A special thank you to Sports Unlimited for contributing the following guest post with us! Basketball coaches are charged with building the perfect team; training their players, honing skills, developing trust, and fueling the fires of that winning spirit! But sometimes, organizations also charge coaches with (or at least give them some influence in) building that great gym for their team to call home. So when they ask you, how do you go about building the perfect court for your … [Read more...]
7 Essential Tips for your Basketball Conditioning Program
I believe that you can condition your athletes to a point where their conditioning is a significant advantage versus their opponents. To give you a peek into how we gain a conditioning advantage, I put together a list of seven essential tips that will give your basketball conditioning program a competitive advantage. Focus on anaerobic training Basketball is as an anaerobic sport. This means that athletes use their anaerobic energy system during play. This energy system is different from … [Read more...]
Basketball Weight Training Program Tips
If you are a coach in charge of your basketball weight training program, use these tips to improve your team’s basketball training. Goals: Improve Movement efficiency Improve Power Decrease Injuries Increase ability to train longer and harder Improve confidence Organization/Rules Weight train 2-4 times per week Organize and set up training area before starting Prepare your mind before entering weight room Run weight training with similar focus as practice Do … [Read more...]
5 Simple Tips for Youth and Middle School Basketball Coaches
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ Model Your Youth Teaching After the Women’s College and WNBA Practices Instead of watching the NBA or men's basketball... pay attention to women’s pro and college coaches. They are a great source for fundamental skill development. As a younger coach I had a tendency to discount the women’s side of the game, but I’m really growing to appreciate women’s basketball, especially as it relates to the youth and … [Read more...]
How to Coach Basketball
Basketball is becoming a global sport and growing rapidly all over the globe like never before. With more players and teams then there ever was before, there is a need for coaches like never before as well. This article is about what it takes to be a good coach. Whether you are just beginning your coaching career or you have been doing it for 20 years this article is for you. Because as a coach in the game of basketball you are always learning and growing. There are many different coaching … [Read more...]
The Secret to Team Success is on a See-Saw
Do you remember playing on a see-saw when you were younger? The secret to enjoying team success is often found in orchestrating a similar transfer of weight - and the experience can be just as exhilarating (or as scary) for you as a coach or team leader as you watch the action and movement occur. The see-saw you may recall from a playground in your youth was likely a single long board balanced on something that allowed the weightier end to rest on the ground while the lighter end rose up … [Read more...]
Not All Team Members Wake Up at the Same Time
One Saturday morning recently, I found myself finally able to understand that some team members are just not wired to wake up at the same time as their peers. I was home at our kitchen counter, and watched my kids come downstairs in their usual manner. …My son likes to wake up early and goes straight for the cereal. …My youngest daughter usually comes downstairs rubbing her eyes, but is determined to get ready on time and never be late or miss a chance to play. …Then, there is my … [Read more...]
Take Only Very Easy Shots
Here's an excerpt from There's Only One Way To Win, a book Dick DeVenzio wrote about his dad, the legendary Coach Chuck DeVenzio, better known as "Coach DV." Dick played for his dad in high school, where their undefeated 1967 Ambridge team has been called the best in Pennsylvania history. Basketball coaches are typically fond of talking about all the things they do with their teams to get an advantage over other teams. Coach DV stayed out of these conversations. They irritated him. “Coaches … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Survive and Thrive as a Basketball Coach
How do you survive and thrive as a basketball coach? The following tips may seem like common sense suggestions but, as we all know, we often need the reminders! These 6 tips are offered as advice to help you not only survive in coaching but to prosper as well. Faith and Family First. As a basketball coach, you know how time intensive it is. It is important to that you make time to spend with your family and in your faith. Allow yourself some quiet time in the morning and/or evening. Go … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Good Basketball Practice
Planning basketball practice is one of the most important details in the job of a basketball coach. Planning a good basketball practice is even more important. Regardless of the level you coach, basketball practices should be planned out in advance. It amazes me that there are still coaches who do not have a written plan prior to leading a team through practice. If you are one of those coaches without a practice plan and find yourself to be successful, think how much more successful you could … [Read more...]