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 […]
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 […]
Deny the Post Drill
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics Setup Use four players and one basketball. There is one player on each wing outside the three-point arc and two players are on […]
Full Court Drill – Two Touches
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Focus Running hard and making those important layups. Procedure Players should be warmed up and loose for this full-court fast-break drill. Teach […]
Identifying and Coaching to Your Strengths
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The traditional approach to coaching is sometimes referred to as a deficits-based approach because coaches focus their energy on identifying and […]
Your Players Are Your Legacy with John Calipari – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach John Calipari explains how winning is always important, but the legacy you leave – that is your kids. If you put winning before your players, they will know.
Stand Still Screening Drill with Tim Miles – San Jose State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Miles explains, and players demonstrate this stand still screening drill. This is a 1 on 1 drill with the screener and offensive player lined up within touching distance of each other. […]
Screening and Sealing for the Point Guard with Terry Layton
Watch as Coach Terry Layton explains, and players demonstrate a screening technique that forces the defense to go over the screen but not under, cutting down the defender’s options.
Defining Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses defining commitment with your athletes and obtaining their feedback. It is important to question where they feel their commitment level is in regards to practice, social life, and acceptance of their role on […]
Advantage Transition Drill – Emphasizing Passing with a Purpose and Offensive Rebounding
By: Dale Wellman – Nebraska Wesleyan University Originally Published in: Time Out Magazine Provided by: National Association of Basketball Coaches At Nebraska Wesleyan we like to play fast and take advantage of transition opportunities. We […]
Special Situation: 3 Man Front with Joe Wootten – Bishop O’Connell (VA) HS
Watch as Coach Joe Wootten explains, and players demonstrate this 3 man front for when you are up at the end of the game and taking the ball out. Your opponent needs the ball and […]
Character – David Robinson
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, PH.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership When he entered high school no one would have guessed that David Robinson would become one of the greatest NBA centers in the history […]
Pack Line Defense: Shell Drill with Brian Field – Providence Day School
Watch as Coach Brian Field explains and players demonstrate this 4 around 0 no post player shell drill with towels. This drill emphasizes how to get into their triangles, closing the gaps and communication.
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]
4 Out Ball Screen Offense (Slice) with Brian Field – Providence Day School
Watch as Coach Brian Field explains and players demonstrate this 4 out ball screen offensive option (slice). This option is used when the opponents are starting to take away options by denying ball reversal.
Humility – Kevin Durant
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided By: Character Development & Leadership “All you guys have made me a better player. I wish I had a Sharpie, so I could write all your names on here […]