DNA of a Stat: How the Four Factors go Deeper Than Traditional Counting Stats by Dan Hoppen was originally published by Hudl at hudl.com/blog Basketball games aren’t played in a vacuum. The Four Factors help coaches adjust for pace of play to get a more accurate view of their team. All shooting percentages are not created equal. Take…
DNA of a Stat: Find Your Hot Spots
DNA of a Stat: When, Where and How: Shot Charts Help You Find Your Hot Spots by Dan Hoppen was originally published by Hudl at hudl.com/blog Shot charts show you where an offense excels and struggles, and pairing them with video allows for valuable insights. The best way to craft an effective offense is to get your best…
DNA of a Stat: The Right Connections Through Lineup Data
DNA of a Stat: Find the Right Connections Through Lineup Data by Dan Hoppen was originally published by Hudl at hudl.com/blog Some players just play better together. Lineup data will help you pinpoint the right combinations. Few sports require chemistry as much as basketball. Miscommunication can result in defensive lapses or turnovers, while some teammates are so in tune with…
DNA of a Stat: Value Point System
DNA of a Stat: The The Value Point System is the All-in-One Stat That Keeps Growing by Dan Hoppen was originally published by Hudl at hudl.com/blog We break down the Value Point System, why it matters and how you can incorporate it into your coaching workflow. A quizzical look. A raised eyebrow. A confused “Huh?” As recently as…
Coach – Player Communication
Technology plays an ever-increasing role in how coaches of all sports not only coach and teach, but also how they communicate with players. Understanding the best ways to utilize these technologies is important to be able to maximize a player’s potential and improve Coach – Player Communication. Basketball coaches everywhere have long used FastDraw Play…
FastDraw: The Ultimate PROGRAM Tool
Tips and creative uses for FastDraw as a program tool for developing top-to-bottom program alignment. In many hours of counseling basketball coaches, a common struggle I hear is lack of program alignment. There are many factors that may inhibit this from situation to situation, but it often is the fault of the head coach for not having…
![June 12, 2012 - FL, USA - WILL VRAGOVIC | Times.ht_355545_vrag_basketball_01 of 4 (6/12/12 Brooksville) Sy Crowley, 8, gets cheered on by fellow campers after draining the winning shot in a game of ''Knock Out,'' a shooting drill game, during the Hernando County Parks and Recreation Summer Basketball Camp held at West Hernando Middle School Tuesday morning. Conducted by the father and son team of Marion and Michael Jones, (Marion played college ball at St. Leo, Michael played at PHCC and is currently the assistant coach of the men's team at PHCC) the camp for 8 to 14 year-olds teaches rules, fundamentals, and introductory conditioning. On the second day of camp, Michael Jones said, ''It's going well, the kids are having fun. The best thing is they're doing something positive and keeping out of trouble.'' The camp is also being offered at West Hernando June 18-21 and July 16-19 and at Challenger K-8 July 9-12 from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., the cost is 5, limit 50 campers. For more information, contact Hernando County Parks and Recreation at (352) 754-4031. [WILL VRAGOVIC, Times] (Credit Image: © Tampa Bay Times/ZUMAPRESS.com)](http://team.fastmodelsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20120612_zan_s70_0441-193x130.jpg)
Basketball Camp Drills – Shooting w/Dr. Dish
Basketball camp is right around the corner for thousands of players and coaches. I always loved basketball camp as a player and appreciated the importance as a coach. I always had two very important goals when coaching camp: Have Fun – If kids don’t have fun, they won’t come back. Get Better – If the…
Offseason Planning – FastDraw
Basketball season may be over for the summer, but the season for new computers and IT department “updates” is just getting started. Whether you are finally getting ready to dump that old computer for a shiny new one, or you just want to make sure that all of your hard work in FastDraw is protected…
Shooting Drills – Post Players
The season is over the the promise of next season is bringing coaches and players back to the gym ready to get better. Off season skill development is of the utmost importance and developing post skills is often overlooked. With the help of Dr. Dish, here are four shooting drills that can help give you…
![March 8, 2016 - Minneapolis, MN, U.S. - North head coach Larry McKenzie read an inspirational quote to his players before the start of practice Tuesday afternoon. ] JEFF WHEELER • Minneapolis North Polars, a program synonymous with basketball excellence, is back in the state tournament for the first time since 2003. They practiced after school Tuesday afternoon, March 8, 2016 ahead of their tournament game on Thursday. (Credit Image: � Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis Star Tribune via ZUMA Wire)](http://team.fastmodelsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160308_zaf_m42_0041-195x130.jpg)
Make it a Productive Off-Season – Part 1
Every coach knows that time is of the essence in the off-season. Between open gyms, individual workouts, weight training, video sessions, youth camps, coaching clinics and more, a coach’s calendar fills up fast. Being organized and efficient with one’s time is crucial for any coach. Lucky for them, there are great tools to help save time and energy. Along with using FastDraw,…