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Not only is Dave Hopla considered one of the top basketball shooters in the world but also one of the best motivational speakers in the business.  His highly-interactive, engaging presentations effectively demonstrate how concentration, consistency, perseverance and practice are the keys to personal and professional success.  Offering exceptional insight and unparalleled wit, Hopla delivers his enlightening, compelling message while continually shooting more than 300 baskets without a single miss.  His record is more than 1,300 consecutive baskets in one single session.

Hopla has worked with NBA, WNBA, college and high school teams and players to inspire and improve their performance-- on and off the court.  From CEOs to sales managers, all-star athletes to elementary school students, Hopla's unique style and resonant message excite and empower audiences to achieve excellence every day.

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ABOUT Dave Hopla   (+/-)

Successful Player, Extraordinary Coach

Upon his departure from college, Dave Hopla left the US to play professional basketball throughout Europe.  After a successful playing career, he began coaching at the college level, where his teams were consistently recognized for their remarkable shooting ability.  In response to an overwhelming demand for his expertise, Dave founded his own firm, Dave Hopla Shooting Clinics, now in business for over two decades.

Motivating and Inspiring

In 2006, Dave was hired as a shooting consultant for the Toronto Raptors.  After joining the team, Toronto increased its team shooting percentage every month, from 44.2% in November 2006 to 47.5% in January 2007. They also increased their 3-point shooting percentage from 30% in November 2006 to 40% in January 2007.  After leaving the Raptors in 2007, Dave was recruited by the Washington Wizards as an Assistant Coach for Player Development.   He is the creator and star of two popular DVDs on basketball shooting and is currently writing a book on the subject as well.

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Shooting for SUCCESS

His most popular talk for corporate clients, Dave emphasizes the importance of: Sacrifice, Unselfishness, Character, Commitment, Excellence, Standards, Somebody – all of which adds up to SUCCESS.

Good is not GREAT

What is the difference between being good and being GREAT? Learn what one needs to do to become GREAT and the attitude to possess in order to achieve GREATNESS.

Setting Goals

Setting goals is critical to success—both personal and professional.  Dave has kept track of all of his shots since he was sixteen years old; what motivates Dave will also motivate you.

Hopla on Basketball

At over 1,000 camps, schools and colleges, Dave has explained how to become a better person and player.  This story will motivate and inspire any person -- it is basically the story of Dave's life and how he overcame setbacks and failures to achieve his dreams.

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