14 Bench Rules
While the five starters usually get most of the headlines and shine, in order for a team to maximize it’s true potential…it has to continually develop and maximize the other 10 players on the team. Bench players play an integral role in any team’s success. I’ve been fortunate to sit at the end of the […]
Film Breakdown Part 3: Individual Player Meetings
In my 3rd and final segment of Film Breakdown, I am going to discuss my thoughts on the important aspect of watching film with your players individually. If you happened to miss Part 1 or Part 2, click over and check them out. Meeting with your players on an individual basis is just as, if not more important […]
61 Traits of Great Coaches
I am eternally thankful to have learned from (and continue to learn from) so many great coaches. I am honored to be a part of the coaching fraternity. Being a great coach takes the commitment to ‘work on your craft’ every day. Below is a list of the 61 traits that great coaches model every […]
The Power of Positive Coaching
Our friend Jon Gordon recently shared an article on the power of being a positive teacher. As basketball coaches, we must view ourselves as teachers on and off the court. When I look back to who has impacted me the most in my life, besides my parents, are my teachers and coaches. Coincidentally both of my […]
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 […]
Tribe Spotlight: Forbush Girl’s Basketball
This week’s Tribe Spotlight features Forbush High School Varsity girl’s basketball coach Bradley Shore. When I started coaching, I coached one year of JV boys basketball, followed by 10 years of Middle School girls basketball. Our county then went from K-8 schools to K-6 and grades 7-8, as a result I was left without a […]
3 Kinds of Love
This past Sunday our entire family returned to church for the first time since our 2nd daughter was born in February (our 2-year-old and I have been going just by ourselves). This was also the first Sunday I have been home in over a month so I was beyond exuberant to get another opportunity to […]
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 3 – Getting to Know the CEO
Back in November, CEO of Better Basketball Rich Czeslawski had the pleasure to record a podcast with Winning Youth Coaching. The recording is 41 straight minutes of thought-provoking nuggets that will make you a better coach and person after listening. Below are a few of my favorite quotes from the episode, but don’t take my word […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: What are the Real Differences Between Good and Bad Coaches
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) dig into the real differences between good and bad coaches. Can you be a great head coach with a losing record? Vice Versa? Does it matter if a basketball coach ever played the game? What are some […]
