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Coaching Basketball
As a basketball coach, you have one of the most important and exciting jobs in the world!
Think about it.
Teachers would do anything to get the enthusiasm that you get from your players. Kids actually like and want to play basketball.
Your players look up to you. They listen to you. And you have the opportunity to make a POSITIVE impact on their lives.
Bottom line. You have a very important and rewarding job!
In this section of our website, we'll be covering a variety of coaching tactics, philosophies, and concepts that will help you become a better basketball coach.
So let's get to it!
Basketball Coaching Philosophy
Establishing Your Philosophy and PrioritiesWant to Win More Basketball Games? You Need Be Great At 3 Things!!
Don Kelbick Interview that All Coaches Should Hear
The Problems With American Basketball
Should We Teach Basketball Skills To Players Under the Age of 10?
Could 3 on 3 Basketball Be the Best for Youth Players?
What's Wrong With Youth Basketball Leagues?
When Did Steve Nash Start Playing Basketball?
The Most Important Aspect of Coaching & Leadership - Being a Good Role Model
The 9 Most Important Questions for Every Basketball Coach. Ignore Them at your Peril.
Do You Yell At Referees?
Should You Remove Competition When Teaching
Developing Team Chemistry and Improving Teamwork
Creating Team Unity With Coach KDrastically Improve Teamwork & Unselfishness With This Stat (Not An Assist)
Importance of Communication With Your Coach & How It Helped the Villanova Wildcats Reach the Final Four
How To Improve Team Bonding and Teach Life Lessons
Chemistry - Fostering Teamwork
Developing a Team Covenant
Teamwork On Offense
Motivating Players
The Ultimate Guide to Motivating PlayersEstablishing Discipline and Getting More From Your Players
Four Great Ways To Keep Your Team's Attention
10 Tips to Keep Players Focused, Motivated, and Playing Hard
Offseason Motivation & Developing Passion For Youth Basketball Players
Working With Players
Communicating With Your Players8 Ways to Earn Your Player's Trust
Missing High School Open Gyms For AAU Basketball - Join the discussion.
Scholarships
Basketball Scholarship TipsAdvice To Foreign Basketball Players Seeking College Scholarships in the U.S.
Leadership
The Most Important Aspect of Coaching & Leadership - Being a Good Role ModelWhy It is Good to be a Salesman When Coaching Basketball
How Do You Always Keep a Positive Attitude as a Coach?
2 Simple Ways to Make a Positive Impact on Your Players' Lives
How to Become a Better Leader
Coaching Strategy and Tactics
Focusing on the FundamentalsDo You Make This Mistake? Basketball Stats Can be Deceiving...
Get More Rebounds and Win More Games
3 Things We Can Learn From The "WILDCAT" Offense
Tips On Becoming a College Coach
Shooting Tips for Coaches
Handling Practices
Simple Tricks to Optimize Basketball Practice Time and Get More DoneCoaching Youth Basketball with Limited Time (1 Practice a Week)
Try Out Drills
Tips For Running Drills Effectively
Time Management Tips
Establishing Discipline
Build a Master Practice Schedule
Creating Practice Plans
Game Strategy and Situations
Handling Game Situations - 15 StrategiesDo You Sub To Keep Your Players Fresh And Out Of Foul Trouble?
Do You Have a Three Point Defense?
Do You Take A Player Out Of The Game If You Are Shooting Free Throws Late?
Do You Run "Situations" as Part of Your Daily Practice Plan?
Advanced Game Strategies - Get an Edge
Time Out Please!
Scouting Your Opponents
Off Season Strategy & Planning
Basketball Season Is Over - 15 Surefire Coaching Tips to Make Next Season More Successful!How To Prepare Offseason Coaching Meetings
Off Season Shooting Trick: This is When You Improve Your Team's Shooting Percentage
Offseason Motivation & Developing Passion For Youth Basketball Players
Offseason Tips For Players
7 Tips For Developing Offseason Workouts
A Cheaper & More Effective Alternative to Summer Basketball Camps
Preseason Coaching Tips
Chapter 1 - Putting Together Your Play Book (Choosing Your Offense & Defense)
Chapter 2 - Build Your Master Practice Schedule
Chapter 3 - Creating Practice Plans
Chapter 4 - Developing A Pre-Season Workout Program
Chapter 5 - Time Management Tips: How Do You Find Time To Teach Everything?
Chapter 6 - Getting Your Players Off To A Good Start and Excited For The New Season
Mental Aspects of Basketball
Watch What You TeachBreaking Shooting Slumps
Visualization: How You Can Improve Without Touching a Basketball!
Understanding the Law of Attraction and How It can Improve Your Game & Your Life
How To Get Tiger's Mental Toughness
Building Team Mental Toughness - Are You Doing This?
The Original Lebron James' Scoring Mentality & The Act of Immediacy
Managing Your Program
Dealing with Parents - 19 Surefire Strategies to Avoid ProblemsHow Do You Deal With An Assistant Coach Who Oversteps Their Bounds?
How To Prepare Offseason Coaching Meetings
Fundraising Ideas
Offensive Strategy
Motion Offense - Getting Post Players the BallThe Easy Way to Teach Basketball Offense - Great article and time saving tips!!
Lower Offensive Turnovers
Teamwork On Offense
Bobby Knight's Simple Offense Tip On Screens & Why You May Never Use Down Screens Again
3 Simple Strategies to Attack a Zone Defense
3 Unorthodox Ways to Score in Transition
Basketball Press Break - How to Break a Press
The 5 Offensive Strategies that ALL Coaches Should Employ
Defensive Strategy
For The Frustrated Coaches That Turn to Zone DefenseWhat Is The Right Age To Focus On Wins and Losses and Start Playing Zone?
How To React to the Defense Trapping Ball Screens
Get More Rebounds and Win More Games
Player Development
Developing A Basketball Workout For High School & College TryoutsHow To Develop Smart Basketball Players
Shooting - What Part of The Rim To Focus On & The Guide Hand - Unorthodox tips and advice from Don Kelbick.
Off Season Shooting Trick: This is When You Improve Your Team's Shooting Percentage
4 Skill Development Techniques that Few Coaches are Aware Of
Working With Youth Players
What To Teach Youth Players? (Ages 7 to 14)Sample Practice for Youth - Ages 7 to 10
Sample Practice for Youth - Ages 11 to 14
Important Lesson For Youth Basketball Coaches
Should Youth Coaches AVOID Plays and Patterned Offenses?
When Did Steve Nash Start Playing Basketball?
Questions & Answers
If you have any basketball related questions submit your question in the appropriate area of our forum. A group of experienced coaches monitor the forum and answer questions.Youth Coaching Questions
Advanced Coaching Questions (13 Years and Up)