In Episode 7 of the Grit Hoops Podcast, Coach Kerry from Grit Basketball breaks down how players, parents, and coaches can effectively self-assess performance using the Grit Grid. Forget the scoreboard and the stat sheet—learn how to evaluate your assertiveness, aggressiveness, and impact on the game, with or without the ball. Discover the value of tracking your touches, transitions, defensive pressure, and off-ball movement to uncover your true attack rate.

This episode will help you shift your mindset from traditional game judgment to purposeful self-evaluation—and give you tools to grow as a complete player. Want to take it even further? Coach Carey is offering a free copy of the Grit Grid and a 30-minute video evaluation to podcast listeners.

• Why post-game self-assessment is crucial for long-term development.

• How traditional evaluations (“Did I score?”) can hurt growth.

• Introduction to the Grit Grid: a tool to track touches, aggression, and impact.

• How to define and measure passive vs. aggressive touches.

• What constitutes an “attack” during a game (shooting, passing, crashing boards, etc.).

• How to hold yourself accountable on defense and in transition.

• The importance of being assertive, even without the ball.

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GRIT Basketball Academy is dedicated to developing high-level athletes through elite training, strategic coaching, and a relentless focus on skill development. Our mission is to build players who are not only fundamentally sound but also mentally tough, competitive, and prepared to excel at every level of the game.

In this episode, Coach Kerry tackles a hot-button issue in the basketball world: is the Transfer Portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era hurting the game—or helping it evolve? Coach Kerry breaks it all down with a nuanced take on how these changes are reshaping high school, college, and youth basketball.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why NIL and the Transfer Portal aren’t “ruining” basketball—but are definitely changing the landscape.

• How college players benefit from increased mobility and monetization.

• The real impact on high school players' recruitment and development.

• Why coaches are embracing the portal—and what it means for building rosters.

• Strategies for high school athletes to stay competitive:

  • JUCO, post-grad, and reclassing explained.

  • The critical importance of training, self-awareness, and skill-based development.

  • How to evaluate your current level and create a plan for growth.

• The role of trainers, parents, and coaches in athlete development.

• What college coaches are really looking for: primary attackers who can create their own shot.

Coach Kerry’s Message:
This new era of basketball requires smarter strategies, deeper commitment, and earlier preparation. Instead of fearing change, players, parents, and coaches need to adjust and adapt.

Featured in This Episode:

• Personal stories and examples, including the development journey of pro player Tucker Richardson.

• A call to action for players to be honest about their current level and put in intentional work.

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GRIT Basketball Academy is dedicated to developing high-level athletes through elite training, strategic coaching, and a relentless focus on skill development. Our mission is to build players who are not only fundamentally sound but also mentally tough, competitive, and prepared to excel at every level of the game.

In this game-changing episode of the GRIT Hoops Podcast, Coach Kerry talks about what it really takes to become a great shooter. Forget what you thought you knew — he's breaking down common shooting myths, examining the mechanics used by the world’s top shooters, and laying out the GRIT method for developing confident, consistent scorers.

Coach Kerry shares his personal journey from questioning traditional shooting teachings to spending part of his career as the East Coast Director for Pro Shot Shooting System, and now teaching players all over how to truly shoot the basketball.

Whether you're a coach, player, or parent, this episode is your blueprint for turning any athlete into a dangerous shooter.

• Why most traditional shooting advice is outdated

• The essential components of elite shooting mechanics

• The difference between one-motion and two-motion shots—and when to teach each

• Why "square up" and "follow your shot" are myths to leave behind

• The science behind dipping, turning, and finger release

• Footwork fundamentals: hop vs. one-two and when to use them

• Why drills like one-handed shooting might be doing more harm than good

• Game-like shooting drills that actually translate to performance

• How Steph Curry, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Caitlin Clark, and others shoot—and what we can learn from them

• Real success stories from players like Michaela Blakes, Tucker Richardson, Olivia Miles, and Diamond Miller

• Why being a shooter is not something you're born with—it's something you build

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GRIT Basketball Academy is dedicated to developing high-level athletes through elite training, strategic coaching, and a relentless focus on skill development. Our mission is to build players who are not only fundamentally sound but also mentally tough, competitive, and prepared to excel at every level of the game.