I Have A Dream
By midnight tonight we'll know whether
my team of Gator Boys have fulfilled their
dream of a second straight national title or
not.
Last year they were a refreshing surprise
to the college basketball world. This year
with the starting five back so many expected
them to win. They've had the pressure and
that proverbial target on their back all season
so teams have given them their best shot.
Much harder to repeat than win the first one,
but not if you hold on to your dream.
Dreams are a wonderful things. They are
what inspires us to reach for the best. And
with apologies to Dr. Martin Luther King for
whom I have the tremendous respect,
I have a dream.
Dreams really, but the one I'm thinking of
is not political in the least. Neither is it one
of those big heroic 'Save the cheerleader,
save the world' kind of dreams.
I've had it for awhile in my heart, but didn't
know it until recently . As you might guess I
love to shoot baskets in my own driveway.
There's nothing more satisfying than sinking
shots, even if I'm just by myself.
It charges me up, gives me confidence, and
relieves stress, but I've discovered now I
want to feel like I'm shooting in Madison
Square Garden, the old Boston Gardens,
Rupp Arena, or tonight's Georgia Dome.
I want the look and feel and sound and
smell of a top quality backboard and rim.
What I have now works fine, and I do
appreciate it. It's much better than a rim
nailed to the side of a sagging barn, but
mine is one of those old ones with a sand-
filled base I bought from a neighbor who
was moving.
I know the rim is too forgiving though, and
it has this annoying feature that when you
swish a shot from the side the ball hits the
stupid base right on it's front curve and
bounces wildly out into the street.
A couple of weeks ago though a guy named
Ryan Tate from Pro Dunk Hoops found my
blog, and asked if I'd consider putting a link
to their website which carries basketball
goals.
My first, second, and third reactions were
no, no, and no - I don't do that.
But I was curious enough to look anyway.
What I found was, not basketball goals, but
dreams. Calling what they sell basketball
goals is like calling a tricked out Cadillac
Escalade, transportation.
Yeah, it's true, but sooo inadequate.
These guys create tempered glass, pier
mounted, premium, professional grade,
in-ground, adjustable basketball goal
systems for driveway and backyard court
use. Now I've got to have one. I don't know
how yet, but the desire has been planted,
and it's not going away anytime soon.
If you are serious about your hoops and
want to have the court that's the envy of
all your buddies this is your ticket to ride.
They are not cheap, but they are worth
every penny, and you can find a way to
afford them.
I might even be able to help, but first
see what you think for yourself at:
http://www.produnkhoops.com/
Shoot For The Stars,
Coach Dean - The Dean of Shooting Hoops
P.S. One way you can justify the cost of a
beast like this is to realize it can be a great
home improvement. These units are so nice
they're going to add value to your home,
and for sure that's what you want to tell
your wife.
P.S.S. This reminds me I've had a number
of people say they'd like to buy more of my
stuff too, but they don't have the budget for
it.
Believe me I know tight budgets. Some of
you are volunteer coaches like I've been, or
work more for the love of the game and the
kids than for the money. That's one of the
biggest draws of amateur sports.
Maybe I can help with that, and you can
even work up to buying a Pro Dunk top of
the line goal system for your home. Living
in abundance is something you can grow
and develop in no matter where you are
starting. And for you to win, somebody
else doesn't have to lose. You just have to
learn the rules of the game and practice
the fundamentals.
Would you be interested in me writing
more about how to win the money game
in this blog? It's a big part of success and
character in general, and there are
specific laws of abundance and prosperity
God has laid out for all.
I'm not talking about being greedy or
idolizing the big green, but having enough
to provide well for your family, fulfill the
wholesome dreams in your heart, and to
be able to bless other people.
Let me know.
Note: This blog entry is protected by
copyright, but you have permission to
copy and use it in its entirety as long
as the links are intact and the contact
information is included.
Copyright 2006,2007
Delker Enterprises, Inc.
Coach Dean Delker
8413 SW 4th Place
Gainesville, FL 32607
352-494-6572
dean@deandelker.com
http://www.deandelker.com/
my team of Gator Boys have fulfilled their
dream of a second straight national title or
not.
Last year they were a refreshing surprise
to the college basketball world. This year
with the starting five back so many expected
them to win. They've had the pressure and
that proverbial target on their back all season
so teams have given them their best shot.
Much harder to repeat than win the first one,
but not if you hold on to your dream.
Dreams are a wonderful things. They are
what inspires us to reach for the best. And
with apologies to Dr. Martin Luther King for
whom I have the tremendous respect,
I have a dream.
Dreams really, but the one I'm thinking of
is not political in the least. Neither is it one
of those big heroic 'Save the cheerleader,
save the world' kind of dreams.
I've had it for awhile in my heart, but didn't
know it until recently . As you might guess I
love to shoot baskets in my own driveway.
There's nothing more satisfying than sinking
shots, even if I'm just by myself.
It charges me up, gives me confidence, and
relieves stress, but I've discovered now I
want to feel like I'm shooting in Madison
Square Garden, the old Boston Gardens,
Rupp Arena, or tonight's Georgia Dome.
I want the look and feel and sound and
smell of a top quality backboard and rim.
What I have now works fine, and I do
appreciate it. It's much better than a rim
nailed to the side of a sagging barn, but
mine is one of those old ones with a sand-
filled base I bought from a neighbor who
was moving.
I know the rim is too forgiving though, and
it has this annoying feature that when you
swish a shot from the side the ball hits the
stupid base right on it's front curve and
bounces wildly out into the street.
A couple of weeks ago though a guy named
Ryan Tate from Pro Dunk Hoops found my
blog, and asked if I'd consider putting a link
to their website which carries basketball
goals.
My first, second, and third reactions were
no, no, and no - I don't do that.
But I was curious enough to look anyway.
What I found was, not basketball goals, but
dreams. Calling what they sell basketball
goals is like calling a tricked out Cadillac
Escalade, transportation.
Yeah, it's true, but sooo inadequate.
These guys create tempered glass, pier
mounted, premium, professional grade,
in-ground, adjustable basketball goal
systems for driveway and backyard court
use. Now I've got to have one. I don't know
how yet, but the desire has been planted,
and it's not going away anytime soon.
If you are serious about your hoops and
want to have the court that's the envy of
all your buddies this is your ticket to ride.
They are not cheap, but they are worth
every penny, and you can find a way to
afford them.
I might even be able to help, but first
see what you think for yourself at:
http://www.produnkhoops.com/
Shoot For The Stars,
Coach Dean - The Dean of Shooting Hoops
P.S. One way you can justify the cost of a
beast like this is to realize it can be a great
home improvement. These units are so nice
they're going to add value to your home,
and for sure that's what you want to tell
your wife.
P.S.S. This reminds me I've had a number
of people say they'd like to buy more of my
stuff too, but they don't have the budget for
it.
Believe me I know tight budgets. Some of
you are volunteer coaches like I've been, or
work more for the love of the game and the
kids than for the money. That's one of the
biggest draws of amateur sports.
Maybe I can help with that, and you can
even work up to buying a Pro Dunk top of
the line goal system for your home. Living
in abundance is something you can grow
and develop in no matter where you are
starting. And for you to win, somebody
else doesn't have to lose. You just have to
learn the rules of the game and practice
the fundamentals.
Would you be interested in me writing
more about how to win the money game
in this blog? It's a big part of success and
character in general, and there are
specific laws of abundance and prosperity
God has laid out for all.
I'm not talking about being greedy or
idolizing the big green, but having enough
to provide well for your family, fulfill the
wholesome dreams in your heart, and to
be able to bless other people.
Let me know.
Note: This blog entry is protected by
copyright, but you have permission to
copy and use it in its entirety as long
as the links are intact and the contact
information is included.
Copyright 2006,2007
Delker Enterprises, Inc.
Coach Dean Delker
8413 SW 4th Place
Gainesville, FL 32607
352-494-6572
dean@deandelker.com
http://www.deandelker.com/
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