Alan discusses mental awareness and stresses the importance in today’s environment with all the distractions to stay focused. He uses the acronym W.I.N. which stands for “What’s Important Now” and recommends that everyone ask themselves […]
Practice Planning: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance with Rekha Patterson – SEMO
Rekha Patterson explains that for your practice to be organized and consistent, you must emphasize planning. Proper planning prevents poor performance. She believes having structure in all phases of your program can help coaches and […]
Don’t Let Your Bigs Have an Identity Crisis with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Hybrid and in-between players need to learn to play in the post. Taller players with multiple skills who have the ability to play on the perimeter should always spend some practice time working with the […]
Defensive Posture and Footwork Drills with Cornell Mann – Grand Valley State Univ.
Cornell Mann was formerly at Univ. of Missouri.
Team Practice with Noel Emenhiser – Madonna Univ.
Watch as Coach Noel Emenhiser discusses how to use practices efficiently to mimic in-game scenarios. He uses practices to teach skills and to prepare his players for high-level competition. He makes every practice competitive and […]
Leadership: Chain of Command with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Coach believes in chain of command with the ability to make decisions, set strategy, and go forward. He encourages collaboration and participation in the process, but the coach must be responsible for decisions. He believes […]
Teaching Players Humility with Don Showalter – USA Basketball
Players learn humility by seeing it in their coach and understanding that ego is not getting in the way. How you communicate humility to the players is key and for players who do not understand […]
Shooting Drills with Nate Oats – University of Alabama
Watch as Coach explains and shows diagrams of his Alabama shooting drills. He starts with the penetrate and kick shooting drills that include baseline and slot drives. The 2 on 1 one and 3 on […]
Post Moves: Rip and Go with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and post players demonstrate the “Rip and Go” move. Be the hammer not the nail by getting a good post-up position to receive the pass. Don’t extend the arms – keep […]
How We Handle Parent Meetings with David Peavy – Duncanville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach discusses dealing with parents and handlers. Most parents who request meetings with coaches want to talk about playing time. Coach is willing to meet with parents with the condition that their child […]
On-Ball Defense
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics On-the-ball defense is the term used to define the defender guarding the player with the ball. When coaches make their man-to-man defensive […]
