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. […]
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Decisions Define your Destiny
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 […]
Read moreMatchup (+/-) An Overlooked, Old-School Advanced Stat
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 […]
Read moreLearning from Legends: Jud Heathcote
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 […]
Read moreTransition Defense Principles
The 7th post in Defensive Fundamentals and Teaching Points series will be on perhaps the most important piece – transition defense, arguably the cornerstone to […]
Read moreDo You Coach “Players” or Positions?
The Golden St. Warriors’ re-shaping of the NBA necessitates a discussion on the concept of what we call “playing positions”. The Warriors literally played most […]
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