Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate three-point plays that have worked in actual game situations. These are sideline out of bounds plays to use when a three-point shot is needed. Coach will explain the […]
Self-Awareness Test
Provided by: Raise Your Game Self-Test Despite the “self” in self-awareness, to ensure accuracy it is important to solicit intentional and purposeful feedback from those who know you best (your inner circle). As comedians know, […]
Swing the Wings with Bob Huggins – WVU
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the ‘Swing the Wings Drill’. The point guard must keep the ball in the lane extended and not choose a side. The bigs cut to the block and […]
Building an Environment for Parents and Athletes to Communicate with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explains the importance of building an environment based on communication in which the athletes are comfortable talking to you as a coach. Many times, parents, or even coaches, can hinder this […]
Creating Your Own Foul Policy
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics As a college student, I officiated intramural basketball games as part of a class assignment. I learned firsthand that refereeing is difficult. […]
Transition Shooting Drill with Jeff Young – Walsh Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this transition shooting drill. The goal is to achieve ‘100 makes’ as a team in 4 minutes and 15 seconds. Each time down the floor there will be […]
Winning Thoughts Require Zero Talent with Jay Demings – USA Basketball
Watch as Jay Demings describes the meaning of ‘winning thoughts that require zero talent’. These thoughts do not require talent from your players but DO require effort. Being on time, work ethic, effort, body language, […]
Weak Hand Shooting Drills with Mike Procopio
Coach explains, and a player demonstrates a fake, step and hook shot and a running hook. Run each drill using seven reps.
Combo Flare/Fade Corner Shooting Drill with Joe Kuhn – Joliet Junior College
Watch as Coach explains this combo flare/fade corner shooting drill with diagrams and clips. The first option is a flare to the corner for a catch and shoot three. After the flare screen, the #5 […]
Take Good Shots with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach explains that most people, when you talk about shot selection, only think about not taking bad shots. What is vital to stress is you cannot pass up good shots as it is […]
Consequences
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 2: Winning Your Practices & Athlete Learning
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 16, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding practice and athlete learning: Topic 1: Quality practice […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 1: Relationships and Winning Your Team’s Trust
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 9, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding trust and building relationships: Topic 1: Building athlete […]
BCANY Roundtable: Building Culture and Program Identity
This live virtual BCANY Roundtable presentation hosted by Basketball Coaches Insider was held on June 30, 2020 and features: Ryan Pettit – Columbia Prep HS Boys Gregg Flynn – Lindenhurst HS Girls Chris Russo – […]
Gatens Transition Drill with Darian DeVries – Drake Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Gatens Transition Drill. This is a 4 on 0 drill working on attacking in transition by getting the ball up the floor and working on spacing. The […]
STAC Motion Offense with Tobin Anderson – St. Thomas Aquinas College
Live BCANY (Basketball Coaches Association of New York) Quick Hitter Virtual Clinic presentation held on June 23, 2020, hosted by Basketball Coaches Insider. In this session, Coach Anderson explains and shows clips of his STAC […]
Rip Finish Baseline Drill with Dave Richman – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this rip finish baseline drill. As the defensive player applies pressure, the offensive player rips to the baseline using a maximum of two dribbles and on the last […]
Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete with Nick Winkelman – The Language of Coaching
Watch as Nick discusses identifying which cues to use for each individual athlete. Before you can influence an athlete, you must try to understand them, and it is important to be flexible and adaptable with […]
Pre-Game Routines: PREP
By: Danny Ourian In basketball, conditions change constantly. Your opponent changes, the venues change, the weather, how you feel a particular day – it can all vary from game to game. In order to create […]
Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle High School (NY)
It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young explains in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury and […]
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations
Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]
12-Second Pressure Drill with Travis Steele – Xavier Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 12-second pressure drill. Form three lines with the offensive player guarded tightly by a defender (ok to foul). It is not only about being strong with the […]
5 Post Moves with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Every move starts and looks the same. Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates 5 post moves for the Bigs. Take what the defender gives you and always have a counter move ready. Saddi Washington was […]
Side Pick and Pop with Mike Procopio
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Side Pick and Pop with shot and drive actions. Start with the pick and the Big moves to 2-point shooting range for a couple of reps. The […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
A Culture of Belief
Provided by: Raise your Game When I interviewed Chris Collins, head coach at Northwestern and son of the legendary NBA coach and broadcaster Doug Collins, he spoke openly about how belief comes after a tipping […]
Pairs with Joe Golding – Abilene Christian Univ.
Do you have a point guard that struggles to make shots? Watch as Coach Joe Golding discusses an offensive set called ‘Pairs’ that gives you multiple options for 2 and 3 point shots.
Partner Passing Drill with Dave Richman – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this passing and catching drill. This is a timed drill that is broken down into three parts: chest passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes. When catching the ball […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Transition: Trail Ball Screen with Andy Bronkema – Ferris State Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema demonstrates a set play that utilizes a trail ball screen to create a scoring opportunity for your offense. This trail ball screen is part of a transition progression with 5 […]