In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) catch back up with previous guest Drew Hanlen in NYC to talk hoops, business and everything in between. Drew lays claim to being the Hardwood Hustle’s first...
Too often when you tell players to "get on the line", their chins fall to their chests and they let out a big sigh; because typically this means they must run an up and back or a suicide. Fortunately, this is NOT the type of line...
The following article was shared by Coach Randy Brown. "What are you doing to continue your development as a coach?" We are always promoting work ethic and skill improvement to our players. The coach must also remember that they must continue to work and improve as...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) are joined in studio by professional soccer player Yael Averbuch. Yael shares several amazing stories and tons of knowledge on what it takes to be a pro. Listen...
Several years ago University of Florida head coach Billy Donovan spoke on how the Gators Utilize the 3-Point Shot vs Man and Zone Defenses. Below is a small portion of his lecture: We try to gain an advantage at the three-point line by creating situations offensively...
The first time I really heard the discussion of Standards vs Rules was when I read Coach K's book documenting his USA Basketball experience, The Gold Standard. Upon reading his book the high school program I coach immediately established player-defined standards. I think that it is vital for any great...
This is a new series of videos we have released that take you through Player Development one layer at a time. Read & React players and coaches love it! For those players and coaches not running the Read & React, you will still benefit from this course....
This week we are featuring a Read & React State Champions Robert E. Lee High School, coached by Jeremy Hartman. In the summer of 2008, after my third year as the head coach of the girls' basketball program at Robert E. Lee High in Staunton, VA,...
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...