Player Development is Not a Circus
The game of basketball is something I absolutely love, cherish, and see heading down a scary path. Basketball is at an all-time high in terms of popularity and growth around the world. Unfortunately, the number of ‘skilled’ basketball players is exponentially decreasing. Fans and young players today marvel at the athleticism of today’s players, heck I even […]
March 19: Actions that are Hard to Guard
LA Clippers Executive Kevin Eastman details many of his personal philosophies and shares 17 “Hard to Guard” actions that puts any defensive system in a bind. 4 SUCCESS FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL Focus Enthusiasm Energy Effort 6 MAIN AREAS OF HARD TO GUARD ACTIONS Simultaneous Actions Multiple Actions Boomerang Actions (see diagram for example) Quick […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: How to Coach the Un-Coachable
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) explore coaching players that are very, very difficult. They dive into questions such as: How much to you tolerate? What is acceptable vs. non-negotiable? What is understandable vs. unacceptable? Listen Now
