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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – Univ. of Florida
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 […]
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.
High-Low Transfers with Christina Camacho – Antonian College Preparatory High School (TX)
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: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “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 […]
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 […]