Let's try not to get ahead of ourselves here. Coaching the next generation of hoopers doesn't imply dismissing all precedent for what has contributed to the talent level we witness today. Versatile defenders capable of switching multiple matchups3-level scoring: finishing, efficiency between perimeter to paint, and extended rangeIngenuitive footwork (pressuring the refs to study the … Continue reading Developing The Next Generation of Basketball Players
Building A Winning Staff
Any thriving organization is often driven by its employees; however, it is the decision-making from executive leadership that can derail any potential for sustainable competitiveness. There are too many instances to count where a superior product or an enviable team of talent fail to meet expectations because of a lack of direction, discipline, or collective … Continue reading Building A Winning Staff
Team Banquets
#FinalFour is a wrap and all the #StateTournaments have crowned champions. There is likely one more opportunity where that particular team can get together as a group for the final time. #TeamBanquets are an opportunity for everyone involved in the program to reflect on the season. Some schools create a mini-awards ceremony on campus to … Continue reading Team Banquets
Alumni Connections
Connecting with the alumni of a basketball program should be one of the top priorities of the athletic administration and head coach. Naturally, over the years, there are athletes that come and go through a program, that in one era or another, has captured the true essence of that school's culture. With this culture sometimes … Continue reading Alumni Connections
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
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
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
Off The Court Development
Written by Darren Douglas The topic off-court development is one of the most vital discussions in sports and I feel as if it’s one of the lesser prioritized topics in many programs. If you look deep into the majority of the elite programs in sports, business and many other fields you will see that personal … Continue reading Off The Court Development
Student Athlete
Written by Scott Bauman Previously from #52WeekCoaching, Coach Lynch discussed in #PreSeasonPrep the importance of being prepared for the first two weeks of practice. A similar sentiment could be shared with regards to student-athletes getting off to a strong start when it comes to the classroom. The first couple of weeks leading up to the … Continue reading Student Athlete
Preseason Preparation
Written by Coach Michael Lynch Narrowing Your Focus in Preseason Preparation Fall is upon us and in just a few short months basketball season will kick off. It is during these months that coaches are making their final preparations for the season. There is an endless stream of things running through the heads of coaches … Continue reading Preseason Preparation
Coach's Climb 