First off, one of the better practice facilities I have had the privilege of observing. With an affinity for strong neutral colors, the black and white gave this old-school popular retro look to it similar to the Brooklyn Nets aesthetics. Let's get to basketball though. Greatly appreciated the staff accommodating me for the day allowing … Continue reading Providence Practice
The Talent Code: Intro & Chapter 1
"This is not ordinary practice. This is something else; a highly targeted, error-focused process. Something is growing, being built." Intro & Chapter 1 Takeaways Definition of Talent Deep Practice Skill-Development Futsal and Sport Innovation to Challenge/Accelerate Skill-Development Talent defined by author Coyle, as the possession of repeatable skills that don't depend on physical size. Identifying The … Continue reading The Talent Code: Intro & Chapter 1
Back to School
Campus is buzzing. Student-athletes are back in the hallways. And coaches are putting together final preparations for pre-season. We #Back2School. Primary Responsibilities Coaches at different levels adhere to different schedules and work/life balances. So, with generalities in consideration this is how we go about our business to get acclimated to #Back2School: Connect - Touch base … Continue reading Back to School
Calling Up: Chapters 28-33
Chapter 28 "Don't worry about being better than somebody else, but never cease trying to be the best you can be. You have control of that, not the other." Chapter 28 Reflection: What message does your behavior send to your team, colleagues, and the world around you about your values and focus? This can be … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 28-33
Calling Up: Chapters 24 – 27
Chapter 24 "I would rather inspire them to work harder than control them with fear." Chapter 24 Reflection: What steps can you take to offer autonomy to your team? Do you feel as if your team members can see and feel their growth? I have had the opportunity to work with experienced head coaches that … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 24 – 27
Off The Court
Written by Scott Bauman Time flies, when you are coaching. It seems when your job is seasonal the inclination is always focusing forward or remembering the past. During the season, it is largely planning the next thing - practice, upcoming visits, or alumni/fundraising events. If asked to recall life three years ago, my immediate frame … Continue reading Off The Court
Youth Development
Written by Matt Jones Like many other coaches, I have been able to coach basketball at a variety of levels and in a variety of different settings. Coaching at the NCAA DII level and the prep school levels are quite different from one another. Being a camp coach at a large state school and running … Continue reading Youth Development
Calling Up: Chapters 20 – 23
Chapter 20 "Leaders create more leaders." Chapter 20 Reflection: What challenges do you face with a coaching staff or lack of coaching staff? How might you see these as opportunities? Our staff is presumably similar to many high school staffs across the country. We have one head coach per team (Freshman, JV, & Varsity) within … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 20 – 23
Youth Summer Camp
Putting together a summer camp can be a challenge if you have yet to organize one before. It can be even more difficult based on the age group. We have recently finished our third year of individual basketball camps for the age groups 1st grade to 4th grade and 5th grade to 8th grade, separately. … Continue reading Youth Summer Camp
AAU
Written by Darren Douglas When I saw this AAU topic, I truly wanted to write on this because I started growing into my coaching career as an AAU coach and for the last four years, I have been a high school coach. By having experience with both, I think I can offer a viable insight … Continue reading AAU
Coach's Climb 