Film Breakdown Part 2: Conducting Team Video Sessions
If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, Post-Game Analysis, we recommend heading over and reading it before starting Part 2. One of the famous quotes in coaching is, “Film doesn’t lie”. Meeting with your time and showing them their mistakes on film, rather than trying to explain them, is and will always be one of the most impactful […]
6 Tips for Coaches in Any Sport
As the head boy’s basketball coach at Crystal Lake Central (Crystal Lake, IL), I have used Krossover to break down and analyze our game film for several years now. Since switching to Krossover, it has made me a better coach because of the additional hours I have per game to plan and practice what is […]
Control What You Can Control
As a coach, there are only so many things you can (and should) have control over. Former UCONN head coach Jim Calhoun breaks dow the four things you can control as a coach. Every team can rebound if you put enough emphasis on it Drill it daily Emphasized throughout practice Limit 2nd chances Your defense […]
Film Breakdown Part 1: Post-Game Analysis
Upon several requests, I have put together a three-part series of posts discussing how to watch film as after the game, with your team, and with individual players. Today I am going to discuss the process of watching and breaking down the game film individually as a coach to provide feedback for yourself and your coaching staff. […]
Shooters and Leaders
When it comes to youth and high school basketball in the United States, I have two more groups to add to the Endangered Species list: Shooters and leaders Do you want to increase your chances of making the team next year? Do you want to earn more playing time? Do you want to play basketball […]
Customer Service Strategy
The following article is provided to us by JonGordon.com. Smiling is important. Eye contact matters. Patience is essential. Being warm and friendly is a must. And providing a positive emotional experience for your customers is a priority. But these are not the greatest of customer service strategies. Ironically the greatest of all strategies has nothing […]
Players’ and Parents’ Codes of Conduct
The following article was shared to us by Mitch Cole from Texas A&M Men’s Basketball. The Codes of Conduct come from Joe Ehrmann’s book, Inside Out Coaching. In case you missed it, check out Coaches’ Code of Conduct. Below are the Codes or Expectations for Parents and Players that participate in their programs. Coaches should meet with […]
Mastering Timeouts
At a recent PGC clinic, (PGC) President Mano Watsa shared his philosophy on timeouts. Mano believes that timeouts should be treated like a sandwich. I. Bread Bread is the foundation of your sandwich so that should be your initial focus. Many times coaches use timeouts to vent their frustration. Instead, use it to offer positive […]
Screening Angles for Success
As coaches, we are always looking for new plays to put our players in scoring situations and ultimately win more games. These plays usually come from 1 of 3 sources, DVD, clinics (notes), or live television. Every coach is able to teach their players plays, but not every coach teaches the play to be most effective. I […]
Do You Have a Post-Season Plan?
It’s May and your season is over, now what? As coaches, we constantly tell our players that the Summer is where they improve their game and become better all-around players. However, sometimes we forget that we are the most important part of this equation. If we as coaches are not trying to improve ourselves, then we […]