9 effective teaching methods for coaches

Productive coaches spend 75% of their time teaching the sport to their players and the other 25% of the time coaching. With younger athletes, this gap increases with teaching becoming more important. [caption id="attachment_12463" align="alignright"... more »

8 winning concepts programs must adopt

Field goal percentage, rebound margin, points off turnovers — these are all critical areas basketball teams must address to improve their chances of winning. Media outlets are notorious for sensationalizing game-winning shots, but I want... more »

The DEFINITE DOZEN©: Respect yourself and others

{Sponsored} Championship coach Pat Summitt created a profound model for principles of success and leadership in sport and life called the DEFINITE DOZEN©. RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS Respect. There is no such thing as self-respect... more »

Coaching Gen Z: How a veteran coach approaches the game

{Sponsored} Throughout his 25 years as a coach, Tommy Brakel has seen an evolution in what student-athletes need, how coaching impacts futures and what he feels he needs to give back to both the student-athletes... more »

A plan to turn good shooters great

Every player on your team wants to be a better shooter. But, becoming a better shooter takes dedication to the physical and mental side of the act of shooting. If players understand the proper mechanics... more »

Breakdown drills for feeding the high post against zones

Young players who don’t have much experience playing against zone defenses often overlook the high post as a viable option. If you can get your players to flash to the middle as your team swings... more »

Continuity offense creates post opportunities without a true post player

High school coaches don’t have the opportunity to scout and recruit players to fill roles on their teams. They must play the hand they're dealt. That means some years you have a big front line,... more »

‘Jab’ series builds footwork for perimeter scoring opportunities

Coaches constantly search for more scoring opportunities from their offense’s perimeter players. Most scoring comes from set offensive patterns involving screens, quick ball movement to free up perimeter scorers, or penetration with kick outs. Another... more »

‘Umbrella’ press breaker protects against defensive storm

“Umbrella” is an effective press breaker that’s designed to get the ball into the hands of your best ball handlers. The offense is set up so that you have a player in the middle (a... more »

Drills and plays to win in the game’s final seconds

The final seconds of a tightly contested game show the character and preparedness of your team. Typically, chaos ensues and a player fires up a shot from a spot on the floor that has little... more »