Fred Castro was previously a coach at Eastern Michigan University.
Special Situations: Box-and-One
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics The box-and-one is designed to guard one player man-to-man and to defend the rest of the team in a zone. The intent […]
Attacking Mentality for Beating a Zone Defense with Chris Mack – College of Charleston
Watch as Coach Chris Mack discusses how his team attacks a zone defense. He talks about the importance of coach-team communication when the opponent plays zone. With Louisville’s attacking mentality, they play a certain way […]
Player Development with Joe Golding – Abilene Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Golding discusses player development at Abilene Christian. From March to September the emphasis is on improving passing, dribbling, and shooting skills. This is accomplished with individual and group workouts, film work, […]
Special Situations: Box-and-One
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics The box-and-one is designed to guard one player man-to-man and to defend the rest of the team in a zone. The intent […]
Ball Spins Drill with Travis Ford – Saint Louis University
Watch as Coach Travis Ford explains, and players demonstrate this ball spins drill. This is an everyday drill ran in either individual or team sessions. The offensive player will ball spin rip and the sweep […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Family Life Balance with Oliver Winterbone – Oklahoma City Thunder
Watch as Oliver Winterbone discusses the importance of finding the right family life balance that starts with disconnecting and being present when you are at home.
Motion Offense Switch Cut with Bob Huggins – West Virginia Univ.
Watch as Coach Bob Huggins explains, and players demonstrate this switch cut drill. The switch cut is utilized when the defense is switching all screens. After setting a screen and when the defense switches, the […]
Transition Rim Runner Drill with Andy Bronkema – Ferris State Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema explains, and players demonstrate this rim runner transition drill. The 2 and 3 run the wings and run to the corners. Either the 4 or 5 runs to the rim […]
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
Push the Pace with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy discusses why you want to push the pace and the most common challenge that coaches face trying to increase tempo.
Developing Culture with Adam Cohen – Stanford University
Watch as Coach Adam Cohen discusses how he believes it is important to have core values that everyone believes in. At Stanford, those core values are invested, tough, and selfless. Coach encourages you to be […]
Three-Minute Team Shooting Drill with Jeff Young – Walsh Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Young explains, and players demonstrate this three-minute team shooting drill. The drill works on foul line jumpers and the team goal is 90 makes in three minutes.
Reliability Is More Important Than Ability with Oliver Winterbone – Oklahoma City Thunder
Watch as Oliver Winterbone starts off with a quote from Bill Belichick, “Reliability is more important than ability”. He stresses that this not only applies to players but especially younger people in this profession.
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Sideline Out of Bounds Play with Mike Fratello – Former NBA Coach
Watch as Coach Mike Fratello explains, and players demonstrate this last-second sideline out of bounds play. #5 sets the pick and yells switch then slips the screen for the basket. It is important that the […]
Take the Charge with Paul Kelly – (Retired) De La Salle High School (LA)
Watch as Coach Paul Kelly explains that his team works on how to take a charge everyday at practice. Coach attributes winning to his team having that hardcore mentality with emphasis on the importance of […]
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Having Poise on the Bench with Oliver Winterbone – Oklahoma City Thunder
Watch as Oliver Winterbone explains that having poise on the bench has an impact on the players as it displays confidence and preparedness. Poise is also key in dealing with referees during a game.
Using the Clock: Three Man Triangle
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Focus To gain control of the game by using the clock to advantage. Procedure Players begin on the half court. Follow these […]
Improving Communication
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
Jammer Safety with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford explains, and players demonstrate this jammer safety pressure defense. They want to defend the entire floor and place the offense in an uncomfortable position exposing ball handling skills.
Inbound Play When the Defense Starts in Zone and Switches to Man with Chris Mack – College of Charleston
Watch as Coach Chris Mack explains, and players demonstrate this inbound play when the defense starts in zone and switches to man. The concept is to enter the ball to the corner, pass it back […]