	Sailors basketball team takes pointers from 'Global Shot Doctor' By John F. Russell STAFF REPORTER STEAMBOAT TODAY * FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2001 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS It was just the second day of the Sailors' eight-day preseason basketball camp, but the players focus was more like something you might see in late March or April. The reason for the players' undivided attention had a little something to do with guest coach Duane Lewis who was on hand to work with the Steamboat players for the day. The "Global Shot Doctor," as he is better known, held two sessions Thursday and offered suggestions on how the players could improve their shooting skills prior to the start of the actual season. "He really stresses the fundamentals of basketball," veteran player Ryan Scheer said. "If you can just pick up on a little bit of what he is teaching, you will be a better player." Sheer said he attended a camp this summer where Lewis was teaching. After the clinic, Scheer said his shooting percentage went up nearly 20 percent in just one game. "He keeps things really simple, but what he has to say is so important," Scheer said. Lewis is a longtime coach that played in college with the University of Colorado (1960 to 1964) and later coached at Alamosa for nine years and Alameda for another 15 years. During that time, he became one of the most successful high school coaches in Colorado high school history. Lewis teaches players about the most important elements of shooting - grip, body position, setup, finish and cybernetics. When the lesson is done, Lewis said players walk away with the knowledge they need to become better shooters and better basketball players. Scheer was just one of several players who attended Thursday's session of the camp who are expected to lead this year's Sailors basketball team. "It isn't just his experience that makes him so good," Sailors head coach Kelly Meek said. "He just connects with the players and they really listen to what he has to say." Meek is hoping that by inviting Lewis into the Sailors' preseason camp, his impact will be felt by the time the Sailors open the season. "It takes 21 days to change a bad habit," Lewis said. "If these guys practice this stuff every day and focus on change they will be better players. It's never too late to change." As a part of the camp, Lewis will offer each player a shot prescription that has 10 basic areas where shooters can improve. After watching the player shoot in the clinic, Lewis marks the prescription telling players specific weaknesses. He also points out ways the players can improve the shot. After that, however, it is up to the players to practice breaking their bad habits and in the process improve their own shot. "It's hard," Scheer said of following Lewis' directions exactly. "It takes a lot of dedication, but if you try it can really pay off." While Lewis' words seemed to have an almost immediate impact on Scheer's shooting, the Sailor knows that only hard work will carry into the season. "I came in here today throwing up bricks and I can already see a difference," Scheer said. "I'm just hoping to work out the quirks in my shot before the season starts." Meek said the idea of inviting Lewis to the camp was to inspire the players in the weeks to come as they grind through this first camp and the first few weeks of practice. But Meek might also be hoping that a prescription from the shot doctor will be just what it takes to earn a state title. -To reach John F Russell call 871-4209 or email jrussell@steamboatpilot.com BACK

Sailors basketball team takes
pointers from 'Global Shot Doctor'

By John F. Russell
STAFF REPORTER
STEAMBOAT TODAY * FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2001

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS It was just the second day of the Sailors' eight-day preseason basketball camp, but the players focus was more like something you might see in late March or April.

The reason for the players' undivided attention had a little something to do with guest coach Duane Lewis who was on hand to work with the Steamboat players for the day.

The "Global Shot Doctor," as he is better known, held two sessions Thursday and offered suggestions on how the players could improve their shooting skills prior to the start of the actual season.

"He really stresses the fundamentals of basketball," veteran player Ryan Scheer said. "If you can just pick up on a little bit of what he is teaching, you will be a better player."

Sheer said he attended a camp this summer where Lewis was teaching. After the clinic, Scheer said his shooting percentage went up nearly 20 percent in just one game. "He keeps things really simple, but what he has to say is so important," Scheer said.

Lewis is a longtime coach that played in college with the University of Colorado (1960 to 1964) and later coached at Alamosa for nine years and Alameda for another 15 years. During that time, he became one of the most successful high school coaches in Colorado high school history.

Lewis teaches players about the most important elements of shooting - grip, body position, setup, finish and cybernetics. When the lesson is done, Lewis said players walk away with the knowledge they need to become better shooters and better basketball players.

Scheer was just one of several players who attended Thursday's session of the camp who are expected to lead this year's Sailors basketball team. "It isn't just his experience that makes him so good," Sailors head coach Kelly Meek said. "He just connects with the players and they really listen to what he has to say." Meek is hoping that by inviting Lewis into the Sailors' preseason camp, his impact will be felt by the time the Sailors open the season.

"It takes 21 days to change a bad habit," Lewis said. "If these guys practice this stuff every day and focus on change they will be better players. It's never too late to change."

As a part of the camp, Lewis will offer each player a shot prescription that has 10 basic areas where shooters can improve. After watching the player shoot in the clinic, Lewis marks the prescription telling players specific weaknesses. He also points out ways the players can improve the shot.

After that, however, it is up to the players to practice breaking their bad habits and in the process improve their own shot. "It's hard," Scheer said of following Lewis' directions exactly. "It takes a lot of dedication, but if you try it can really pay off."

While Lewis' words seemed to have an almost immediate impact on Scheer's shooting, the Sailor knows that only hard work will carry into the season.
"I came in here today throwing up bricks and I can already see a difference," Scheer said. "I'm just hoping to work out the quirks in my shot before the season starts."

Meek said the idea of inviting Lewis to the camp was to inspire the players in the weeks to come as they grind through this first camp and the first few weeks of practice. But Meek might also be hoping that a prescription from the shot doctor will be just what it takes to earn a state title.

-To reach John F Russell call 871-4209 or email jrussell@steamboatpilot.com

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