Day 1

The theme of the 2008 NBC b-ball camp is "Pure." Over the next four days we will be exploring what it means to be a pure person when it comes to basketball but also to life. There are four critical aspects of being Pure.

Pure Impact
Pure Integrity
Pure Insight
Pure Inspiration

Pure Impact is about influence, effect, contact. It is all about recognizing what influence you have in life - on the court and off. What do you think - is your team better because you are on it? Not just in talent but in character. Are your teammates encouraged by your presence and better or is it all about you?

"You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself...Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, and humility." Nelson Mandela

If you are going to make an impact, you must have DIRECT IMPACT. This is all about the dramatic events and relationships that greatly influence us.

You must have CONSISTENT IMPACT. This is all about the daily discipline to do the things that will lead to your dreams and desires being fulfilled.

You must have INTENSE IMPACT. Everyone faces adversity in life. Those who have Pure Impact come out wiser, stronger, better because they don't let adversity beat them. They choose to be better, not bitter.

"Get around people who have something of value to share with you. Their impact will continue to have a significant effect on your life long after they have departed." Jim Rohn