I recently wrote an article about the 5 biggest mistakes that I have made as a coach. To be fair to myself, I figured I should share the best 5 things that I have done. However, I must admit my best is either from previous failures or stolen from more successful coaches. Established a style...
Practice Planning to Coach Different Talent Levels
In my current coaching situation, I have players with varied levels of talent. I have one or two kids who, no doubt, will play at the college level, another couple of kids who, with the right mind set and development, could play college ball, a couple of great athletes who just play basketball to kill...
Frank McGuires Basketball Coaching Code
The 15 ideals below make up the coaching code of the late Frank McGuire. Coach McGuire is one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history as he led successful programs from 1947 through 2024. He was the first coach to take two different teams to the NCAA finals (St. Johns and North Carolina) and the...
2 Types of Mentors Every Basketball Coach Should Have
12 Basketball Team Covenants
Defining Hard Work
When I interviewed for my current position of assistant mens basketball coach at Houghton College, one of the questions I was asked was: What is your definition of hard work? I will admit that, this caught me completely off guard. I felt I was fairly well prepared for any questions about basketball, and the inevitable...
5 Principles for Basketball Success
There are many paths you can take to achieve success as either a basketball coach or player. No one path is necessarily the best as there are many twists and turns along the journey to success. The following 5 principles, however, can guide you to greater success on the basketball court. If these 5 principles...
Player Notebooks
How to Promote Your Basketball Program in Your School and Community
The following ideas will help you promote your basketball program within your local community. These simple strategies will help build excitement around your program and who couldnt use a more passionate fan-base, bigger crowds, and overall greater interest in your team?!? Put together a good coaching staff with qualified coaches. Hire on-site teachers to...
Head Basketball Coach Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities apply to all head coaches, regardless of school, district, program, or club. What follows is essentially a job description. If you desire to be a head coach, this article will help youunderstand what is expected of you. If you are in the business of hiring head coaches, use the following...