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...
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...
University of Florida head coach Billy Donovan shares 3 Things Great Point Guards Must Consider Every Possession down the floor. 1. Who's Hot? - A great point guard will realize when their teammates are in rhythm and need to continue to feed them the ball. They realize...
The following comes from Craig Impelman and his Wooden Wisdom course. "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden Coach Wooden went in-depth with the quote above in a 2005 interview: Some people change when they acquire power, authority and...
The following article comes via CSNEE. Fifteen players and a coaching staff make up an NBA basketball team. That word "team" means coming together as one, working towards a common goal. In this case, it's winning games. But it's also important to realize that within that team are...
Courtesy of the NCAA Eligibility Center High school coaches, right now your student-athletes are probably focused on the next drill, passing, shooting and preparing for your next opponent. Are you preparing them to take their game to the next level: college? If your athletes want to...
This week's Tribe Spotlight features Bert Potter, Varsity Boy's Basketball coach at Bethel Christian Academy (Kinston, NC). I first heard about the Read & React from our former JV coach after he found the DVD's online. I really enjoy teaching the Read & React because it simultaneously trains player and ball movement....
Long-time NBA and USA Basketball Assistant to Chuck Daly, Brendan shares seven fundamental philosophies that must be considered at the collegiate and high school level. Below are three components from his impactful lecture: PLAYER - COACH RELATIONSHIP Text players, text your stars, bring them in 1-on-1 and...
Today's March Madness Extravaganza is presented by Jon Gordon. Jon has shared "11 Ways to Build Trust" and "11 Thoughts About Teamwork". 11 WAYS TO BUILD TRUST 1. Say what you are going to do and then do what you say! 2. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Frequent, honest communication...
The following article is from the February 2015 NABC Full-Timeout and is written by the Executive Director, Jim Haney. The pressures coaches face in today’s world of basketball challenges the minds and hearts of coaches across the board. The pressure to win and develop a successful...
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