Coaching is a difficult job. It can be stressful and demanding. Few know the number of hours a high school coach invests trying to get to a conference championship, a section title, or God willing, a state title! Managing the team, the parents and the Athletic Director can create an environment full of frustration or
Ranking the 2015 NCAA DIII Coaching Changes
Last week, HoopDirt.com ranked the NCAA DII men’s basketball coaching changes (NCAA DII Rankings). This week, we have focused our attention to the NCAA DIII hirings. There were 42 NCAA DIII schools that made men’s basketball coaching changes this past off-season. HoopDirt.com has ranked the Top 5 hirings as well as honorable mentions – the complete list
1st Annual YMA Coaches Clinic – Sunday 11/8 – Yonkers, NY
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Ranking the 2015 NCAA DII Coaching Changes
This off-season, there were 34 NCAA DII schools that made men’s basketball coaching changes. HoopDirt.com has ranked the Top 5 hirings as well as honorable mentions. Also, the complete list of 2015 NCAA DII hirings can be found at the bottom of the page. Here are HoopDirt.com’s Top 5 NCAA DII hirings: 1. Scott Burrell – Southern
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Cal Head Coach Cuonzo Martin Mic’d up at Practice
Cal head coach Cuozno Martin wore a microphone for the first practice of the year last week. It all starts with “Are you willing to make the decision to succeed?” Watch the rest to see how well Martin communicates with his team. Video Courtesy Cal Athletics
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2015 John Groce Basketball Coaches Clinic – October 16-17, 2015
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, a social
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Columbia’s Kyle Smith Mic’d Up
With the start of practice upon us, here is a pretty cool inside look into Columbia’s first day on the court. Head coach Kyle Smith was mic’d up as he addressed his team before practice, and as they ran through drills. I always like to see how other coaches run practice and communicate with their guys. Good luck to