When it comes to basketball, it’s no secret that defense wins games. But what exactly does it mean to have a strong defensive mindset on the court? Your opponents may know all the plays and have the perfect pass, but if you can outwit them defensively, you can be a game-changer. Whether you’re a coach …
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As a basketball coach, your job is no easy task. From teaching the fundamentals of the game, to developing young players, to placing an immense amount of pressure on yourself to win games, the role of a coach goes beyond just planning a playbook. But did you know that being a successful basketball coach also …
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As coaches and teachers in sport, the aim is to achieve a balance of objectives. On one hand, the goal is to win games. On the other, player development is a primary focus. At times, it can feel like these two goals are in opposition to one another that catering to one means compromising the …
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From buzzer beater and ankle breaker to double dribble and alley-oop, there are many formal and informal terms that the average basketball enthusiast might not know the meaning of. One of the terms that we often hear from commentary as soon as the clock starts to wind down in the fourth quarter of a basketball …
What should we expect from fans and parents as coaches? Every week a coach complains about a player’s parents. I have also been that parent before (oops), so I can see both sides. A healthy team has a parent or spectator agreement signed at the first of each season or once a year if you …
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Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, and Trey Young are excellent players and so fun to watch, but they are silently ruining youth basketball. Coaches notice this more than parents, but in every gym, I walk into, I’ll find kids under the age of 10 chucking up 3pt shots. Then there are the middle school-aged kids 11-14 …
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The above is just an image, don’t try to print this version it will come out blurry. If you download the sheet from one of the 3 links below, you will get a crystal clear version you can print and edit. Fully editable and downloadable basketball stats sheet: Google Sheets Version Excel Basketball Stats Sheet …
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This is a complex topic to cover in one post, as it should be a book, but it always comes up in online chatrooms and forums. The questions coaches ask goes something like this: My team was in the stands watching a girl’s team play. During the game, my player started throwing stuff at the …
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