Written by Scott Bauman Simply put, player-lead (preferably the most skilled) programs are the most successful. If polled, I would bet that this would be consistent with the experiences of coaches across the country. I have yet to witness a team win consistently despite having ongoing #Leadership issues throughout the year. Beyond the wins and … Continue reading Leadership
Conscious Coaching: Chapter 2
"It is authenticity, not mimicry, that best serves as the coach's initial linchpin toward establishing a strong connection with others." Chapter 2 Takeaways Internal Identification: Authenticity Contextual Leadership A lot to unpack in this chapter that primarily focused on self-reflection of disposition and personality traits that have an impact on our ability to lead others. … Continue reading Conscious Coaching: Chapter 2
Build the Locker Room
Written by Scott Bauman For starters, I would recommend looking into You Win in the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon. A book providing ideas and anecdotes to build a locker room based on culture and commitment. Those aforementioned core values are recognized as the 7 C's contributing toward program success, here are the other 5: … Continue reading Build the Locker Room
Offense
Written by Scott Bauman Coaches love offense. Something about a quick-hitter executing to perfection in a crucial situation of a game. Or the following possession countering by taking advantage of an overzealous defender trying to cheat the same play. If social media does anything, it exposes our guiltiest of pleasures as coaches regarding X's & … Continue reading Offense
Why Zone
Written by Dymetrius Ware I had a conversation with a coach who told me he hated zone defense. He felt it was a lazy man's way of coaching. He continued saying, "He had never coached or played for a zone defensive team, as well." In this short article, I’m hoping to convince those who don’t … Continue reading Why Zone
Donnie Tyndall Zone Defense
Going through some notebook archives and came across an open practice at the University of Tennessee during the time Donnie Tyndall became the head coach. Despite the issues within the program, Coach Tyndall put together a clinic on zone defense. And during my time in Memphis at Christian Brothers University, our staff had the opportunity … Continue reading Donnie Tyndall Zone Defense
Talent Code: Chapter 9 & 10
"Master coaches are the human delivery system for the signals that fuel and direct the growth of a given skill circuit, telling it with great clarity to fire here and not here." Chapter 9 Takeaways: Direct in High-Definition Bursts Coaching the Right Circuit "Most master coaches delivered their information to their students in a series … Continue reading Talent Code: Chapter 9 & 10
Week One
Written by Scott Bauman There is that buzz starting to generate again. The first few NBA preseason games have occurred. The WNBA finals are currently locked (1-1) in the series. And college basketball has officially started to practice, even for some states that are privileged, high schools too - I'm not bitter. This week in … Continue reading Week One
Loading to the Ball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aruv8xIaHog Saw this clip from Illinois State demonstrating "Loading to the Ball." Have been looking for clips to use as examples for our program to better understand off-ball positioning when applying full-court pressure man-to-man. Athletes at the lower levels tend to have a good idea on a half-court being in "help" position when their offensive … Continue reading Loading to the Ball
Talent Code: Chapter 8
"The effect of this first phase of learning seemed to be to get the learner involved, captivated, hooked, and to get the learner to need and want more information and expertise." - Dr. Benjamin Bloom (p.175) Chapter 8 Takeaways: Master Coaches - Systematic, Meticulous, and Inspiring John Wooden's 2,326 Discrete Acts of Teaching We are … Continue reading Talent Code: Chapter 8
Coach's Climb 