What an exciting time for coaches – filled with hope and optimism for the season upon us. I have enjoyed spending time with college and […]
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Managing Players and Parents Expectations
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 […]
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Matchup (+/-) 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 […]
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Learning 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 […]
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Transition 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 […]
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