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Videos: Oregon City Girls High School Basketball
Editor-in-Chief Michael Austin attended five practices and five games in a 15-day stretch during the post-season of the Oregon City High School (Ore.) girls basketball team. Oregon City has won 11 state titles in its history was ranked No. 1 heading into the 2012 Oregon 6A (largest schools) state tournament. Oregon City coach Kurt Guelsdorf provided unfiltered access to the details of his practices, assistant coaches' insights and the players.
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Full-Court Pressure
Oregon City plays a highly active, disruptive, intense full-court defense. When the team builds a large lead, head coach Kurt Guelsdorf has to decide when to pull back the pressure. Find out at what point he drops back into a half-court defense.
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Game Management
Oregon City's Kurt Guelsdorf doesn't substitute his players during games - he leaves that responsibility to his top assistant. This allows him to focus entirely on game flow, mismatches and on-court strategy.
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Sharing The Ball
Players in the Oregon City system do a fantastic job making the extra pass. Hear how coach Kurt Guelsdorf encourages this practice and how his players are the ones who deserve the credit.
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Practice Plan
Your practice plan changes on a daily basis. Find out what Oregon City's Kurt Guelsdorf runs through during practice the day prior to a game.
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Keeping Injured Players Involved With The Team
Don't let a season-ending injury ends a player's off-the-court season. Kurt Guelsdorf keeps his injured players actively involved with the squad so they continue to have a positive experience in the Oregon City program.
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Larger Gym
When you make a deep tournament run, your team typically is playing in larger gyms and arenas. Oregon City's Kurt Guelsdorf make sure his squad gets some practice time in a different gym in the days leading up to a state tournament game.
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Motivation
Tips for staying motivated when facing an opponent who may not be on the same talent level as your squad.
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Pre-Game Preparations
Oregon City's Kurt Guelsdorf gets his team mentally prepared for their upcoming opponent (a second round matchup against West Salem), including Xs and Os, as well as important insights into their previous game play.
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Halftime Adjustments
Oregon City's Kurt Guelsdorf gets his team back on track during halftime of the state consolation finals, adjusting defense and making suggestions for the offense.
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Post-Game Wrap Up
Oregon City's Kurt Guelsdorf talks about the importance of working together and battling through the elements. That, he says, makes him most proud of his team after his squad's state consolation victory.
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