Last night was the first practice of the season for my sixth grade team. It’s a great bunch of kids who were focused and engaged from the outset. I threw a lot at them in the hour we had together. Being in the gym and...
I have been playing, coaching or just following basketball for more than 40 years. I have seen coaches and players come and go. Coaches such as John Wooden, Dean Smith, Bob Knight, Lute Olson, Jim Valvano, Henry Iba and too many more to mention have...
Developing team chemistry is a big challenge for every coach. I have found as a player and coach that good chemistry and morale revolves around playing time. The more someone is playing, the better their attitude is. Here are a few ideas on building great team...
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...
I have been asked many questions over the last 30 years regarding coaching and playing basketball. The years have passed, but the questions basically remain the same. Below are five questions I repeatedly hear from coaches, parents and players. Over time I will answer all...