Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Point 5 Drill for attacking switching defenses. Switching is designed to slow down an offense and coach wants to play through switching and create indecision at the […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell – The Jon Gordon Companies
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Understanding Parents
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]
Watching Video with Players with Grant McCasland – Univ. of North Texas
Watch as Coach Grant McCasland discusses the benefits of sitting down with your athletes 1-on-1 to watch a full game, not just the time the player is in the game. Coach McCasland also explains the […]
Be Honest and Straightforward with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
The truth is the truth and how you handle it is on you. Be honest and straightforward with your players and work for solutions to any issues.
Defense: Stop 2s and 1s with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses an overarching rule within his defensive philosophy and one thing he does with his team before every game to set expectations.
Defensive Footwork Warmup Drills with Cornell Mann – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these defensive footwork warmup drills. Always emphasize stance and have the players communicate with each other. The series starts with lane slides, then the players move to the […]
Allowing My Coaches to Coach with David Peavy – Duncanville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains how he takes a lot of pride in preparing his assistants to become head coaches. The most important factor is that he allows the coaches to coach which gives them a […]
Want vs. Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
Yell Less and Listen More with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that kids have changed over the years and coaches need to adjust in how to communicate with players so that everyone can achieve success. Yell less and listen more may be […]
A Common Mistake People in Authority Make with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Dr. Dorpfeld discusses a mistake that people in authority make when dealing with issues of behavior and choices of athletes. It is important to focus on the behaviors that need attention and not on attacking […]
4v4 Drill with Jay Demings – USA Basketball
This drill emphasizes passing and shooting. Divide your team into three groups of four players with the teams rotating in and out. The three rules of this drill are that each player must catch the […]
Euro Pass Shooting Drill with Darris Nichols – Radford Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Euro Pass Shooting Drill. The driver pulls up and passes back for a 3-point shot and then sprints to the opposite side of the floor for a […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Passing Refinement Drills
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics You now have a firm understanding of individual passing and catching fundamentals as well as how to break down the defense with the […]
Offensive Musts: Make Quick Decisions with Stan Van Gundy (Retired)
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy discusses making quick decisions on offense and why taking your eyes to the rim every time you catch the ball is so important.
Transition Defense and Recovery Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico discusses, and players demonstrate this defense-focused transition drill that works on developing your athletes’ positioning and communication skills.
Three in a Row Drill with Saddi Washington – Univ. of Michigan
In this three in a row drill, the big man will pass to the wing, sprint to the rim, then seal and receive a pass for a shot. The 2nd option is to post, receive […]
Passing Drills Series with Pat Baldwin – UW-Milwaukee
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these passing drills. The “1-Minute” passing drill works on passing to the outside hand. Communication is important and the players will call out the name of the player […]
Player Development with Liam Simmons – Colorado Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that great programs are balanced in being competitively spirited on the court as well as having high-functioning athletes off the court. He believes that talent never trumps character and coaches at […]
What Does Control Really Mean?
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley Is it that you have total command of a situation? Is it that you have some command of the situation? Or, […]
Change Drill with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Offense to defense. Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this half court change drill. On the command of change, the offense goes to defense, defense goes to offense, and a player cannot guard the […]
Never Give Up on a Young Athlete with Ras Vanderloo – USA Basketball
Watch as Coach discusses the importance of never giving up on a young athlete. Some coaches focus only on the top players and as a result some young players never have a chance to reach […]
Parent Meetings and Playing Time with Kenni Patton – Electra Senior HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Kenni Patton discusses parent meetings, playing time, and helping players prepare for life after high school.
Defending the Baseline Drive with Jim Larranaga – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this defending the baseline drive drill. The defense is trapping baseline drives with the goal of not allowing the ball to get inside the defense. Run the drill […]
3 Key Components to Being in the Present Moment with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses 3 key components to being in the present moment. Focusing on the next play, focusing on what they have control over, and focusing on the process will help your […]
Open Letter to High School Athletes
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Dear High School Athlete, I am going to discuss the valuable lessons we learn from playing high school sports and how you should approach […]
Early Offense: Loop with Brian Gregory – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this early offense loop play. Coach describes each player’s responsibilities and then shows live clips with the options presented by the defense.
Mikan Series with Shimmy Gray-Miller – Univ. of Minnesota
Coach explains and shows video of the Mikan Series and the twists they use at Clemson. The two-ball reverse drill is explained as well as the inside finishes and the combo forward/reverse. The Mikan is […]
Be Great at the Basics with Ronnie Hamilton – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach explains the philosophy and focus of their skill development phases. The goal is to be great at the basics. Coach pays close attention to detail when teaching ball handling, passing, and shooting.