Bear Defense
Train your players to be BEAR defenders so they can turn bad situations into survivable situations using the 2 v 1 Bear Drill. Adjust the conditions in the drill to get to the situation you need to focus on.
Zone Attack Q&A
Tj, Lisa, and Sam address a variety of critical questions regarding zone principles and dive even deeper into elements of The Complete Zone Attack Package.
Reads and Gets
Buckle up. It’s time to break down a high-level concept and make it so simple that you can teach it to any teammate. Too many players get stuck when they pick up their dribble too soon and don’t know what to do. What makes young players like Duncan Robinon and Tyler Hero so special is […]
Practice Plan Template – 2
Check out Mano’s example for how to write out and plan your practice. The download includes an example of how it can be used. Click here to view and download the PDF.
Player Development Is Not About Us
Player Development is an important topic for high school and summer coaches to align on when possible.
Shot Selection and Shot Generation
Shot selection is only one part of the equation. Have you taught your players shot generation?
Simple is the Goal
As coaches we are challenged to make the complex simple. Think about how you organize your approach to teaching in the 5 Key Categories.
Player Evaluation Questions
20 Questions to ask your players to better understand their perspective as well as help coaches and players create alignment moving forward.
Leading Your Teammates with the Sweetest Sound
Take your leadership and teaching to the next level with this helpful tip.
Screening Circles
A simple drill for teaching the fundamentals of screening.
Pain Point Series – Rebounding
Lack of rebounding and blocking out is a common complaint for coaches. Hear TJ share one way you can investigate and resolve your rebounding frustrations.
Jump Squats
Master Teaching Tip
As a master teacher, help connect the dots for your players.
TJ Rosene Emmanuel College Practice 1
Watch TJ Rosene as he leads practice number 1 with his Emmanuel College team.
Love It First
TJ applies a Simon Sinek quote to evaluate the culture of our teams and programs.
Mano Watsa Interview
PGC Basketball President, Mano Watsa, shares coaching essentials for navigating the ups and downs of a season, and leading through adversity.
Overcommunicate Your Vision
“Where there is no vision, there is no direction.” Sam shares we overcommunication is more than just ok, it’s necessary.
Rip & Run
Teach your post players to roll harder and create more seperation.
Who Are You Committed to Being this Season
A commitment is a great place to start when trying to maximize goals.
Pain Point Series – Vision
A lot of turnovers are caused by a lack of vision. In this video Sam shares the importance of peeking, how to train it in practice, and film examples to learn from.
Point Guard Mentality: Cleverness > Speed
There’s a truth that every great point guard knows … the position isn’t only about speed. In fact, the cleverness a point guard uses is many times more important than how fast they’re going. Listen in as we go deeper on cleverness > speed.
Snaking Ball Screens
Let’s talk about ball screens. Many players work on the skill set to be good in ball screen situations, but most often they don’t truly understand the nuance of making the correct read. High-level playmakers don’t only have great skills, they also make great decisions and know exactly when to use those skills. In this […]
Skip Dribbles
Is your team practicing gamelike shots?
Evaluating the types of shots you take in practice can lead to better efficiency.