From the Bench
Team captains must not be normal
We expect captains to hold teammates accountable and unite players at difficult junctures of the season, but that’s not what makes them remarkable l... more »
Effectively using brush screens in your offense
The brush screen is more popular in the college game and has been modified from its original form: the downscreen. With a brush screen, the cutter bre... more »
6 keys to maximizing your assistant coaches
A characteristic of good basketball programs is that they have great assistant coaches on all levels. Assistants play a vital role in a team’s succe... more »
10 ways to improve before next season
When basketball coaches talk about the offseason, usually we think of what the players will be doing. This is an extremely important aspect for any pr... more »
Delivering criticism to athletes
I recently asked a group of coaches to give me their main challenges with athletes. Almost immediately, the majority of coaches agreed they see many a... more »
Four principles for offseason basketball training
Another season is in the books, and by now you’ve had time to audit your program, your work and your players. The offseason is where programs create... more »
A letter to communicate your philosophy to parents
Basketball programs must effectively communicate to parents as a way to avoid altercations or disagreements during the season. Coach Mike Bailey, who ... more »
‘Mouse’ counters help defense, attacks players in foul trouble
Coaches are always thinking of new plays to attack the defensive schemes they encounter during the season. Basketball is a game of adjustments, with o... more »
Dear parents: I want your kid to fail
Yes, you read that right. I want your kid to fail. Specifically, I want your kid to fail in basketball, and the earlier he or she can start failing, t... more »
Letters to live by: Acronyms and initialisms to help coaches communicate
You may have heard the phrase "words to live by," used when someone says something particularly profound. But when it comes to communication in our ba... more »
