First Ever Basketball Speed Seminar Just Took A Huge Step...

Hello,

I am really excited to announce that the Basketball Speed Seminar is moving really quickly now. I just returned home from a meeting with 2 outstanding individuals that are helping me confirm a location in Indianapolis for the first ever Basketball Speed Seminar. It is going to be a great location.

The two people involved in helping are top level basketball coaches. They have coached at the highest levels down to the foundational level (I will be giving out there information in later blogs so don't miss out). The key thing for me is that they absolutely love helping coaches get great information so they can run better programs. I am now in the process of solidifying other presenters so this will be a the best clinic I can offer.

Stay tuned for more details as we move along...

Here is another great Tip from TJ:

Skill: Ball Handling

Drill: Spin Dribble

Action: - Dribble ball up the court in right hand

- after 3 dribbles, plant and pivot with your
left foot and spin while keeping the dribble
with your right hand

- upon completing the spin, switch the ball
over to the left hand and continue dribbling
down the court


Workout: dribble 3 times with right hand, spin
dribble 3 times with left hand, then spin
repeat that drill up and down the court 5 times
(you should be able to get in 3-4 spins each trip)


Why Coaching Makes The Difference

You might be one of these basketball junkies that absolutely loves the game. One that knows everything about it, but has really never learned the art of coaching. You never really understood what it takes to gain the respect and attention of the players you coach; therefore, your message really never gets across.

When you look at the best programs, youth to the pros, it is no mistake that the coach understands how to get players to buy into the program. The coach can teach the most basic skills and the most intricate systems to anyone. It is because they understand how to get players engaged.

Part of being a good basketball coach is showing your enthusiasm for the players and the fact that you would rather be with them for the 1-2 hours then at any other place. Show them that you are their biggest fan. Let them know you care and they will respond, they will buy into you and your program. Now the teaching gets easier because you have a captive audience.

Another important part to being a successful coach is understanding how your players learn. Not all players pick things up on the first explanation. They need to hear it again, see it again, and do it multiple times. And sometimes it only makes sense when they feel how it works in live action. The good coaches accept this and use different teaching styles to get this across.

One of my college coaches was big on doing skeleton drills (no defense). Personally, I understood the sequence of the offense or defense in this manner but until there was live defense I wasn't able to get the real timing down. So I learned through live action.

I played for one coach that was the loudest most in your face coach ever. He ruled by fear and by negative application. He even told us that rarely will he give compliments, but he will pick on our faults ever time. This didn't work for me at all. I was the type of player that gave 100% all the time and would do what ever the coach asked. So when he got in my face it was a complete turn off and negative response. I already bought in why turn me off.

You have to really look at your coaching style and be able to adapt to your players. Now, I can just hear some of the old time coaches saying- Like heck! the players are going to do it my way or the highway. That is all fine and good. But if you really want to get the best out of your players you need to have various approaches for the players. I am not saying you have to have 10 different practice plans but be willing to adapt to someone not getting it the way you are delivering it.

The bottom line is we as coaches have a chance to impact the lives of many people. If we choose to be pig headed and not listen to what they need we will not have a great impact on them. But if we can learn to get all players to buy in and help each player the best we can the chances of a positive impact will be made.

Play Hard,

Lee

PS: I am so excited about the Basketball Speed Seminar. Don't forget that Basketball Speed Insiders get 50% off the seminar fee. If you want to become a member of the BBall Speed Insiders go to www.BasketballSpeedInsiders.com and join for 1 month FREE!