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 […]
Outlet Passing Into Transition with Lisa Fortier – Gonzaga Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this outlet into transition drill. After rebounding the ball, the Bigs should not dribble but pivot to the outside and find the guards with an overhand outlet pass. […]
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 […]
Tip for Being a Better Coach with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Eliminate confusion. Watch as Coach explains that when coaches diagram plays on a white board during time out, players may be unsure or confused. He laminates plays for end of game or special situations that […]
Step Up Ball Screen with Chantal Vallée – Hamilton Honey Badgers
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this two-man game, step up ball screen. This screen is parallel to the free throw line and makes it difficult for the defense to isolate the play. 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 […]
Closeout Drill: One Dribble Pick Up with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
How much do you encourage deflections in your program? Watch as Coach Jacey Brooks discusses this one dribble pick up drill to practice closeouts with an emphasis on communication and deflections.
Shooting Drills with Charli Turner Thorne – Arizona St. Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these shooting drills. The first drill is a two-minute drill called Thirty-Five and a player must shoot the ball outside the paint. If the shot is missed, then […]
Around the World Big Man Drill with Saddi Washington – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the ‘Around the World’ big man shooting and footwork drill. Each player must sprint around the cone and receive a pass and finish with a layup. The second […]
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, […]
Focus Shooting Drill with Fred Castro – Eastern Michigan Univ.
Looking for a shooting drill to help your athletes narrow their focus? Watch as Coach Fred Castro discusses, and players demonstrate a drill from his time training Kelsey Plum that has 3 rules: 1. 10 […]
Perfect Closeouts with Amanda Butler – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach explains how they want to be great at closeouts and to know that in every game, one of their advantages was to be annoying in how they approached the ball every time. […]
Practice Plan: Part Method Training with Krista Gerlich – Texas Tech Univ.
Does your team struggle to remember your entire offense? Watch as Coach Krista Gerlich discusses the benefits of breaking your offense into parts that you can practice in smaller increments to help your athletes understand […]
Transition Flex Offense with Mark Kellogg – West Virginia Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate 4 out 1 in transition flex offense. He explains the proper spacing and that the post player will set a flex screen going up and off the block […]
Mindfulness for Sport: Capture the Most Important Moment, the Present Moment
By: Danny Ourian Provided by: www.hoopsminded.com What is the most important play in any game? We often say “the next play.” Miss a lay-up, fumble the football, get out on a pop fly ball. As […]
Bear Shooting Drill with Fred Castro – Eastern Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates the Bear Shooting Drill. This is a non-timed, no dribble drill with the best complete score of 38. There are six cones to shoot from and the […]
3-Line Closeout Drill with Nathan Davis – Univ. of New Hampshire
Watch as Coach Nathan Davis explains, and players demonstrate this 3-line closeout drill. The defensive player will close out the wing players and force baseline. The defender will close out the player in the middle […]
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Offensive Set: Hang Loose Down with Nancy Fahey – Univ. of Illinois
Need a new look for your offense? Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey discusses, and players demonstrate this offensive set called Hang Loose Down that will get the ball to your post or guard depending on […]
Attacking a Zone Warm Up Drill with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Watch as Coach explains that you may not face much zone defense and you can’t assume that your players will know how to handle it. Coach emphasizes positioning and ball movement with players flashing and […]
2 In and 2 Out with Sue Guevara (Retired)
Watch as Coach Sue Guevara discusses, and players demonstrate this 1v1 rebound and score drill to promote competition and toughness with your entire team.
Energy and Championships with Stephani Gray – Lake Ridge HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Stephani Gray discusses an interview she watched with Gary Blair after his championship season and the importance of consistency and setting a standard for your team.
Motion Offense: Read and React with Mark Kellogg – West Virginia Univ.
Looking for a new motion offense set play with a variety of different looks? Watch as Coach Mark Kellogg discusses, and players demonstrate this read and react concept that utilizes a flex cut and circle […]
Dribble Drive False Motion with Kurt Guelsdorf
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this dribble drive false motion. With false motion the ball moves from one side to the other which then flattens out the defense and makes getting to the […]
Shooting Drills with Vance Walberg – Clovis West HS (CA)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these everyday three player, two ball shooting drills. Coach covers the Olympic Shooting Drill and the 5-Spots Shooting Drill.
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
Practice Plan: Transition and Full Court Drills with Krista Gerlich – Texas Tech Univ.
Looking for transition drills to increase practice tempo and energy? Coach Krista Gerlich discusses some of her favorite full court drills that require athletes to use a variety of skills.
Say Please and Reward What You Want with Sue Guevara (Retired)
Watch as Coach Sue Guevara discusses the benefits of developing a positive culture that athletes want to be a part of. Coach Guevara also explains why she says please so much to her athletes and […]
2-On-2 Reaction Defense with G.P. Gromacki – Amherst College
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this reaction defense drill that focuses on defensive fundamentals and developing your players’ basketball IQ.