Coaching Evaluation

First, thanks for the multitude of information you and your team have provided. Helps me out tremendously! I coach middle and grade school basketball for my communities high school. I've been asked by the A.D. to evaluate this season. I'm at a loss on where to begin. Can you & your team give me an assist. I would greatly appreciate your response(s)

Your AD wants you to evaluate your season?

Look at the goals you set down for your players - individual and team goals.

Ws & Ls are NOT a determining factor at this age.... it should be more about where they started fundamentally vs where they finished at the end of the season.

Did you get them ready to play at the next level?
Do they understand how to play m2m defense?
Can they Dribble the ball well with both hands?
Can they pass and catch the ball on the move?
Can they read the defense and screens?
Can they set up their man for a screen and utilize it?
Do they shoot the ball with the proper form and footwork?


Did they play hard? Did they play smart? Did they have fun? I hope this helps you...I'm sure some of the other coaches will have other ideas as well.

Coach Sar gave some great tips...

I would also consider other things outside of the X and O part of the game. Such as:

communication with parents

team discipline/rules

your schedule (need more games, play better teams, etc...)

fundraising opportunities

are you involved in the high school program

consider having players evaluate their season

Good or bad, time as a coach is spent on many more things than actual coaching. I would evaluate your entire program.