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 […]
Kick-Step Closeout Drill in the Pack Line Defense with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach Jacey Brooks explains that she teaches a 3-step kick-step closeout drill, especially on ball movement to the baseline. Players demonstrate this movement in a shell drill.
Get Back Transition Drill with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Need a new advantage/disadvantage drill? Watch as Coach Ryan Cottingham demonstrates this get back drill that focuses on developing transition play.
Post Footwork Series with Kadi Creel – DeSoto HS (TX)
Watch as Coach emphasizes how they teach guard skills on the block as well as the perimeter. She explains, and players demonstrate a series of post moves from the block. Make sure you work these […]
The Importance of Mindset
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Confidence is a very fragile thing, and it certainly is something that has to start with your mental approach and your ability […]
Motion Offense: #3 Back Cut with Mark Kellogg – West Virginia Univ.
Make sure to set your screens near the free throw line to ensure that the three-point shooters are near the line. The wing will drive to the basket and get even with the screener and […]
Compliment Your Staff in Front of the Players with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook discusses the importance of showing appreciation to every member on your staff regardless of the size of their involvement. Coach Cook also discusses why you should credit your staff in […]
Post Defense: Monster with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses, and players demonstrate how to defend a dominant post player with a double team.
Horns: Diagonal to a Down Screen with Jason Martens
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this ‘diagonal into a down screen’ play and the three different entries they use. All three options for this play start in a horns set as the offense […]
Are You Humble Enough to Admit You Were Wrong? with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale asks the question, “Are you humble enough to admit you are wrong?” Most coaches would answer yes to this question, but many have a hard time with it. Why? Undermining creditably […]
Optimism
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Confidence comes from an understanding of your own agency, your own influence, and your own ability to make things happen. Bob Rotella is a sports […]
Mental Toughness with Pete Jacobson – WinSmarter
Watch as Coach defines mental toughness as the ability to perform at or near full potential regardless of circumstances. A symptom of lack of mental toughness is an athlete choking in competition as many young […]
3 Ps for Building a Practice Plan with Krista Gerlich – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Krista Gerlich discusses the 3 Ps for building a practice plan: 1. Purpose 2. Plan to be Prepared 3. Persistent Passion for Perfection
End-of-Game Sideline Out-of-Bounds 3-Pointer with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this sideline out-of-bounds play for a 3-pointer. Sell the skip pass to the weak side, then come back around with the double screen to get your best shooter […]
Shuffle Lane Ball Handling with Kadi Creel – DeSoto HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this shuffle lane ball handling drill. The drill starts with the ball inside a plastic grocery bag in the right hand of the players. The bag makes the […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for what your […]
Life – Love It…You’re Gonna Leave It
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You know something I used to be really guilty of doing? I was guilty of taking life for granted. I used […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Pack Line Defense: Measurable Statistics with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach Jacey Brooks discusses the main measurable statistics that the pack line defense focuses on improving.
Defensive Musts with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy discusses five core defensive concepts that are necessary for building a well-rounded defense.