Watch as Coach Fred Hoiberg explains, and players demonstrate Nebraska’s pre-practice shooting routine. This is a five-minute period consisting of the following shots: shake, hammer, nail pitch, high shake, and pull behind. The drill focuses […]
Perfection Layups with Jacie Hoyt – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jacie Hoyt explains, and players demonstrate the “Perfection Layup Drill”. The dribbler will attack the top of the key and bounce pass to the outside player driving for the layup using her […]
3 Key Components to Being in the Present Moment with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses 3 key components to being in the present moment. Focusing on the next play, focusing on what they have control over, and focusing on the process will help your […]
Pre-Season Practice Philosophy with Tad Boyle – Univ. of Colorado
Watch as Coach Tad Boyle explains his pre-season practice philosophy. His goal for every practice is to try to improve on one aspect of the offense and defense at every practice. Competition is also part […]
What Does It Take to Hold Someone Accountable? with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that it takes expectation, equipping, and encouragement to teach students and athletes to be accountable. You can have a very high standard but if you don’t teach them how to […]
Transition Attack 5 Out Transition, Strength and Weaknesses
By: Marty Gross Originally Published in: Transition Attack 5 Out Transition The 5 out motion offense is an alternative approach to transition and primary offense for basketball teams at any level, but especially youth basketball. […]
Defensive Transition Drill with Brad Underwood – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Brad Underwood explains and shows practice clips of this transition drill. This is a daily drill that focuses on getting back on defense and not allowing layups or wide open 3’s in […]
Neutral Thinking with Cori Close – UCLA
Watch as Coach Cori Close explains that she has changed her opinion on trying to get her players to be positive. She now encourages her players to get into neutral thinking which is expecting the […]
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains that burnout is unlikely to affect coaches who don’t care or who aren’t passionate about their work. However, most successful coaches who invest significant time and effort without maintaining […]
Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Dusty May – Dallas Mavericks
Watch as Coach Dusty May explains, and players demonstrate the Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill. The drill focuses on a defender’s gap positioning and responsibilities. When the offensive player catches the pass, the defender will swipe […]
Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ.
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes’ anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances […]
Leading Others
Originally Published in: THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK It is not just enough to lead yourself effectively, you must also have a positive influence on others, John C. Maxwell says, “A leader without a follower is just […]
6-Make Shooting Drill with Brad Brownell – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Brad Brownell explains and players execute the 6-Make Shooting Drill. There are four shooting areas: left corner, left wing, right corner, and right wing. Coach Brownell emphasizes sliding with the hands above […]
Mindset: Stop Blaming & Complaining with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. discusses awareness and mindset, which may be the #1 separator from good to great and from great to elite. A winner’s mindset involves having extreme accountability and ownership for everything in your […]
Communication
Originally Published in: The Coach’s Bulletin Board It’s not what we say, but what they hear. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” (George Bernard Shaw) NEGATIVE words […]
Perfect Passing Drill with Chris Holtmann – DePaul Univ.
Watch as Coach Chris Holtmann explains and players demonstrate this perfect passing drill. The drill focuses on playing off penetration with six different actions: Drive to baseline – pass to drip shooter Drive to baseline […]
Post Play: Power Back Drill with Katie Abrahamson-Henderson
Watch as Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson explains, and players demonstrate this power back drill. Many times, a player gets an offensive rebound and they put it back up but without any balance. The drill focuses on […]
5 Post Moves with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Every move starts and looks the same. Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates 5 post moves for the Bigs. Take what the defender gives you and always have a counter move ready. Saddi Washington was […]
Help Your Players Live Their Dreams with Tom Izzo – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Izzo explains that it is a coach’s responsibility to create a culture that helps players achieve their dreams. Key factors include discipline, accountability, and spending time with your players. The goal […]
No Hands Defensive Drill with Chris Holtmann – DePaul Univ.
Watch as Coach Chris Holtmann explains, and players demonstrate this “no hands” defensive drill. The offensive player will tunnel drive and try to get to the rim. The defender can’t use their hands and must […]
Integrity
Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook Integrity is the building block and most basic tenet to all other traits. If you are not an ethical person with a solid foundation of doing the right thing […]
Matchup Hunting with Brad Underwood – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Brad Underwood discusses matchup hunting and knowing your opponent’s worst defender. Don’t overcomplicate things. Just pick on the worst defender and exploit him. Create a mismatch and take advantage of it.
Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook recommends not to take yourself too seriously but take what you do seriously. He thinks sometimes you need to laugh at yourself, and be able to enjoy the kids. Enjoy […]
Establishing Mutual Trust
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Athletes will never reach their peak performance unless a deliberate and sustained effort to teach and build trusting relationships occurs […]
Two-Ball Finishing Drill with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington explains, and the Bigs demonstrate this two-ball finishing drill. The goal is to get 20 makes in 20 seconds. Although this drill involves the Bigs, it can be used for […]
6-Minute Shooting Drill with Teri Moren – Indiana Univ.
Watch as Coach Teri Moren explains, and players demonstrate this 6-minute shooting drill. The drill consists of three types of shots: basket cut layups, sweep pull-ups, and rhythm threes. Each shot is timed for one […]