Watch as Coach Tom Izzo explains that developing relationships is key at any level. Relationships take time and require a coach to figure out what a player does, what they want and what they are […]
Chair Dribbling Drill with Christina Camacho – Judson High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains, and players demonstrate this chair dribbling drill. This is a change of direction drill with the players attacking the chairs in one direction, using the right hand and returning […]
Player Development with Liam Simmons – Colorado Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Liam Simmons explains that great programs are balanced in being competitively spirited on the court as well as having high-functioning athletes off the court. He believes that talent never trumps character and […]
Circle-Up Scramble Drill with Bryan Smothers – Wayne State Univ.
Watch as Coach Bryan Smothers explains, and players demonstrate this timed circle-up scramble drill. The drill involves 3 defenders positioned under the basket with 4 offensive players on the perimeter. The defenders will move in […]
Coaching Involves Sacrifice with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook explains that if you want to pursue a career in coaching, you will need to make sacrifices. He discusses how the only people who truly understand the sacrifices you make […]
Developing Athletes at Practice
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “The best athletes have the most potential to be the best players.” Prior to, and possibly including 8th grade, I think all players benefit from playing […]
Contesting Shots and Boxouts with Wes Miller – Univ. of Cincinnati
Watch as Coach Wes Miller explains, and with players demonstrates contesting shots and boxouts. Their rule on contesting a shot is to hit the ground and come back in to find the ball to help […]
Where Your Shot Starts with Andrew Secor – #MakeShots Basketball Training
Watch as Coach Andrew Secor explains, and players demonstrate where your shots should start. There are 3 key steps to a shot: the height of the ball, how tight the ball is held, and the […]
Coaches’ Legal Duties
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Over the past 50 years, through thousands of lawsuits, the U.S. courts have defined and continued to define your […]
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 3s in […]
1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Grant McCasland – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant McCasland explains and shows practice video of this 1-on-1 defensive drill. He describes his team as a “gap team” with the defender a step off the line, and all they’re doing […]
Mid-Range Shooting Variations with Kadi Creel – DeSoto High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Kadi Creel explains, and players demonstrate these mid-range shooting variations. They teach shoulder-to-hip on a pick from the big and with one dribble the guard will clear and take the mid-range shot. […]
Take a Charge Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Rodney Terry explains that taking charges involves selling out and making uncomfortable plays for the team and this equals winning basketball. Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 2-minute wall up, take a […]
Athletes’ Stressors & Resilience with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses athlete stressors and resilience. Nearly 33% of athletes report mental health symptoms which is higher than general population samples. He will explain some of the types of stressors that […]
Recruiting, NIL, and Student-Athlete Priorities
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One significant reason Hall of Fame college coaches such as Nick Saban, Jay Wright, Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired prematurely is NIL (Name, Image and […]
If the Base Isn’t Solid, the House Is Coming Down with Tom Izzo – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Izzo discusses the importance of high school basketball coaches to him and to all college coaches. He mentions what his boss, Jud Heathcote, told him when he became an assistant coach. […]
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr – ICANHELP
Watch as Kim Karr emphasizes the importance in communicating with your athletes and parents that their posts on social media represent their life resume. Colleges and athletic departments are checking potential recruits and applicant’s social […]
The Mantra of “Get Better Every Day” Applies First to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life After 40+ years in coaching, certain things are automatic for me. One of those things is, from the moment a practice, training session, game or season […]
Great Cuts Drill with Mike Brey – Atlanta Hawks
Watch as Coach Mike Brey explains, and players demonstrate the Great Cuts Drill. This is a 5-on-0 half-court drill with the goal of making 7 cuts and finishing with a layup. Coach aligns the players, […]
Rebounding with Brad Underwood – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Brad Underwood discusses offensive and defensive rebounding. Defensively, they stress contact in the paint and no contact on the perimeter as they play to the elbows. 75% of all shots are missed, […]
Coach Your Coaches with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook discusses the importance of doing your job and as a head coach you need to make sure your assistants actually know what doing your job entails. Coach recommends writing down […]
Kentucky 3-Point Shooting Drill with Hassan Nizam – Central Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Hassan Nizam explains, and players demonstrate the Kentucky 3-Point Shooting Drill. This is a great conditioning, timed drill with game-type reps and a set goal on making 3s.
Full-Court Press Drills with Andy Bronkema – Ferris State Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema explains, and players demonstrate these full-court press drills. The drills start with the 1-on-1, Full-Court Z Pressure Drill emphasizing pressuring and beating the offensive player to the spot. Back Tips […]
Nine Ways to Develop Accountability in Your Program
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Accountability is a modern-day buzz word. It is thrown around team locker rooms, business meetings, and in schools. But what is it really. I am not […]
Low Post Play: Consecutive Sealing with Dr. Klint Pleasant – Rochester Univ.
Watch as Coach Dr. Klint Pleasant explains, and players demonstrate this low post play consecutive sealing drill. The post player is sealing and determining where he wants the ball. The perimeter players will not pass […]
Offensive Musts – Take Care of the Ball with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy explains his #1 offensive must which is taking care of the ball. You tolerate turnovers from your top play makers on the court because you ask them to create.
Great Coaches Are Adaptable with Don Showalter – USA Basketball
Watch as Coach Don Showalter explains that being adaptable today is much different than in the past. Being adaptable does not mean lacking discipline, but involves listening to your players. Asking them questions during practice […]
Need to Score: 3 Seconds or Less with Rob Senderoff – Kent State Univ.
Watch as Coach Rob Senderoff explains, and players demonstrate this side out-of-bounds play for when there are 3 seconds or less left on the clock. This will involve a triple screen, staggered screen, and a […]
How to Build Integrity with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains how to build integrity in athletes through sports. He discusses three exercises that can build integrity muscle: tell the truth, make commitments count, and take 100% responsibility for your actions. […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in action […]