Crossover to XrossOver

Interview with Stuart J's Lens on my transition from professional basketball player to basketball skills coach.

Wednesday Night Lights

I received the pleasure of speaking at the United Youth Group's See you at the Party night on Wednesday. This event was a celebration of what had taken place earlier that morning across the campuses of several Middle and High Schools...PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Throughout McKinney, Tx, students gathered around the flag pole and prayed in the name of Jesus. We are taking about PUBLIC SCHOOLS here... Maybe I am overreacting, but that is POWERFUL! These are students who have taken the initiative to make a statement on their campuses. It was placed in my heart to deliver a challenge to all the students whom were in attendance to be farmer's and begin to plant seeds of LOVE that will lead their fellow classmates to the Kingdom. To be patience with those whom may continuously fall for the tricks of the adversary. Most importantly, holding one another accountable cleaving to only what is good. The Lord amazes me with His ability to use someone so inadequate for His Glory... I am as lame as they come, but I am grateful to have the spirit of Christ steering me. Let your LIGHT shine! STAY BLESSED

XrossOver San Antonio Clinic #2

Last weekend, we hosted our 2nd monthly annual clinic in San Antonio. Bringing this tool to San Anton was mandatory, it being the home of my Alma Mater and the place that God used to transform my life. This was an experience to say the least... every aspect of it was inspiring and BLESSED! These 15 athletes were gettin' it from beginning to end. The atmosphere was one of high energy and intensity which set the table for everyone to improve... including us as trainers. We caught ourselves in aw during the few breaks they received, stating that the spirit was in the building. Who ever would have thought that you could experience the presence of the Holy Spirit during a basketball training session! Thank you Lord... preparation for October starts now! S/O to Mark at the Factory of Champions for the awesome hospitality.

Kilian Killin' It... Art on Wheels

As a fan of the skate culture, I am a little disappointed that I was late on this discovery. This is some 1 of a kind talent that I can most definitely appreciate. Kilian Martin is redefining the sk8 game... click play and be amazed! For more check out Kilian's official website.

XrossOver Academy @ The Factory Of Champions in San Antonio

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Early Morning Motivation

This beast of a speech is what has kept me motivated throughout this busy week of mine. I have to admit that getting up at 3 and 4am is tough, but when you got ET spitting through the headphones its makes it a little easier.

Coaches Bag

Custom "Coach Keith" sports performance bag from ThirtyOnegifts.com... Hopefully this will help me stay more organized.

Currently On BLAST!

These 4 musical pieces are on HEAVY rotation... 1) KB: Weight & Glory... This is Christian artist KB's first studio project, and let me tell you DUDE WENT IN! Weight & Glory definitely carries tons of variety from sound to content. Track #3 weighs about 300! 2) Derek Minor: PSA Vol.3: Who is Derek Minor... This is a trilogy mixtape that has only gotten better since vol 1. Derek Minor, formerly known as PRo, is a straight BEAST! He's one of those artist that causes you to make the ugly flown face when he spits...his lyrics are just that mean. It was a battle between a couple of tracks, but I went with track #10 featuring Lecrae(whom we will get more into later). 3) Dwele: Greater Than One... Dwe is a creative genius from the motor city. He has a keen ear for that sound...that simple sound that just sets it off. The thing I enjoy most about listening to his music, is his ability to merge the tracks together. So Soulful...listen and you will agree. It was another tough decision, but I am gonna roll with the finale track that closes the album...track #13 4)Lecrae: Gravity... This is it! This is the #1 itunes album, and it rightful deserves every bit of it. This highly anticipated project is just explosive... I really am speechless...God is blessing! This selection was a no-brainer. Once those chills hit me it was a wrap...track #9

Allen Means Business

This past Friday, the fam and I attended the local opening high school football match featuring two heavy hitting programs. Allen High School, whom are the 2008 5A State Champs and SouthLake whom are the reigning 2011 State Champs. Not only did the teams themselves make the game a must see, but the introducing of Allen High's brand spanking new 60 million dollar stadium... And if you didn't catch it the first time it's for high school football. Texas means business when it comes to their football, regardless of what age. I remember refereeing a Ymca flag football game a couple summers back, and the atmosphere was so intense, as if all the big time universities had a scout in the stands.

The process for my pops to get his hands on the tickets was off the wall as well. He had to first sign up to become a season ticket holder, get his name drawn from a raffle, and then pay for the tickets. I thought raffles were used for prizes, not for an opportunity for purchase.

The stadium was flawless to say the least, but the game was a disappointment. Allen dusted them off fairly easy. I can imagine that bar being raised performing in a 1 of a kind high school stadium in front of 18,000+. It's gonna be difficult for any small universities to win them with a stadium tour.