"Basketball is eighty percent mental." What percent of players devote even twenty percent of their time to learning the game, seeing the game, understanding the game?
Where do you refer them?
We need candidates. Here are my nominees as we've walked the 'red carpet'.
1. Youtube.com FIBA Coaching Library video series.
"When we first get together, I ask them to write five things you want to get better at." Coach says she brings back the player's own words to them. "Make them assertive communicators." Every video might not be what you want; move on.
2. BBallBreakdown.com "Are you in?"
Coach Nick shares video on a panoply of teams, players, and techniques. Coach brings volume, clarity, and simplicity.
3. Youtube.com Coach Daniel.
Shorter videos with many teaching points. Most of the teaching points have general application regardless of the level of play. E.g. poor communication is the same at all levels.
Video reinforces the distinctions between excellence and mediocrity.
4. FastModelSports
FastModel (and its proprietary program Fast Draw) synthesizes diagrams, video, and a plethora of articles on basketball tactics and technique. In a word, FastModel is underrated...the Utah Jazz of teaching sites. I should be going here daily to satiate the basketball Jones.
5. Functional Basketball Coaching.
FBC shares a wealth of information and categories.
It's a lot lighter on video but its breadth and organization compensate.
These represent just some of the contenders. Many others are worthy destinations. Share some of your "go to" faves and your "Oscar" winner.
