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What an exciting time for coaches – filled with hope and optimism for the season upon us. I have enjoyed spending time with college and high school coaches talking strategy, culture, and discussing the themes of my Elite Journey book series. I have not only learned a lot from my conversations, but also through observing…
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 see on a regular basis….
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 with so many decisions that…
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 concept stayed with me a…
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 success, that interest and economic…
The 7th post in Defensive Fundamentals and Teaching Points series will be on perhaps the most important piece – transition defense, arguably the cornerstone to any solid defensive program. We’ve previously spent considerable time discussing half court philosophy and technique, but if we don’t transition to the defensive end effectively on missed shots, we won’t…