Note: This is an eBook.

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Transform your game and yourself with Basketball Alchemy, a no-nonsense manual for players, coaches, and trainers committed to mastering basketball and unlocking their full potential.

Written by Gabe Hilt, this guide draws inspiration from Kobe Bryant’s relentless pursuit of greatness, offering a holistic path to self-discovery, discipline, and world-class performance.

Through a rigorous self-evaluation system, you’ll assess over 150 attributes—physical, mental, emotional, and technical—using a 0–10 scale endorsed by NBA executives. Each chapter provides clear, actionable steps to:

• Define your “Basketball North Star,” a personal vision to guide your journey.

• Build resilience, focus, and emotional intelligence to thrive under pressure.

• Hone elite skills in ball handling, scoring, passing, and defense with precise, trackable metrics.

• Cultivate versatility and compassion to become an indispensable team player.

• Turn potential into results through daily habits and honest reflection.

More than a training guide, Basketball Alchemy is a blueprint for life.

BACKGROUND:

This system is the result of 14 years of basketball experience, covering player development and management roles at Indiana University, New Mexico Military, and Grand Canyon University, as well as collegiate and semi-professional play with New Mexico Military Institute, St. Francis Brooklyn, and the Venice Basketball League.

For several years I’ve worked across the U.S. and overseas with professional, collegiate, and young hoopers, refining a holistic training development approach that blends the mental, emotional, physical, and fundamental aspects of the game — because somewhere along the way I realized that having a beautiful jump shot and/or elite athleticism wasn’t enough.

Becoming “elite” or actualizing your basketball potential is a mind body basketball equation.

TESTIMONIALS:

Al Durham: Professional Basketball Player for Basquet Girona, Spain Pro A

“Mr. Hilt aka The Algorithm has been spreading this mind-body-soul-basketball knowledge with me throughout our years of knowing each other, since I was a freshman at Indiana University. He has helped me at every stop — college and the pros. Gabe has helped me through so many mental, physical, and spiritual hurdles. I could go on and on, but if you are considering working with him, do it. Because I know he will put his all into making sure you become a better person first, and then becoming a better player will follows suit naturally"

Sam Taub: Director of Boston Celtics Youth Basketball Development

“Gabe gives athletes the keys to unlock their full potential. His natural approach to coaching helps players feel more empowered and energized about their basketball development. He perfectly combines knowledge of the game with athlete mindfulness to give you the ultimate advantage on the court.”

Mike Carr: Division 1 Assistant Coach

”Gabe takes a holistic approach to player development. Often, the mental aspect of the game of basketball gets overlooked in training. However, thanks to his background is psychology and naturally high emotional intelligence, Gabe is able to understand and connect with people at a high level, enabling him to develop players both physically and mentally. One of his many strengths in player development is guiding players towards greater self-awareness. Through increased self-awareness, the players Gabe works with become more confident, and decisive when playing the game of basketball. A deeper understanding of their strengths and limitations enables them to tap into their fullest potential.

Alessandro Lever: Professional Basketball Player for Venezia, Italy Pro A

“I met Gabe during my last year in college, when he joined the Grand Canyon University basketball staff — together we improved and strengthened both my skills and my mental game through his philosophy of the "mind-body-soul". His guidance helped me navigate challenging periods in my career. He is a basketball savant that truly loves this sport and that is willing to put in the hours to study the game and to craft his own game to understand what works and what doesn't. He is committed to help the players create the best version of themselves in any condition, like the heat and humidity we faced in Rome last summer. Always excited to get back in the gym with him.”