Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of players working on rotations. Their closeouts can result in many baseline drives and how this is defended determines the rotation. If the wing is beaten on […]
Storing and Applying Lessons Learned for Additional Strength
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics To build continually on strengths, coaches need strategies for storing what they learn about their strengths so that they can easily […]
Practice Time Variations with Kellie Harper – Univ. of Tennessee
Practice sessions last about two to two and half hours early in the season. Come February, there is not a lot of new teaching going on, so the practices are shorter and to the point, […]
Fun Friday with Jacie Hoyt – UMKC
Watch as Coach explains that she does not want her players to feel that what they provide to the program is a chore. She wants them to feel joy and play the game because they […]
Shooting: Points of Emphasis with Bart Brooks – Belmont Univ.
Watch as Coach Bart Brooks discusses his ideas on shooting and shows clips of specific drills. One of the ways to get a player to shoot quicker is to get their bodies organized so as […]
Postseason Evaluation with Dennis Hopkins – Oakland Christian School (MI)
Watch as Coach explains that the postseason is the ‘beginning of the year’ as it sets the tempo and identity of the next year. This is a review period from the season stats to senior […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Game Winning Shot Drill with Jim Larranaga – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate two variations of the Game Winning Shot Drill. The clock is set for 3 seconds and players move with or without the ball and need to make a […]
You Win Your Games in Practice with Rekha Patterson – Southeast Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that games are won in practice and how you organize them is key. Your focus, and how hard you train will determine success. As a head coach it is your responsibility […]
Modifying and Adapting a Philosophy
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Thus far we have examined the importance of developing a philosophy and putting it into action. The final step […]
Modifying and Adapting a Philosophy
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Thus far we have examined the importance of developing a philosophy and putting it into action. The final step […]
Potential Will Get You Fired
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You are probably thinking, what in the world does this guy mean with the statement potential will get you fired. Potential is great, right? Potential […]
Two-Ball Catch and Score Drill with Keith Guy – Muskegon High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Keith Guy explains that the drill starts out as layup line. As the player drives to the basket getting ready to gather to make the layup, he will receive a second ball […]
Reverse Seal High-Low Drill with Jaime White – Fresno State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this high-low reverse seal drill. The ball will start on the wing with the post holding off the defender. When the ball is passed to the middle the […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer – Kardia Transformation Group
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
How Strong Is Your Bounceback?
Provided by: Raise Your Game The reason I’m so passionate about embracing failure is that I used to shy away from it. In fact, it wasn’t until I was in my early thirties that I […]
Preparing for Game Situations with Rekha Patterson – Southeast Missouri State Univ.
Prep for game situations in practice. Decide on what group of players you want on the floor during certain situations and go over their responsibilities in practice. The players will be confident when these situations […]
Don’t Take Financial Advice From Broke People
By: Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Throughout my thirty-seven years of coaching football, it always amazed me how much advice I got, whether I wanted it or not. […]
Teaching or Testing with Jenny Boucek – Dallas Mavericks
Watch as Coach explains that in most situations, the only testing your players receive is when they play in games. Most coaches teach between games but testing your players daily may produce better results in […]
Post Player Bounce Rebounding Drill with Shimmy Gray-Miller – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of her favorite rebounding drill. The goal is to rebound and finish with a maximum of one dribble. The big is working on tracking, timing, ripping the ball […]
Communication: Word Battles with Greg White – Bentonville West HS (AR)
Watch as Coach discusses buzz words and explains how he has modified his communication when dealing with staff and players. He gives examples in three categories: re-think, replace and remove. This clip is from a […]
Taking Charge
Provided by: Raise Your Game The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but what his people do without him. How does your team act when you’re not there? […]
Cut and Shoot Drill with Cornelius Mitchell – Legacy HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Cornelius Mitchell explains the importance of players being ready to start practice and compete. This cut and shoot drill is part of the bang series of drills with a goal of starting […]
Elbow Shooting Drill with Kevin McMillan – Univ. of Tennessee at Martin
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Elbow Shooting Drill. You can use this as a partner drill or with groups of three. Coach emphasizes game speed when doing this drill for periods of […]
Closeout Drills with Amanda Butler – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of various closeout drills. The goal is to keep the ball in front of you with early and high stick hands. Closeout responsibilities may be determined by the […]
How Thanksgiving Can Change Your Coaching Career…Seriously!
I started coaching as a favor and it was a huge mistake. I’d recently graduated from college and was working for the NYC Fire Department. My high school wrestling coach reached out to me and […]
Shooting Drill with Ganon Baker
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this shooting drill. The goal is to catch the ball off a bounce and be ready to shoot. If the defenders contest the shot, use a ball fake […]
Take Good Shots with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach explains that most people, when you talk about shot selection, only think about not taking bad shots. What is vital to stress is you cannot pass up good shots as it is […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
Self-Awareness Test
Provided by: Raise Your Game Self-Test Despite the “self” in self-awareness, to ensure accuracy it is important to solicit intentional and purposeful feedback from those who know you best (your inner circle). As comedians know, […]