Watch as Coach explains that in a 2-3 zone defense you need to make some basic decisions on how you intend to execute. Are you going to guard the ball or not and how far […]
The Role of Coaches in Addressing Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Issues with Dr. Karissa Niehoff – NFHS
Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Shot Selection: Simplicity Is Key with Jacie Hoyt – UMKC
Watch as Coach explains her team’s shot terminology that runs from 9s to 3s. 9s are shots that usually can be made 9 out of 10 times. 7s are free throws with the goal of […]
Good Coaches
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual “A good teacher creates an environment that allows the student to succeed.” – Bill Parcells, 2x Super Bowl Champion Football Coach, New York Giants Disclaimer – […]
Defining Mental Toughness with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Watch as Coach discusses mental toughness and how the term is valued and used a lot but has no clear definition. He states how critical it is that definitions are consistent within an organization so […]
What I Would Do Differently if I Coached Again with Paul Biancardi – ESPN
Watch as Paul Biancardi explains what he would do differently in this day and age if he coached again. It is important for coaches to understand that communication is key for today’s players and how […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
Defensive Rotations with Amanda Butler – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of players working on rotations. Their closeouts can result in many baseline drives and how this is defended determines the rotation. If the wing is beaten on […]
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 […]
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 Univ.
Watch as Coach Bart Brooks 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two-Ball Catch and Score Drill with Keith Guy – Muskegon High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Keith Guy explains that the drill starts out as layup line. As the player drives to the basket getting ready to gather to make the layup, he will receive a second ball […]
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 – Kardia Transformation Group
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]