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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

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, decreased perf...


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, ...


January 13, 2014

Keys to developing young post players

Even though post play has been somewhat diminished with the dribble-drive offense and the high screen and roll offensive sets, it's still a skill that must be concentrated on and emphasized. There will never be a lack of importance for a player who i...


January 13, 2014

Going his own way

John Hutchcraft isn't much for scheming and play calling. If a player has the ball and they're open, shoot it — it's that simple. Some coaches might scoff at that philosophy, but it's difficult to argue with a coach who has nearly as many champion...