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Hi Flare Play

By Collin Wright

This play out of the 1-4 High Set utilizes multiple options to get an open shot attempt. The players set up in a 1-4 High Set as shown. 1 passes to 2 on the wing. 5 & 3 set a staggered flare screen for 1. 3 pops to the top for ball reversal. 2 can pass to 3 if open off the flare screen. 2 can also drive baseline which may be available if his defender overhelps in the middle. 2 passes to 3 at the top 3 passes to 1 on the wing and runs inside cut to the corner 1 can look for 3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1-4 Set Plays

Mike Dunlap Clinic Notes: 2012 NABC Convention

By Collin Wright

The following outline of notes is from the presentation by former St. John's Assistant Coach Mike Dunlap at the 2012 NABC Convention. There is great stuff here on building a defensive philosophy. My own ideas and observations are in italics. Don't ever let money cause you to lose your creativity. Creativity earns you new opportunities and responsibilities. Money causes us to play things safe/do what we've always done. Playing it safe means we give up our creativity. Evaluate what you do – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching Clinic Notes

6 Things To Know In Recruiting: A Guide for Players, Parents, and Coaches

By Collin Wright

As our recruiting coordinator for the last two years I've often had coaches, players, and parents ask me about the best way to get noticed and begin the recruiting process. The obvious answer is to be able to play – but assuming you have that part covered, here are 6 little things that can go a big way in attracting the attention of coaches. Research the school. This is number one because it's something you should do BEFORE contacting the coaching staff. Learn about the school and what makes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership & Success

Creating Consistency in Scouting

By Collin Wright

We place great emphasis on our scouting reports as we prepare for any upcoming game on our schedule. Whether it's the first game of the year or a familiar conference opponent we go through the same routine to prepare our players before every game so that they have the information necessary to understand our game plan – both the how and why of what we're going to try to accomplish on the court. We start with a 1-page overview of our opponent. We'll have their record and general notes about their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching Tips & Tactics

Individual Basketball Player Development Workout

By Collin Wright

he 4 video's below were filmed at the 2011 Houghton College Basketball Camp during the Individual Improvement clinic. A variety of basketball player developmental drills are explained and demonstrated. These drills touch on many fundamental areas used to improve and develop basketball skills. If you would like a copy of the entire workout, send an email to coachcw.51 <AT> gmail.com. Watch Part 1 Watch Part 2 Watch Part 3 Watch Part 4         … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Individual Skills & Drills

Defining Hard Work

By Collin Wright

When I interviewed for my current position of assistant men's basketball coach at Houghton College, one of the questions I was asked was: “What is your definition of hard work?” I will admit that, this caught me completely off guard. I felt I was fairly well prepared for any questions about basketball, and the inevitable questions about how my relationships with our players would change (I was a student at Houghton for the previous four years and had lived with one of our players the year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Philosophies

Imitate, then Innovate to Create Effective Player Development Drills

By Collin Wright

One of my main responsibilities within our program is to coordinate player development workouts. I spend a lot of time watching video and reading about drills in an attempt to always keep these workouts fresh for our players. We spend 10-15 minutes every day working on one of six different fundamental areas that play into skills work: ball handling, screening, passing, defense (positioning and closeouts), footwork/explosion, and form shooting. During this time all of our players will work on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching Tips & Tactics

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