on the court.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best ...

Powerful Motivational Story For Basketball Players 

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation for any basketball player who feels like they are falling behind their competition.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to ...

Journalling Exercise For Releasing Painful Emotions (Beyond Basketball)

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on "beyond basketball" we're discussing a powerful journalling exercise for processing and releasing old, painful emotions. If you like this h...

How I Design My Daily Routine

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A complete breakdown of how I design my daily routine.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the ne...

How To Stop Trying Too Hard & Play Effortless Basketball

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

3 steps to relaxing into the flow of the game, and playing more effortlessly.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are t...

Advanced Emotional Intelligence For Basketball & Life (Beyond Basketball)

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on "beyond basketball" we're taking a higher-level look at emotional intelligence, and how to develop it for performance in basketball and lif...

A Deeper Way To Train Your Body For Basketball & Life

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A profound description of the physical body, and how to train it for maximum performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come....

5 Ways To Master Fear & Nervousness In Basketball

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Powerful techniques for relaxing fear and nervousness, and transforming strong emotions into sharper performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but ...

Let It Go: Every Wrong Is Part Of A Larger Right (Beyond Basketball)

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on "beyond basketball" we're discussing surrender, letting go, and how every wrong is inevitably a part of a much larger right. If you like thi...

Advanced Basketball Training Principles & My Training Program

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Advanced training principles for both basketball and life — plus, how I design my personal training program.DeepGame has officially retired, but the...

3 Steps To Build Bulletproof Basketball Discipline

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simple techniques for building world-class basketball discipline.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to f...

How Pain & Trauma Affects Performance (Beyond Basketball)

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on "beyond basketball" we're discussing how pain and trauma can fuel success and performance, when understood correctly. If you like this hi...

How Training With Ego Kills Basketball Performance

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The critical importance of training without ego, if you want to maximize basketball performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet t...

3 Ways We Program Our Own Mind

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How we program our mind through our behaviour, language, and attention.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two way...

How To Break Through Basketball Laziness & Procrastination

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The underlying cause of basketball laziness, and how to break through your resistance to hard work.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is ye...

Building Emotional Intelligence For Basketball

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What advanced emotional intelligence really looks like, and how to develop it for high-level basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best ...

Meditation For Inner Transformation (Beyond Basketball)

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on "beyond basketball" we're talking about the higher goal of meditation; how it's not about being peaceful, it's about total inner transformat...

Why Positive Thinking Rarely Works In Basketball

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The problem with positive thinking, why it rarely improves performance, and what to do instead.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to...

Release Body Tension To Improve Basketball Performance

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple exercise for locating and releasing tension in your body to improve basketball performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is y...

How To Transform Insecurities Into Confidence (Beyond Basketball)

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on "beyond basketball" we're discussing how to transform flaws and insecurities into deeper inner confidence. If you like this higher-level ma...

How To Fix Inconsistent Basketball Performance

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The root cause of basketball inconsistency, and how to fix it for good.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two way...

5 Steps To A Huge Basketball Breakthrough

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A step-by-step guide to breaking through to your next level of basketball performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. H...

Advanced Guide To Basketball Nutrition

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Advanced nutrition principles for basketball players, including what to eat, what not to eat, and little-known diet tweaks that improve health and per...

How Rigid Discipline Can Make You Play Worse

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to know whether the discipline you're building is actually going to make you better. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

How To Build Unshakeable Basketball Confidence

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where real basketball confidence comes from, and how to develop it. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWLYBA2LRb8 DeepGame ...

How To Release Negative Feelings Towards Others

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple way to release negative feelings you've been holding onto about another person.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. ...

Great Basketball Minds Have This In Common   

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The common trait of world-class basketball minds. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FPs7AWaK8I DeepGame has officially ret...

Powerful Guided Meditation For Basketball Players

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A guided meditation that develops the mental skills needed for high-level basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. He...

3 Basketball Training Principles Every Player Should Know

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Must-know basketball training principles for high level players. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxS299WwK0gDeepGame has ...

Announcing A New DeepGame Channel!

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to the new YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@taylorallantraining

How To Discover Your Larger Life Mission

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A private invitation for DeepGame practitioners who are ready to go beyond basketball: https://taylorallan.me  

Powerful Personal Finance System For Young People

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A private invitation for DeepGame practitioners who are ready to go beyond basketball: https://taylorallan.me

Love & Relationship Advice For Basketball Players

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A private invitation for DeepGame practitioners who are ready to go beyond basketball: https://taylorallan.me  

The 9th Law of the Deep Game 

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A private invitation for DeepGame practitioners who are ready to go beyond basketball: https://taylorallan.me  

This 4 Word “Mantra” Helps You Enter Flow States

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Say these four words to in your mind to enter the flow state, every time you play.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. He...

Complete Year-Round Basketball Training Template

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to design your off-season, pre-season, and in-season training schedule to maximize year-round performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the...

Failure Is Not Optional, It's Mandatory

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The honest truth why success cannot happen without failure.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow ...

Advice On Finding Your Life Path

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been putting everything you have into something and it's just not working out, here's one possible reason why...DeepGame has officially reti...

Go All The Way, Otherwise Don't Even Start

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple, 10 minute drill for making your game more smooth, relaxed and effortless.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here...

Why Being "Nice" Isn't Always Best For Others

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why trying to be "nice" often ends up hurting the other person, and what to do instead.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. ...

How Kobe Strategically Used Failure To Succeed

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Special Mamba Day Episode: Kobe's strategies for using failure to generate long-term success.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to c...

Using Failure To Overcome Fear

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How the correct perspective on failure dissolves fear of failing in basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are...

The True Cost Of Overthinking In Basketball & Life

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A deeper insight into why overthinking hurts a lot more than our basketball performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. ...

Magic Happens When You Go All-In

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A personal story about the magic that happens when you go all-in on what you truly want to achieve, in basketball and in life.DeepGame has officially ...

How I Started The DeepGame Business

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The true story of how I started the DeepGame business (originally Elite Guard Training) over a decade ago in my college dorm room.DeepGame has officia...

How To Relax Fear & Nervousness In Basketball

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 3-level relaxation technique for quickly releasing fear and nervousness during games.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come....

Successful People Are Playing A Very Different Game

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why successful people are playing a very different game than everyone else — and, a powerful question to ask yourself as you're deciding what to do ...

5 Ways To Build Your Discipline "Muscle"

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to systematically build the "muscle" of discipline for high-level basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here a...

Kobe's Secret To Effortless Discipline

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What Kobe says about discipline here may surprise most basketball players...DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are tw...

The Honest Secret To Rapid Basketball Progress

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The "secret" to making rapid progress in basketball is a lot simpler than you may think...DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come...

Deep Basketball Lessons From Martial Arts

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beautiful lessons from martial arts that most basketball players never discover.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here ar...

Overcoming The Fear Of Taking Risks

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why many "risks" are a lot less risky than we think — and, how to overcome the fear of taking risks, a critical pre-requisite for success.DeepGame h...

3 Steps To Turn Around Bad Games

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you find yourself having a bad game, these 3 simple steps can help turn it around.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. ...

Powerful Technique For Tapping Into Intuition

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to tap into your intuitive intelligence — a master-key to navigating life.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here ar...

The Journey To Basketball Mastery: A Powerful Analogy...

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A powerful analogy for understanding what the journey to basketball mastery really looks and feels like.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best ...

The Trap Of Trying To Help Others

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why "trying" to help others rarely works, and how to truly get through to the people you want to help.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is...

Weird Exercise Helps Cure Overthinking During Games

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A (slightly weird) exercise for learning how to stop overthinking, and sink into a relaxed, effortless state of focus during games.DeepGame has offici...

Why Failure Is Mandatory For Basketball Success

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why failure is a mandatory part of the journey to basketball success, and simple advice on how to use short-term failure to generate long-term growth....

Introducing The 9th Law Of The Deep Game

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the free, private email list & watch "The 9th Law" today: https://www.taylorallan.me/

How To Quickly Change Your Emotional State During Games

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simple techniques for quickly changing your emotional state and controlling the emotional fluctuations that happen during games.DeepGame has officiall...

You Don't Need Motivation, You Need Discipline

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why elite-level basketball work ethic has very little to do with motivation.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are tw...

How To Reinforce Positive Habits So They Last

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why negative reinforcement almost never works, and a better way to reinforce habits you want to stick to. Plus, a (slightly inappropriate) story about...

My Single Most Powerful Success Habit

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This one core habit has been responsible for most of my success, both in basketball and in business.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is y...

The 5 Rules Of Trash Talk In Basketball

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

5 rules for winning the game of trash talk and psychological warfare. Remember — know the art of war so that it can't be used against you...DeepGame...

Failure Is Absolutely An Option

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why failure is a mandatory part of the journey to basketball mastery — plus, a powerful statement from Elon Musk.DeepGame has officially retired, bu...

Advice For Young People Deciding What To Do In Life

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My best advice for young people on finding your unique path and discovering what to do in your life.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is y...

The Simple Way To Enter "The Zone" In Basketball

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entering "The Zone" is a simple process, once you understand what really is and how to do it. Get a clear explanation in this episode.DeepGame has off...

#1 Factor That Determines Happiness (Science-Based)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The surprising results of an 80 year old Happiness study done at Harvard, and what it tells us about how to become happier.DeepGame has officially ret...

Most Hard-Working Basketball Players Forget To Do This

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simple, practical training advice that most hard-work players forget way too often.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here...

Fix Your Breathing To Improve Basketball Performance

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to fix incorrect breathing mechanics that may be causing stress, anxiety, and nervousness on the court.DeepGame has officially retired, but the be...

Powerful Cure For Overthinking During Games

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to stop overthinking during games, and begin playing strong, decisive basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. He...

Simple Drill For Playing Smooth & Relaxed During Games

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple, 10 minute drill for making your game more smooth, relaxed and effortless.Watch the full talk "How To Make Your Game More Effortless" here: h...

How To Fix Fear & Nervousness Almost Instantly

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple, scientifically-proven cure for fear and nervousness during live game situations.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come...

Why am I not getting playing time in basketball?

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The honest truth about why you might not be getting playing time, and the only way to get more playing time from your coach. DeepGame has officially r...

9 Ways To Minimize Damage From Social Media

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simple social media rules for serious basketball players. Watch the full talk "Healthier Ways To Use Social Media" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Most Valuable Communication Technique I've Ever Learned

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple but incredibly powerful communication technique for getting people to actually listen to you.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is...

Where True Basketball Confidence Comes From 

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The truth about how to develop high-level confidence for basketball. Watch the full talk "How To Build Deep Basketball Confidence" here: https://www.y...

How do I develop a "shoot first" mentality?

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to quickly develop a "shoot first" mentality — simple and effective.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ...

2 Quick Ways To Release Nervousness

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two simple breathing techniques that can quickly release nervousness before and during games, as well as in regular life.DeepGame has officially retir...

3 Work Ethic Lessons From Kobe Bryant

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Three advanced work ethic lessons from Kobe Bryant. Watch the full talk "Advanced Guide To Work Ethic For Basketball" here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

How Trauma Affects Basketball Performance

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An advanced episode on how trauma affects basketball performance, and some advice on how to begin resolving it. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: I am not a thera...

The #1 Rule Of Trash Talk

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The #1 rule of trash talk, courtesy of Kobe Bryant.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next...

Going "All-In" On Basketball: A Master-Level Move

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why going "all in" is a master-level move, that can unlock enormous potential in your basketball career. Watch the full talk "Why Going 'All-In' Is A ...

Becoming A "Black Belt" Basketball Player

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The only way to become a "black-belt" level basketball player.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to foll...

What To Do When You're Having A Bad Game

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Exactly what to do when you're having a bad game to turn it around fast.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two wa...

The Cure For Inconsistent Basketball Performance

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to become a consistent and reliable player in high-level basketball. Watch the full episode "The Root Cause of Basketball Inconsistency" here: htt...

Simple 1-Second "Trick" For Building Discipline

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple trick for building discipline that takes less than 1 second.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways ...

How Great Basketball Leaders Communicate

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How high-level leaders communicate with their teammates.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the...

The "Perfect" Basketball Training Program?

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the "perfect" basketball training program?Watch the full episode "Advanced Guide To Work Ethic For Basketball" here: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Becoming A More Socially Intelligent Basketball Player

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The most important principle for becoming a more socially intelligent basketball player.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. ...

The Solution To Inconsistent Shooting

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The simple solution for inconsistent shooting, and becoming a more reliable shooter. DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. He...