Watch as Alan explains that in today’s world, it is popular to keep chasing what is hot, new, flashy and to ignore what is basic. This is a mistake, as the basics do work and […]
The 5 P’s to Preventing Burnout
By: Kevin Leichtman Provided by: Z-Winning Mindset Did you know? Burnout happens most often to the hardest working, most committed and dedicated individuals? If you are striving to hit big goals and working as hard […]
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 […]
STAC Motion Offense with Tobin Anderson – St. Thomas Aquinas College
Live BCANY (Basketball Coaches Association of New York) Quick Hitter Virtual Clinic presentation held on June 23, 2020, hosted by Basketball Coaches Insider. In this session, Coach Anderson explains and shows clips of his STAC […]
3 Taps and In with Saddi Washington – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the ‘3 Taps and In’ big man drill. The player must make three taps with the ball, score, then repeat from the other side of the net. The […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
5 Keys to Defending Screens in Basketball
By: Kyle Ohman Provided by: Basketball HQ Screens are a huge part of the game of basketball. They force the defense to be able to communicate, help, rotate, etc. And, if the defense is unable […]
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 […]
Rip Finish Baseline Drill with Dave Richman – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this rip finish baseline drill. As the defensive player applies pressure, the offensive player rips to the baseline using a maximum of two dribbles and on the last […]
Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete with Nick Winkelman – The Language of Coaching
Watch as Nick discusses identifying which cues to use for each individual athlete. Before you can influence an athlete, you must try to understand them, and it is important to be flexible and adaptable with […]
Pre-Game Routines: PREP
By: Danny Ourian In basketball, conditions change constantly. Your opponent changes, the venues change, the weather, how you feel a particular day – it can all vary from game to game. In order to create […]
Footwork, Fake, and Pass Drill with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Poise under pressure. Watch as Coach explains and players demonstrate this footwork, fake, and passing drill. The is a pre-practice drill with the guards faking then penetrating to the foul line faking again and passing […]
Chair Warmup Drill with Tad Boyle – Univ. of Colorado
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this chair warmup drill with emphasis on change of direction, ball handling, and shooting. The drill starts with crossing over and progresses to between the legs and behind […]
Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle HS (NY)
It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young explains in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury and […]
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations
Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]
Adapt, Change, Evolve with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses how the role of a basketball coach has changed and the need to adapt is paramount. Today’s coach must deal with the ins and outs of social media, fundraising, community involvement, […]
12-Second Pressure Drill with Travis Steele – Xavier Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 12-second pressure drill. Form three lines with the offensive player guarded tightly by a defender (ok to foul). It is not only about being strong with the […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
How to Bounce Back From a Loss
By: Jeff Zannetti You are a human, you make mistakes. There is a simple but effective way to deal with ALL losses, errors, mistakes, etc: extract the lesson, commit the lesson to memory, forgive yourself, […]
5 Post Moves with Saddi Washington – Univ. of Michigan
Every move starts and looks the same. Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates 5 post moves for the Bigs. Take what the defender gives you and always have a counter move ready.
Side Pick and Pop with Mike Procopio
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Side Pick and Pop with shot and drive actions. Start with the pick and the Big moves to 2-point shooting range for a couple of reps. The […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
A Culture of Belief
Provided by: Raise your Game When I interviewed Chris Collins, head coach at Northwestern and son of the legendary NBA coach and broadcaster Doug Collins, he spoke openly about how belief comes after a tipping […]
Pairs with Joe Golding – Abilene Christian Univ.
Do you have a point guard that struggles to make shots? Watch as Coach Joe Golding discusses an offensive set called ‘Pairs’ that gives you multiple options for 2 and 3 point shots.
Partner Passing Drill with Dave Richman – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this passing and catching drill. This is a timed drill that is broken down into three parts: chest passes, bounce passes, and overhead passes. When catching the ball […]
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 […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Transition: Trail Ball Screen with Andy Bronkema – Ferris State Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema demonstrates a set play that utilizes a trail ball screen to create a scoring opportunity for your offense. This trail ball screen is part of a transition progression with 5 […]
One More Shooting Drill with John Calipari – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the One More Shooting Drill. This drill is a shooting drill but also emphasizes on how to pass the ball. The players must yell out “one more, one […]
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Coaches will not experience burnout if they do not care about what they do and are not passionate about their work. Most successful coaches put in tremendous amounts of time and effort but, without some […]