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One of the most challenging aspects of coaching at any level is trying to work within the often very parochial mindsets of players and parents. Since players/parents only know what they’ve seen as reference, many think the “world” consists of the local youth, summer, JV or varsity leagues that they Read More
Integrity is a “power” word often used in coaching and athletics. Every parent wants their son or daughter to play for a coach with high integrity. Moreover, every coach wants his/her players to display integrity both on and off the court. Never before have young people, especially athletes, been faced Read More
In my playing days, one of my coaches told us that if each of outscored our matchup, we couldn’t lose the game. Of course, I and every one of my teammates wasn’t going to outscore every opponent every game but as a working concept, it seemed valid to me. That Read More
Raven is a man quick hitter out of a five out set with a screen the screener action off a double screen. View the animation for Raven – 5 Out Set
Continuous shuffle cut offense with a “call” for a give and go off a low post entry. Download the PDF Diagrams of Shuffle Cut Offense with a give and go off a low post entry and view the animation here.
Most of you will well remember Coach Jud Heathcote, who coached the Michigan State Spartans, led by Magic Johnson to the 1979 NCAA championship over the Larry Bird led, up-to- then undefeated Indiana St. Sycamores. Most of you are also likely aware that game was such a huge TV ratings Read More