From the Bench
Teaching proper shooting fundamentals
Footwork, finishing develop a player’s scoring abilities In order to teach young players the proper fundamentals of shooting the basketball, we ... more »
5 ways to combat the preseason grind
From August to November, our basketball team is in the preseason grind. If we’re all honest with ourselves, by the time October rolls around we’re... more »
How Ryan Odom and UMBC upset No. 1 Virginia
No. 1 seeds carry a 135-1 record in the opening round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Their single loss came earlier this year, when the Un... more »
How your program can take up a cause this season
The best coaches understand that the influence of their program extends far beyond the basketball court. And, they do something about it. Some coache... more »
Advice for first-time head basketball coaches
Taking the reins of a program can be an exciting step for first-time head coaches. It’s finally time to place their mark on a team and see where it ... more »
A proven system for evaluating team performance and chemistry
I coached high school basketball for 18 years, and I always believed one of the biggest challenges was acquiring information to make good decisions. A... more »
Fundraisers that produce big returns with small investments
Time is a precious commodity. It’s something everyone could use more of each day, and coaches are no exception. Coaches spend several hours each day... more »
Learning to lose with dignity
A universal truth in the world of coaching is that nobody like to lose. But how coaches handle losing says a lot about their program, their culture an... more »
What it means to be a coach
What does it mean to be a coach? How about a good coach for that matter? Coaching is different than any other teaching job. You often have time to ... more »
Offseason is a time for professional development
If there’s one thing successful basketball coaches have in common, it’s their relentless pursuit of information. They’re at the clinics, they’... more »
