“You really don't know how good you can be.” I'm sure this phrase has been echoed by coaches all across the state at some point in the season. It's a phrase that alludes to the player in your program that has all the potential in the world, but can't seem to see it within themselves. They can jump out of the gym. They see the court like a hawk. They can get down the length of the court in 4 seconds or less. But they just never really put it all together. Recently I read a great resource for … [Read more...]
The Pressure Valve — Can You Handle The Heat?!
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is in my opinion the BEST time for basketball of the year! It's a time for teams to showcase their talents and players to make a name for themselves against competition that they usually don't compete against during the regular season. While a lot of the opening games of the tournament generally result in larger margins of victory, games in the other rounds usually are down to the wire! The passion and determination to compete and win is undeniable. As a … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Communicate With Your Teammates
Effective communication is critical in building a great basketball program and it begins from the ground up! Young players MUST learn how to communicate; whether it is with their parents, teachers, siblings, coaches or teammates. Communication is the glue that holds most relationships and teams together. When I first started coaching, I found myself at a loss for words at times and didn't know exactly what to say to my players. Sometimes I would get to the huddle and I had a difficult time … [Read more...]
The Power of Shaping Destiny
Like many coaches out there, I have the utmost respect for the late Coach John Wooden. He was an absolute class act and really epitomized what true coaching should be. What impressed me the most about Coach Wooden, even more than the 10 NCAA Championships and countless other accolades, was his ability to use his words to inspire and motivate his players to become phenomenal college athletes and his teams to achieve greatness! He had a special gift as a teacher to use his words in a way that … [Read more...]