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 […]
Making a Recruiting Highlight Tape with Richie Riley – Univ. of South Alabama
Watch as Coach discusses recruiting and shares some tips on making a highlight film for individual players. He recommends making a tape with music as it creates some hype and grabs attention. Break the tape […]
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 […]
Don’t Let Your Bigs Have an Identity Crisis with Saddi Washington – Univ. of Michigan
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 […]
Off-Ball Defense with Dave Richman – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this off-ball defensive drill. The man on the ball must maintain a square position, keeping their feet from facing the sideline and opening driving lanes. The defender in […]
Three-Point Plays that Work with Mike Fratello
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, […]
Getting Your Team to Play Hard with Kelvin Sampson – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach explains that the #1 goal for any young coach is to get his players to play hard. Do not be afraid of confrontation as sometimes players will test you as a coach […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey
Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start with ‘no’, […]
How to Down a Ball Screen in Basketball
By: Norman de Silva Provided by: Basketball HQ It is known by many different names. Blue, Ice, and Down are all examples. No matter what you call this type of ball screen defense, there are […]
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. […]
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 you players and work for solutions to any issues.
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, […]
3 Word Changes to Change Your Life
By: Jeff Zannetti The words that we use are the first link in the chain to success and can have a massive impact on our lives. Our words impact our thoughts, our thoughts then impact […]
Teach Every Athlete Every Skill with Ras Vanderloo – USA Basketball
Work on ball handling skills every practice. Coach explains that coaches need to teach kids to work on all phases of the game no matter the age level. Basketball today is a positionless game and […]
Drive Shooting Drill with Keith Dambrot – Duquesne Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this drive shooting drill. The player must give a good shot fake and drive to their right using one dribble to shoot a layup. Repeat the process driving […]
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]
The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths
Don’t fall for the same lie we always hear… My hot take of the week: One of the biggest lies you hear over and over again in athletics is “Sports develop leadership.” I can tell […]
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 […]
Practice Stats with Grant McCasland – Univ. of North Texas
Practice stats in practice are a great way to track a player’s effort and performance. Coach uses these stats as a method to coach and teach players how to be competitive and win. When talking […]
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 […]