If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority The most successful programs and organisations excel at specific things. They do not get caught up in trying to be great at everything, rather they double down on their identity and continuously improve on the other aspects. Jim Boeheim's Syracuse teams are known for their... Continue Reading →
Weekly X’s and O’s – McCormick Finishing
Last week we introduced our practice drill Loaded Shooting. As we build up on that drill and players get comfortable, we want to incorporate it into a team finishing or shooting drill. I'm not really a fan of the two line lay-ups lines in the pre-game warm-ups and here's how we have used McCormick Finishing... Continue Reading →
Number 2: Adding Context to Snapshots to Increase Understanding
On Snapshots It is worth remembering that we are only glancing through the window when it comes to what we see online. We are exposed to a brief snapshot of what is often a single moment in practice. A drill or a thirty second clip does not contain the full context of the situation, so... Continue Reading →
Successful Youth Practices: 10 Key Lessons that will boost your Coaching
Over the last number of weeks, as part of a coach development series within our organisation, I have had an opportunity to connect with coaches from around the world. The topic of choice was Skill Development and Youth Basketball. There were so many interesting ideas and topics that emerged, so I thought I would put some... Continue Reading →