Getting over top of ball screens is a mentality as much it is a physical ability. When players are expected to fight through ball screens; it may be one of the hardest actions to defend when considering how much ball-pressure is tightly officiated. Going to share a few tactical guidelines that I've applied in the past, covering time spent along the way as an assistant in addition to my own philosophy as a head coach at the high school level.
Out Of Bounds Plays & Philosophy
When it comes to BLOBs and SLOBs, are you a one-shape fits all or an assortment of favorite plays regardless of how it starts? If you're of the opinion to just throw it to halfcourt and get it in to run offense, then this conversation will be of no interest to you - and we are not the same.
Tunnel Vision Coaching
Going back to the tape always shows a missed opportunity. It's tunnel vision coaching, and how sometimes getting locked in on the game get's you beat. Observations from previous experience as a head-coach to how I'm still learning as an assistant.
Conceptual Offense Trending In The NBA
For whatever reason using the term conceptual offense gives me this negative connotation. It probably doesn't help that following a recent segment with Bam Adebayo giving an on-court demonstration of the Miami Heat's revamped offense he says, "It's literally AAU basketball."
Will Rule Change Lead To More 1 Foot Finishes?
W.W.J(W).D. The NCAA's new rule for the 2025-2026 season allows continuous motion of one step or pivot in shooting, potentially shifting coaching strategies to favor teaching two-foot finishes over single leg takeoffs. This change raises the question, "What Would Jay Wright Do?"
Early Exhibition S.W.O.T. Analysis
Despite everybody's playbook being thin and rotations yet to be determined these pre-season games offer significant early evaluation opportunities for coaching staffs. More or less, coaches are gauging the (S)trengths - (W)eaknesses - (O)pportunities - (T)hreats of their team based on initial performances against outside competition.
College Basketball Learning Curve
Discussing three concepts that tend to show the steepest learning curves for high school players transitioning to competing at the college level.
Shooting Philosophy
Let's get #52WeekCoaching back for the upcoming season. What is your coaching philosophy when it comes to shooting the basketball?
Coaching Staff Retreat
One of the final elements during the off-season is the coaching staff retreat. Try not to get caught up in the word retreat, it's not likely as luxurious as the connotation. Whereas some may have the budget to find a remote cabin in the mountains; most will embrace a reserved room at their local sports … Continue reading Coaching Staff Retreat
Developing The Next Generation of Basketball Players
Let's try not to get ahead of ourselves here. Coaching the next generation of hoopers doesn't imply dismissing all precedent for what has contributed to the talent level we witness today. Versatile defenders capable of switching multiple matchups3-level scoring: finishing, efficiency between perimeter to paint, and extended rangeIngenuitive footwork (pressuring the refs to study the … Continue reading Developing The Next Generation of Basketball Players
Coach's Climb 