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Coaching Points – Say What You Mean

My Twitter feed has been blowing up lately with videos and pictures that all look similar.  Soaked practice gear, hands high in huddle, head coach at the center. It wouldn’t even catch my attention, except I haven’t seen this scene in months.    Practice. It’s that time again. Division I programs started last week, while

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Connecticut Area Coaches Hoop Clinic – November 4th – Hamden, CT

Connecticut Area Coaches Hoop Clinic Date: November 4, 2018 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: FREE ADMISSION Location: Hamden Hall Country Day School, Taylor Gymnasium, 1108 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 Donations accepted at the door for “In A Heartbeat Foundation” Mike Papale www.inaheartbeat.org  If you are a middle school coach, high school coach, travel team coach or even

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Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Push Step Skill Builder Workout

Coach Mason is back with another great complete Skill Builder workout to use in the summer/off-season! In this workout Coach Mason demonstrates a simple, yet effective hesitation move to attack downhill off the dribble as well as a catch and shoot jumper. As with every Skill Builder, he combines the shooting drills with other drills

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Team Chemistry and Culture: From the Bottom Up

  This article was written by SUNY Canton Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Thompson   We all understand the coaching dynamics and rapport that is needed between coaches and players to form a good culture. However, we still are sometimes frustrated and unsure why our program’s culture and the chemistry amongst our student-athletes aren’t as

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Developing Confidence in Your Shooters

This article was written by Tennessee State University assistant men’s basketball coach Russ Willemsen. Confidence comes from consistent preparation at game speed. I am a firm believer that a coach has a way, like no other, to instill supreme confidence in his players. Some of this can be developed through conversation and building a strong

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