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03/11/2023

03/08/2023

The best part of Guard Academy are you guys! Thank you for your support. You are very much appreciated!

03/03/2023

Who is the all time leader in steals in a single NBA game?

01/27/2023

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10/26/2022

Did you know?

On December 13, 1983, the regular season game between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets set multiple NBA records. The game ended after three overtimes with Detroit winning 186 to 184. The game set the NBA record for the most total points scored in a single game, and the most and second-most points scored by a team in a game.

10/10/2022

“Whatever your goal is: dedicate yourself to it. And it’s going to be a lot of sacrifice, but if you love what you want to do, it shouldn’t be a problem.” – Derrick Rose

09/16/2022

4 Tips for Student Athletes

1. Find your balance
"The ability to hit the sweet spot between being a well-rounded student and sportsperson will help both in academic terms and the athletic side of things too."

2. Stay fit
*Ensure equipment fits
*Complete an effective warm up
*Incorporate stretching
*Do not skip the cool down

3. Stay hydrated
"The NHS recommends that six to eight glasses of water is the ideal amount to stay hydrated.

4. Manage your stress
Avoid stress by maintaining a well balanced diet, minimizing caffeine intake, adopting deep breathing exercises or practicing meditation, learning not to bottle feelings and emotions up, and getting the recommended daily amount of sleep.

Source: collegexpress.com

09/15/2022

Meet The Board:
Today we would like to highlight Mick Cermak. He is the VP and head of the mentorship program of Guard Academy. He is a dedicated volunteer and is passionate about paying it forward for the next generation! He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his sons baseball team, and playing basketball.
Thank you for your dedication and support of Guard Academy. Your commitment to our future leaders is very much appreciated!

06/30/2022

Meet the Founder:
Taheem Jones is the President and Founder of Guard Academy. He is also a Certified Skill Enhancement Trainer under the "I'm Possible Training" brand. His most significant role at Guard Academy is mentoring the youth of tomorrow through basketball training and education.
His mission is to pay it forward with knowledge and truth and through love for the next generation. Rewarded by the feeling of joy he has when he sees how caring for someone can change their life. God and family are what's most important to him.
Taheem is a person of values and principles instilled in him by his parents and grandmother...which are to be honest, care for your neighbor and taking care of yourself.