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Master Planning: The Missing Key to Better Practices and a Stronger Season
Plan smarter, win bigger. Master basketball practice planning by starting with the big picture and working backward. Build a season that develops players and drives results.
How to Train Help Defenders to Win 2-on-1 Situations
Train Help Defenders to Win 2-on-1s. Turn defensive breakdowns into stops with the Bear Defense Drill—a simple, game-tested way to teach your players to protect the paint under pressure.
How Assistant Coaches Can Add Value: 5 Tracking Tips from the NBA
Want to stand out as an assistant coach? Learn how preparation, tracking, and initiative can turn you into an indispensable asset on the bench.
5 Game-Like Basketball Shooting Drills to Build Confident, Consistent Scorers
Want to turn your shooters into confident scorers? These 5 game-like drills build rhythm, pressure reps, and real in-game habits
5 Basketball Player Development Principles Every Basketball Coach Needs
Learn 5 key principles to run smarter, more game-like basketball workouts. Build confident, skilled players who perform when it counts.
How to Build a Winning Basketball Team Culture: 5 Daily Habits for Coaches
Build a winning basketball culture with simple daily habits. Use SCHAPE to develop toughness, connection, and leadership on your team.
Why I Spent 12 Straight Practices on the Read & React (and Didn’t Teach Defense)
Why I scrapped defense for 12 practices. I went all-in on the Read & React Offense—and it changed everything. Here’s what I learned.
How to Design Better Basketball Practices (Without Overthinking It)
Design smarter practices. Learn how to structure high-impact basketball sessions using intensity systems, learning arcs, and competitive decision-making—plus plug-and-play drills you can use today.
