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Smarter Closeouts: How to Defend Shooters, Drivers, & Complete Players
Smarter closeouts. Fewer points. Train your team to defend every type of player—shooter, driver, or both.
The Season’s Over—Now What? How Great Coaches Win the Offseason
Get Better This Offseason! The real work starts after the season ends. Learn 7 key steps to grow as a coach and lead your team to success.
Embrace Adversity: Turning Tough Losses Into Opportunities
Turn tough losses into wins. Learn how DEFTH helps coaches lead through adversity and build unstoppable teams.
The Truth About 5 Out (And Every Other Formation in Read & React)
Discover why the Read & React Offense breaks all the rules about spacing and formations — and how motion turns every player into an inside threat. Ready to rethink your offense?
5 Game-Like Basketball Finishing Drills Every Coach Should Use to Develop Confident Scorers
Want players who finish strong at the rim—even under pressure? These 5 game-tested drills build confident scorers who thrive through contact and chaos.
Jump. Mud. Bubble. The 3 Habits Your Defense Is Missing
Train Defense That Talks and Wins. Teach your team to rotate, communicate, and compete with the “Jump, Mud, Bubble” drill—simple cues, game-like reps, real results.
How to Execute a Great Basketball Practice
Run sharper practices and adapt on the fly. Coach with purpose—every session counts.
Monday Mindset: Stay Present
Be present. Put the phone down—give others the gift of your full attention.
