Beyond the Job A typical job description can look something like this (thanks to NCAA Market): Develop student athletes to their highest potential both academic and athletic. Schedule and arrange all practices and competitions. Prepare a schedule that complies with department policy, goals and objectives in conjunction with the Director of Athletics. Hire, supervise and … Continue reading Supplemental Roles
Boston College Practice
Able to stop by Chestnut Hill for a summer workout at Boston College. It was an offensive clinic kind of day for the guys. It was clear from the start the objective was to work on offensive concepts with a heavy proportion of skillwork related to shooting. Having been to a couple coach's clinics where … Continue reading Boston College Practice
Providence Practice
First off, one of the better practice facilities I have had the privilege of observing. With an affinity for strong neutral colors, the black and white gave this old-school popular retro look to it similar to the Brooklyn Nets aesthetics. Let's get to basketball though. Greatly appreciated the staff accommodating me for the day allowing … Continue reading Providence Practice
The Talent Code: Intro & Chapter 1
"This is not ordinary practice. This is something else; a highly targeted, error-focused process. Something is growing, being built." Intro & Chapter 1 Takeaways Definition of Talent Deep Practice Skill-Development Futsal and Sport Innovation to Challenge/Accelerate Skill-Development Talent defined by author Coyle, as the possession of repeatable skills that don't depend on physical size. Identifying The … Continue reading The Talent Code: Intro & Chapter 1
Back to School
Campus is buzzing. Student-athletes are back in the hallways. And coaches are putting together final preparations for pre-season. We #Back2School. Primary Responsibilities Coaches at different levels adhere to different schedules and work/life balances. So, with generalities in consideration this is how we go about our business to get acclimated to #Back2School: Connect - Touch base … Continue reading Back to School
Calling Up: Chapters 28-33
Chapter 28 "Don't worry about being better than somebody else, but never cease trying to be the best you can be. You have control of that, not the other." Chapter 28 Reflection: What message does your behavior send to your team, colleagues, and the world around you about your values and focus? This can be … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 28-33
Calling Up: Chapters 24 – 27
Chapter 24 "I would rather inspire them to work harder than control them with fear." Chapter 24 Reflection: What steps can you take to offer autonomy to your team? Do you feel as if your team members can see and feel their growth? I have had the opportunity to work with experienced head coaches that … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 24 – 27
Off The Court
Written by Scott Bauman Time flies, when you are coaching. It seems when your job is seasonal the inclination is always focusing forward or remembering the past. During the season, it is largely planning the next thing - practice, upcoming visits, or alumni/fundraising events. If asked to recall life three years ago, my immediate frame … Continue reading Off The Court
Youth Development
Written by Matt Jones Like many other coaches, I have been able to coach basketball at a variety of levels and in a variety of different settings. Coaching at the NCAA DII level and the prep school levels are quite different from one another. Being a camp coach at a large state school and running … Continue reading Youth Development
Calling Up: Chapters 20 – 23
Chapter 20 "Leaders create more leaders." Chapter 20 Reflection: What challenges do you face with a coaching staff or lack of coaching staff? How might you see these as opportunities? Our staff is presumably similar to many high school staffs across the country. We have one head coach per team (Freshman, JV, & Varsity) within … Continue reading Calling Up: Chapters 20 – 23
Coach's Climb 