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Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Larry McKenzie on the Foundation of a Championship Program

Larry McKenzie at Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy

In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to … [Read more...]

Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Jim Boone on Knowing Your No’s

Jim Boone at Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy

In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to … [Read more...]

Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Dick Bennett on What You Emphasize

Dick Bennett at Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy

In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to … [Read more...]

Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Randy Brown on Defining and Establishing Player Roles

Randy Brown at Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy

In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to … [Read more...]

Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Jack Bennett on Surviving in Today’s Game

Jack Bennett at Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy

In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to … [Read more...]

Building the Right Court for Your Team

Basketball Hoop

A special thank you to Sports Unlimited for contributing the following guest post with us! Basketball coaches are charged with building the perfect team; training their players, honing skills, developing trust, and fueling the fires of that winning spirit! But sometimes, organizations also charge coaches with (or at least give them some … [Read more...]

7 Essential Tips for your Basketball Conditioning Program

7 Essential Tips for your Basketball Conditioning Program

I believe that you can condition your athletes to a point where their conditioning is a significant advantage versus their opponents. To give you a peek into how we gain a conditioning advantage, I put together a list of seven essential tips that will give your basketball conditioning program a competitive advantage. Focus on anaerobic … [Read more...]

Basketball Weight Training Program Tips

Basketball Weight Training Tips

If you are a coach in charge of your basketball weight training program, use these tips to improve your team’s basketball training. Goals: Improve Movement efficiency Improve Power Decrease Injuries Increase ability to train longer and harder Improve confidence Organization/Rules Weight train 2-4 times per … [Read more...]

5 Simple Tips for Youth and Middle School Basketball Coaches

Breakthrough Basketball

Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ Model Your Youth Teaching After the Women’s College and WNBA Practices Instead of watching the NBA or men's basketball... pay attention to women’s pro and college coaches.  They are a great source for fundamental skill development. As a younger coach I had … [Read more...]

How to Score Off a Ball Screen

How to Score Off a Ball Screen

Ball screens can be an a very effective tool in an offense. In order to use them the right way the ball handler needs to be able to read and react to each ball screen situation. The defense can choose between several different tactics when guarding a ball screen. They can show, switch, trap, go under, flat switch, etc.  it usually depends on where … [Read more...]

Becoming a Great Shooter

Becoming a Great Shooter

I have been blessed with the ability to shoot a basketball. Even from a young age I was able to consistently take and make shots. Over the years I have had coaches help me with my shot and I have made self adjustments to my shot as well. I believe that I shoot the ball better now then I ever have before. One thing I love to do is shoot 3 … [Read more...]

How to Coach Basketball

How to Coach Basketball

Basketball is becoming a global sport and growing rapidly all over the globe like never before. With more players and teams then there ever was before, there is a need for coaches like never before as well. This article is about what it takes to be a good coach. Whether you are just beginning your coaching career or you have been doing it for 20 … [Read more...]