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
Coaches Bookshelf
Written by Coach William Flow Over the last year I have focused on the career of John Wooden. Coach Wooden and I share some commonalities; well, just a few things. We both taught English and we both coached basketball, the comparisons pretty much stop there. Coach lived a fascinating life and by the power of … Continue reading Coaches Bookshelf
Calling Up: Chapters 15-19
Chapter 15 "Interviewing for a big coaching job. Speaking in front of a room full of people. Taking the game-winning shot. ... it takes courage and strength to be vulnerable." Chapter 15 Reflection: What are the areas you work hard to show strength? What are the areas where you have doubts and weaknesses? Can break … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 15-19
Summer Projects
Written by Scott Bauman Once the spring concludes there is a shift from player development to program and professional development. Depending on the level varies the amount of time during the summer where players leave campus providing time for coaches to evaluate where they are and how they want to improve. Summer Separation Is a … Continue reading Summer Projects
Married To Coach
Written by Elyse Rowland-Bauman So this week is a pretty unique situation for the reason that we are 2 coaches married to each other. Apparently, Scott and I have come to terms with the fact that we will both have grey hair and high blood pressure much earlier in our lives than most married couples. … Continue reading Married To Coach
Family And Basketball
Written by Scott Bauman Sports have a tendency to be nuanced with family. The terms 'team-mom/dad' or 'coaches wife/husband' has been coined because of how involved parents or spouses can be with programs. Locker rooms are often associated with being an extension to their family. And the dynamic that takes place when coaching becomes generational … Continue reading Family And Basketball
Interviewing
Written by Scott Bauman Let's put ourselves past the point of application with resume and cover letter already submitted. An invitation to interview follows the initial evaluation of qualifications. The interview process varies based on the size of the athletic program and the perceived significance of the position related to the school/institution. Typical for the … Continue reading Interviewing
Defense Drives Coach Yaklich
Coach Luke Yaklich is considered a rising star in the college coaching game. An inspiring story for aspiring coaches at any level. He started his career teaching (coaching) at the high school level where he remained for nearly 15 years prior to finding an opportunity with Illinois State. "Throughout my coaching career, I've always aspired … Continue reading Defense Drives Coach Yaklich
Networking
Written by Scott Bauman Vicariously, I have marveled from the peers of mine that are so well-connected. How do they get to know so many people? Are they really that close that it could be one phone call away to get inside information on a job, or even better, land the job? From my experiences, … Continue reading Networking
Coach's Climb 