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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... more »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,... more »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... more »January 13, 2014
Building Your Brand
How important is brand awareness to your athletic department? Take a look at the response rate of your last fundraising initiative. Think of your brand as the first thing that comes to someone's mind when... more »January 13, 2014
Building a positive team atmosphere
Here are nine necessities for all coaches who want to develop a positive atmosphere within their teams. 1. Foster a family environment. The ultimate leadership is servant leadership. Treat your program like a family bound... more »January 13, 2014
Winning starts off the court
Although winning is the world's ultimate quantifiable standard for the word winner, there is more to the story. This is one of my favorite topics to write about, as it's the difference maker for players... more »January 13, 2014
It’s time for a season in review
I love lists. Everyone who knows me accepts this as fact. Even as I write this, I'm flanked by lists of today's tasks and sources I need to speak with for upcoming stories. Organization keeps... more »January 13, 2014
Perfecting your end-of-season evaluations
Regardless of how successful of a season your team had, it's important to conduct a thorough postseason evaluation to improve your program in the future. It's also important to undergo such an evaluation immediately after... more »January 13, 2014
A blue chip program without blue chip players
Good teams don't always need to be loaded with seniors. Last season our team was 28-4 and we started two freshmen and two sophomores with just one senior on our team. Another comment I constantly... more »January 13, 2014
