Showing video before or during practice is the best way to get your players to retain what you teach them. There is no questioning the power of video. It allows you to make critical adjustments, eliminate bias and disagreements, and connect with your players in a way that words and whiteboards simply can’t replicate. Video becomes […]
Mistakes are par for the course when taking on any new skill — watching video is no exception. Check out these coaches’ suggestions to avoid the common missteps. Driving is an essential part of nearly every life. Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a city with efficient public transportation or have the financial means to pay […]
I’ve been fortunate to work for a couple of coaches who put an emphasis on opponent scouting. We broke scouting into three categories: offense, defense and personnel. Leading up to the season, we’ll go in-depth into each of these areas, starting with the opponent’s defense. The opposing coach has the ability to change their defensive approach for […]
The eye test is always valuable, but data truly shows coaches their team is growing. One of the main goals every basketball coach has is for his team to grow. Ideally the players will gel and improve as the season goes on. If all goes to plan, this growth impacts the team so heavily, it […]
Coaches’ time with athletes is limited, but these drills will help maximize every moment. Time — the resource every coach craves more of, and the one that simply cannot be bought or manufactured. Coaches may only get a few training hours per week with their teams. It’s difficult to develop athletes and create team chemistry in such a small amount […]