You gotta put the ball in the basket
You gotta put the ball in the basket. The game is called basketball. The objective is to put the ball in the basket. So simply said, yet for most teams, they achieve this objective on less than 50% of their attempts. Mix in the occasional turnover and it happens on less than 50% of possessions. […]
Sports Equality is Earned
Sports is a business. Like it or not, it’s the facts. What might have started as activities during a physical education class is now a multi-billion dollar industry. While I believe that doctors and teachers should all be paid competitively for doing the same job, sports equality is earned. Like it or not, the facts are that at this point in time, everyone in sports should not get paid the same. You might have earned a spot on the team. You might have earned a scholarship or a contract. But that doesn’t mean you’re equal.
Love the Game
Love the Game I hear so many people talk about how much they “love the game” of basketball. Then I hear people talk about how they lost their love for it. I’m trying to figure out how this happens. Basketball has been extremely good to me. It has allowed me to meet tons of people, […]
Coach: One Definition
What is your definition of coach? Have you ever thought about where our current use of the word coach came from?
New Year’s Perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrQ_BSBPLYI New Year’s Perspective Here’s a different perspective for your 2019. Going into the New Year, so many people have their resolutions of what they are going to do different or better than what they did last. Maybe you have your “One Word” that you’re going to live by. There’s nothing wrong with any of […]
The People Who Aren’t on Your Page
The People Who Aren’t on Your Page There are a lot of people out there who aren’t on your page. The problem with a lot of you is that you don’t even know what page you’re on. You’re listening to other people who are trying to get you on their page instead of really taking […]
The Hoops College Methodology
The Hoops College Methodology Hoops College strives to present things in a very clear concise and organized methodology. As we present topics, each section will begin with a description of the topic. Next, points of emphasis and fundamentals for the players involved in the action will follow the general description. These points of emphasis are […]
Attack Dribble Breakdown
Attack Dribble Breakdown Since this Attack Dribble breakdown is the first layer we have covered, we are only able to execute one action at a time for two reasons. 1. Players don’t know what to do when they pass the ball. 2. Players don’t know how to react in the post. This will change when […]
Fundamentals are Required For Success
Fundamentals are Required The offensive system and style of play described here include the individual and team fundamentals of offensive basketball. Fundamental skills and athleticism are the ingredients for success. They are not the icing on the cake. The offense is a means to score points in game situations, but also a way for improving players […]