State of Shock: Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall proving mid-majors can contend

They were designated "Cinderella" of the 2013 NCAA tournament, but that's a term that never quite sat well with Wichita State men's basketball coach Gregg Marshall. Photos courtesy of Wichita State... more »

Keep Bullying Out of Your Locker Rooms

Richie Incognito's alleged bullying of teammate Jonathan Martin is not just a football issue — it's a culture issue. To keep this from happening in your locker room, you must empower leaders who are committed... more »

California State University Renovations

Branding an athletic department is just as important as hiring a quality staff. Especially for college programs hoping to advance their basketball programs on the competitive recruiting trail. Michael Matoso, athletic director at California State... more »

Take time to cherish the tournament experience

How many times as young basketball players did you stop — really stop — and take time to relish the moment? My guess is not enough. At... more »

Tournament Tough

As coaches and performance training professionals, we live and learn. During our first trip to the state tournament, we were just happy to be there. We felt like we belonged, but in hindsight we didn't... more »

Staying in postseason shape

As we head toward the postseason, the stakes grow higher and higher. With March Madness looming just around the corner, coaches and players alike are looking for every advantage. Just as coaches meticulously prepare scouting... more »

The seven signs of a struggling coach

I recently read an article about the seven characteristics of unhappy people. It made me think about my teaching and coaching, and the happy and unhappy coaches I compete against. I began to consider the... more »

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... more »

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... more »

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... more »