Deep Game Basketball

The Ultimate Offseason Basketball Training Template

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A complete offseason training template for 2023 that includes skill work, strength and conditioning, scrimmaging, and DeepGame practice. Listen to the...

A Deeper Approach To Lifting Weights For Basketball

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation about how to lift weights pain-free, without patterning tension and tightness into the body. Recorded during the 2022 DeepGame retreat....

Introducing Notes From The Lab Season 2!

21 Mar 2023

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...

If You're Falling Behind In Basketball...

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A motivational talk for players who feel like they're falling behind in basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here...

Powerful Fear-Release Technique For Basketball Players

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to deconstruct your fears so they no longer scare you, using a technique I like to call "looking the lion in the eyes." DeepGame has officially re...

Breathing Techniques For Improving Basketball Performance

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Techniques for controlling your mind, your body, and your performance using your breath.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. ...

Enter The Zone: How To Access Flow States In Basketball

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding what "The Zone" really is, and how to train yourself to access it on command.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to com...

Overcoming Fear of Failure In Basketball

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A framework for understanding how failure generates long-term success in basketball, and in life.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet ...

The Law of Reverse Effort: Making Your Game Effortless

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the law of reverse effort and how to use it to make your game more fluid, relaxed, and effortless.DeepGame has officially retired, but t...

How To Stop Overthinking During Games

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How overthinking hurts performance, and simple techniques for getting out of your head and back into the game.DeepGame has officially retired, but the...

Complete Guide To Building Discipline For Basketball

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to systematically build discipline for basketball, and life.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to fo...

How To Turn Around Bad Games

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 3-step process for turning bad games into strong performances.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to fo...

How To Defend Yourself Against Trash Talk & Psychological Warfare

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to win the game of trash talk & psychological warfare -- even if you don't talk trash.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to ...

How To Use Fear To Improve Basketball Performance

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Advanced techniques for transforming fear into increased energy, sharper awareness, and improved performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the ...

Announcing A Private DeepGame Video Series

14 Nov 2022

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...

Healthier Ways To Use Social Media: Simple Rules For Athletes

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simple rules for using social media without damaging your mental performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are t...

The Business of DeepGame: Guest Lecture @ WLU Business School

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A special episode for those who are interested in applying the DeepGame principles to their lives beyond basketball -- and specifically, to the arena ...

Applying Rapid Learning Techniques To Basketball Training

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simple techniques for multiplying the results you're getting from your training.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here ar...

Don't Negotiate With Yourself

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An important lesson in basketball discipline.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapt...

What Would The Best Version Of You Do?

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A powerful thought experiment for basketball players.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the ne...

Stop Thinking & Just Start

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A simple but powerful reminder for committed basketball players.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to fo...

What It Means To Live By Your Code

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I recently failed to live by my code, and learned a deep lesson... DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to...

How To Stop Overthinking

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A simple way to stop overthinking during games.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next cha...

Improving The Way You Speak To Yourself

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How the way you speak to yourself determines basketball performance, leadership, and happiness.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to...

What It Means To Achieve Basketball Mastery

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to know when you've "mastered" a skill.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter...

Play With Instincts, Not Thoughts

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why playing instinctively works better than thinking during games.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to ...

Understanding Your Life Purpose

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The often-misunderstood difference between personal desire and true life purpose.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here a...

The Difference Between Greatness And Skill

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What it means to be truly great.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter of my work...

Don't Think, Just Play!

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An extremely important reminder for DeepGame practitioners.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow ...

Michael Jordan's High-Level Leadership

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An amazing story about MJ's leadership during the 1992 Olympics.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to fo...

My Thoughts On Dame's Contract Extension

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Damian Lillard's two-year contract extension with the Blazers carries some deep lessons on both basketball and life. We'll explore them in today's epi...

What Should I NOT Be Doing In My Training?

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important questions you can ask yourself as a basketball player.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here ar...

How to Play Against Players Who Are Better Than You

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How being "too nice" destroys your performance against higher level players.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are tw...

How Kobe Used Holistic Thinking To Build IQ

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kobe's holistic thinking method for turning life lessons into higher basketball performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to co...

How Alex Caruso Gets Into "The Zone"

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How "narrating the game" slows down reaction time and ruins basketball performance. DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Her...

How To Make Your Game More Effortless

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How effortlessness equals fearlessness on the basketball court.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to fol...

High-Level Basketball Training Strategy

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to utilize higher-level basketball training strategy to build your game.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are tw...

The Cure For Fear of Failure In Basketball

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The only true "cure" for fear of failure, in basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the...

Quick Morning Habit For Building Discipline

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when you first wake up to build discipline for basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways ...

A Simple Way To Stop Overthinking In Basketball

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How the simple daily practice of "living in the body, not in the mind" can transform your basketball performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but ...

How Kobe Used Daily Life To Train His Mind

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kobe utilized every moment of the day to make his mind stronger. Here's how he did it.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. H...

What To Do When You're "Trying Too Hard" In Basketball

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to make your game more effortless.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter of m...

The Truth About Fear In Basketball

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What fear really is, and how to gain mastery over it so that you can begin playing fearlessly.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to ...

How To Untangle Tricky Basketball Emotions

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to untangle your "feelings about your feelings" and develop emotional mastery.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here ...

Override Impulse: A Powerful Mind-Training Technique

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to use daily life to strengthen your mind for basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follo...

We Did It Because We Didn't Know It Was Impossible

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An old French philosophy for unlocking the deeper potential within yourself.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are tw...

1-Minute Exercise To Strengthen Your Focus For Basketball

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A simple, but powerful technique for strengthening your focus and presence during games.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. ...

Why Happiness Is A Basketball Superpower

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How happiness improves basketball performance and accelerates your career.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ...

Why Kobe Didn't Use A Pre-Game Ritual

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kobe's simple approach to pre-game preparation.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next cha...

The Trap Of Struggling On Purpose

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A subtle psychological trap that many serious basketball players fall into.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two...

What Really Matters?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two incredible women share the true purpose of human life, prior to passing away from cancer. One of our most important episodes to date.DeepGame has ...

Powerful Productivity Technique For Basketball Players

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A simple technique for getting more done in less time, with less distraction and less stress.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to c...

The Only Skill That Makes You A Leader In Basketball

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The single most important quality true leaders have.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the nex...

The Hidden Cost Of Missed Workouts

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How missed workouts damage (much) more than just your skills.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follo...

The Best Source Of Basketball Discipline

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How unhealthy discipline hurts basketball performance.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the n...

The Cure For Overthinking In Basketball

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A 3-step technique to use whenever you're "stuck in your head" during games.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are tw...

How To Detox Your Mind

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A mental detox protocol for basketball players who want to increase the capacity of their mind.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to...

My Best Advice For The 2022 Basketball Offseason

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to approach the 2022 offseason of training for maximum results.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to...

Announcing A New Deep Game Series!

10 Mar 2022

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...

Craftsmanship: The Highest-Level Approach To Basketball

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How the greatest players in history built their game like a work of art.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two wa...

Why Going "All In" Is A Basketball Superpower

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The terrifying power of going "all-in" on the game of basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to f...

Where True Basketball Resilience Comes From

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to develop unbreakable resilience, and grow from the most extreme challenges you face in basketball — and, in life.DeepGame has officially retir...

Advanced Guide To Work Ethic For Basketball

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A foundational episode that finally explains exactly how hard you should work as a basketball player, and what that work should be.DeepGame has offici...

The Long Game: How To Achieve Basketball Mastery

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A fundamental philosophy for creating long-term success in basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways...

Your Roadmap To A Basketball Breakthrough

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Exactly how to break through to the next level as a basketball player.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways...

The Root Cause Of Basketball Inconsistency

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why we play inconsistently, and how to (actually) fix it.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow th...

The Deep Game of Kobe Bryant

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Full-length audio version of The Deep Game of Kobe Bryant. Listen to this on your way to the gym, or any other time you need a maximum-strength dose o...

Complete Guide To The "Magical" 2 Week Break

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our famous 2 week break ritual, finally explained in detail.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow...

How To Build Deep Basketball Confidence

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finally develop the deep skill of inner confidence, without relying on external success, positive thinking, or validation from others. A foundational ...

Active Mind: The Source Of Basketball Intelligence

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A foundational episode about developing a critically important mental skill that will carry you through your entire basketball career and life.DeepGam...

Deep Game Wisdom From J Cole

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A deep lesson about the path to mastery.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapter of...

A Simple Exercise For Unlocking Hidden Potential In Your Game

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to uncover abilities you didn't think you had.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next ...

The Hidden Gear: How to do more than you think you can

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A mandatory skill for high-level basketball players.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the nex...

What It Really Means To "Play For The Love Of The Game"

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Love doesn't mean what you think it means... DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapt...

Understanding The "It Factor"

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The "unexplainable" IT factor, finally explained.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next c...

How To Make A Real Basketball Transformation

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Subtle ways your transformation is being held back right now, and a simple exercise for triggering explosive growth in your game.DeepGame has official...

How To Play With Relaxed Aggression

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The real secret of the greatest athletes in the world.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the n...

When Training Can Make You Play Worse

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you never seem to play any better in games, no matter how hard you work... This might be why.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet t...

How To Play Better Than Players Who Are Better Than You

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The only way to win against "better" players.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next chapt...

Why Serious Players Get Overshadowed By Non-Serious Players

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A cure for the most frustrating experience in basketball.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow th...

Understanding The Potential Of Your Mind

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Was MJ a true master of the DeepGame? In a word... No.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the n...

How To Become "Clutch"

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do this one thing to become clutch under pressure.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow the next ...

Should You Train Like Kobe?

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is only ONE part of Kobe's training you should copy...DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two ways to follow...

The Cure For Nervousness & Overthinking In Basketball

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

3 simple ways to eliminate pre-game nerves, anxiety, and overthinking on the basketball court.DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to ...

I Broke Law #7

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can Legend of Zelda teach us about basketball? More than you think... DeepGame has officially retired, but the best is yet to come. Here are two...

More Important Than Hard Work...

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how hard you work, it is nearly impossible to achieve any level of success without following this one principle... DeepGame has officially r...

The Level Beyond "Mamba Mode"

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was on the phone with one of the most successful DeepGame members in our history, when I realized he was making a critical mistake... DeepGame has o...

MJ Was Not As Ruthless As You Think...

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'd like to share a story with you about the "cold" and "ruthless" Michael Jordan that I think is really going to surprise you... DeepGame has officia...

How To Build Confidence Without Being "Naturally" Confident

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have a big secret about confidence to share with you today. It can solve a ton of problems for you if you've been struggling with a lack of confiden...

The "80% Easy" Rule

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going to give you a rule that can improve your training more than nearly anything else, if you use it the right way... DeepGame has officially ret...

Why Do You Play This Game?

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I just heard an amazing Jamal Crawford story that I've got to share with you. It's a perfect example of Law #7 of the DeepGame... DeepGame has officia...

8 Simple Daily Habits For Basketball Players

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a serious basketball player, you probably think to yourself, "what is the most amount of work that I can put in on my game?". However, this ...

The Most Powerful Lesson Basketball Ever Taught Me

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are facing difficulty in your life right now, then I would like to pass on the most important lesson basketball has ever taught me... DeepGame ...

How NOT To Think During Games

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every player I've ever worked with has had the same bad habit. This one habit radically slows them down when they're playing — and if you're ...

Find Your Art & Make It Your Life

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My Aunt recently passed away, but before she did, she shared with me two of the most important life lessons I have ever received. I'm going to share t...

Why Some Players Get Better Results From Training Than Others

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure you've noticed that some players get better results from the training they do than others. It can be really frustrating when you're grinding ...

What Is The Best "Basketball Mentality"?

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No NBA star as ever had the exact same mentality as another - Kobe was cold and ruthless, Tim Duncan was quiet and soft spoken, and LeBron is gregario...

Complete Guide To Meditation For Basketball (w/ Guided Meditation)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation is something that many people don't understand, but I'm going to say it here today: meditation is a pillar for basketball just as much as s...

How To Deal With Difficult Coaches

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been having any problems with your coach, you know how frustrating that experience can be. Luckily, there is a solution that can help improv...

What Your Game Might Be Missing

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we don't reach our goals and expectations for ourselves, we may feel like we're missing something in our game. I'll tell you straight away that i...