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January 13, 2014
Why reliable stat keepers are critical to programs
Give greater attention to one of the most important jobs on your team It's also the job that can determine what you do in practice, and it's the job every program should have, but many don't. The most important job in your program is the stats kee...
January 13, 2014
Keys to developing young post players
Even though post play has been somewhat diminished with the dribble-drive offense and the high screen and roll offensive sets, it's still a skill that must be concentrated on and emphasized. There will never be a lack of importance for a player who i...
January 13, 2014
Going his own way
John Hutchcraft isn't much for scheming and play calling. If a player has the ball and they're open, shoot it — it's that simple. Some coaches might scoff at that philosophy, but it's difficult to argue with a coach who has nearly as many champion...
January 13, 2014
Leaving your coaching mark on the team
If you're like most coaches, you either dream of the chance to build your own program, have already had that opportunity, or are in the process of such a daunting, exciting task. Here are some ideas that can help you tackle the challenges of building...
January 13, 2014
Graphics honor past, present athletes at Northwestern Oklahoma
Northwestern Oklahoma State University last year made a number of improvements to its weight room and football facilities, and now other teams want in on the action.Ryan Kaiser, associate director of athletics, said the university is upgrading its me...
January 13, 2014
Motivational strategies must go beyond words
There's a scene from the movie "Remember the Titans" where coach Herman Boone, played by Denzel Washington, leads his team on a grueling morning run. They maneuver through forests and splash through creeks before arriving at Gettysburg, where thousan...
January 13, 2014
There’s no harm in dreaming big
Very few of you have ever had the luxury of coaching a future NBA star. The odds are overwhelmingly stacked against young athletes, and regardless of the jumpers they put up in practice or the hours they spend in the weight room, most are doomed well...
January 13, 2014
Offense or defense: What gives teams the best chance to win?
"Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships." How many times have you seen that line on the back of a summer camp T-shirt? NBA world champion and TNT analyst Kenny Smith is the first person I heard say, "Good offense will always beat good def...
January 13, 2014
Finding the Right Fit
Coaches dedicate countless hours conducting repetitive drills designed to improve their team performance, but most don't give a second thought to the shoes their players are wearing. That's a critical mistake that results in injuries, decreased perf...
January 13, 2014
Still Waiting for the Shot Clock Rule
Waiting for the shot clock rule in high school basketball reminds me of an old saying amongst us Chicago Cubs fans: there's always next year.Each spring, the National Federation of State High School Associations' Basketball Rules Committee meets. And...
Coach & A.D. Managing Editor Wesley Sykes sits down with Casey Cittadino from Athletic Mindset, Mindy McCord, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at the University of South Florida and Liz Beville, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Le Moyne College, to discuss how Athletic Mindset Impacts Mental Health. ![]()
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