Tribe Spotlight: Lovell High School
This weeks Tribe Spotlight features Craig Lundberg. Craig is the varsity boy’s basketball coach at Lovell High School. This was my first year of implementing the Read & React system at the varsity level. I first heard about the offense while doing research on the game quite a few years ago. At that I was […]
7 Tips to Establish a Culture that Sets You a Part
Emmanuel College head coach and PGC instructor TJ Rosene delivered these notes at a PGC Basketball clinic in Atlanta in 2014. “Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and then suddenly you’re doing the impossible”. Francis of Assissi “Single biggest problem with commutation is the illusion that it has taken place”. Bernard Shaw “If […]
Basketball E.S.P.
E.S.P. does not stand for Extra Sensory Perception when you’re talking about basketball. It stands for External Signs of Passivity. Ask a Police Officer and you’ll find that when a person has their palms up, it’s a sign that they are not a threat – it’s an External Sign of Passivity. If their palms are […]
Basketball Players: How to Gain Weight
One question we are asked all the time by players is, “How can I gain weight this off-season?” We think it is equally important for coaches to know this simple calculation as well! Our friends over at the Stronger Team have put together a video to illustrate how many calories a player needs to eat […]
Building the Complete Player
I realize that a small percentage of high school programs across the country are fortunate enough to still be playing… and in the hunt for a conference, district or state championship. For those that are, I wish you a healthy and successful end to your season. I hope you can get that ring and hang […]
6 Areas to Know and Articulate
Why do we spend so much time selling what we want from our players to the players and their parents?! Here is a common conversation many coaches go through on a yearly basis: When I total the number of hours and days of basketball that I’ve played in, coached in, practice planned, conducted practices, it adds […]
April 7 – Get To instead of Have To
The following excerpt is courtesy of www.JonGordon.com. Who knew that two simple words could change one’s mindset, perspective and approach to work and life? Just two words have the potential to enhance joy, productivity, performance and change a complaining voice to an appreciative heart. So often we say things like, “I have to take the kids […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: What do Pro-Athletes Owe Us?
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) are joined by guest co-host Rachel DeMita (NBA 2K TV) to explore the world of professional sports and the different perspectives between being a player and a fan. Listen Now
April 5 – Motivating your Athletes for Significant Improvement in the Off-Season Part 2
The following article is written by Spencer Wood. Click here to read Part 1! Now let us add the additional steps today to complete the process. Once a plan has been established, the remaining keys are to create what I call ‘time triggers.’ I encourage athletes to set two types of daily time triggers. The first […]
April 4 – Motivating your Athletes for Significant Improvement in the Off-Season Part 1
The following article is written by Spencer Wood. Before your athletes get too far into the Summer break, it is important that they consider and write down their greatest hopes and greatest fears for next season, in terms of their own performance and for how the team may perform next season. This is much more than […]