How do you survive and thrive as a basketball coach? The following tips may seem like common sense suggestions but, as we all know, we often need the reminders! These 6 tips are offered as advice … [Read more...]
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How to Plan a Good Basketball Practice
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Planning basketball practice is one of the most important details in the job of a basketball coach. Planning a good basketball practice is even more important. Regardless of the level you coach, … [Read more...]
Tips for Coaching Shooters
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1. Familiarize yourself with the player you are coaching. Learn to listen more than you talk. A player wants to feel comfortable with you and have confidence in you before they work with you. At times … [Read more...]
Coaching Tips on Out of Bounds Plays
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One of the great old basketball coaching books in my collection is Pressure Basketball by Dr. Jack Ramsay. The book, published in 1963 while Coach Ramsay was at St. Joseph's, is a top-notch … [Read more...]
You Blew It. Now What?
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A momentary lapse of concentration cost Holland’s speed skating king, Sven Kramer, a gold medal in the 10,000m at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. But it wasn’t his concentration that failed him. His … [Read more...]
Basketball Coaches Chalktalk
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Learn from expert coaches at the Hoops U. Insider Basketball Coaches Chalktalk! The Basketball Coaches Chalktalk is a continuing series over at Hoops U. Insider. The Basketball Coaches … [Read more...]
Lombardi’s Recipe for a Winning Team
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I’m a perfectionist in the kitchen. I want to know exactly how much of each ingredient to add so the finished product tastes just like my mom’s! Similarly, coaches want to know the recipe to … [Read more...]
Coaching Difficult Players
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Unguarded, the ESPN documentary about former NBA player Chris Herren and his struggle with addiction, received tons of positive reviews this week. A powerful story of redemption and hope that with … [Read more...]
Basketball Coaching :: 3 Keys To Successful Bench Coaching
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Article by: Pat Anderson http://www.Online-Basketball-Drills.com Game Day Coaching While most basketball coaching will occur during practices, bench coaching, or coaching during game play, … [Read more...]
Kids Basketball Coaching – Drilling The Vocab
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Article by: Pat Anderson http://www.Online-Basketball-Drills.com A strong foundation in the basics is essential for young basketball players. The following beginner basketball drills teach both … [Read more...]
Basketball Coach Offseason To-Do List
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During the summer months, what can we do as coaches to improve in our craft? What opportunities are we giving our players? This post will give several ideas of things we can and should be doing over … [Read more...]
10 Teaching Methods for Successful Basketball Coaching
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If you want to be a successful basketball coach, you certainly need to have a thorough knowledge of basketball fundamentals, drills, offense and defense X's and O's. However, having that knowledge … [Read more...]
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