Watch as Peg Pennepacker discusses the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and where she sees the end goal or “mythical finish line”. There has been a lot of positive movement in the last 10 years, […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
Neutral Thinking with Cori Close – UCLA
Watch as Coach Cori Close explains that she has changed her opinion on trying to get her players to be positive. She now encourages her players to get into neutral thinking which is expecting the […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Defensive Rebounding: Check Out and Rebound Down with Dana Ford – Missouri State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dana Ford explains and players demonstrate checking out and rebounding down. The emphasis is on all of the defenders checking and blocking out with the guards attacking the rim for the rebound.
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 […]
Don’t Say Stupid Stuff Out Loud with Cori Close – UCLA
Watch as Coach Cori Close discusses the power of language. You don’t have to think perfectly, but if you say something out loud, you give it power. It is important to focus on the negatives […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]
Dynamic Dribbling Drills with Liam Simmons – Colorado Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Liam Simmons explains, and players demonstrate this dynamic dribbling series. The players need to have wide feet and be in a sit-down position with a strong back while dribbling. Coach will cover […]
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 […]
What Makes a Bad Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Even bad teams have optimism. The Bad News Bears’ coach wouldn’t even tell his team that.” – Rob Babcock, Former NBA General […]
Take a Charge Drill with Grant McCasland – Texas Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant McCasland explains and shows clips of his ‘take a charge’ drill. This is a drill that starts practice and it teaches the players to take contact and get used to falling […]
Motion Offense: Curl with Mark Kellogg – West Virginia Univ.
#2 is a curl in this motion offense. Coach Mark Kellogg explains and players demonstrate the action when the #2 is called. The wing away from the ball will walk the defender down setting up […]
Defense: 1-On-1 Closeout Drill with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico explains that this competitive 1-on-1 closeout drill is one of her favorites. The drill emphasizes taking away the middle of the paint and forcing the opponent into uncomfortable positions.
Pack Line Defensive Rules with Jacey Brooks – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach Jacey Brooks explains the pack line defensive rules. Her golden rule is that a player must have two feet inside the pack line when their man does not have the basketball.
215-Point Game Transition Drill with T.J. Otzelberger – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach T.J. Otzelberger explains, and players demonstrate this 215-point game transition drill. This is a three-man weave drill that ends with one layup and two jump shots. The drill is four minutes long […]
Deny the Pass Drills
By: Ryan Goodson Originally Published in: Basketball Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics DENY THE PASS ON THE PERIMETER DRILL Refinement Setup Use two players and one basketball. Player 1 is on offense on the low […]
Defensive Tunnel Drives Drill with Chris Holtmann – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Chris Holtmann explains this defensive tunnel drives drill that works on lead steps and moving the feet. The offensive player will drive the ball and the defender is in a stance with […]
The Role of the Coach in Recruiting with Paul Biancardi – ESPN
Watch as Paul Biancardi explains that high school coaches must take part in their athletes’ recruiting process. If your athletes are being recruited, you must advise them through the process. If they aren’t, but have […]
Buying In
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Buy-in means that the members of your organization choose to embrace, share, and maintain the culture a coach is trying to create. A culture doesn’t […]
Don’t Play the Comparison Game with Paul Biancardi – ESPN
Watch as Paul Biancardi explains how all players must avoid the ‘comparison game’. As a player, you are always better than someone else, but someone is always better than you. With the pressure of being […]
Celebration vs. Reward with Mike Neighbors – Univ. of Arkansas
Watch as Coach Mike Neighbors discusses his beliefs on celebration vs. reward. Coach gives examples of his team celebrating for numerous achievements. The coaches are always looking to catch their players doing something celebratory worthy […]
Two-Ball Change-of-Direction Drill with Danielle Viglione – Sacramento Skills Academy
Watch as Coach Danielle Viglione explains, and players demonstrate this two-ball change-of-direction drill. Using two balls helps keep the ball low and tight when crossing over and keeps the body in a good position for […]
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]
The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths
Don’t fall for the same lie we always hear… My hot take of the week: One of the biggest lies you hear over and over again in athletics is “Sports develop leadership.” I can tell […]
2-on-1 Shooting Drill with Jim Larranaga – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach Jim Larranaga diagrams and shows clips of this 2-on-1 shooting drill. This drill works on shooting the 3, but a defensive player is added to force the shooter to make decisions on […]
Catch the Cutter Drill: Calling for Help with Kim Barnes Arico – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kim Barnes Arico discusses, and players demonstrate this fast-paced defensive drill that will help your team communicate and keep track of the cutter.
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Cutting Off Baseline Penetration with Stephanie Desmarais – Claudia Taylor ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson (TX)
Watch as Coach Stephanie Desmarais explains, and players demonstrate this cutting off baseline penetration drill. The drill starts with a defender passing the ball to an offensive player then sprinting to close out the opponent. […]
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 […]