Passing the ball is increasingly becoming a lost art. While coaching or watching games, I am constantly amazed at the number of turnovers caused in part by poor passing. Oftentimes, players do not seem to know the proper way to pass or even when to...
Free throw and layups: Make your free throws and layups and you will win a lot of games. I offer this simple piece of advice to my players every year, regardless of their age or skill level. As a coach, one would hope and expect...
Basketball skills and life lessons are the perfect match for summer camps! Here are 4 techniques to emphasize at camp....
In his book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell talks about needing 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. That's a daunting number for anyone....
Importance of the pre-game warm-up The team warm-up is crucial to setting the right tone before a game. Over the years, I have watched players during their warm-up time and have found that they rarely prepare themselves for the game. Left to their own direction, the...
The high school basketball season is fast approaching. Coaches are becoming anxious about the upcoming season, and players are hitting the gyms in the afternoon for open gym play. I am coaching and helping a small group of players prepare for the season through the...
Basketball has certainly changed over the past 30 years. However, I believe the core fundamentals of basketball need to be reinforced. First Easy Pass is my attempt to take the game back to its roots. ...
The often quoted phrase, "nothing worthwhile ever comes easily" should be placed in every team’s locker room. Great coaches understand they must work their team hard in order to give them the best opportunity for success at game time....
Coach K just won his 1,000th game. Coach Calipari at Kentucky is undefeated as I write. Roy Williams is already in the Hall of Fame. Dean Smith retired in 1997 as the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history. The high school program at Oak...
The first official practice is always stressful, regardless of the level you are coaching. Here are a few tips to make that first practice more enjoyable and productive: Use a timer. Have a practice plan that is timed to the minute for each drill. Set goals. Know what...