basketball

September 16, 2014

CrossFit event damages FIU basketball court

By Coach and Athletic Director staffReminder to athletic directors: be careful what you allow on your basketball courts.Florida International University learned that the hard way this week when a CrossFit event caused scratches and gashes all over it...


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Discussing Vision, Values and Voice

Suzy Merchant, head women’s basketball coach at Michigan State University, discusses what it takes to be a leader on her team. Vision, values and voice are a must, she said....


May 14, 2014

Legendary Coach Don Meyer Admitted to Hospice

From USAToday.comAs legendary Lipscomb basketball coach Don Meyer’s fight with cancer nears an end, the legacy he hoped to leave already is firmly in place.He saw to that over the last few months.Meyer, 69, has been admitted into hospice care a...


January 13, 2014

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 to uniting your team the right way. I'...


January 13, 2014

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 Un...


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

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

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, ...