It can be two or twenty-two games, losing streaks all create a similar effect - questions. Where are we playing poorly? What can we adjust? How have we been practicing? How are our rotations? Who has played well for us, who needs a shorter leash on the floor? Why doesn't practice transfer to the games? … Continue reading Losing Streak
After. Time. Off
We just finished with #BalancingTheHolidays. Each program handles winter break differently, some coaches make philosophical decisions, while others are at the mercy of their actual game schedule. Either way, it is a unique time during the season where coaches have to consider sports-life balance and the re-activation upon return. https://twitter.com/CoachsClimb/status/1210343084988534787 In our season, there is … Continue reading After. Time. Off
Balancing the Holidays
Holiday Hoops Redefined We are all shaped by our circumstances. This is a commonality present in all communities and cultures. But it wasn’t until 5 years ago that I truly understood the weight of these words. I joined the varsity basketball team of Texas High School in 2000 as a sophomore. Texas High School is … Continue reading Balancing the Holidays
Season Part One
To me, it is funny that this topic is #SeasonPartOne because as I was pondering what to write it came to me that for winter sports teams and more importantly basketball teams there are really like 6 seasons within a season: pre-season, practice season, non-conference season, conference season, championship season and postseason. And honestly, there … Continue reading Season Part One
Coaching the Best Player
The best players I have had the opportunity to work with have shared these characteristics: Different Investment Levels - Consistently put in extra time Competitor Hardest critic & biggest fan - Confident, but never satisfied It is their identity - Love being in the gym Different intuitiveness for the game - Game was slower for … Continue reading Coaching the Best Player
Work The Officials
A post that seems like it should come with a preface, something of the sort – if you are an official and you are reading this, disregard the hashtag, as coaches, we intend to 'Work With Officials'. Really, those in stripes have an incredibly challenging job and if you haven’t officiated before – youth levels … Continue reading Work The Officials
Film Breakdown
Roughly a year ago, my friend/life mentor Coach Dan Boice of UK WBB left a book on my desk titled “The Circle Maker” by Pastor Mark Batterson. The book shares the story of Honi, a prophet that prayed boldly to God for a miracle. I was challenged to pray the type of bold prayers that … Continue reading Film Breakdown
Film Breakdown
My name is Austin McBeth, and I am the assistant men’s basketball coach at Truman State University. Film breakdown is a huge part of what we do as a program. We use a program called Synergy Sports Tech, which is one of the top film software programs on the market. It gives us the ability … Continue reading Film Breakdown
In-Game Coaching
There is no better day than game-day! I still get nervous; butterflies are likely the only thing I can guarantee prior to tip-off. Yet, for some reason as soon as the National Anthem finishes a sense of calm briefly takes control. I have this self-prescribed rule where I have to start every quarter sitting down. … Continue reading In-Game Coaching
Gameday Prep
Written by Coach Lewis Shine #GameDayPrep is one of the most important parts of being a coach. #GameDayPrep means that the season has begun, and it's gametime. This is my opportunity to break a team all the way down and find every advantage possible that would give us leverage to win. I enjoy this more … Continue reading Gameday Prep
