Going through some notebook archives and came across an open practice at the University of Tennessee during the time Donnie Tyndall became the head coach. Despite the issues within the program, Coach Tyndall put together a clinic on zone defense. And during my time in Memphis at Christian Brothers University, our staff had the opportunity … Continue reading Donnie Tyndall Zone Defense
Introduction The talent code is built on revolutionary scientific discoveries involving a neural insulator called myelin, which some neurologists now consider to be the holy grail of acquiring skill. (5) Myelin's vital role is to wrap those nerve fibers the same way that rubber insulation wraps a copper wire, making the signal stronger and faster … Continue reading Highlights from The Talent Code
"Master coaches are the human delivery system for the signals that fuel and direct the growth of a given skill circuit, telling it with great clarity to fire here and not here." Chapter 9 Takeaways: Direct in High-Definition Bursts Coaching the Right Circuit "Most master coaches delivered their information to their students in a series … Continue reading Talent Code: Chapter 9 & 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aruv8xIaHog Saw this clip from Illinois State demonstrating "Loading to the Ball." Have been looking for clips to use as examples for our program to better understand off-ball positioning when applying full-court pressure man-to-man. Athletes at the lower levels tend to have a good idea on a half-court being in "help" position when their offensive … Continue reading Loading to the Ball
"The effect of this first phase of learning seemed to be to get the learner involved, captivated, hooked, and to get the learner to need and want more information and expertise." - Dr. Benjamin Bloom (p.175) Chapter 8 Takeaways: Master Coaches - Systematic, Meticulous, and Inspiring John Wooden's 2,326 Discrete Acts of Teaching We are … Continue reading Talent Code: Chapter 8
Written by Sidy Sall My name is Sidy Sall and I am originally from Senegal, West Africa. My basketball journey has been very broad from High school in Senegal (Seed Academy), to college in America (Christian Brothers University), to a Professional basketball player in three different countries (Bolivia, Morocco, and Bahrain). Now I am passing … Continue reading Skill Development
"The culture is an incredibly strong force, and the only way to reach them is to change the way they see themselves." Chapter 7 Takeaways: Contagious Culture It turns out running a program is actually very simple: pic.twitter.com/XV9qKGyRcq — Jordan Sperber (@hoopvision68) April 22, 2019 Culture is the coaching buzzword. Schools are the macrocosm of … Continue reading Talent Code: Chapter 7
Written by Darren Douglas The topic off-court development is one of the most vital discussions in sports and I feel as if it’s one of the lesser prioritized topics in many programs. If you look deep into the majority of the elite programs in sports, business and many other fields you will see that personal … Continue reading Off The Court Development
"What skill-building really is, is confidence-building. First they got to earn it, then they got it. And once it gets lit, it stays lit pretty good." Chapter 6 Takeaways Talent Hotbeds Motivating as a Minimalist Couple additions to the ignition concept regarding environment and motivation. As a reminder, ignition is the essence of why anyone … Continue reading Talent Code: Chapter 6
Written by Scott Bauman Previously from #52WeekCoaching, Coach Lynch discussed in #PreSeasonPrep the importance of being prepared for the first two weeks of practice. A similar sentiment could be shared with regards to student-athletes getting off to a strong start when it comes to the classroom. The first couple of weeks leading up to the … Continue reading Student Athlete
