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 […]
5 Things Successful People Do, That Others Don’t
The following list is courtesy of Buzz Williams and coachbuzzwilliams.com. 1. THEY GO TO WORK TO PROSPER, NOT JUST TO WORK Those who are more successful go to work to get something accomplished. They work to make their dreams a reality, not just to get their eight hours in. They have a drive, even a […]
Wanting It Is Not Enough
Each and every time you step on the court or walk in the weight room, you have a choice to make. You can choose to work hard or you can choose to not work hard. Not working hard is actually a choice. You are 100% in control of your effort and your attitude. For this […]
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 […]
Absorbing Mistakes
In a previous post, I explained the difference between Spots and Positions. Spots are locations on the floor. Positions imply certain prerequisites that players must meet in order to play in certain locations on the floor. I also explained how our Spots allow players to start any action from anywhere with any player. You’ll never […]
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 […]
7 Things to Learn from Jay Bilas
I’ve known Jay for years and am honored to and privileged to call him a friend. I admire and respect him as a father, a husband, a consummate professional and a straight up hustler. Here are 7 things you can learn from Jay Bilas: Be humble. Jay often makes jokes (primarily on Twitter) to the contrary, […]
3 Defensive Gaps
The first thing to learn about defense in the game of basketball is how to guard the ball. The first level (and there are 4) is how to guard the ball. Now, if I mention the word SPACING, most will think that I’m talking about offensive spacing. But instead, we will explore 3 easy ways […]
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 […]