Registration is underway here for the annual John Groce Fighting Illini Basketball Coaches Clinic, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility on the University of Illinois campus. This year’s clinic features talks by head coach John Groce along with special guest speakers Seth Greenberg and Herb Sendek, and includes three Illini practices,
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Bob Huggins Coaches Clinic – October 24th
West Virginia University and head coach Bob Huggins will host a clinic for interested coaches on Oct. 24th at the WVU Men’s Basketball Practice Facility. Attendees to the clinic will gain access to WVU team practice as well as Division II Mountain East champion Glenville State. Speakers include Bob Huggins, Ron Everhart, Erik Martin, Larry
USA Basketball Announces Youth Coach Academy Stops
USA Basketball Youth Coach Academy is designed to provide coaches valuable insight and education on how to teach the game of basketball to young people, as well as how to implement fun, safe and feasible programming throughout various organizations. The Academy will be presented in a one-day format with a kickoff reception held either
Lees McRae College Men’s Basketball presents: Dunk Mountain Coaching Clinic
Saturday, September 26th 9:00 Tony Hardin Retired High School Coach (TN) Topic: Fusion Match-Up Zone Defense 10:00 Jason Allison Appalachian State University Assistant Coach Topic: Early Offense & Playing Fast 11:00 Marc Payne Retired High School Coach (NC) Topic: 1-4 Offensive Sets 12:00 LUNCH Keith “Mister” Jennings Lees-McRae College Assistant Coach Topic: Leads Roundtable 1:00
The Ultimate Assist Coach’s Clinic – FREE
The Ultimate Assist Free Basketball Coaching Clinic on Saturday September 26th starting at 10am featuring ESPN’s Seth Greenburg, DePaul’s Dave Leitao amongst others. On Sunday September 27th starting at 10am featuring Xavier’s Chris Mack, Miami of Ohio John Cooper, Northern Kentucky’s John Brannen and Richmond’s Chris Mooney! When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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GUEST BLOG: Leadership (Kevin Sutton – Assistant Coach Georgetown)
HoopDirt.com Guest Blog: Leadership – Kevin Sutton Assistant Coach Georgetown Recently, I was having a conversation with one of my former players, who I like to call my “living trophies”. He is an assistant at another high major program and we were discussing leadership. As a player, he was one of the greatest leaders I’ve ever had the pleasure of coaching. And now as a coach, I feel like he has maintained and even improved his amazing ability to lead. That conversation drove me to write down my thoughts on how one can be an effective leader as a coach. Here are my thoughts on leadership: Great Coaches and Leaders: I. Know how to manage and lead different personalities well: A. They create an atmosphere where opinions are welcome. B. They allow for ownership of the team to be shared without sacrificing the whole for its parts. II. Know that their egos must come last: A. They understand the importance of the proverb “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle, but creates twice the illumination.” B. They know that when one person on the team has success, we all have success. III. Are great at communicating: A. They have an understanding of the many different forms of communicating: verbal, non-verbal, written, email, twitter, facebook, etc. B. They have the ability to clearly and consciously articulate the mission, vision, objective and strategy of their program or company that will lead to success. IV. Treat their staff, and everyone affiliated with their program, with respect and dignity: A. They take the time to get to know their people on a personal level. B. They foster a family atmosphere. V. Have a thirst for knowledge, for learning and for teaching: A. They are willing to learn different ways to do their job better and experiment with new methods, even if their old ways are proven to work well. B. They are constantly asking questions. C. They try to stay on the cutting edge in their profession. D. They use every opportunity to teach. “Teachable Moments” are when they shine the brightest. VI. Have a tremendous “feel” for their profession or craft: A. They know whom to play, when to play them and for how long.
University of Houston Coaches Clinic – October 24th, 2015
For the second straight season, University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff will play host to their Fall Coaches Clinic, starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, inside Hofheinz Pavilion. All high school and grade-school coaches are invited to attend this free event. The clinic will begin at 10 a.m.,
ABL Pro Evaluation Camp September 27th
Do to the overwhelming success of the last ABL Pro Evaluation Camp, the league has announced they will be holding another camp Sunday September 27th in Boca Raton Florida. The camp will take place at Spanish River Church 2400 NW 51st Street in Boca Raton Florida. Sign up at abl-hoops.com The Evaluation will be filmed
George Raveling’s Coaching for Success Academy
George Raveling’s Coaching for Success Academy September 26th and 27th, 2015. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA Official website and registration info: Coaching for Success Academy Speakers: George Raveling John Calipari Buzz Williams Jay Wright Mike Dunlap Cuonzo Martin Kevin Eastman Dana Altman Cynthia Cooper-Dyke Ernie Kent Saturday, September 26, 2015 8:00-9:00AM – Registration 9:00-10:15AM –
UMaine Basketball Coaches Clinic
The University of Maine Men’s Basketball team is hosting a free coaches clinic on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pit. The clinic is open to all coaches and staffs. It will feature on-court demonstrations from the UMaine coaching staff, followed by lunch and then a men’s basketball open practice