The NBA Dream - Are you ready for it?

Our elite training program at SG Basketball is designed to help our players achieve their NBA/WNBA dream. Check out our very own Ariel Loiter’s journey so far, as she pursues her dream of playing in the WNBA, and Caden Toh, in their respective interviews in our talkshow “In the Zone”.
Dare to dream. Fulfil it with us.

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Maximise your vertical jump, speed & explosiveness with VertiMax!

One of the most interesting pieces of training equipment we have at Shot Zone is Vertimax. Looking like a complex web of cables on a huge board, you may not be able to figure out what this is on your first look. However, with the right coaching staff and a good working knowledge, you will soon know how useful this piece of equipment can be to help you develop some of your physical abilities, i.e. your speed, explosiveness, and vertical jump.

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The curious case of LeBron James: Are you a hater?

The debate of who is the greatest ever in basketball rages on between the camps of the great Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The writer is fortunate enough to witness and watch both superstars, from their rookie year to their prime and in Lebron’s case, his 10th NBA Finals currently underway.

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What happens after a loss? The perspective from a professional competitive coach

As a professional competitive coach, the record of wins/losses and number of championships should fill the front page of your resume. From the professional player’s perspective, it is more straight forward. Your contribution on court and your ability to play a significant role towards winning.

In the NBA, it is easier to pin the blame on the head coach when things go wrong. Contract wise, it makes more fiscal sense to move the coach than to make huge upheavals in the playing roster. As a chef, turning on the fire and buying the ingredients are the easy part. Everything becomes much harder after that.

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The 3 Rs and the game we hold so dear to our hearts

Here at SG Basketball, we practice RESPECT, RESOLVE and RECIPROCATION. We reinvent. I have learnt so much from my colleagues. From the original venue of Kaki Bukit, then to Turf City and to the newest Under Armour Court at Chai Chee’s Viva Business Park, our rapid growth is due to the great stewardship from our management and all the right Rs practised among our team of coaches.

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The ‘Doctor’ is in the house - What you can achieve with the Dr. Dish Shooting Machine at Shot Zone

Here at Shot Zone using Dr. Dish, we want training to be as efficient as possible and the Dr. Dish Training Management System is set up to assist coaches and players in the best ways possible. With this system, coaches, players, and parents now have the opportunity to track each and every rep.

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The Quest for Greatness - Giannis Antetokounmpo

What does the future hold for the Milwaukee Bucks and its MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo? Losing to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semi finals this season and to the Toronto Raptors last season, despite holding the best regular season record for two consecutive years… Will he do a Kevin Durant and join the Golden State Warriors? In the current era of Super Teams of Big 3 or 4, this seems to be the way to go.

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DSA (Direct School Admission) Interview Online Workshop

Coach Victor's DSA Interview Online Workshop covered essential techniques to answer tough interview questions and these skills proved to be just as useful for their individual school oral examination. All these served to build up the confidence of the participants.

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Basketball never stops

Basketball never stops. This slogan is the mantra of many, many basketball lovers around the world all their lives. Be it the most casual player or basketball fan, or the most dedicated professional athletes in the NBA, basketball is a sport that brings them joy and purpose in life.

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How to help your child manage pre-match anxiety and post-match depression

Young players are stressed enough as it is when playing competitive games. Here’s how you as a parent can help them.

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Transition from playing Primary School Basketball to Secondary Level in Singapore

Transitioning from Primary School to Secondary School basketball can be challenging for many. Find out what the key differences are and how you can overcome them.

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