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 […]
Transition Defense in Basketball
By: Chris Capko Provided by: Basketball HQ Transition defense is an important part of any team defense in basketball, but it can sometimes be difficult to teach and organize. As a coach, you cannot control when […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leadership: Own Your Program with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
Watch as Executive Director of Athletics Philip O’Neal explains the first thing a head coach needs to do. They need to own the program. What goes on in the program is their responsibility. The AD […]
5 Keys to Building Unstoppable Confidence
Provided by: Jeff Zannetti Re-define Success & Failure Many of today’s student athletes are making the common mistake of focusing their attention solely on results, what others may think of them and fearing letting down […]
Celebration vs. Reward with Mike Neighbors – Univ. of Arkansas
Watch as Coach discusses his beliefs on celebration vs. reward. Coach gives examples of his team celebrating for numerous achievements. The coaches are always looking to catch their players doing something celebratory worthy in games […]
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? […]
Motion Offense: #3 Back Cut with Mark Kellogg – Stephen F. Austin 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 […]
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 […]
Passing Drills with Ronnie Hamilton – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these passing drills. The players must be able to pass the ball with either hand and execute the pass under pressure. Coach will show clips of the following […]
Attention Control: Foul Shot
By: Sarah Grippi When competing, there are multiple external (outer) and internal (inner) distractions that can cause the athlete to lose attention and concentration. Some external distractions that could happen during competition: Noisy crowd, coach/parent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Develop Relationships with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses the importance of developing relationships with your players. Know your personnel and play to their strengths. Work with the players on their fundamentals and basics. Develop relationships with the […]
5 Keys to Building Relationships With Your Players
By: Brian Benator Provided by: Basketball HQ There are many important people that go into building a successful basketball program. The amount of stakeholders that put their effort into a program is endless. However, I […]
Wildcat Shooting Drill with Jennie Baranczyk – Drake Univ.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Getting Your Team to Play Hard with Kelvin Sampson – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach explains that the #1 goal for any young coach is to get his players to play hard. Do not be afraid of confrontation as sometimes players will test you as a coach […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey
Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start with ‘no’, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Passing Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this offensive and defensive passing drill. Defensively, the players want to pressure the ball, use their length, communicate, and rotate properly. Offensively, the players must hold their position, […]
Winning Thoughts Require Zero Talent with Jay Demings – USA Basketball
Watch as Jay Demings describes the meaning of ‘winning thoughts that require zero talent’. These thoughts do not require talent from your players but DO require effort. Being on time, work ethic, effort, body language, […]