Another late-game breakdown to cover coaching with a lead and a deficit. All about getting stops versus hitting shots, and all the coaching in between to increase the odds of winning depending on which side of the scoreboard your on given the time and situation.
Last 90 Seconds Of WNBA Finals
The Las Vegas Aces won their second consecutive WNBA title, fending off the New York Liberty's late comeback. Jumped in the film room to look at the last 90 seconds to discuss late game strategy, time-outs, and does it even matter.
Basketball Playbook: Built On Series & Sequencing
There is no hiding anymore from a scouting perspective. One way to keep the defense guessing during a string of possessions comes from masking what appears to be the same action only subsequently tweaked, either to bait the defense or due to a defensive vulnerability. This post breaks down 2 different offensive series in a system and how to effectively sequence those actions together.
Watching The NBA vs. College Basketball
Everyone has their preferences for which brand of basketball is considered to be more entertaining but basketball coaches can learn from both. In this blog post, let's break down some of the schematic, skill, and coaching style differences between levels of play to illuminate how watching both can improve your coaching abilities.
Slipping Screens Should Be An Offensive Staple
The game is going positionless and defenses are switching matchups now more than ever. So slipping screens should become a staple for any offense with the mantra being, "If they switch, then slip."
Lessons From Coaching No Middle Defense
Ten pre-season takeaways on installing "No Middle" Defense for the 1st time in my career.
First Four: What To Watch From March Madness
It's the most wonderful time of a year again, and back with fans in the stands! March Madness is a great opportunity for basketball coaches to embrace being a student of the game - observing differing styles of play, potential trends, or concepts that may be worth confiscating. With Selection Sunday complete, here our the … Continue reading First Four: What To Watch From March Madness
Be Different
Being different creates transparency. A translucent program mitigates miscommunication. Underclassmen understand expectations earlier because continuity is often consistent. And as a staff, evaluating prospective recruits as a future fit to the program can be more identifiable.
Sequencing
Clips of consecutive possessions with counters or wrinkles to take advantage of defenders cheating the same play.
Created Gaps
Intentional player movement to shift defense creating driving opportunities.
Coach's Climb 