WNBA teams are on the campus of IMG Academy and the season is just days away. While excitement builds for the return of basketball, there is also a lot of question marks. The most obvious question that faced teams in the build up to the season was, “who is going to sit this season out?”…
The Basketball Tournament Tip-Off x FastModel Finish
See how a Michigan AAU tournament used the Elam Ending, similar to what The Basketball Tournament does, for better late game situations. Today is tip-off of the The Basketball Tournament, which in its sixth year has become another great summer viewing option for basketball fans (You can catch all games airing live on ESPN networks). One…
Final Four Preview: Michigan State’s Championship Identity
An analysis of the culture that defines Michigan State, which has led to another Final Four trip. Plus, some top plays to look for. Final Four Team Previews: Texas Tech | Virginia | Auburn When people mention the Michigan State Spartans basketball program, the first person that comes to mind is Head Coach Tom Izzo.…
WNBA Finals: Storm vs Mystics – Top Plays to Look For
Doug Brotherton of Dynamic Coaching Tools shares the most effective plays from each team in the WNBA Finals. After a highly competitive WNBA Finals Game 2, the Washington Mystics look to make this a series vs the Seattle Storm. Game 3 tips off Wednesday night at 7PM Central on ESPN2, with the #1-seeded Storm having an opportunity…
What’s the Best Bargain in Basketball? The WNBA
The WNBA Playoffs begin tonight, and coaches should take advantage of the learning opportunity these games will provide. Coaches spend the off season looking for ways to develop, improve, and learn. What if I told you that you might be missing out on the best bargain in basketball!?! For only $16.99, you could watch some of the…
Jay Bilas Skills Camp: Top 5 Takeaways for Coaches
The 2018 edition of the Jay Bilas Skills Camp continued to provide both coaches and players exceptional opportunities to improve. The Jay Bilas Skills Camp is quickly becoming one of the best basketball camps in the entire country. At the camp, players are split into teams, which are each led by a full coaching staff.…
NBA Finals: Game 3 Preview – How Cleveland Can Win Home At Home
Down 0-2 for the second straight series, the Cleveland Cavaliers can even the series at home by making a few adjustments – but it won’t be easy. As Game 3 approaches, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a familiar position. They are down 0-2, heading back home, and must defend their home court. This was also the case in the…
National Championship Preview: Villanova vs Michigan – 3 Keys To Watch For
The 2018 National Championship game between Villanova and Michigan will be decided by three key areas, as Doug Brotherton explains. It is the best Monday of the year! Tonight is the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, featuring the Villanova Wildcats and the Michigan Wolverines. Villanova is the clear favorite, with an average margin of victory…
Better Coaches Mindset: Feedback, Criticism and Trust
This is the third post of the #BetterCoaches Mindset series in partnership with HoopGrind, and was originally published on its site here. Read the first post exploring the Hedgehog Concept here, and the second post on Passion vs Obsession here. If you attend any basketball practice around the world, you are likely to hear the Coach stressing…
Better Coaches Mindset: Passion vs Obsession
This is the second post of a #BetterCoaches Mindset series in partnership with HoopGrind, and was originally published on their site here. Read the first post exploring the Hedgehog Concept here. If you are reading this, there is a strong possibility that basketball is your passion. The purpose of this article is to explain the difference…