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 […]
My Take on Leadership
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “If you expect people to follow you, you have to be willing to be the first to get dirty.” – John Klessinger […]
Post Play: Power Back Drill with Katie Abrahamson-Henderson – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson explains, and players demonstrate this power back drill. Many times, a player gets an offensive rebound and they put it back up but without any balance. The drill focuses on […]
Post Play: Power Back Drill with Katie Abrahamson-Henderson – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson explains, and players demonstrate this power back drill. Many times, a player gets an offensive rebound and they put it back up but without any balance. The drill focuses on […]
5-Out Cutting Drill: 3-on-2 + 1 Cutters with Kyle Lintelman – McKinney Boyd High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Kyle Lintelman discusses cutting and the guideline his players use to determine when to cut based on where people drive and by reading the opponent’s defense. These guidelines are taught in a […]
Contesting Shots and Boxouts with Wes Miller – Univ. of Cincinnati
Watch as Coach Wes Miller explains, and with players demonstrates contesting shots and boxouts. Their rule on contesting a shot is to hit the ground and come back in to find the ball to help […]
Our Mission Coaching/Leading/Teaching Girls with Meghan Orgeman – Alexandria Area High School (MN)
Coach Meghan Orgeman discusses the mission of coaching, leading, and teaching girls. The highlights include these key points: Socialize our girls to be imperfect within a supportive network of people who care deeply for them. […]
The Mantra of “Get Better Every Day” Applies First to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life After 40+ years in coaching, certain things are automatic for me. One of those things is, from the moment a practice, training session, game or season […]
Transition: Cincinnati 1-On-1 Drill with Nate Oats – University of Alabama
Watch as Coach Nate Oats explains, and players demonstrate this Cincinnati 1-on-1 transition drill. The offense should have the advantage so that they become comfortable playing aggressively. Players should develop the mindset of being aggressive […]
Chair Dribbling Drill with Christina Camacho – Judson High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains, and players demonstrate this chair dribbling drill. This is a change of direction drill with the players attacking the chairs in one direction, using the right hand and returning […]
Guard Mikans with Bart Brooks – Belmont Univ.
Watch as Coach Bart Brooks explains, and players demonstrate these ‘Mikans.’ The drill starts with a dribble move, finishing with regular layups. The 2nd option is called ‘Goofies’ where the driver finishes with the right […]
Shot Build-Up with Kyle Rechlicz – Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Watch as Coach Kyle Rechlicz explains and demonstrates this everyday shot build-up drill. The drill starts with a player in front of the basket shooting one handed for 20 to 30 seconds. The player will […]
You Have Served and Served Well
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life There are very few certainties in life. In coaching, one of those certainties is that no matter the season, no matter the league, no matter the […]
Practice Intensity with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico explains how her team wants to be the hardest working team in America and how to achieve this. The managers and staff keep practice points everyday which are based […]
Post Play: Toss Back Pass-Pass Shooting Drill with Fred Williams – Auburn Univ.
Watch as Coach Fred Williams explains and demonstrates this post play toss back pass-pass shooting drill. The players must stay low and have their hands ready as they chest pass at the toss back and […]
Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously with Andre Cook – St. Edwards Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook recommends not to take yourself too seriously but take what you do seriously. He thinks sometimes you need to laugh at yourself, and be able to enjoy the kids. Enjoy […]
Stressors in Coaching
By: Roselee Jencke OAM Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics One of the first things you must accept when you become a coach is that it is anything but […]
5-on-0 Motion Drill with Mike White – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike White explains, and players demonstrate this 5-on-0 motion drill. The drill works on staggers, screens, and basket cuts. The players must check the defensive position while keeping good spacing and sprinting […]
Model, Teach, Test, Reward with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey discusses how leadership is critical in the teaching progression of athletes. He explains “Model, Teach, Test, Reward” as a method of teaching that produces results. How you, as a coach, works […]
Circle Shooting Drill with Kevin McMillan – Univ. of Tennessee at Martin
Watch as Coach Kevin McMillan 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 […]
Illinois Inbounds with Jeff Walz – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Jeff Walz explains Illinois Inbounds. Coach has players demonstrate a drill meant to practice giving your best shooter a shot at a three-pointer.