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four-minute
March 30, 2021

Four-Minute Coaching Sessions

by Coach Dick Luther, assistant coach UW-Whitewater

As the season ends, coaches take stock and rebuild for what is next to come with the new season. This four-minute coaching gameplan and tips just might help players understand and grasp your program's concepts better. During practice or summer camps...


adjustment
March 9, 2021

Winning At Halftime Through Effective Adjustments

by Kevin Weigand, contributing writer

Legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski once stated “I have a plan of action, but the game is a game of adjustments. I believe all coaches go into a game with a well -thought out plan of attack. However, in order to win, they must adapt their strategy. Wh...


breakfast
February 8, 2021

Study: Breakfast Can Lead to Improved Shooting in Basketball

It's long been stated that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now, after reading a recent study from Kansas University, basketball coaches may be reminding their players of that old adage more and more. The study by KU researchers show...


win the day
October 28, 2020

5 Tips to ‘Win the Day’ On & Off the Court

by Coach Dick Luther, assistant coach UW-Whitewater

Academic success is the top priority. The "Power of Attitude" must be with all of us every day. "Win the Day" has always been my belief. This high-level attitude in the classroom and on the court includes the following: Responsibility Commitmen...


winning edge
September 30, 2020

Change the Game with the Winning Edge

by Coach Dick Luther, assistant coach UW-Whitewater

"Change the Game" doesn't mean changing basketball. It means to change the team's game within the game itself. The "Winning Edge" is kindness, caring, and teaching the right way with positive attitudes are all investments that NEVER fail. Rebuildin...


old school
July 8, 2020

An Ode to Old School Basketball

by Barry Hecker, former Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach

Having had the pleasure of coaching basketball since 1970 at all levels, junior high school, high school, minor league, Internationally, and 21 years in the NBA as a player personnel director and assistant coach. It’s been interesting to observe ho...


tips
June 29, 2020

5 Basketball Drills For Youth Players

As sports, and basketball, prepare to resume athletic activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, players have taken their team workouts and altered them to be done individually in a park or driveway. As restrictions begin to soften as it pertains to spo...


June 17, 2020

4 Tips for Balancing Basketball with Life & Studies

It can be stressful for student-athletes balancing success on the hardwood with success in the classrooms and everyday life. But the importance of being well-rounded cannot be denied — it's great preparation for whatever their future holds. And wh...


statistics
May 7, 2020

Using statistics in planning ahead

by Kevin Weigand, contributing writer

At the end of each season, coaches find themselves in a reflective mode. They look back at the season and can recall various events. While they have these memories fresh in their minds and videotape to refer to, statistics can be valuable as an asses...


transformational
May 6, 2020

Transformational over transactional coaching

by Kevin Weigand, contributing writer

Recently I heard the phrase “be a transformational coach” as opposed to being a “transactional coach.” What is the difference between the two? Transformational coaches try to impact the lives of the individual student-athlete in all areas...