I coached high school basketball for eighteen years and I always thought one of the biggest challenges was simply acquiring information to make good decisions. As any experienced leader willtell you, you need honest information from every stakeholder to make the right decisions that can ultimately make or break a season. This is also one of the most rewarding parts of coaching, asevery team is different, with different personalities, different strengths and different weaknesses. With this in … [Read more...]
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10 Tips for Parents in Youth Sports
Emphasize Fun over Winning When kids are “having fun” they will be more competitive and winning will eventually become more of a priority, this is the foundation for kids in youth sports. Let the Coaches Coach Unless a coach is being abusive, they deserve to coach in peace. If there are problems, depending on age, encourage your child to speak with the coach, this is a great opportunity for your child to learn how to solve their own problems. Respect the Game Living your life … [Read more...]
The Power of Respecting Officials
The Duke Basketball program has mastered the art of respecting officials for many years. You will rarely see a Duke player complain or disagree with an official about a call. Simply put, they have learned how to groom officials in a way that typically results in favorable calls later in the game. 3 Reasons you should NOT complain to officials: It Doesn’t Help: Officials don’t have anything against you or your team, until you give them a reason. Reputation: You are creating a … [Read more...]
10 Defensive Commandments For Basketball
We will Master our Footwork. Use quick feet to stop ball penetration. Trust the reach step. Stop penetration with feet and NOT the hands. Having ready and active feet will eliminate fouls. We will be Disciplined. Do not bite on shot fakes, jabs, or pass fakes but check all shots. Control the eyes…watch the ball handler’s midsection, stay in a stance, and always see the basketball when off the ball. We will Communicate Everything. Shot, loose, dead, screen…nothing will be assumed. You … [Read more...]