basketball story
January 13, 2014
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 that needed to change, helping to remind students of...
January 13, 2014
Prevent ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ with better coaching
Free throws are not difficult, and any basketball player who commits a moderate level of their time practicing them should be "average" at worst. The distance doesn't change, defense is nonexistent — it doesn't get easier. Nobody needs me to stand...
January 13, 2014
Take time to cherish the tournament experience
[caption id="attachment_10577" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Photo via Wikimedia Commons[/caption] 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 its cor...
January 13, 2014
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 have to be if we rebounded well enough to get the s...
January 13, 2014
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 do all the little things we could have to put o...
January 13, 2014
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 matter of time until someone is seriously h...
January 13, 2014
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 reports and game plans, ...
January 13, 2014
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 time away from the court, where ...
Tim McFarland resigned as the head football coach for Brooklyn High School after it was revealed the team used the “Nazi” as a play call in a game against Beachwood High School. According to reports, Beachwood is a Cleveland suburb that is approximately 90% Jewish.
Ohio HS football coach resigns after team uses antisemitic play calls
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Tim McFarland resigned as head coach football coach of Brooklyn High S...