“With great power comes great responsibility.” This is a phrase said to Superman by his father as he is learning how to harness his abilities. If you think about it, isn’t that something in basketball coaching that we should be telling the potential floor leaders from an early age? You want your players to be confident
Weekly Roundup: Jobs
We added 16 new jobs this week, check the list below… Head Coach: Pratt Community College – FT (NJCAA DI) Bossier Parish Community College – FT (NJCAA DI) Western New Mexico– FT (NCAA DII) TCU– FT (NCAA DI) Moraine Valley CC – PT ( NJCAA DII) Olympic College– PT University of Portland– FT (NCAA DI)
Why Global Sports Academy?
Since 1991, Global Sports Academy (GSA) has been arranging tours for college and youth teams from the United States and countries around the world to promote international competition and goodwill. Not only do athletes learn valuable lessons through participating in their respective sports in other countries, but they also enjoy the experiences of a lifetime
HOT: Travis Ford out at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Director of Athletics Mike Holder and basketball coach Travis Ford have mutually agreed that the school and Ford will part ways. Ford concludes his eight seasons at Oklahoma State with an overall record of 155-111, including a conference record of 63-75. The Cowboys ended the 2015-2016 season at 12-20 and 3-15 in Big
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 3 Ways To Be An Effective Basketball Coach After a Tough Season
Your team finished the season and things aren’t looking up. Your best player was out with an injury most of the year and your other players just didn’t have the talent to compete in the conference you’re in. It was an all around tough season. Worst of all, the school and the community are blaming you! Does
UC Clermont College Names Steve Ellis as Head Basketball Coach
UC Clermont College names Steve Ellis as Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Ellis comes to UC Clermont with more than 25 years of coaching experience. He was most recently the head coach at Mariemont High School (2008-2016) where he led them to multiple winning seasons including Cincinnati Hills League Championship (2011) for the first time in
Johnson Elevated to Associate Coach at Louisville
Kenny Johnson, an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville for the past two years, has been elevated to associate head coach by UofL Head Coach Rick Pitino. “Kenny is a five-star coach, a five-star recruiter and a five-star person,” said Pitino. “We want him to remain a part of our family for
REPORT: Cornell Fires Bill Courtney
Cornell University has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Bill Courtney, according to ESPN. Courtney’s teams went 60-113 overall and 27-57 in the Ivy League in his six years. More on this after it becomes official.
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 5 Basketball Quotes to Prepare for the Upcoming Big Game
A signature win is so close for your basketball program that you can almost taste it. This next game will show the world what your team is made of. But, the last practice was shaky and you’re sensing that your players don’t understand the significance of preparing for this game. You know this team has
Scott Cross and UTA agree on contract extension
The University of Texas at Arlington and men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are excited to announce that we’ve agreed to a contract extension with Coach Cross,” UT Arlington Director of Athletics Jim Baker
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish- Are Shooters Born or Made?
What do you think? When it comes to basketball shooting, are shooters born or are they made? It’s an interesting question that’s been asked for years in basketball. There’s no doubt that some athletes are just born taller, stronger, faster, quicker, etc… But what about shooting? For example, most know Steph Curry’s father, Dell, was a
Canisius Basketball Coach Jim Baron Agrees to Contract Extension
Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced today that Jim Baron and the College have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Canisius men’s basketball program through the 2019-20 season. Baron, a 29-year Division I head coaching veteran, has compiled 461 career wins, making him one of 36 active Division