Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses coaches’ stressors and mental health. He cites case studies that indicate the three main stressors are performance-related, organizational-related, and personal. Performance stressors deal with injuries to athletes and poor […]
From the time most children can walk and talk today, they have a technological device of some type in their hands. By the time they finish elementary school, children can code, decode, transmit and transcend […]
Watch as Coach Porter Moser discusses tips that can help win games. In a late game situation when you are shooting free throws and have the lead, have a player at the scorer’s desk ready […]
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema explains and players demonstrate this transition breakdown shooting drill. This is a timed five-minute, move-counter, move transition drill. There are five one-minute segments: rip drive and pull, fake rip drive […]
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning If you are a professional, or at the least someone who has sought out to be a champion, you probably have […]
Watch as Coach Don Showalter explains how all coaches need to be great teachers and know/understand the laws of learning. Coaches need to be adaptable as players learn differently, and they must be able to […]
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 […]
Watch as Coach Keith Guy explains, and players demonstrate the KG Shooting Drill. The drill has three players involved: a shooter, a chaser, and a rebounder, with the chaser moving with the ball followed by […]
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema explains, and players demonstrate this 4-on-4 anticipation drill. The drill mimics repetition off the ball when you bring two players to the ball. The goal is to get 4 deflections, […]
By: Kelly Inouye-Perez – UCLA Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics All the best teams in every sport have strong leadership among team members. But not every team member […]
Watch as Coach Billy Goffney explains that his pressure defense is based on half court man, full court man, and a zone trap. He will explain in detail, and players will demonstrate a series of […]
Watch as Coach Jason Martens discusses, and players demonstrate his favorite plays from a horn set. Coach explains that these plays depend on your personnel, and he shows different personnel groups for certain plays. All […]
Watch as Coach Todd Duncan explains why he likes the motion offense and will also show practice skill development drills that focus on passing, shooting, ball handling, and footwork. The motion offense gives more control […]
Watch as Coach Andrea Robinson discusses offseason skill development that is tailored for their system. She explains how the coaching staff meets individually with each player to discuss their skill development based what each player […]
Watch as Coach Mark Few explains, and players demonstrate this 4v2 defensive transition post entry. This drill is run every day in the pre-season and at least twice a week in season. The drill simulates […]
Watch as Alan explains that in today’s world, it is popular to keep chasing what is hot, new, flashy and to ignore what is basic. This is a mistake, as the basics do work and […]
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico explains, and players demonstrate this offensive and defensive passing drill. Defensively, the players want to pressure the ball, use their length, communicate, and rotate properly. Offensively, the players must […]
Watch as Coach Ryan Cottingham explains, and players demonstrate this ball handling and finishing drill. The players will work on their ball handling but must finish at the basket versus pads or a blocker. The […]
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington explains, and players demonstrate the ‘3 Taps and In’ Big Man Drill. The player must make three taps with the ball, score, then repeat from the other side of the […]
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy explains, and players demonstrate this transition tip drill. This can be an everyday drill at the beginning of practice.
Watch as Coach Luke Yaklich suggests analyzing your defensive stats and breaking them down into bite-size chunks, making it easier for coaches and players to digest. After looking at the stats, what would be the […]
Watch as Coach Kim Elders explains, and players demonstrate this 4-ball screen and cut drill. The drill starts with a down screen and the cutter curls or comes to the top. The next progression is […]
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Managing a program effectively requires a coach to plan and direct both culture and practice in a specific setting. […]
Challenge and Competition. Watch as Coach Krista Gerlich explains that she likes to end practice with drills or conditioning. Her favorite shooting drill is the 20 3’s in 2-minutes – Let’s Make a Deal. The […]
Watch as Coach Cornelius Mitchell discusses how AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball coaches receive more credibility than High School Coaches and the reasons why he thinks this is unfair. He tries to combine the pluses […]
Dr. Greg Dale explains that it is key to hold athletes accountable but do so without destroying their confidence or undermining their dignity. He talks about the difference between being intense and being emotional as […]
Medical professionals agree that about 20% of high school athletes and 30% of college athletes have or will have a serious anxiety or diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment in their […]
Watch as Coach Robert Lucero explains, and players demonstrate this Circle the Wagon offensive rebounding and transition drill including all the variations. Westlake’s rebounding philosophy is to send 4 players for the offensive rebound with […]
Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains, and players demonstrate this series of pre-warm up drills. She wants her team to come to practice prepared to start and the following drills get everyone ready for a […]
