Guarding the Ball – Conversation Distance
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, but today we are going to explore three easy […]
Basketball IQ: Errant Baseball Passes
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 in in various press offense scenarios or even just transition […]
WE is Greater than Me
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 children under the age of 4 years […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: What it Takes to Become an Elite Player (DeMatha Player Interviews)
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 an elite level player. Listen Now
4 Steps to Easy Practice Planning
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 Defensive Level of your Opponent […]
9 Tips to be a Positive Communicator
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 and great communication. They gained the trust of their […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Building a High School Program with Paul VI Coach Glenn Farello
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 shares insight into how he built his current program into […]
Misunderstood Spacing of the Read & React
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 threat…” “I’m worried about spacing when using 5 Out, […]
25 Attributes to Coaching
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 can Start practice on time Have a practice […]
3 Habits to Help Create Your Best Year Ever
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 a BIG goal because it’s important to dream […]