What values are being taught besides basketball? The values that are being taught and implemented are perseverance, dedication, patience and commitment. Being able to persevere through tough training and workouts is important as our players must learn to not give up when tough times occur. Being dedicated as staying disciplined and continuing to put in extra efforts for the sport … Read More
Basketball Size Guide
Basketball is a sport that people of any age can take part in and play. There are various sizes of balls that cater to different ages. For example, for young kids that are just starting to play the sport, there are basketballs which are smaller in size which makes it easier for them as they may not have the fundamental … Read More
BBC World News Special Interview with Wong Wei Long regarding the death of NBA Icon Kobe Bryant
BBC News Host: Basketball fans from around the world, they’re still coming to terms with the loss of the legendary Kobe Bryant. With me now to talk about his impact in Asia is Wong Wei Long. He is a Chinese Singaporean professional basketball player. Wei Long thank you so much for joining us here on News Day. Tell us, … Read More
How to Do a Crossover Jab by ABL Top 10 All-Time MVP “Wong Wei Long”
The crossover jab is one of the killer moves in basketball, which can lead a team into victory if done correctly. It is a misdirection technique that can confuse the opposing players or lead their bodies into a disadvantaged position. The techniques that you will learn from this blog is the one taught by Wong Wei Long. Wong Wei Long … Read More
Teaching Kids About Failures.
I’ve personally seen kids cry, shout and get all emotional when they lose a game, and I believe it’s a process where they start to learn how to handle their emotions and accepting failures as part and parcel of life. Here are 3 out of the many ways we teach kids about failures in the game of Basketball. 1. No … Read More
Living the Basketball Life: The Player and the Coach in Me, Bryan Lau
Basketball is one of the most loved sports, from kids to adults. Since day one, people can’t get enough of this sport that they play this game, even in their phones. Moreover, aspiring men and women athletes are influenced well by this sport; and one of them is me. My Basketball Journey: Growing up as a Player Before being a … Read More
Wong Wei Long Elite Point Guard Camp
The Wong Wei Long Elite Point Guard Camp was held over the past weekend at the OCBC Arena. With help from teammates such as Leon Kwek, Wu Qingde and Toh Qing Huang, the two-day event attracted 64 participants aged eight to 18, who were put through a programme that Wong designed to help them learn what it takes to be … Read More
Skills Training vs Physical Training by Leon Kwek
Who is right? There has been a debate that is ongoing for a long time between youth basketball coaches on whether skills training or physical training should come first. Some coaches argue when you build the foundation of strength in an individual it helps to enable him to handle the skills training more effectively with better power and capability. Others … Read More