Matt Beeuwsaert, former CAL grad and professional basketball player of the
European leagues, has created a collection of Hoop Fool comic strips to
teach young athletes the importance of hard work, team play, and self
discipline in a humoristic way. Zac Ryan, his goggle-eyed, cocky young
protagonist lacks all the mental skills needed to succeed, not only on the
playing field, but also in life.
Matt was a McDonald's All-American when he graduated from Mater Dei H.S. in
California back in 1984. But his career was not without its struggles:
"I had huge confidence problems from my senior year all the way through
college. I put so much pressure on myself to be this perfect player that I
never allowed myself the chance to make a mistake. This turned into a fear
of failure, and it wasn't until after college that I met someone who helped
me to recognize that failure is a part of sports, and life."
"I WISH I had had this type of curriculum when I was going through high
school. It would have definitely helped me recognize that my thoughts were
just as important as how I prepared myself physically. That's what attracts
me to GetPsychedSports.org; it prepares kids mentally to give their best, and
allows the coach and players to work TOGETHER in building for the future"
You can purchase the Hoop Fool collection for your own personal enjoyment by
visiting Matt's website at www.beezartbooks.com
