I’m Ged Doughton, former UNC basketball player and lifetime lover of the game. Here at First Easy Pass I hope to provide you the resources to ease your coaching and playing experience.


WHAT IS FIRST EASY PASS?

With a name inspired by Coach Dean Smith, First Easy Pass is a community for coaches, players and parents.

Former UNC basketball player Ged Doughton speaks about the organization.

“Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.”

-Coach Dean Smith

BASKETBALL COACHING RESOURCES

COACHING BLOG

The First Easy Pass blog provides basketball coaching tips, drills and playing strategies as well as reflections on Ged's time at Carolina.

DISCUSSION BOARD

Join the discussion of frequently asked coaching questions. Ask a question or offer your own input.

COACHING WEBINARS

Gain basketball insights as Coach Ged teaches in a virtual environment.

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT COACH

Calling all basketball coaches! Hire Ged as a virtual assistant coach and give your team added support to succeed.

PRIVATE BASKETBALL LESSONS

For basketball players seeking improvement: start with the fundamentals and work with Ged to improve your skills.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Ged is available to speak to your team or organization about life lessons learned from basketball.

TESTIMONIALS

  • I was privileged to have Ged as my 12u and 14u AAU coach. His attention to detail in teaching the fundamentals and team basketball would prove to be a huge part of my success as a basketball player and now as a coach and professional.

    Jeff Coble, former player

  • My son was extremely lucky to have Ged agree to coach his AAU team last season. I found myself wanting to stay during practice and listen because Ged's knowledge of the game raised even my "basketball IQ."

    John Fierick, parent

  • Without a doubt, I have to attribute some of my success during my first year as a middle school head coach to Ged. He kept communication open with me throughout my first season and would answer any questions that I brought to his attention.

    Wesley Grant, middle school coach

DID YOU KNOW?

35

million kids play organized sports each year

60%

of kids play sports outside of school

90%

of kids would prefer to be on a losing team if they could play rather than warm the bench on a winning team

85%

of coaches are dads coaching their own kids

Sports statistics from Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission | Athletic Footwear Association | USA Today Survey | Michigan State