Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Driving: Rip, Lock, 21 with Tom Crean
Watch as Coach explains the Rip, Lock, 21 Drill that uses physio balls in developing post-ups. This multi-position drill focuses on players being comfortable using their lower body. It is important that the player does […]
Good Coaches
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual “A good teacher creates an environment that allows the student to succeed.” – Bill Parcells, 2x Super Bowl Champion Football Coach, New York Giants Disclaimer – […]
Badger Close Outs with Matt Langel – Colgate Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this badger close out drill. The drill emphasizes the advance and retreat step, with the defender closing out to take away the 3-point shot. The drill progresses with […]
Defining Mental Toughness with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Watch as Coach discusses mental toughness and how the term is valued and used a lot but has no clear definition. He states how critical it is that definitions are consistent within an organization so […]
What I Would Do Differently if I Coached Again with Paul Biancardi – ESPN
Watch as Paul Biancardi explains what he would do differently in this day and age if he coached again. It is important for coaches to understand that communication is key for today’s players and how […]
2 Man/2 Ball Shooting with Tom Crean
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips of the 2 Man/2 Ball Shooting Drill which emphasizes passing and shooting. Players must be able to pass the ball with either hand and it is imperative […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
The 4 Phases of the Game with Bucky McMillan – Samford Univ.
Coach discusses the four phases of the game and emphasizes that to be a championship caliber team you must grade out at A+ in every category. Coach wants the opponent to have to prepare for […]
Effective Staff Communication with Greg White – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach explains that the #1 key to communication is trust. He gives examples of the methods he and his staff use to communicate in a manner that is both timely and efficient. He […]
Storing and Applying Lessons Learned for Additional Strength
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics To build continually on strengths, coaches need strategies for storing what they learn about their strengths so that they can easily […]
Offensive Shot Quality System with Rob Lanier – Georgia State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains his shot quality scoring system. It is based on a 0-5 scale – desirable vs. undesirable shots. All players’ shots are recorded in scrimmages and games and the coaches will review […]
Postseason Evaluation with Dennis Hopkins – Oakland Christian School (MI)
Watch as Coach explains that the postseason is the ‘beginning of the year’ as it sets the tempo and identity of the next year. This is a review period from the season stats to senior […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
4 Second 1-on-1 Drill with Matthew Driscoll – Univ. of North Florida
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 4 second 1-on-1 drill. The defensive player must stay low, slide, and wall up. The offensive player picks the ball from the chair and has 4 seconds […]
Potential Will Get You Fired
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You are probably thinking, what in the world does this guy mean with the statement potential will get you fired. Potential is great, right? Potential […]
Two-Ball Catch and Score Drill with Keith Guy – Muskegon High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Keith Guy explains that the drill starts out as layup line. As the player drives to the basket getting ready to gather to make the layup, he will receive a second ball […]
Finishing: Rip Middle, Post Move with Dave Richman – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this rip middle, post move drill. The wing player will execute a rip move on the defender, take two dribbles while driving and finish towards the rim. Use […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer – Kardia Transformation Group
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 […]