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‘Fanorak’ app promotes fan attendance
Athletic director Ryan Anderson has big, interactive ideas about growing high school fan support. And with the help of a few of his students at Menomonee Falls High School (Wisconsin), he's been able to do just that. Students Connor Schmidt, Jonatha...
Training Never Ends
Across the country, countless players have been putting in work to prepare for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, coaches are eager to see how all the pieces will come together to develop their teams. A new season is an epoch of sorts. It marks a very ...
Creating the master practice plan
How a structured, organized blueprint can improve team performance Few things are more important than planning an effective practice session. Legendary coach John Wooden once said, "Failure to prepare is preparing for failure." Obviously, the level ...
Managing the final minutes with a lead
Sooner or later, every team faces a single "moment of truth." A close game, a slim lead, a minute on the clock and possession of the ball combine to create a pressure situation that's the difference between winning and losing. You want your team to ...
How scripts can help basketball coaches
There are not many things that transfer from the gridiron to the basketball court. But using a script at the start of a game, quarter or half is something used in football that basketball coaches should consider. As basketball coaches, we pride ours...
Dealing with parents and playing time issues
Parents and the problems they cause due to their children's playing time is the No. 1 issue coaches face. While the vast majority of parents are good positive and supportive, the issue of playing time and why their child is not a starter is a consta...
Culture is king when building a successful program
I've had some amazing opportunities over the last 10 years, working with some of the best people players and organizations in the world. And as I write this piece, I'm in the midst of a huge transition to Liberty University as the men's basketball st...
Laying the foundation for a successful program
Whether you're taking over a successful program or a team that has seen better days, it's important to consider how to build a strong foundation when you step in as head basketball coach. I took over a program several years ago that was relatively s...
