Great coaches have the desire to be the best. They want, not only to coach, but to be impactful. They want to send a message to their players and community that there is something special about their program. The questions become; How do coaches create this environment? Is it charisma? Is it talented players? How…
Man set out of a classic John Beilein two guard set. The play has a staggered screen for a guard and a weakside post isolation for a big. Michigan Staggered Screen Play animation
Is the system of basketball X’s and O’s that you implement a part of the culture you create for your program? This is a question that I have personally been struggling with since I began envisioning the culture I wanted to create as a head coach. The question is a tough one to address no…
The title of today’s article was very much intended to have some shock value and on the surface it might seem to be coming from a cynical angle. Meanness really isn’t what I want to convey here. Rather, I’d simply like to point out the counter-productive behavior, which I’ve been observing for over 40 years…
Simple Give and Go Sideout Play. Â In the animation the 2 is the only option give and go option but adding the 1 off of the staggered screen at half court could also be an option. Â Here is a link to the animation for Give and Go Sideout Play
Tom Izzo Michigan State Head Men’s Basketball Coach We are in the trophy generation. Give them a trophy for 23rd place. That makes the parents happy” “Today’s society wants to skip the process.  I hate that. “ Discipline is the highest form of love. If you really love someone, you have to give them the…
