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Attacking the Front Court Double Teams

Today we’ll finish our three article series on ideas to help prepare our players for the various double team types and locations that they’ll possibly […]

Managing Players and Parents Expectations

April 21, 2026 Don Sicko 2 comments

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. […]

Decisions Define your Destiny

April 21, 2026 Michael Massucci No comments

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 […]

Matchup (+/-) An Overlooked, Old-School Advanced Stat

April 21, 2026 Don Sicko No comments

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 […]

5 Out Set | Raven

April 21, 2026 hoopcoach

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 – […]

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Shuffle Cut Offense with Give and Go off Low Post Entry

April 21, 2026 Don Sicko

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 […]

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Learning from Legends: Jud Heathcote

April 21, 2026 Don Sicko No comments

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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