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 – Judson 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, […]
Unique Layup Drill with Carrie Lohr – Wayne State Univ.
Watch as Coach Carrie Lohr explains, and players demonstrate this unique layup drill. This drill incorporates passing, pivoting, sprinting, and communication. She believes that the pivot sometimes gets overlooked, and it is important to stay […]
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 […]
Dribbling Warmup with Christina Camacho – Judson High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains, and players demonstrate this dribbling warmup. This stationary drill requires players to maintain an athletic stance with knees bent, eyes up, and ready to pound the ball. The warmup […]
There Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker, FNAP – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today’s environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form of athletics may be […]
The Team! The Team! The Team!
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in The Leadership Playbook The old acronym of T.E.A.M. in which together everyone achieves more is true more often than not. Players need teammates that are willing and able to […]
Take a Charge Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Rodney Terry explains that taking charges involves selling out and making uncomfortable plays for the team which leads to winning the game. Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 2-minute wall up, take […]
Three vs. Four Quick Decisions with Karl Smesko – Florida Gulf Coast Univ.
Watch as Coach Karl Smesko explains, and players demonstrate this Three vs. Four Quick Decisions Drill. The drill focuses on making quick and solid decisions against a zone defense. The offense players want to move […]
Defensive Rebounding Drills with Kim Elders – Cornerstone Univ.
Watch as Coach Kim Elders explains, and players demonstrate these everyday defensive rebounding drills. The defenders start with their backs to the opponent, so they must physically take a look before blocking out. A coach […]
Create Space So Guards Can Make Plays with Dr. Klint Pleasant – Rochester Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Klint Pleasant explains, and players demonstrate the actions of their base offense. The focus is on spacing and filling spots. The players are making hard cuts and creating space so the guards […]
Show Up and Don’t Miss the Game with Randy Fox – FoxPoint.Net
Watch as Randy Fox explains that leaders need to pursue excellence, not perfection, as perfection is not attainable or sustainable. He states that an individual can always be searching for the highest and best level […]
A Hard Conversation
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “Face toward the problems” Sports afford coaches a wonderful opportunity to teach life lessons within the game for beyond the game. The first step in this […]
10 Shell Diamond Press Drill with Billy Goffney – Westfield High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Billy Goffney explains, and players demonstrate this 10 shell diamond press drill. This shell drill is a great way to teach rotations for their 1-2-1-1 press without using a ball. Coach places […]
Chair Pivot Shooting Drill with Fred Williams – Auburn Univ.
Watch as Coach Fred Williams explains and demonstrates the Chair Pivot Shooting Drill. The drill is in game-speed for 35 seconds and the focus is on the pivot, staying low, and driving for a layup. […]
Shooting: Shakes and Pin Downs with Liam Simmons – Colorado Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Liam Simmons explains, and players demonstrate this shake (Clippers) and pin downs (Celtics) shooting drill. Coach states that they prefer to shoot from their offense and run a lot of shakes and […]
NIL: What High School Students Need to Know
By: David T. Morris Author of: Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny NIL is an exciting opportunity for both college and high school athletes, but before you dive into name, image, and likeness deals as […]
Dribble Drive Shooting Drill with Hassan Nizam – Central Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Hassan Nizam explains, and players demonstrate this dribble drive shooting drill. This is a five-minute competitive drill with the players shooting from five different spots with the focus on game speed reps […]
Find the Passion and Spread the Joy with Carla Berube – Princeton Univ.
Watch as Coach Carla Berube discusses how she encourages everyone to have passion and to spread the joy. Enjoy being around your players and encourage the young adults you are coaching to enjoy and love […]
Leadership: What Type of Team Do You Want to Be? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Robert Grasso discusses how coaches must determine with their players what type of standards and values they must set that define their teams. It is important to ask questions so that players understand why they […]
Pre-Season Practice Philosophy with Tad Boyle – Univ. of Colorado
Watch as Coach Tad Boyle explains his pre-season practice philosophy. His goal for every practice is to try to improve on one aspect of the offense and defense at every practice. Competition is also part […]
Transition Attack 5 Out Transition, Strength and Weaknesses
By: Marty Gross Originally Published in: Transition Attack 5 Out Transition The 5-out motion offense is an alternative approach to transition and primary offense for basketball teams at any level, but especially youth basketball. It’s […]
Finishing: Reading the Defender with TJ Rosene – Emmanuel University
Watch as Coach TJ Rosene explains, and players demonstrate these 3 finishing drills based on reading the defender. He emphasizes using a teaching methodology of teach – learn – compete. The drill starts with the […]
3-Point Shooting Test with Missy Traversi and Tony DiClemente – Army West Point
Download the 15-Minute Shooting Test PDF Here Watch as Coach Missy Traversi explains that her program has a 3-point shooting test that every player must pass. This is a pre-season test, with each shooter having […]
Layup Progression Drill with Fred Castro – Mississippi State Univ.
Watch as Coach Fred Castro explains, and players demonstrate this layup progression drill. The drill starts with players taking two steps to the bucket without dribbling to make a layup. The goal is to eventually […]
Elbow Throws Shooting and Footwork Drill with Andrew Secor – #MakeShots Basketball Training
Watch as Coach Andrew Secor explains, and players demonstrate this elbow throws shooting drill. This is a 3-player drill with the offensive player receiving the ball from the top, letting it bounce once then catching […]