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February 28, 2018
‘How to Coach Girls:’ Developing team chemistry
The following is an excerpt from “How to Coach Girls,” written by Mia Wenjen and Alison Foley. Foley is the head women’s soccer coach at Boston College, where she has led her teams to the postseason during 13 consecutive seasons. Wenjen is an e...
February 8, 2018
Eight tips for coaching girls at all levels
The goal for coaches is to win games and turn athletes into quality people. But there may come a time when you're asked to adjust your style to accommodate the opposite gender or coach a group of athletes you may not be familiar with. For some...
January 2, 2018
Five signs you might be a weak coach
As I’m sure all of you can attest, coaching is about more than just coaching. You must be on top of your athletes’ grades, venture out into the campus community, serve on various committees, and be an administrative assistant to make sure all...
December 4, 2017
‘Four years is not enough’
“Four years is not enough.” That’s not a comment in regards to the political landscape but an anonymous response from one of our football seniors in his exit survey. Several of the questions were open ended: What did you enjoy most? W...
November 14, 2017
Marist College drops ‘Shooter’ as mascot name
Marist College's sports mascot is no longer known as "Shooter," a change made last month in light of mass shootings throughout the nation. The college, roughly 80 miles north of New York City, made the switch with little publicity. But Director of...
October 12, 2017
10 most innovative game-changing products for 2017
Technology is changing the face of the sports industry. Helmet sensors and modifications have improved player safety, and advanced scouting software helps coaches identify even the smallest advantages for victory. Coach & Athletic Director’s...
April 26, 2017
North Dakota passes bill allowing student-led prayer at games
The North Dakota legislature has passed a bill that allows student-athletes to lead their teams in prayer at the state's public and private schools. Prayer at high school games has become hot-button issue in recent years, especially in states like...
April 18, 2017
Dear parents: I want your kid to fail
Yes, you read that right. I want your kid to fail. Specifically, I want your kid to fail in basketball, and the earlier he or she can start failing, the better. I am so convinced of the positive value of failure that I believe you, as a parent, shoul...
In the 3-on-2 drill, your offensive players learn how to fill the proper lanes during a full-court fast break. And, your defenders understand where they need to be when they’re outnumbered in a fast-break situation.![]()
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3-on-2 drill gets players running, filling proper lanes
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Utilize your drills in practice to work on game situations. One of the...