If you’re serious about coaching basketball, you need to develop an off-season workout for your players.
It is vital to your team’s success that your players come into the season fit. Before the AAU or summer leagues start, you should meet with your players individually and evaluate their play during the past season.
At this time you should also give your player a written list of things they need to concentrate on during their off-season workouts
Here are some excellent guidelines for your guards to follow during their off-season workouts:
Ball Handling
Drills without dribbling - 5 minutes
Drills with dribbling - 5 minutes
Drills using two balls - 5 minutes
Passing
All types with both hands especially baseball, outlet, flick and bounce.
Foot Quickness
Jump Rope - 5 minutes at 3/4 speed for endurance.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds off right foot for quickness.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds off left foot for quickness.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds alternating feet.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds on both feet.
Do 3 repetitions of each with 30 seconds rest between the quick sets.
Run Steps - Up to build leg strength and down to build quickness - Six repetitions of 15-20 seconds each.
Run Hills - Jog down and sprint up - Six repetitions of 15-20 seconds each.
Intervals - Sprint straight-aways on a track and jog on curves. Alternate up to one mile. (Build to running 2-3 miles a day at 7 to 8 seconds.) To build additional
Shooting
50 Shots off the Dribble:
Simulate shooting off the break
Move on the move into the shot (especially crossover, stutter step, inside-out, inside-out crossover, and Earl the Pearl move.
Stationary Move - Use Rocker Step to put defender on heels.
5 sets of 10 shots at a time with 10 free throws between sets, and record free throws in your notebook.
Repeat 3 times
30 Shots using shot and pass fakes
Pump fake to shot
Pump fake, dribble to shot.
Pass fake to shot
5 sets of 10 shots at a time with 10 free throws in between and record free throws.
Repeat 3 times
Note: Take all shots at game speed!
Coaching basketball requires that we spend the necessary time to prepare our kids for the up-coming season. With these guidelines, you now have a clear idea in regards to developing an off-season workout for your little guys.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
summer workouts post men
If you’re serious about coaching basketball, you need to develop an off-season workout for your players.
It is vital to your team’s success that your players come into the season fit. Before the AAU or summer leagues start, you should meet with your players individually and evaluate their play during the past season.
At this time you should also give your player a written list of things they need to concentrate on during their off-season workouts
Here are some excellent guidelines for your big men to follow during their off-season workouts:
Ball Handling
Drills without dribbling - 5 minutes
Drills with dribbling - 5 minutes
Drills using two balls - 5 minutes
Passing
All types with both hands especially baseball, outlet, flick and bounce.
Foot Quickness
Jump Rope - 5 minutes at 3/4 speed for endurance.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds off right foot for quickness.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds off left foot for quickness.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds alternating feet.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds on both feet.
Do 3 repetitions of each with 30 seconds rest between the quick sets.
Run Steps - Up to build leg strength and down to build quickness - Six repetitions of 15-20 seconds each.
Run Hills - Jog down and sprint up - Six repetitions of 15-20 seconds each.
Intervals - Sprint straight-aways on a track and jog on curves. Alternate up to one mile. (Build to running 2-3 miles a day at 7 to 8 seconds.) To build additional quickness and leg strength run backwards or sideways, picking up your feet and putting them down quickly.
Rebounding
Six and In - 4 repetitions on each side of the basket.
Superman Drill - 4 repetitions of 10.
Tap Drill - 4 repetitions of 10 with each hand.
Hook Drill - 4 repetitions of 10 with each hand.
Second Effort - 4 repetitions of 10 (Make last effort as many repetitions as possible.
Blocking Out - Work at pivoting and holding contact.
Shooting
Spin ball to yourself, catch ball with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder and Drop Step at Low Post - Practice both ways - 4 sets of 10 shots each way and on each side of the lane.
Spin the ball to yourself, catch ball with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder, pivot in the opposite direction, and shoot a jump shot - 4 sets of 10 shots on each side of the lane.
Duck Under - Spin the ball to yourself, catch with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder, pivot in opposite direction, shot fake and duck under. - 4 sets of 10 shots on each side of the lane.
Step-in-Direction Hook - At the low post spin the ball to yourself, catch with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder, take a long step in direction of the opposite elbow, and shoot a hook shot. - 4 sets of 10 shots on each side of the lane.
At the High Post practice stationary moves for a baby jump shot or a power lay-up. - 4 sets of 15 shots on each side of the lane. Work the shot fake into every 3rd set of shots, either on the move or at the very end.
Shoot 10 free throws between each set to rest - record results in your notebook!
Coaching basketball requires that we spend the necessary time to prepare our kids for the up-coming season. With these guidelines, you now have a clear idea in regards to developing an off-season workout for your bigs.
It is vital to your team’s success that your players come into the season fit. Before the AAU or summer leagues start, you should meet with your players individually and evaluate their play during the past season.
At this time you should also give your player a written list of things they need to concentrate on during their off-season workouts
Here are some excellent guidelines for your big men to follow during their off-season workouts:
Ball Handling
Drills without dribbling - 5 minutes
Drills with dribbling - 5 minutes
Drills using two balls - 5 minutes
Passing
All types with both hands especially baseball, outlet, flick and bounce.
Foot Quickness
Jump Rope - 5 minutes at 3/4 speed for endurance.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds off right foot for quickness.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds off left foot for quickness.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds alternating feet.
Jump Rope - 15 seconds on both feet.
Do 3 repetitions of each with 30 seconds rest between the quick sets.
Run Steps - Up to build leg strength and down to build quickness - Six repetitions of 15-20 seconds each.
Run Hills - Jog down and sprint up - Six repetitions of 15-20 seconds each.
Intervals - Sprint straight-aways on a track and jog on curves. Alternate up to one mile. (Build to running 2-3 miles a day at 7 to 8 seconds.) To build additional quickness and leg strength run backwards or sideways, picking up your feet and putting them down quickly.
Rebounding
Six and In - 4 repetitions on each side of the basket.
Superman Drill - 4 repetitions of 10.
Tap Drill - 4 repetitions of 10 with each hand.
Hook Drill - 4 repetitions of 10 with each hand.
Second Effort - 4 repetitions of 10 (Make last effort as many repetitions as possible.
Blocking Out - Work at pivoting and holding contact.
Shooting
Spin ball to yourself, catch ball with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder and Drop Step at Low Post - Practice both ways - 4 sets of 10 shots each way and on each side of the lane.
Spin the ball to yourself, catch ball with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder, pivot in the opposite direction, and shoot a jump shot - 4 sets of 10 shots on each side of the lane.
Duck Under - Spin the ball to yourself, catch with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder, pivot in opposite direction, shot fake and duck under. - 4 sets of 10 shots on each side of the lane.
Step-in-Direction Hook - At the low post spin the ball to yourself, catch with both feet off the floor, look over baseline shoulder, take a long step in direction of the opposite elbow, and shoot a hook shot. - 4 sets of 10 shots on each side of the lane.
At the High Post practice stationary moves for a baby jump shot or a power lay-up. - 4 sets of 15 shots on each side of the lane. Work the shot fake into every 3rd set of shots, either on the move or at the very end.
Shoot 10 free throws between each set to rest - record results in your notebook!
Coaching basketball requires that we spend the necessary time to prepare our kids for the up-coming season. With these guidelines, you now have a clear idea in regards to developing an off-season workout for your bigs.
coaching defense philosophy
Developing Your Defensive Philosophy
If your team can’t defend, they can’t win. It’s just that simple. Many basketball coaches mistakenly focus on trying to outscore their opponent. Successfully coaching basketball requires that you develop your defensive philosophy to try to stop your opponent.
The best way to defend an offense is to take the opponent out of the offense they are trying to run. This can be done by:
Forcing the ball toward low-percentage shooters, or scoring areas by fronting or overplaying the opponent's high scorer.
Getting back quickly on defense to limit the fast-break opportunities.
Forcing shooters to alter their position, timing, release, or arc of their shot
From the above, you can see the entire purpose and strategy in regards to coaching basketball on the defensive end. Basically, you need to limit your opponent's opportunity to score by these three things.
The correct defense limits your opponent's offensive attacks. A good defensive philosophy should have the ability to incorporate the strong points of both the zone and man-to-man defenses
The primary focus in a man-to-man defense is the person and the secondary objective is the ball. With that said, you’re obviously not going to tell your kids to be on their defender like glue when the ball is on the opposite side. You still teach good help defense principles.
Conversely, zone defensive players play the ball first and the person second, but must be able to defend against the opponent with the ball on a man-to-man basis.
Back in the day, a zone player covered a specific area. It isn't that way, today. Zones of today, flex with a man-to-man attitude at the ball, attacking the player with the ball and preventing a pass into the pivot.
Whatever Defensive You Choose
Your players should never allow the offensive team to advance the ball to their point of attack without strong defensive pressure.
Have your team prepared to play multiple defenses.
Adapt to whatever defensive style is best suited to counteract the opponent's offensive moves.
Improving your team’s defense is not easy. Here are some key principles that any good defense must have:
Sound, both individually and as a team.
Flexible, adaptable to different offensive attacks
Simple, enough for your players to learn.
Complex, for the opponent's to solve.
As a coach, here are 10 Key factors that you must instill in your players:
Hard work.
Determination.
Dedication.
Discipline.
Concentration.
Responsibility.
Cooperation.
Physical and mental coordination.
Willingness.
Pride.
Defensively, you should try to change the pace of the game to your own advantage. You must surprise and confuse your opponent.
Coaching basketball using a defensive variation in the last few minutes of the first half is a good way to confuse the opposing coach. He will use much of his valuable half-time period discussing methods of attacking a defense that will not be used again in that game.
The winning team in basketball is frequently the team quickest in transition from offense to defense; therefore, it is important that your team maintains defensive balance while attacking offensively. You must always keep at least one player back in a defensive safety position so that he may hinder, or stop, the opponents from scoring an easy unopposed basket. A team should have:
Three offensive rebounders.
One person who is half offensive and half defensive, going to the ball only if certain of possession.
One player at Safety Defensive position.
Failing to Prepare Is Preparing to Fail
Defensive preparation begins from day 1. Team defensive fundamentals are essential and should be reviewed throughout the season.
Emphasize the need for a good defense by doing the following:
· Insist upon attention to detail when implementing the defensive.
· Break the defense into fundamental parts.
· Practice group defensive techniques each session.
· Develop rules for each phase of the defense.
· Spread defensive drills discriminately through daily practice. For example: at the beginning of one practice session, halfway through another, and at the end on the third day.
· Never allow improper defense by any player. Correct poor procedure immediately.
· Reward good defensive play. Give praise both public and private for outstanding defensive accomplishment.
Determining Your Team Defense
So, what’s the best defense to play? The answer to this really depends on your personnel. In general, a team will consist of one of the following groups:
Five taller than average players – With 5 taller than average players, zones really work best. Your player’s length will really help them cover a lot of ground and leave the opposing coach scratching his head.
Four tall players and one small , quick player - With this type of lineup, trapping zones are really effective.
Three tall players and two smaller players - I recommend playing a solid man-to-man aggressive defense.
Two tall players and three small players – Here, playing man-to-man defense is going to be your best option.
One tall player and four small players - I recommend a running full court traps off of made baskets, then dropping back into a man-to-man defense.
Five small players – With 5 small, quick players, I strongly suggest playing very aggressive zone defense, with an emphasis on trapping.
Coaching basketball can really be an over-whelming task. Especially in regards to forming your very own defensive philosophy. Hopefully you’ve found these pointers helpful in your quest for creating a defensive powerhouse.
If your team can’t defend, they can’t win. It’s just that simple. Many basketball coaches mistakenly focus on trying to outscore their opponent. Successfully coaching basketball requires that you develop your defensive philosophy to try to stop your opponent.
The best way to defend an offense is to take the opponent out of the offense they are trying to run. This can be done by:
Forcing the ball toward low-percentage shooters, or scoring areas by fronting or overplaying the opponent's high scorer.
Getting back quickly on defense to limit the fast-break opportunities.
Forcing shooters to alter their position, timing, release, or arc of their shot
From the above, you can see the entire purpose and strategy in regards to coaching basketball on the defensive end. Basically, you need to limit your opponent's opportunity to score by these three things.
The correct defense limits your opponent's offensive attacks. A good defensive philosophy should have the ability to incorporate the strong points of both the zone and man-to-man defenses
The primary focus in a man-to-man defense is the person and the secondary objective is the ball. With that said, you’re obviously not going to tell your kids to be on their defender like glue when the ball is on the opposite side. You still teach good help defense principles.
Conversely, zone defensive players play the ball first and the person second, but must be able to defend against the opponent with the ball on a man-to-man basis.
Back in the day, a zone player covered a specific area. It isn't that way, today. Zones of today, flex with a man-to-man attitude at the ball, attacking the player with the ball and preventing a pass into the pivot.
Whatever Defensive You Choose
Your players should never allow the offensive team to advance the ball to their point of attack without strong defensive pressure.
Have your team prepared to play multiple defenses.
Adapt to whatever defensive style is best suited to counteract the opponent's offensive moves.
Improving your team’s defense is not easy. Here are some key principles that any good defense must have:
Sound, both individually and as a team.
Flexible, adaptable to different offensive attacks
Simple, enough for your players to learn.
Complex, for the opponent's to solve.
As a coach, here are 10 Key factors that you must instill in your players:
Hard work.
Determination.
Dedication.
Discipline.
Concentration.
Responsibility.
Cooperation.
Physical and mental coordination.
Willingness.
Pride.
Defensively, you should try to change the pace of the game to your own advantage. You must surprise and confuse your opponent.
Coaching basketball using a defensive variation in the last few minutes of the first half is a good way to confuse the opposing coach. He will use much of his valuable half-time period discussing methods of attacking a defense that will not be used again in that game.
The winning team in basketball is frequently the team quickest in transition from offense to defense; therefore, it is important that your team maintains defensive balance while attacking offensively. You must always keep at least one player back in a defensive safety position so that he may hinder, or stop, the opponents from scoring an easy unopposed basket. A team should have:
Three offensive rebounders.
One person who is half offensive and half defensive, going to the ball only if certain of possession.
One player at Safety Defensive position.
Failing to Prepare Is Preparing to Fail
Defensive preparation begins from day 1. Team defensive fundamentals are essential and should be reviewed throughout the season.
Emphasize the need for a good defense by doing the following:
· Insist upon attention to detail when implementing the defensive.
· Break the defense into fundamental parts.
· Practice group defensive techniques each session.
· Develop rules for each phase of the defense.
· Spread defensive drills discriminately through daily practice. For example: at the beginning of one practice session, halfway through another, and at the end on the third day.
· Never allow improper defense by any player. Correct poor procedure immediately.
· Reward good defensive play. Give praise both public and private for outstanding defensive accomplishment.
Determining Your Team Defense
So, what’s the best defense to play? The answer to this really depends on your personnel. In general, a team will consist of one of the following groups:
Five taller than average players – With 5 taller than average players, zones really work best. Your player’s length will really help them cover a lot of ground and leave the opposing coach scratching his head.
Four tall players and one small , quick player - With this type of lineup, trapping zones are really effective.
Three tall players and two smaller players - I recommend playing a solid man-to-man aggressive defense.
Two tall players and three small players – Here, playing man-to-man defense is going to be your best option.
One tall player and four small players - I recommend a running full court traps off of made baskets, then dropping back into a man-to-man defense.
Five small players – With 5 small, quick players, I strongly suggest playing very aggressive zone defense, with an emphasis on trapping.
Coaching basketball can really be an over-whelming task. Especially in regards to forming your very own defensive philosophy. Hopefully you’ve found these pointers helpful in your quest for creating a defensive powerhouse.
coaching philosophy
Developing Your Offensive Philosophy
Ok, now it’s time to pick an offensive system. This can really be a grueling task. With so many different formations, and philosophies out there things can get pretty overwhelming for someone coaching basketball.
Ok, now it’s time to pick an offensive system. This can really be a grueling task. With so many different formations, and philosophies out there things can get pretty overwhelming for someone coaching basketball.
You need to start out by making things simple. An easy way would be to take an existing offensive system and implement your own coaching philosophies.
Once you’ve established a solid foundation, you can go ahead and start creating your own unique integrated system with all the bells and whistles.
So What Offense Suits My Personnel?
At the core, there are really only two types of offenses:
Free-Lance - players create their own offense depending on the defense (man-to-man, zone, etc.). Free-lance is not as free or uncontrolled as the term implies, because all one-on-one, two-on-two, and three-on-three plays are practiced over and over.
Controlled - a system where the team keeps control of the ball until a player gets open for a high-percentage shot. Any basic system can be used to implement a control-type of offense.
If you’re just completely lost when it comes to choosing an offensive system, we got you covered. Below you’ll find a quick and easy guide to selecting a system based on your personnel.
Five Taller Than Average Players:
A team composed of this group should really run a controlled offense. I would recommend the stack offense.
Four Bigger Players and One Small Player:
This type of team should also run a more “up-tempo” controlled offense with a little fast break action.
Three Bigger Players and Two Small Players:
This is normally the ideal type of basketball team. The team can use the fast break and/or a set two-three offense in which the three big men stay in close for offensive rebounds.
Two Bigger Players and Three Small Players:
The fast break is recommended for this team. They should use more of a “Free-lance” offense.
One Big Player and Four Small Players:
This team should use a controlled fast break, followed by a good quick-shot secondary attack, transitioning into a good set offense.
Five Small Players:
This team should use a “Free-lance” offense. They should push the ball at every opportunity.
Coaching basketball on the offensive side just got a whole lot simpler. You now have a quick and easy way of coming up with an offensive system. With these guidelines and resources at your finger tips, you’re ready to dive in head first.
Ok, now it’s time to pick an offensive system. This can really be a grueling task. With so many different formations, and philosophies out there things can get pretty overwhelming for someone coaching basketball.
Ok, now it’s time to pick an offensive system. This can really be a grueling task. With so many different formations, and philosophies out there things can get pretty overwhelming for someone coaching basketball.
You need to start out by making things simple. An easy way would be to take an existing offensive system and implement your own coaching philosophies.
Once you’ve established a solid foundation, you can go ahead and start creating your own unique integrated system with all the bells and whistles.
So What Offense Suits My Personnel?
At the core, there are really only two types of offenses:
Free-Lance - players create their own offense depending on the defense (man-to-man, zone, etc.). Free-lance is not as free or uncontrolled as the term implies, because all one-on-one, two-on-two, and three-on-three plays are practiced over and over.
Controlled - a system where the team keeps control of the ball until a player gets open for a high-percentage shot. Any basic system can be used to implement a control-type of offense.
If you’re just completely lost when it comes to choosing an offensive system, we got you covered. Below you’ll find a quick and easy guide to selecting a system based on your personnel.
Five Taller Than Average Players:
A team composed of this group should really run a controlled offense. I would recommend the stack offense.
Four Bigger Players and One Small Player:
This type of team should also run a more “up-tempo” controlled offense with a little fast break action.
Three Bigger Players and Two Small Players:
This is normally the ideal type of basketball team. The team can use the fast break and/or a set two-three offense in which the three big men stay in close for offensive rebounds.
Two Bigger Players and Three Small Players:
The fast break is recommended for this team. They should use more of a “Free-lance” offense.
One Big Player and Four Small Players:
This team should use a controlled fast break, followed by a good quick-shot secondary attack, transitioning into a good set offense.
Five Small Players:
This team should use a “Free-lance” offense. They should push the ball at every opportunity.
Coaching basketball on the offensive side just got a whole lot simpler. You now have a quick and easy way of coming up with an offensive system. With these guidelines and resources at your finger tips, you’re ready to dive in head first.
coaching
What Makes a Successful Coach?
The basketball coach needs to be a true student of the game. To become successful as a basketball coach you must first develop a basketball coaching philosophy.
Obviously you’re not going to wake up tomorrow with the perfect basketball coaching philosophy. This is something that takes years to develop. But the good news is that you’ve already started.
That’s right; from the moment you first picked up a basketball you started your journey to discovering your basketball coaching philosophy. Your own experiences as a player, observer and lover of the game, will allow you to develop your own philosophy, just as the great coaches previously mentioned developed theirs.
Your basketball coaching philosophy separates you from every other coach. It becomes your roadmap to success and it’s something that continues to grow and mature as you learn more and more about the game.
At least in the beginning, I highly recommend studying the philosophies of proven coaches. Read their books and attend coaching clinBasketball Coaching Philosophy
So, what is philosophy anyway?
Once you combine all your experiences as a player, observer, student, and your own personality, you have the beginnings of a coaching philosophy.
Simply developing a coaching philosophy doesn't gaurantee success. How you implement your philosophy is equally important.
You should start off by selecting the offenses and defenses you plan to use during the season and break the offense and defense down into fundamental drills and procedures to use in your practices.
As the coach, you must make practices fun and effective. When practices become boring, and monotonous, players lose interest and focus.
You can do this by implementing a wide variety of quality drills and plays
ics to broaden your knowledge
What’s your priority? Is it to develop your athletes as people, or simply basketball players? It's OK to adopt ideas from others, but if you try to be someone you're not, your players will catch on right away and you will lose your effectiveness as a coach.
The core of your coaching philosophy has to lie in the fundamentals of the game. When teaching the fundamentals, you must stress perfection. These should be repeated so often they become instinctive in game situations.
Balance, Balance, Balance. These three principles are the key to any offensive philosophy. Basketball is a team sport by definition. Everyone has a role to play, and it is your responsibility as the coach to put the players in the right positions on the court.
You must allow your players to take advantage of their individual skills and talents. However, you must make certain it conforms to the overall team effort. After all, welfare of the team comes first.
You must also maintain good team chemistry, and get the players up for every game. Your goal should be to try to get the best out of each player and have a true understanding of each individual player’s needs and wants.
It is very important that you use caution in dealing with disciplinary measures. This is not to say that you turn a blind eye. You need to deal with such problems, and stay on top of any situation that might cause team friction. At the first sign of conflict between players, they should be called in to talk it over. All such problems can usually be settled if they are not allowed to fester.
Be constructive with your criticism. When players make mistakes, don’t jump on them right away. Make at least one positive comment with your criticism. Your players should understand that a coach wouldn't waste his breath if he didn’t like you.
Your relationship with your players is of the utmost importance. One-on-one conferences with each player before, during, and after the season are definitely worthwhile. Use these conferences to discuss their approach to the game, basketball progress, weaknesses, shortcomings, health, studies, outside problems, the player's contributions to the team, and other personal situations.
Developing your basketball coaching philosophy is with out a doubt a difficult task to say the least. However, with the guidelines and resources presented, you now have a working knowledge of what it takes to construct your very own basketball coaching philosophy. With this new philosophy in hand, coaching basketball will never be the same
The basketball coach needs to be a true student of the game. To become successful as a basketball coach you must first develop a basketball coaching philosophy.
Obviously you’re not going to wake up tomorrow with the perfect basketball coaching philosophy. This is something that takes years to develop. But the good news is that you’ve already started.
That’s right; from the moment you first picked up a basketball you started your journey to discovering your basketball coaching philosophy. Your own experiences as a player, observer and lover of the game, will allow you to develop your own philosophy, just as the great coaches previously mentioned developed theirs.
Your basketball coaching philosophy separates you from every other coach. It becomes your roadmap to success and it’s something that continues to grow and mature as you learn more and more about the game.
At least in the beginning, I highly recommend studying the philosophies of proven coaches. Read their books and attend coaching clinBasketball Coaching Philosophy
So, what is philosophy anyway?
Once you combine all your experiences as a player, observer, student, and your own personality, you have the beginnings of a coaching philosophy.
Simply developing a coaching philosophy doesn't gaurantee success. How you implement your philosophy is equally important.
You should start off by selecting the offenses and defenses you plan to use during the season and break the offense and defense down into fundamental drills and procedures to use in your practices.
As the coach, you must make practices fun and effective. When practices become boring, and monotonous, players lose interest and focus.
You can do this by implementing a wide variety of quality drills and plays
ics to broaden your knowledge
What’s your priority? Is it to develop your athletes as people, or simply basketball players? It's OK to adopt ideas from others, but if you try to be someone you're not, your players will catch on right away and you will lose your effectiveness as a coach.
The core of your coaching philosophy has to lie in the fundamentals of the game. When teaching the fundamentals, you must stress perfection. These should be repeated so often they become instinctive in game situations.
Balance, Balance, Balance. These three principles are the key to any offensive philosophy. Basketball is a team sport by definition. Everyone has a role to play, and it is your responsibility as the coach to put the players in the right positions on the court.
You must allow your players to take advantage of their individual skills and talents. However, you must make certain it conforms to the overall team effort. After all, welfare of the team comes first.
You must also maintain good team chemistry, and get the players up for every game. Your goal should be to try to get the best out of each player and have a true understanding of each individual player’s needs and wants.
It is very important that you use caution in dealing with disciplinary measures. This is not to say that you turn a blind eye. You need to deal with such problems, and stay on top of any situation that might cause team friction. At the first sign of conflict between players, they should be called in to talk it over. All such problems can usually be settled if they are not allowed to fester.
Be constructive with your criticism. When players make mistakes, don’t jump on them right away. Make at least one positive comment with your criticism. Your players should understand that a coach wouldn't waste his breath if he didn’t like you.
Your relationship with your players is of the utmost importance. One-on-one conferences with each player before, during, and after the season are definitely worthwhile. Use these conferences to discuss their approach to the game, basketball progress, weaknesses, shortcomings, health, studies, outside problems, the player's contributions to the team, and other personal situations.
Developing your basketball coaching philosophy is with out a doubt a difficult task to say the least. However, with the guidelines and resources presented, you now have a working knowledge of what it takes to construct your very own basketball coaching philosophy. With this new philosophy in hand, coaching basketball will never be the same
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