Watch as Coach Brad Underwood explains and shows practice clips of this transition drill. This is a daily drill that focuses on getting back on defense and not allowing layups or wide open 3s in […]
1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Grant McCasland – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant McCasland explains and shows practice video of this 1-on-1 defensive drill. He describes his team as a “gap team” with the defender a step off the line, and all they’re doing […]
Mid-Range Shooting Variations with Kadi Creel – DeSoto High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Kadi Creel explains, and players demonstrate these mid-range shooting variations. They teach shoulder-to-hip on a pick from the big and with one dribble the guard will clear and take the mid-range shot. […]
Recruiting, NIL, and Student-Athlete Priorities
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One significant reason Hall of Fame college coaches such as Nick Saban, Jay Wright, Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired prematurely is NIL (Name, Image and […]
If the Base Isn’t Solid, the House Is Coming Down with Tom Izzo – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Izzo discusses the importance of high school basketball coaches to him and to all college coaches. He mentions what his boss, Jud Heathcote, told him when he became an assistant coach. […]
The Mantra of “Get Better Every Day” Applies First to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life After 40+ years in coaching, certain things are automatic for me. One of those things is, from the moment a practice, training session, game or season […]
Rebounding with Brad Underwood – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Brad Underwood discusses offensive and defensive rebounding. Defensively, they stress contact in the paint and no contact on the perimeter as they play to the elbows. 75% of all shots are missed, […]
Coach Your Coaches with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook discusses the importance of doing your job and as a head coach you need to make sure your assistants actually know what doing your job entails. Coach recommends writing down […]
Nine Ways to Develop Accountability in Your Program
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Accountability is a modern-day buzz word. It is thrown around team locker rooms, business meetings, and in schools. But what is it really. I am not […]
Low Post Play: Consecutive Sealing with Dr. Klint Pleasant – Rochester Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Dr. Klint Pleasant explains, and players demonstrate this low post play consecutive sealing drill. The post player is sealing and determining where he wants the ball. The perimeter players will not pass […]
Offensive Musts – Take Care of the Ball with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy explains his #1 offensive must which is taking care of the ball. You tolerate turnovers from your top play makers on the court because you ask them to create.
Great Coaches Are Adaptable with Don Showalter – USA Basketball
Watch as Coach Don Showalter explains that being adaptable today is much different than in the past. Being adaptable does not mean lacking discipline, but involves listening to your players. Asking them questions during practice […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in action […]
Circle Passing Drill with Mike White – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike White explains, and players demonstrate this circle passing drill. The drill starts with two defenders in the circle and five players on the perimeter. The offensive players cannot pass to the […]
Step-Ups Screen Drill with Nicki Collen – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Nicki Collen explains, and players demonstrate step-up screen actions. Post players will run with their head on the rim and on the 2nd hash, if they don’t have a post up they […]
One-Handed Form Shooting with Andrew Secor – #MakeShots Basketball Training
Watch as Andrew Secor explains, and players demonstrate one-handed form shooting. The drill is called “One, Two, Through” and is focused on creating straight lines. The middle finger and index finger are running parallel to […]
Managing Conflict
By: Teri McKeever – Former College and Olympic Swim Coach Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics If you aren’t having conflicts on a team, then the athletes and those […]
Wall Drill with Porter Moser – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach Porter Moser explains, and players demonstrate the Wall Reminder Drill that works on both offense and defense. The defender will face the bucket and the offensive player will press the ball against […]
Be Recognizable and Go Out and Meet People with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook explains that as the basketball coach, you are a recognizable person and he recommends you get out to meet people in your school and community. It is key that you […]
Social Media: Knowing Your Audience with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry Rosenfield explains that it is important to be informed and have your own opinions, but it is also important to know who your audience is on social media and realize that not […]
Developing a Thriving Culture
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Being a successful organization is all about developing a thriving culture. An organization without a positive culture may thrive in the short term but hardly ever […]
Defensive Footwork Warmup Drills with Cornell Mann – Grand Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach Cornell Mann explains, and players demonstrate these defensive footwork warmup drills. Always emphasize stance and have the players communicate with each other. The series starts with lane slides, then the players move […]
Figure 8 Shooting Drill with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington explains, and post players demonstrate the Figure 8 Shooting Drill. When the ball is caught by the player they must be loaded, coiled, and ready to take the shot. The […]
Good Shot, Great Shot Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Rodney Terry explains and players demonstrate the Good Shot, Great Shot Drill. This is a great ball sharing drill emphasizing making one more pass for a great shot. Players line up around […]
Mental Toughness: A Skill That Can Be Developed with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that mental toughness is a skill, and it can be developed. It is about how an individual responds to adversity, difficult situations, setbacks, and failure. Mental toughness is not […]
The Mental Side of the Game
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life With regard to athletic and sport skill development, what a player does with their mind, both on and off of the field, is at least as […]
Two-In-A-Row Shooting Drill with Chris Holtmann – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Chris Holtmann explains, and players demonstrate this two-in-a-row shooting drill. This is a 2-minute timed drill consisting of a shooter, a passer, and a rebounder. The shooter must make two shots in […]
2 Shooting Drills with Charli Turner Thorne – Phoenix Mercury
Watch as Coach Charli Turner Thorne explains, and players demonstrate the ‘Safety Shooting’ and ‘Fifteen & Three’ shooting drills. The Safety Shooting Drill emphasizes taking the perimeter shot and getting down the floor to a […]
Helping Your Players Understand the Landscape of Recruiting with Paul Biancardi – ESPN
Watch as Paul Biancardi explains the role a coach must play in helping their players understand the current landscape of today’s recruiting world. Coaches should educate players on how college coaches operate. They are looking […]
2-Man Drills with Mike Brey – Atlanta Hawks
Watch as Coach Mike Brey explains, and players demonstrate these 2-man drills that focus on offensive players passing and catching together without a defense and learning spacing and the offensive dance step. The drills start […]