How to put on a summer basketball camp

When I became a head varsity coach, I strongly believed it was essential to organize and run a youth summer basketball camp at the high school. Prior to this time, there was not an organized... more »

How Central Missouri shocked the Goliath of DII women’s basketball

March 12, 2016, was the last time Ashland University had lost a game heading into this year’s NCAA Division II women’s national championship. Its 73 consecutive wins was the fourth-best streak of any division, and... more »

Strength: Principles to training for explosive power

There are many parallels between life and training. One of the most fundamental principles in training for athletic performance is the concept of “supercompensation.” This is the process of transformation when you’re training the right way.... more »

Use technology to take you forward as a basketball coach

The offseason is a time for evaluation and correction. Whether you run a program that just won a championship or one that struggled to win a single game, it’s the one thing all teams have... more »

Simplifying transition play for easy shots

A coach once asked me how I run my fast break. “Quickly,” I replied. While I was somewhat joking, I do believe that the transition game is one of the most glaring examples of, as... more »

The building blocks to attack man defense

With the 3-point line now firmly entrenched in the game, many teams have shifted to the man-to-man defense to supposedly help reduce the number of perimeter shots against them.... more »

Building toughness in all walks of life

With another season in the books, many of us have taken a deep breath and started to take stock, rebuild or retool for what’s next. What now? Coaching techniques with modern technology is amazing. The... more »

Six leadership commitments of great coaches

I once read an article that examined the six leadership commitments of five-time NBA champion head coach Gregg Popovich. Because he has been so successful, I thought I'd share the tips and put my own... more »

Learning and mastering new skills

As a coach in any sport, one of the many responsibilities you have is with player development. This more often than not requires your athletes to learn new things or, depending on the age group,... more »

Gene Keady’s 5 tips to make your program stronger

As a seven-time Big Ten Coach of the Year, Gene Keady had more than his share of success at Purdue University. Keady, a former president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, is always more... more »