Written by Scott Bauman A career in coaching can be a winding road. The journey has taken me from an assistant at the Junior Varsity level - at the same high school where I once competed - to leading a program of my own 16 hours away from home in the state of Massachusetts. Somewhere … Continue reading Career Path
First Job
Written by Michael Lynch Next season will be my sixteenth year as a High School teacher and coach. Overall, I would consider myself extremely lucky. Within weeks of getting my first teaching position I got the chance to start my basketball coaching career, and after five seasons as a junior varsity coach I eventually got … Continue reading First Job
Rambling Culture
Written by Stefan Geigucz Like every other young aspiring coach who did not play college basketball, the journey started as being the low man on the totem pole, Student Manager. Going into college, I had not yet figured out that coaching was my life’s calling. I picked a Mid Major that was in the heart … Continue reading Rambling Culture
Calling Up: Chapter 11
"We all have stories. And the stories we live are powerful. How have we lived? How are we living right now? Sadly, our behaviors don't always match up to our aspirations for others. People in positions of power who want others to behave; should first reflect on how they behave themselves! If you can't model … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 11
Leave A Legacy
Written By Darren Douglas What does it mean to leave a legacy? It means putting a stamp on the future, and making a contribution that people will impact and help many even when you are gone. People want to leave a legacy if they are passionate and have the foresight to make decisions that can … Continue reading Leave A Legacy
Calling Up: Chapter 10
"We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of changing. Consequences give us the pain that motivates us to change." Chapter 10 Reflection Question: Take a moment to define success for you. What does it look like? What do you hope to leave behind for the world … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 10
Taking Away from the NBA
The pros can make it all look so easy. Is it conducive for impressionable athletes that look to emulate the professional style of play? Depending on the competitive level, let's discuss a few transferable elements that come from watching NBA games that could be applicable to lower levels (college down to the youth levels). To … Continue reading Taking Away from the NBA
Calling Up: Chapter 8 and Chapter 9
"A very important truth (for you) is that if people ever want to close the gap from where they are to where they want to be, they need the faith and courage to surrender the result and accept the possibility that they may not reach their destination." Chapter 8 Reflection Question: What are your principles … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapter 8 and Chapter 9
Gap Theory
Gap Theory is an E-Book written by Austin McBeth, an assistant coach at Truman State University. This book conceptualizes offensive execution with a better understanding of spacing on the halfcourt and creating disadvantages for defenders. The cool thing about this read is the QR codes embedded in between text that provides video examples for each … Continue reading Gap Theory
NBA Playoffs Ballscreen Defense
Lot of coverage lately revolving defending Steph Curry in ballscreen situations. First, good luck. Second, there are a variety of ballscreen defenses out there with even more terminology used across all levels in order to communicate and stay on the same page within your own program. Depending on who is considered the more significant threat … Continue reading NBA Playoffs Ballscreen Defense
Coach's Climb 