Watch as Coach Ras Vanderloo explains how catching the ball is just as important as passing it. He stresses that it’s important to teach the fundamentals of passing and catching the ball and gives examples […]
Hazing in Athletics
Hazing in Athletics: A Culture that the Realm of Athletics and Coaching May Unknowingly Contribute To! By: Rick Farnham, Retired AD – University of Vermont Athletics have always professed that “sports build character,” but it […]
Nash Passing Drill with Ali Farokhmanesh – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ali Farokhmanesh explains and players demonstrate this warm up one-handed passing drill. The players must maintain a good stance and take one dribble and pass the ball. Variations can be added to […]
Special Situation: Vandy Series with Joe Wootten – Bishop O’Connell HS (VA)
Watch as Coach Joe Wootten explains, and players demonstrate this Vandy Series consisting of Vandy Away, Vandy Away II, and Vandy Drift. Coach likes to run multiple options from this set.
Pass and Shoot Drill Series with Todd Duncan – Lubbock Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Todd Duncan explains, and players demonstrate this pass and shoot drill series. The shooter wants to make sure they are setting up their cut and following through on their shot. The drill […]
What Are Your Athletes’ Biggest Influences? with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains the ‘leadership is influence’ concept, and that you know you are a leader if you have followers. If you are going to lead and influence your players, it would be […]
Elements of a High-Performance Culture
By: Carla Nicholls Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Being a part of a high-performance culture team is exciting, yet these environments can be extremely vulnerable and cannot be […]
Competitive Layup Drill with Grant McCasland – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant McCasland explains and shows video of this competitive layup drill. This is a timed, one-minute drill in which a player starts on the baseline, sprints to the top of the key […]
Recognize, Respond, Refer with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explains the necessity that all coaches on a staff understand the recognize, respond, and refer guidelines. It is important to recognize at-risk athletes and the symptoms of mental health problems that […]
Transition: Breakdown Shooting Pattern with Andy Bronkema – Ferris State Univ.
Watch as Coach Andy Bronkema discusses, and players demonstrate this breakdown shooting pattern that has five different progressions: rim run, catch – power dribble, early seal/post move, burying someone, and pick and pop/trail ball screen.
Gladiator Closeout Drill with David Peavy – Duncanville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach David Peavy explains, and players demonstrate the Gladiator Closeout Drill. The ball will start in the corner and the corner player will pass to the wing and sprint to the opposite wing […]
Technology’s Impact on Mental Health with Dr. Josie Nicholson – Univ. of Mississippi
Dr. Josie Nicholson of Ole Miss Athletics discusses today’s technology and how it can have a negative effect on an individual athlete’s mental health. She explains that the world of sport is a world of […]
Use Social Media as a Tool
By: Becky Burleigh – (Retired) Univ. of Florida Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Most athletes have outward-facing social media as well as inward-facing social media. You can post […]
Run to Score – Play the Game with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy explains that on misses and turnovers you should run to score and if there is no opportunity to score then play the game by getting into your offensive set.
Quick Hitters Against 1-2-2 Zone with Tricia Cullop – Univ. of Toledo
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate 3 quick hitters versus a 1-2-2 defense. The quick hitters – KY, CO and IN – are covered in detail.
Basketball Teaches Life Skills with Cornelius Mitchell – Mansfield Legacy HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Cornelius Mitchell explains that being committed and dedicated do not just relate to basketball but are life skills. He explains that whether they are talented or not, if the athletes see the […]
Transition Mentality with Jacie Hoyt – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jacie Hoyt discusses transition and how she wants her team to be predators and not the prey. She wants her team to be hunters of 9s, which are transition layups. The players […]
Building Relationships
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Ability and desire to relate to athletes are critical in coaching. The coach-athlete relationship provides a foundation for effective […]
Circle Finishing Drill with Ali Farokhmanesh – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ali Farokhmanesh explains, and players demonstrate this ball handling and footwork circle finishing drill. The drill starts with an opposite hand pass, then the player sprints and receives a return pass and […]
Talking to Yourself vs. Listening to Yourself with Cori Close – UCLA
Most coaches and players will have negative thoughts during a practice or a game. Don’t verbalize the negative thoughts, as that makes it more powerful, and you do not have to believe it. It is […]
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 […]
How to Approach a Coaches Clinic with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy explains what he looks for when attending a coaching clinic.
Social Media Tips with Haley Percell – Chief Legal Counsel, Oregon School Boards Association
Haley Percell offers the following social media tips for a coaching staff: Have separate private (family and friends) and public (professional) accounts when it comes to social media. Always avoid political posts as well as […]
Wildcat Shooting Drill with Jennie Baranczyk – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coaches explains, and players demonstrate the Wildcat Shooting Drill. This is a five-minute drill with one-minute segments at five shooting spots. Work on shots that you normally take in your offense and adjust, […]
2-on-2 Competitive Rebounding Drill with Kellie Harper – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach explains and diagrams this 2-on-2 competitive rebounding drill. Be sure to divide the squad evenly into two teams. The defenders will close out on the offensive players and box out after the […]
Defense: Naked Side Ball Screen with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses, and players demonstrate how to defend against a naked side ball screen.
3-Person Shooting Drill with Cornelius Mitchell – Mansfield Legacy HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Cornelius Mitchell describes this 3-person shooting drill that emphasizes passing and driving.
Triangle Ball Protection with Todd Duncan – Lubbock Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this triangle protection defensive drill. The offensive player wants to protect the ball and pound it to get it back in the hand as quickly as possible. They […]
Networking
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The old saying that “it’s not what you know but who you know” doesn’t always hold true, but having […]
Drive Shooting Drill with Keith Dambrot – Duquesne Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this drive shooting drill. The player must give a good shot fake and drive to their right using one dribble to shoot a layup. Repeat the process driving […]