No matter what level or age, a basketball team often rides emotional highs and lows. Earning player’s respect can be difficult to achieve. But as a coach you need respect to do your job. New coaches are trying to build it, and established coaches are trying to maintain and reinforce it. Instilling trust and discipline is an
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish- Quotes to Turn Your Captain into a Leader
When you selected your captain, the pride in your young player’s eyes made you smile. You’ve just set him on a lifelong journey. The weight of that “captain” title will weigh on him years after his career is done. But it will weigh on you as soon as he accepts it. To ease your burden, we
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
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish- HOF Coaches Quotes
In its 100+ years of existence, the sport of basketball has seen its share of coaching greats. This inventive bunch has transformed the game into the fast-paced global sport it is today. Every superstar in every era and at every level saw his or her legacy strengthened by his head coach. Though they don’t
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Basketball Practice Plan: 4 Ways to Motivate Your Players Standing in front of your team, you make a promise to your players. You swear to offer something that videogames and a river of texts from their friends can’t give them – athletic skills and a showcase for their talents and a team-based work ethic. You
Increase Camp Enrollment, Save Time with My Online Camp
As the calendar turns to February, parents and children alike begin the search for high-quality summer athletic instruction. My Online Camp, a ten-year veteran of the sports camp industry, assists hundreds-of-thousands of parents across the country in locating and registering their children for summer athletic camps. “As March approaches, we see a large increase
ScoutsFocus is looking for college coaches to work spring showcases
ScoutFocus still has staff positions open for the National Spring 2016 Elite 80 Camp Tour starting at the end of February (NCAA D1 Managers/GA’s generally are able to work and Non NCAA D1 coaches. NCAA D1 coaches on staff are not permitted to work). If interested, or know a college coach/manager/GA interested, please follow the link HERE. If
Bartley Sets School Record for Wins at WPI
WPI head coach Chris Bartley became the Engineers all-time wins leader last night as he picked up the 291st win of his career passing the mark of 290 held by Ken Kauffman. Bartley is a five-time NEWMAC Coach of the Year compiling a 291-107 record. He has led Engineers to nine NEWMAC regular season championships
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Basketball Shooting: 3 Simple C’s to Focus On As a player, it can be overwhelming to incorporate all of the different basketball shooting tips that are heard from coaches, trainers, parents, and other influencers. “Keep your elbow in! Don’t use your off-hand! Square up to the hoop! Don’t use your palm!” Etc…etc… Many of these suggestions
Former Nittany Lion Head Coach John Bach Passes Away
John Bach, former Penn State men’s basketball head coach and NBA coaching veteran, died Monday. He was 91. Bach led the Nittany Lions to a 122-121 record over 10 seasons, from 1969-78. His PSU teams were renowned for their pressure man-to-man defense with four squads ranked in the nation’s top 20 in scoring defense. His
Kennedy Wins 200th Game at Ole Miss
Senior Stefan Moody led four Rebels in double figures with 29 points as Ole Miss rolled past Louisiana Tech 99-80 to give head coach Andy Kennedy his 200th career victory at Ole Miss. The Rebels set two goals prior to Southeastern Conference play and both goals were accomplished Tuesday night. “We’re trying to get some
George Mason’s Paulsen Records 400th Career Win
Behind three Patriots in double-figures, George Mason men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen recorded his 400th career victory with a 63-44 rout over Penn Saturday night at EagleBank Arena. Paulsen is in his first season at George Mason, prior to that, he spent seven seasons at Bucknell. During his tenure there, the Bison became the first