Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
How Strong Is Your Bounceback?
Provided by: Raise Your Game The reason I’m so passionate about embracing failure is that I used to shy away from it. In fact, it wasn’t until I was in my early thirties that I […]
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]
The Three Secrets of Developing the Pack Line Defense with Jim Boone – Greensboro College
Watch as Coach Jim Boone discusses three keys that contribute to your ability to be a good pack line team. Apply as much pressure as possible on the ball without getting beat or fouling. Defenders […]
Don’t Take Financial Advice From Broke People
By: Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Throughout my thirty-seven years of coaching football, it always amazed me how much advice I got, whether I wanted it or not. […]
Turnovers with Chris Beard – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses turnovers and how they try to keep the numbers at a certain level based on talent and how fast they want to play. For this year’s squad, Coach thinks 10 to […]
Defensive Breakdown with Ken George – Hope College
Watch as Coach explains how his team does a 15-minute defensive breakdown session daily that builds the defense from the ground up. The progression starts with two drills for each session, 1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3 and […]
Handling Pressure Between the Ears with Duane Gregory – (Retired) Mansfield Timberview High School (TX)
Watch as Coach explains that when an opponent presses you, they want to speed you up, make you uncomfortable, and force you into a quick or bad shot. To handle pressure players, you need to […]
Cut and Shoot Drill with Cornelius Mitchell – Legacy HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Cornelius Mitchell explains the importance of players being ready to start practice and compete. This cut and shoot drill is part of the bang series of drills with a goal of starting […]
Taking Charge
Provided by: Raise Your Game The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but what his people do without him. How does your team act when you’re not there? […]
Post Deny with TJ Otzelberger – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of Post Deny. The key is to “fight the catch” and be physical with a three-quarter front and an arm bar while walling up. Players should keep all […]
Develop Relationships with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses the importance of developing relationships with your players. Know your personnel and play to their strengths. Work with the players on their fundamentals and basics. Develop relationships with the […]
Communication: Word Battles with Greg White – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach discusses buzz words and explains how he has modified his communication when dealing with staff and players. He gives examples in three categories: re-think, replace and remove. This clip is from a […]
How Thanksgiving Can Change Your Coaching Career…Seriously!
I started coaching as a favor and it was a huge mistake. I’d recently graduated from college and was working for the NYC Fire Department. My high school wrestling coach reached out to me and […]
1-on-1 Drills for Guarding the Ball with Frank Martin – Univ. of South Carolina
Watch as Coach explains how his defense is predicated on working hard to prevent opponents from dribbling to the elbow. The defensive goal is to make the ball move to the baseline but not get […]
Shooting Drill with Ganon Baker
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this shooting drill. The goal is to catch the ball off a bounce and be ready to shoot. If the defenders contest the shot, use a ball fake […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
