Drill of The Week
This versatile ball handling drill from NBA trainer and iCan Bball founder Kyle Travis works on changing direction in small pockets of space. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vYXNN0o7hNE 2 ball drill You need two basketballs and some space to work Beginner: Cross balls in front with one bounce in-between Intermediate: Cross in front, then through the legs w/bounce in-between
Coaching Portfolios for Young Coaches & Recent College Graduates
I received an email from a college athlete that had just recently received his undergraduate degree. He asked how he should build a coaching portfolio when he lacked coaching experience. In my opinion, it is important for young, aspiring coaches to start to put their thoughts and ideas down on paper to develop their thought
HOOP TALK with Adam Nelson & Brian Burton – Season #1 Episode 1
In the first episode of Hoop Talk, Adam Nelson & Brian Burton discuss HoopDirt Coach of the Year candidates, some good conference tournament games, a couple open jobs with a bunch of random basketball thoughts in between! Check it out….
Why Your Coaching Portfolio Should Be More Than Just a “Template”
I receive questions about The Coaching Portfolio Guide website on a daily basis. Many coaches are seeking an easy way to develop their coaching portfolio. They want a tool where they just plug in their info and “Presto!”…..they have a coaching portfolio. For anyone who has created a coaching portfolio, they know it is not
3/4/22: UPDATED HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
This has been the first “busy” week of the spring the in college basketball coaching changes world. Here’s the most updated HoopDirt.com Coaching Changes Tracker:
Week 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2021-22 college basketball
2022 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker now LIVE!
Here we go! The 2022 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker is now live! The tracker can be found in the top-right hand corner of HoopDirt’s website, and above the jobs section on HoopDirt’s mobile version. I will update each change when it becomes official.
Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2021-22 college basketball
Drill of The Week
In this drill from FIBA Certified Trainer and basketball coach Mathieu Delarche, work on your complete skillset of ball-handling, footwork, and jump shooting. footwork series Start at the free throw line, stay low, and begin ballhandling Wait until the dish passes out the next ball and step to the left or right elbow for a
How to Create a Killer Cover Letter for Your Coaching Resume
For samples of effective cover letters for coaches, sign up to be a member of The Coaching Portfolio Guide today! A cover letter is a document to an employer explaining your interest in a specific job. This letter should also highlight your qualifications for the advertised position. The number one mistake that coaches make when
