The first thing to learn about defense in the game of basketball is how to guard the ball. There are four levels of defense and the first level is, How to Guard the Ball. If I mentioned the word spacing most will think about offensive spacing,...
Today I wanted to spend a minute to touch on a point rarely discussed but one that players need to be taught, handling errant full-court baseball passes. Typically these only occur at the end of the game in "need" situations. But they can also be worked...
A basketball coach’s most difficult job is getting 15 individuals to fully acknowledge and embrace this fundamental concept: This is not an easy task. Human beings are inherently selfish. We are programmed at a very early age to always look out for #1. Trust me, I have 3...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) sit down with 3 DeMatha Varsity Basketball Players – Nate Darling (Junior), DJ Harvey (Sophomore) and Markelle Fultz (Junior) – and discuss what it takes to become...
I have compiled four easy steps to help you create an effective practice plan that keeps your players engaged on a daily basis. Evaluate the Defensive Level of your Opponent How do they guard the ball? How is their help-side defense? Match the Read & React Offensive Layers to...
The following is from Jon Gordon's newsletter at JonGordon.com 1. Shout Praise, Whisper Criticism - This phrase comes from the original Olympic Dream Team and Detroit Pistons coaches Chuck Daily and Brendan Suhr. They won NBA Championships and an Olympic Gold medal with a lot of talent...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) sit down with Paul VI High School’s Coach Glenn Farello, who has been both a public school and private school coach for the past 22 years. He...
Whenever I find myself in a conversation about my favorite subject: the Read & React, I will invariably talk about the 3 possible formations: 5 Out, 4 Out 1 In, and 3 Out 2 In. My listeners will make some telling comments like: “5 Out does not have an inside...
This past Fall I listened to Georgia Regents Men's Basketball coach Dip Metress speak at the PGC Basketball Clinic in Atlanta, GA. Dip presented his 25 Attributes to Coaching. They were so good we had to share them with you! 25 Attributes to Coaching Go watch as many teams practice as you...
Our friend Jon Gordon has shared another great article that we think is perfect to kick off 2015! You can always read more from Jon at www.JonGordon.com. Create a B.F.G. A Big Fun Goal. A BFG could be anything you want to experience or accomplish in 2015. It should be...