Galen Harkness • November 15, 2025
Embracing Discomfort: The Fastest Way to Grow in Basketball
I spent the weekend learning to do something new.
I spent the weekend learning to do something new.
It was awkward. Unfamiliar. Kinda scary.
But something clicked: This is exactly how basketball players feel when we ask them to try something new.
When a player works on weak-hand finishes…
Tries a new shooting footwork pattern…
Or plays in a higher-level game…
They don’t always look smooth.
But that discomfort?
That’s the signal they’re growing.
If you want to score more in games or gain confidence with the ball, you’ve got to spend time in those “stretch zones.”
This is where real improvement happens—where you challenge old habits and build new ones.
At EYG, we help 3rd–11th grade players grow through structured training programs that build skill, IQ, and confidence.
Our clinics, workouts, and transformation programs create:
- Game-ready footwork
- Reliable shooting mechanics
- Real-time scoring reps
- A mindset that embraces growth
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