From the Bench
Refining your communication skills
Skilled coaches always look for ways to improve themselves. This can be done in many ways, including developing better communication skills. Here are... more »
Good coaches ask great questions
The idea for this article comes from the book, “Good Leaders Ask Great Questions” by John Maxwell. It’s a wonderful book and I would strongly ad... more »
Structuring a well-organized plan for practices
After more than 40 years of coaching high school basketball, it has become apparent to me the importance of having an organized practice plan. How a c... more »
Tubby Smith offers three keys to program building
Memphis men's basketball coach Tubby Smith last weekend offered his keys to program building at a USA Basketball Coach Academy. Smith has coached h... more »
Support for high school shot clock going strong
This summer, my home state of Wisconsin became the latest to implement a shot clock for high school basketball. The change, which won’t take effect ... more »
Five tips to create a positive practice environment
As leaders, we must strive to create a positive environment that allows our players to thrive. I take a lot of pride in the fact that my players enjoy... more »
‘You… and Your Program:’ Five valuable lessons for athletes
As coaches, we often fail to define what we actually mean with the terminology in our programs. I’m no different. During many years of coaching, ... more »
Preparing a mobile emergency center
If you've been around athletics for a while, you know that emergencies occur — some small, and others of the larger variety. And, the key to dealing... more »
PCA video: Notre Dame coach Mike Brey discusses body language
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-RcL-j4cU8 Mike Brey is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame. He led his 2014-2015 te... more »
Teaching players situational awareness
Situational awareness is often overlooked, and not only in basketball. We spend so much time drilling players on their shooting, defense, ball handlin... more »
