Coaches Insider

Cone Touch 1-on-1 Drill with Dusty May – Univ. of Michigan

Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:12:25 +0000

Watch as Coach Dusty May explains, and players demonstrate the Cone Touch 1-on-1 Drill. The offensive player is watching the defender while dribbling. When the defender moves laterally to touch a cone, the offensive player attacks in the opposite direction, driving to the basket and initiating contact. This is a good drill for both offensive and defensive players.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Leverage Dodges with Joel Tinney – Drexel Univ.

Lacrosse Coaches Insider — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:02:37 +0000

Watch as Coach Joel Tinney explains the advantages and disadvantages of leverage dodges. The different types of dodges he discusses are: Roll Dodges, Chicken Wings, Freeze Dodges, and Shoves. These leverages dodges use the defender's strength, weight, or speed against them to create offensive chances. However, leverage dodges can also lead to losing sight of the goal and spacing issues with teammates.

The Wrexham Way: Identity & Culture with Dan Moore – Wrexham AFC

Texas Association of Soccer Coaches — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:24:43 +0000

Watch as Professional Development Phase Coach Dan Moore discusses his club’s approach to identity and culture. He states that most of his club’s success is credited to preserving the club’s identity and heritage. It is imperative to keep your team’s mission intact and present in order to provide a sense of belonging for the players.

Javelin Band Warm-up with Emily Webb – Niceville High School (FL)

Championship Productions — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:03:42 +0000

Watch as Coach Emily Webb explains, while athletes demonstrate javelin warm-ups using resistance bands. The athletes focus on stretches that involve internal and external rotations, emphasizing core engagement and proper technique. Successfully controlling the movements in this warm-up will enhance performance and safety in the javelin throw.

1st Baseman: Ladder Drill for Making Picks on Low Throws with Travis Henson – Blue Ridge High School (SC)

Baseball Coaches Insider — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:33:56 +0000

Watch as Coach Travis Henson explains, and a player demonstrates a first baseman ladder drill for making picks on low throws. The first baseman starts at the end of the ladder and moves forward one step after each catch from a low throw. They work on backhand and forehand catches as they cycle through their steps to enhance their skills in fielding ground balls.

Defenders Approach: Stick Position and Stance with Matt Dunn – First Class Lacrosse

Lacrosse Coaches Insider — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:15:20 +0000

Watch as Coach Matt Dunn discusses and demonstrates a defender’s approach, focusing on stick position and stance. Matt likes to anchor his stick on the approach to a point on the hip that allows the top hand to keep the stick straight out in front and parallel to the ground. Matt also likes to tilt his hips with the strong foot forward, which helps in funneling the dodger, and the stick is in great position if the dodger splits back.

Finishing Drills with Zak Boisvert – St. Louis Univ.

Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:21:31 +0000

Watch as Coach Zak Boisvert explains, and players demonstrate these six finishing drills. Coach believes in placing his players in situations where they have an advantage and seeing if they can keep the advantage to score. The players will work out finishing solutions that work for them.

Hitting: Teaching Timing with Justin Haire – Ohio State Univ.

American Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:32 +0000

Watch as Coach Justin Haire explains how to teach players timing in hitting. Players start with their back hip, leading the motion to align with the contact point. Timing comes from the midsection and lower half of the body, not the hands. He also adds that visualizing a flashlight on the back hip shining toward the contact point helps achieve proper timing.

Watch the full ABCA Q&A session with Justin Haire free here.

Getting the Job You Want with Kevin Starnes – College Station ISD (TX)

Texas High School Coaches Association — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:20:30 +0000

Athletic Director Kevin Starnes explains that in his position, he does a lot of interviewing of coaches that are applying for jobs. He offers advice to his coaches so they will be prepared to get the job they want by being prepared for the interview. Kevin will cover in detail the following recommendations:

Before an interview, make sure you do some research on the school, community, and possible connections to the decision makers
Six tips on how to present yourself and answer questions during the interview
Five tips on other considerations when interviewing

Getting the Job You Want with Kevin Starnes – College Station ISD (TX)

Texas High School Coaches Association — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:01:54 +0000

Before an interview, make sure you do some research on the school, community, and possible connections to the decision makers
Six tips on how to present yourself and answer questions during the interview
Five tips on other considerations when interviewing