Watch as Coach explains that when it comes to the mental conditioning of your team, which enables individuals to grow, it is too important not to have a plan. She will discuss specific tools and […]
Storing and Applying Lessons Learned for Additional Strength
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics To build continually on strengths, coaches need strategies for storing what they learn about their strengths so that they can easily […]
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 […]
Twirl Side with Mike Neighbors – Univ. of Arkansas
Watch as Coach explains that the first play they will run in a game is Twirl Side so he can see how the opponent will defend. The player setting the ball screen must arrive without […]
Practice Time Variations with Kellie Harper – Univ. of Tennessee
Practice sessions last about two to two and half hours early in the season. Come February, there is not a lot of new teaching going on, so the practices are shorter and to the point, […]
Fun Friday with Jacie Hoyt – UMKC
Watch as Coach explains that she does not want her players to feel that what they provide to the program is a chore. She wants them to feel joy and play the game because they […]
Shooting: Points of Emphasis with Bart Brooks – Belmont University
Watch as Coach discusses his ideas on shooting and shows clips of specific drills. One of the ways to get a player to shoot quicker is to get their bodies organized so as they catch […]
Postseason Evaluation with Dennis Hopkins – Oakland Christian School (MI)
Watch as Coach explains that the postseason is the ‘beginning of the year’ as it sets the tempo and identity of the next year. This is a review period from the season stats to senior […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Game Winning Shot Drill with Jim Larranaga – Univ. of Miami
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]