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 […]
Footwork, Fake, and Pass Drill with Ryan Cottingham – Spring Arbor Univ.
Poise under pressure. Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this footwork, fake, and passing drill. The is a pre-practice drill with the guards faking then penetrating to the foul line faking again and passing […]
Circle Shooting Drill with Kevin McMillan – Univ. of Tennessee at Martin
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Circle Shooting Drill. This is a four-minute drill with the goal of making 142 buckets. Start the drill with layups moving to the block and then shoot […]
Coaching Is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing, and the […]
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 […]
Don’t Let Your Bigs Have an Identity Crisis with Saddi Washington – Univ. of Michigan
Hybrid and in between players need to learn to play in the post. Taller players with multiple skills who have the ability to play on the perimeter should always spend some practice time working with […]
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
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 […]
Game-Like Shots/Game Speed with Kelly Graves – Univ. of Oregon
Watch as Coach discusses and shows video of game-like shots and game speed drills. The 1st drill is a ‘catch and shoot on a pin down’ and then a ‘flair’ followed by a ‘catch and […]
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 […]
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. […]
Social Media: Your Messages/Interviews Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that coaches need to know their social messages and interviews are always a reflection of their employer. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or institution, team, and […]
Skip Pass Shooting Drill with Jennie Baranczyk – Drake Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this skip pass shooting drill, called “Skip Pass Three”. There are four shooting spots: 2 corners and 2 wings. This is a four-minute drill at each spot with […]
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 […]
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 […]