By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]
Watching Video with Players with Grant McCasland – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant McCasland discusses the benefits of sitting down with your athletes 1-on-1 to watch a full game, not just the time the player is in the game. Coach McCasland also explains the […]
Be Honest and Straightforward with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
The truth is the truth and how you handle it is on you. Be honest and straightforward with your players and work for solutions to any issues.
Defense: Stop 2s and 1s with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford discusses an overarching rule within his defensive philosophy and one thing he does with his team before every game to set expectations.
Shooting: Finishing Series with Todd Duncan – Lubbock Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this finishing series. The drill starts with layups, emphasizing finishing off two feet. The player will attack the 3-point line and cross over between the legs and drive […]
Allowing My Coaches to Coach with David Peavy – Duncanville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains how he takes a lot of pride in preparing his assistants to become head coaches. The most important factor is that he allows the coaches to coach which gives them a […]
Want vs. Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
Yell Less and Listen More with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that kids have changed over the years and coaches need to adjust in how to communicate with players so that everyone can achieve success. Yell less and listen more may be […]
A Common Mistake People in Authority Make with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Dr. Dorpfeld discusses a mistake that people in authority make when dealing with issues of behavior and choices of athletes. It is important to focus on the behaviors that need attention and not on attacking […]
5-Second Drill with David Peavy – Duncanville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the 5-Second Drill. The objective of this defensive 30-second timed drill is to get a 5-second call on the ball hander. The box area for the offensive player […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Passing Refinement Drills
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics You now have a firm understanding of individual passing and catching fundamentals as well as how to break down the defense with the […]
Offensive Musts: Make Quick Decisions with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy discusses making quick decisions on offense and why taking your eyes to the rim every time you catch the ball is so important.
Transition Defense and Recovery Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico discusses, and players demonstrate this defense-focused transition drill that works on developing your athletes’ positioning and communication skills.
Three in a Row Drill with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
In this three in a row drill, the big man will pass to the wing, sprint to the rim, then seal and receive a pass for a shot. The 2nd option is to post, receive […]
Baseline Out-of-Bounds Plays with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these baseline out-of-bounds plays. He believes that every baseline play should look the same. He will change up the look mid-year, but the plays remain the same. The […]
What Does Control Really Mean?
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley Is it that you have total command of a situation? Is it that you have some command of the situation? Or, […]
Change Drill with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Offense to defense. Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this half court change drill. On the command of change, the offense goes to defense, defense goes to offense, and a player cannot guard the […]
Never Give Up on a Young Athlete with Ras Vanderloo – USA Basketball
Watch as Coach discusses the importance of never giving up on a young athlete. Some coaches focus only on the top players and as a result some young players never have a chance to reach […]
Parent Meetings and Playing Time with Kenni Patton – Electra Senior HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Kenni Patton discusses parent meetings, playing time, and helping players prepare for life after high school.
4-Minute Shooting Drill with Marisa Moseley – Univ. of Wisconsin
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of this 4-minute shooting drill. This is an everyday drill that is broken into four 1-minute segments in four separate shooting areas. Coach breaks down each minute […]
Open Letter to High School Athletes
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Dear High School Athlete, I am going to discuss the valuable lessons we learn from playing high school sports and how you should approach […]
Early Offense: Loop with Brian Gregory – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this early offense loop play. Coach describes each player’s responsibilities and then shows live clips with the options presented by the defense.
Mikan Series with Shimmy Gray-Miller – Univ. of Minnesota
Coach explains and shows video of the Mikan Series and the twists they use at Clemson. The two-ball reverse drill is explained as well as the inside finishes and the combo forward/reverse. The Mikan is […]
Be Great at the Basics with Ronnie Hamilton – Univ. of Louisiana
Watch as Coach Ronnie Hamilton (previously at the Univ. of Mississippi) explains the philosophy and focus of their skill development phases. The goal is to be great at the basics. Coach pays close attention to […]
3-Minute Shooting Drill with Chris McCabe – William Jewell College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 3-minute shooting drill with a shooter, a passer, and two rebounders. The drill starts with shooting from baseline to elbow for 30 seconds. Every shot made is […]
Team Chemistry and Leadership
By: Lee Rose Originally Published in: Winning Basketball Fundamentals Provided by: Human Kinetics Winning teams, almost without exception, are made up of players and coaches who are committed to shared goals and have a single […]
Kickback Finish Drill with Fred Castro – Mississippi State Univ.
Watch as Coach Fred Castro explains, and players demonstrate this kickback drill. The players hold a ball in their left hand as they receive a pass at the top of the key and dribble with […]
Eliminate Problems Before They Start with Greg White – Bentonville West HS (AR)
The way you talk to your players can eliminate problems before they start. Coach explains three key communication points that he uses in practice: no rhetorical questions, speak in tweets, not blogs, and try to […]
Xavier 3-Point Shooting Drill with Keith Guy – Muskegon HS (MI)
Xavier Shooting is a timed 3-point shooting drill. The shooter must make two consecutive 3s from 5 designated spots around the arch. The shooter must go around twice and make one shot from the top […]