HoopDirt.com Guest Blog Honoring the Coach That “Is” My Dad – Brian Barone (Head Basketball Coach SIUE) One of the first memories I have of my dad is when I was staying in a Bradley University dorm with him as he ran basketball camp. I had to be 5 or 6. We were walking outside
Keep Pursuing Your Dream, but Have a “Plan B”
It was my dream for as long as I can remember to be a college basketball coach. I saw myself as the head coach of a successful team, a staple of the campus and surrounding community, where everyone smiled and waved to me and called me “Coach.” I didn’t know where it was going to be,
Lenoir-Rhyne University to Host Inaugural 6th Man Coaches Clinic on September 14
The Lenoir-Rhyne University men’s basketball program will host the inaugural 6th Man Coaches Clinic at Shuford Gymnasium on the campus of Lenoir Rhyne University on Saturday September 14, 2019. The clinic will feature four head coaches focused on different topics revolving around the offensive side of the ball with the topics including transition offense and
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Fake Snake Pick and Roll with DJ Sackmann
In this drill our partner DJ Sackmann demonstrates how to “fake snake” dribble off of a middle pick and roll while using the Dr. Dish CT. Here DJ is simulating the on ball defender going over the top of the ball screen while the screener’s defender showing a soft hedge. Typically to get to
Camp Sucks
“Camp sucks.” Or at least that’s what I’ve heard a handful of times lately. Look, I’ve been there, and I get it. Running a camp is hard. Even if you have a large staff of coaches plenty of support, there’s a lot to juggle. You need trainers available, coolers full, and concession stand stocked. You
6 Tips for a Successful Camp
Whether it is team camp or day camp, elite camp or lil dribbler camp, these six tips can help make your camp a success.
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Drive Kick Clear Concepts (Part 3) – 3 vs. 2 – with Liam Flynn
Professional Coach Liam Flynn continues through his Drive Kick Clear progression in this Part 3 video in the Dish Lab! Part 1: https://youtu.be/uWDYsU7LPNk Part 2: https://youtu.be/AYM76xyW8k8 Here, Coach Flynn adds in an extra defender and goes through a couple different options on how to attack based on where the help is coming from. Once again,
First 30 Days
Whether this is a first-time job or you’ve been “in the game” for a long while, these situations always provide new challenges, bumps in the road and nearly guaranteed stress. How you choose to manage that stress is up to you; after all, you control your program, your decisions, and your environment.
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Partner Dribble Hand Off Actions with DJ Sackmann
In this partner shooting drill our partner DJ Sackmann is joined by our good friend Reid Ouse of Catalyst Training in the Dish Lab to work on partner dribble hand-off actions. This is a great way to utilize the Dr. Dish CT to work on game-like situations in a partner setting. Both players receive a
TPG Pro Scout School July 8-9 Las Vegas… Use Code “Hoopdirt” to save $75.. ONE WEEK ONLY DISCOUNT
Pro Scout School is back for our 6th year in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League. Pro Scout School is a one of a kind event that is a must attend for anyone interested in basketball Scouting, Player Personnel, Coaching and Basketball Operations. This conference is a gathering of the most successful basketball executives,
Just Play and NCAA LiveStats by Genius Sports Announce Integration
NCAA LiveStats / Just Play Press Release Starting this college basketball season, Just Play Sports Solutions will be powered by NCAA LiveStats, the official data collection software of collegiate sports, providing the fastest and most reliable statistics on the market. This integration with NCAA LiveStats will provide Just Play clients with access to more advanced data
The often overlooked “little things” that make a big difference
When you are looking for ways to improve your program, what do you look for? Colleague insight? Books? Clinics? Film? Most programs look to these methods of getting better, but top teams aren’t stopping there and know that all of the “little things” add up. It can’t just be about the X’s and O’s. Sometimes