Watch as Coach defines mental toughness as the ability to perform at or near full potential regardless of circumstances. A symptom of lack of mental toughness is an athlete choking in competition as many young […]
2-on-1 Shooting Drill with Jim Larranaga – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach diagrams and shows clips of this 2-on-1 shooting drill. This drill works on shooting the 3, but a defensive player is added to force the shooter to make decisions on taking the […]
Handling Pressure Between the Ears with Duane Gregory – Timberview HS (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 […]
5 Keys to Building Unstoppable Confidence
Provided by: Jeff Zannetti Re-define Success & Failure Many of today’s student athletes are making the common mistake of focusing their attention solely on results, what others may think of them and fearing letting down […]
Cut and Shoot Drill with Cornelius Mitchell – Legacy HS (TX)
Watch as Coach 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 practice with […]
Leadership: Own Your Program with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
Watch as Executive Director of Athletics Philip O’Neal explains the first thing a head coach needs to do. They need to own the program. What goes on in the program is their responsibility. The AD […]
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? […]
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 and sprint to the rim, seal and receive a pass for a shot. The 2nd option is to post, receive […]
Post Deny with TJ Otzelberger – UNLV
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 […]
KG Shooting Drill with Keith Guy – Muskegon High School (MI)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the KG Shooting Drill. The drill has three players involved: a shooter, a chaser, and a rebounder, with the chaser moving with the ball followed by the shooter. […]
Attention Control: Foul Shot
By: Sarah Grippi When competing, there are multiple external (outer) and internal (inner) distractions that can cause the athlete to lose attention and concentration. Some external distractions that could happen during competition: Noisy crowd, coach/parent […]
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. This clip is from a session […]
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 […]
Passing Drills with Ronnie Hamilton – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these passing drills. The players must be able to pass the ball with either hand and execute the pass under pressure. Coach will show clips of the following […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Keys to Building Relationships With Your Players
By: Brian Benator Provided by: Basketball HQ There are many important people that go into building a successful basketball program. The amount of stakeholders that put their effort into a program is endless. However, I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’, […]
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 […]