By: Carolyn Peck Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Inviting the media into your sports program means they have access to the student-athletes. I highly recommend, before you allow media […]
Defensive Stance Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Rodney Terry explains, and players demonstrate the 2-minute Stance Drill, with players demonstrating each step. This drill focuses on proper defensive positioning, teaching players to work hard at taking away the offensive […]
Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Dusty May – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Dusty May explains, and players demonstrate this Bear 1-on-1 defensive drill. The drill focuses on a defender’s gap positioning and responsibilities. When the offensive player catches the pass, the defender will swipe […]
Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ.
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes’ anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances […]
Leading Others
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in: THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK It is not just enough to lead yourself effectively, you must also have a positive influence on others, John C. Maxwell says, “A leader without a […]
39 and 3 Drill with Randy Baruth – Saginaw Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach Randy Baruth explains, and players demonstrate the 39 and 3 Drill. This is a 3-minute timed drill where the players must make 39 layups. The focus is on movement and running, as […]
Attacking a Zone Warm Up Drill with Brian Morehouse – Hope College
Watch as Coach Brian Morehouse 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 […]
Game-Like Shots / Game Speed with Kelly Graves – Univ. of Oregon
Watch as Coach Kelly Graves 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 […]
How to Build Integrity with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains how to build integrity in athletes through sports. He discusses three exercises that can build integrity muscle: tell the truth, make commitments count, and take 100% responsibility for your actions. […]
Coaching Involves Sacrifice with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook explains that if you want to pursue a career in coaching, you will need to make sacrifices. He discusses how the only people who truly understand the sacrifices you make […]
Wainwright Closeout Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Rodney Terry explains, and players demonstrate the 2-minute Wainwright Closeout Drill. The players must get to the ball quickly with high hands, jump, and deny. As the ball moves around the perimeter, […]
Best Versus Worst Performances
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics By examining your best performances and comparing and contrasting them with your worst performances, you can identify the key elements of […]
Around the World Big Man Drill with Saddi Washington – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Saddi Washington 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. […]
Athletes’ Stressors & Resilience with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses athlete stressors and resilience. Nearly 33% of athletes report mental health symptoms which is higher than general population samples. He will explain some of the types of stressors that […]
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr – ICANHELP
Watch as Kim Karr emphasizes the importance in communicating with your athletes and parents that their posts on social media represent their life resume. Colleges and athletic departments are checking potential recruits’ and applicants’ social […]
Don’t Say Stupid Stuff Out Loud with Cori Close – Univ. of California, Los Angeles
Watch as Coach Cori Close discusses the power of language. You don’t have to think perfectly, but if you say something out loud, you give it power. It is important to focus on the negatives […]
The Mental Approach to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik “When evaluating your team, look first in the mirror with honest intent.” What is your mental approach to coaching? By your mental approach, I’m not asking about the approach you take to […]
Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso discusses La Jolla Country Day’s leadership programs for athletics and how developing a culture is the key for a successful team. He explains great teams don’t happen by accident and although […]
Head Coach Blueprint: Cover Letters Are the Key to Getting Interviews with Chris Fore – Eight Laces Consulting
Watch as Chris Fore discusses how to get that first head coaching job. The key factor in getting an interview for the head coaching position is the cover letter. A great cover letter can make […]
Argentina Conditioning with Yolett McPhee-McCuin – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin explains, and players demonstrate this passing and conditioning drill. This is a timed conditioning drill that usually is for one to three minutes but should be adjusted for your team.
Post Play: Toss Back Post Pass & Layups with Fred Williams – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Fred Williams explains, and a player demonstrates this post play drill: toss back post pass and layups. This is a 35-second, timed high rep drill that works on footwork, timing, passing, catching, […]
Hazing/Bullying in Athletics
By: David T. Morris Originally Published in: Student-Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny Definition of Bullying: As defined by the organization, stopbullying.gov, “bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real […]
Kentucky 3-Point Shooting Drill with Hassan Nizam – Central Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Hassan Nizam explains, and players demonstrate the Kentucky 3-Point Shooting Drill. This is a great conditioning, timed drill with game-type reps and a set goal on making 3s.
Wall Passing Drills with Christina Camacho – Antonian College Preparatory High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains and players demonstrate these wall passing drills, which focus on ball control and handling. She provides detailed instruction on the following drills: air pass right hand and left hand, […]
Create a Positive Self-Talk Routine with Zack Etter – Univ. of Massachusetts
Watch as Zack Etter discusses creating a positive self-talk routine when communicating with players. He recommends sharing positive information everyday as today’s players are surrounded by negativity. Create an environment that focuses on the positive […]
Empowering Coaches: Strategies for Supporting Youth from Struggling Homes in Athletics
By: Scott Garvis, CMAA Provided By: NHSACA As a coach, it’s essential to support students who come from struggling homes. These kids may face various challenges, and coaches can play a vital role in providing […]
Need to Score: 3 Seconds or Less with Rob Senderoff – Kent State Univ.
Watch as Coach Rob Senderoff explains, and players demonstrate this side out-of-bounds play for when there are 3 seconds or less left on the clock. This will involve a triple screen, staggered screen, and a […]
Dribble Drive Rack Drill with Mike Neighbors – Univ. of Arkansas
Watch as Coach Mike Neighbors explains, and players demonstrate this dribble drive rack drill. The player will receive a pass and kick it up then make a move toward the basket. The players have an […]
Improving Your Players’ Confidence with Zack Etter – Univ. of Massachusetts
Watch as Zack Etter discusses improving your players’ confidence. It is key that the players understand that the conversations they have in their head (self-talk) can be either beneficial or detrimental. The words you use […]