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Sunday, February 28, 2016

"Go To" Websites and Resources, A Quick Dirty Dozen

Periodically, we all need to update sites that we regularly visit for information, education, controversy, inspiration, or relief. I appreciate that some of you regularly visit here. 

We completed our regular season 21-3, 12-2 in our league (first), and 10-1 against teams describing themselves as "A" teams. I'm really proud of my team, that I'd call "tiny" as we have absolutely no height but have practiced and played hard all season. To quote my high school coach, "I'm pleased but not satisfied." 

"Make the big time where you are." Every post can add value. Every practice can be a clinic. Every player deserves our best, every day. 

The websites are not listed in any particular order:

Hoop Thoughts from Coach Bob Starkey.

Hoops Chalk Talk from Wes Kosel (Xs and Os often with video)

Hoop Coach (Blog, drills, plays, quotes, and more)

Coach Giesbrecht's Blog  (Many varied features)

Coach Pintar Blog (General information, play of the day) 

Fiba.com  International basketball website...World Association of Basketball Coaches

HoopsU Comprehensive site 

Kevin Eastman Blog (Not often updated but always worthwhile)

Nylon Calculus, Analytics Blog (Did you know the Magic play more games close than any other team?) 

Zak Boisvert YouTube Channel 

BBallBreakdown.com  What's working, what isn't, and why...from Coach Nick

CoachDaniel YouTube Channel Another excellent site with film breakdown

It's worth your while to subscribe to regular online newsletters. Mike Neighbors (@CoachNeighbors) at the University of Washington and Brook Kohlheim (@CoachKohlheim) at Florida Atlantic are two excellent sources. 

On Facebook, the 'open' group, Herb on Hoops (Herb Welling) has a wealth of newsy basketball information.