Is the transfer portal indicative of the next generation of coaches? There is a lot of positive characteristics attributed to this younger generation - but let's face it - there is an equal amount of critique. Which had me thinking as a coach responsible for developing and cultivating future leaders that possibly (hopefully) get into … Continue reading Transfer Portal to Coaching
Exit Meetings
Exit meetings are one of the most important things that you can do. This is a critical component that bridges the season that you are concluding, with the next season that you will be going into. As a Coach, this a time that you can give your assessment on the performance of your players and … Continue reading Exit Meetings
Basketball on Paper: Teamwork & Stat Significance
"The statistics won't replace a book on how to coach a team and certainly cannot replace the experience of learning/playing the sport with your hands on a basketball. But for a coach whose job revolves around getting players to cooperate, it is important that statistics reflect, to some degree, how well they are doing." Key … Continue reading Basketball on Paper: Teamwork & Stat Significance
Team Banquets
#FinalFour is a wrap and all the #StateTournaments have crowned champions. There is likely one more opportunity where that particular team can get together as a group for the final time. #TeamBanquets are an opportunity for everyone involved in the program to reflect on the season. Some schools create a mini-awards ceremony on campus to … Continue reading Team Banquets
Next Generation of Coaches
There was an epidemic occurring across the country before COVID of 2020. Last year, there were articles portraying the transfer epidemic of student-athletes seeking new addresses for competitive opportunities as a growing concern in college athletics. As of the end of March (2020) Jeff Goodman listed over 450 student-athletes in men's college basketball alone at … Continue reading Next Generation of Coaches
Basketball on Paper: Best Offense & Defense
"The point in looking at great teams is to find consistencies among those teams, patterns that may suggest how to construct other teams or at least how to predict what teams might be great." Key Takeaways: 4 Significant Stats 3 Point Line & Pace System vs Star This chapter looks at some of the best … Continue reading Basketball on Paper: Best Offense & Defense
Final Four
The Final Four is one of the best weekends of the year. Unfortunately, there will be no Final Four this year. This, like a lot of other things currently going on, is unprecedented. Ever since I can remember I have been captivated by the Final Four. As a kid I wanted to play in the … Continue reading Final Four
Basketball on Paper: How It Works
"This book does not introduce new offensive structures or defensive schemes." "Instead, this book was originally conceived as an aid to coaches in a more general manner. The most obvious specific contribution is through several statistical measures." Key Takeaways: Chapters 1 & 2 What to Expect Score Sheet Intro to PPP Former NBA/WNBA Front Office … Continue reading Basketball on Paper: How It Works
What Do We Do Now
Every coach responds differently to the end of the season. My objective is to take time away from the game for at least a week to decompress and be with my family. Others may continue going to the #StateTournaments out of tradition, or for motivation. Some may have exit meetings immediately after the season while … Continue reading What Do We Do Now
Winning Defense: Defending Off-Ball Screens
"While the determination to play defense combined with the willingness to give up one's body physically are more important than technique, to be truly outstanding on defense an individual and team must combine intelligent technique with great desire." Key Takeaways Backscreens Cross-screens Downscreens Defending the off-ball screens starts with on-the-ball pressure. Our terminology is to … Continue reading Winning Defense: Defending Off-Ball Screens
Coach's Climb 