Signs add spirit to schools athletic wing

The walls in the athletic wing at Del Valle High School (Texas) were like that of an old hospital — dull, empty, forgettable. In a state that prides itself on athletic prowess, that was something... more »

Power rebounding: Drills and strategies for improvement

Many coaches agree that rebounding is the most important phase of basketball when it's weighed in comparison to offense or defense. For instance, we may not be a good shooting team, but we would not... more »

Refueling your athletes

What athletes do nutrition-wise following hard workouts is just as important as the physical efforts they undertake. It can, in fact, determine the quality of the next day's training session, as well as positively or... more »

Rushing the court poses too many risks

But Utah Valley's upset victory over New Mexico State this season showed us why we should consider a universal ban on court storming. It's dangerous and unpredictable, and if allowed to continue it's only a... more »

Training with a Passion

Coaching is a logical career choice for athletes unable to shake their passion for the game, but that never quite satisfied Ganon Baker. Countless hours of paperwork and months spent on the recruiting trail meant... more »

How Jim Crutchfield created one of basketball’s most explosive offenses at West Liberty

There's no telling what coaches might give to learn the secrets behind West Liberty's high-octane offense, but none of it would matter. You can't have them. It's not that men's basketball coach Jim Crutchfield isn't... more »

Getting on board with new technology in basketball programs

When Kyle Murphy began working at Hudl nearly seven years ago, it was led by no more than a handful of employees. The staff there today numbers more than 100, and Hudl has grown into... more »

Great ideas come from unexpected places

Great coaches are students. Period. I make that distinction because I've never met a first-rate coach that lived a bubble, burdened with tunnel vision toward the game. Sure, they're masters of their craft, but they've... more »

Why reliable stat keepers are critical to programs

Give greater attention to one of the most important jobs on your team It's also the job that can determine what you do in practice, and it's the job every program should have, but many... more »

Blueprint for improvement

Every year around this time, I get a ton of questions about what both teams and individuals should be doing to maximize improvement during the offseason. By this time of the year, you should be... more »