Watch as Coach Christina Camacho explains high-low transfers and players demonstrate both types. The players will toss the ball to themselves then jump stop with two feet. They will then execute a high transfer and […]
The Five Most Powerful Words in Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Coaches tap into infinite resources to teach their players the fundamentals and mechanics of their sport, and yet, they often fail to tap into the most […]
Relationships Are Key with Tom Izzo – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Izzo explains that developing relationships is key at any level. Relationships take time and require a coach to figure out what a player does, what they want and what they are […]
Player Development with Liam Simmons – Colorado Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Liam Simmons explains that great programs are balanced in being competitively spirited on the court as well as having high functioning athletes off the court. He believes that talent never trumps character […]
Working With Sports Psychology Consultants
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Research shows that with directed effort, coaches can learn the importance of teaching mental and life skills and change […]
Passing Drills with Ronnie Hamilton – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Ronnie Hamilton 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 […]
3-Pass Shooting Drill with Nancy Fahey – (Retired) Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Nancy Fahey explains and players demonstrate this 3-pass shooting drill. This is a penetration and passing drill; all the players involved will take a shot.
Individual vs. Team with Tommy Amaker – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach Tommy Amaker discusses the importance in today’s game of stressing the team over the individual. He talks about selfish players and shares a saying in his program that ‘good teams have good […]
Coaching Yourself: Managing Your Emotions
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Just like athletes, coaches must manage their emotions to perform effectively. Your personal example of managing your anxiety is a powerful model for […]
Chair Shooting Drill with Kyle Rechlicz – Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Watch as Coach Kyle Rechlicz explains, and a player demonstrates this chair shooting drill. This drill works on the mechanics of bringing the ball out in front when shooting. The focus is not to bring […]
The Butterfly Effect
Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook One person can have such a strong effect on the world such as Martin Luther King, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, and Mother Teresa. In the same way, […]
Coaches’ Legal Duties
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Over the past 50 years, through thousands of lawsuits, the U.S. courts have defined and continued to define your […]
Defensive Transition Drill with Brad Underwood – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Brad Underwood explains and shows practice clips of this transition drill. This is a daily drill that focuses on getting back on defense and not allowing layups or wide open 3s in […]
1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Grant McCasland – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant McCasland explains and shows practice video of this 1-on-1 defensive drill. He describes his team as a “gap team” with the defender a step off the line, and all they’re doing […]
Mid-Range Shooting Variations with Kadi Creel – DeSoto High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Kadi Creel explains, and players demonstrate these mid-range shooting variations. They teach shoulder-to-hip on a pick from the big and with one dribble the guard will clear and take the mid-range shot. […]
Recruiting, NIL, and Student-Athlete Priorities
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One significant reason Hall of Fame college coaches such as Nick Saban, Jay Wright, Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired prematurely is NIL (Name, Image and […]
If the Base Isn’t Solid, the House Is Coming Down with Tom Izzo – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Izzo discusses the importance of high school basketball coaches to him and to all college coaches. He mentions what his boss, Jud Heathcote, told him when he became an assistant coach. […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in action […]
Rebounding with Brad Underwood – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Brad Underwood discusses offensive and defensive rebounding. Defensively, they stress contact in the paint and no contact on the perimeter as they play to the elbows. 75% of all shots are missed, […]
Coach Your Coaches with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Andre Cook discusses the importance of doing your job and as a head coach you need to make sure your assistants actually know what doing your job entails. Coach recommends writing down […]
Nine Ways to Develop Accountability in Your Program
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Accountability is a modern-day buzz word. It is thrown around team locker rooms, business meetings, and in schools. But what is it really. I am not […]
Low Post Play: Consecutive Sealing with Dr. Klint Pleasant – Rochester Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Dr. Klint Pleasant explains, and players demonstrate this low post play consecutive sealing drill. The post player is sealing and determining where he wants the ball. The perimeter players will not pass […]
Offensive Musts – Take Care of the Ball with Stan Van Gundy
Watch as Coach Stan Van Gundy explains his #1 offensive must which is taking care of the ball. You tolerate turnovers from your top play makers on the court because you ask them to create.
Great Coaches Are Adaptable with Don Showalter – USA Basketball
Watch as Coach Don Showalter explains that being adaptable today is much different than in the past. Being adaptable does not mean lacking discipline but involves listening to your players. Asking them questions during practice […]
Partner Passing: 3-Dribble Pivot and Pass with Rihana Houy – Clark High School (San Antonio, TX)
Watch as Coach Rihana Houy explains, and players demonstrate this 3-dribble pivot and pass partner drill. The player with the ball will take 3 dribbles and jump stop, open up, and make a skip pass […]
Managing Conflict
By: Teri McKeever – Former College and Olympic Swim Coach Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics If you aren’t having conflicts on a team, then the athletes and those […]
Circle Passing Drill with Mike White – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike White explains, and players demonstrate this circle passing drill. The drill starts with two defenders in the circle and five players on the perimeter. The offensive players cannot pass to the […]
Step-Ups Screen Drill with Nicki Collen – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Nicki Collen explains, and players demonstrate step-up screen actions. Post players will run with their head on the rim and on the 2nd hash, if they don’t have a post up they […]
One-Handed Form Shooting with Andrew Secor – #MakeShots Basketball Training
Watch as Andrew Secor explains, and players demonstrate one-handed form shooting. The drill is called “1-2 Through” and is focused on creating straight lines. The middle finger and index finger are running parallel to the […]
Man Defense: 1-on-1 Turns with Tony DiClemente – Army West Point
Watch as Coach Tony DiClemente explains, and players demonstrate this defensive 1-on-1 turns drill. This is a 45-second timed drill in which the defender’s main objective is to make the ball handler turn as many […]