Comments on: Important Lesson for Youth Basketball Coaches

By: Jeff Haefner

Jeff Haefner — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:40:08 +0000

Lee - Have you seen these articles?
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/blog/index.php/coaching-youth-basketball-with-limited-time-1-practice-a-week/

http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/articles/basketball-time-management.html

By: Lee

Lee — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:51:53 +0000

I coach at the Pee Wee level and we only have 50mins of practice time a week.Does anyone know of some drills that could maximize the 50 mins I have? I spend about 10 mins running through the 2/3 zone. I wish I had time to teach m2m! I spend about 10 mins on offense. Simple motion. Basically teaching them how to keep spaced out and to move to the open spot. Lee

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:09:58 +0000

Stephanie,
If you decide to take the team, teach fundamentals.. there are a lot of good sites out there that can give you a bunch of good drills and ideas. They still need to have fun, but your goal should be to get them ready to play at the next level and fundamentals is the way to do that. Good luck.

By: ariel rabe

ariel rabe — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:34:05 +0000

I would like to share this. Robert Fox says in his 1987 book on basketball skills - Talent is a promise of potential but fundamentals are a foundation of excellence. Indeed.

By: Mauro Panaggio

Mauro Panaggio — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:16:29 +0000

Jeff and Joe,
I think it is great that you have provided an avenue where coaches and
others interested in the game of basketball have a chance to exchange views and opinions. It is healthy for the game even when it sometims provokes negative comments. Keep up the great servise to the sport.

By: Mauro Panaggio

Mauro Panaggio — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:08:32 +0000

Coach Ray,
There was no attempt to advertise, but simply a source where one could
find information relative to some of the problems that diminish the true objectives that youth programs should promote, rather than the
gratification of the involved adults. Coach, if you will send me your address, I will be happy to send you a free copy of my Youth Basketball
book. (signed if you wish)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:18:56 +0000

I was just needing some advice on what I need to do..My daughter is in the 6th grade and has played pee wee bball for the past 2 years. Her coach is an awesome person but is not as hard on the girls as I would like. He wants them to have and that is good but he has not taught them a whole lot of fundamentals. I played ball all through JR and SR high and I know how the game is played but as far as coaching I don’t think I know where to start.I am thinking about taking on the responsibilty of coaching these girls. What would be the first thing I should do? Thanks!!!

By: Joe Haefner

Joe Haefner — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:24:11 +0000

We have started to have a problem with people trying to advertise their products on the site, so we decided to take all self-promotion and advertising off. Thank you everybody.

By: Elijah Kelly

Elijah Kelly — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:30:24 +0000

I agree with your comments hole heartedly. Kids need to be taught their fundamentals early and given the opportunity to practice their learned skills often, by entering weekly/monthly tournaments.

By: Jeff Haefner

Jeff Haefner — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:43:59 +0000

Just to clarify for Coach John and everyone, this is NOT Coach Ray’s website. Coach Ray is simply a newsletter subscriber that chimed in.

We really appreciate everyone’s comments and loyal participation.