One of the very worst thoughts for a coach or player a few minutes into a game is, “Holy hell, I had no idea this […]
Read moreAuthor: Don Sicko
Team Struggling to Score?
I’ve always contended that if an offensive or defensive possession starts well, it has a good chance to end well-maybe not with a basket […]
Read morePasses Per Possession – an eye opening metric
Sometimes events happen in such a way as to smack one in the face with a realization of an obvious premise that one has always […]
Read moreAssistant Coaches: If I Could Do It Over
Like many of you, over the years I had many assistant coaches and like anything else, they have run the gamut- from the great-the late […]
Read more“Playing Basketball” – Encouraging Players to Make Plays
Regular readers of Hoop Coach, will recognize the concept of “playing basketball” as it applies to what players need to do when a play or […]
Read morePivoting: The “Stepchild” of the Fundamentals of Basketball
Mention the word pivoting to many players and some coaches and they’re apt to give you a blank stare or look like they have a […]
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