Starting out as a coach is hard. Many adapt what they learned as a player. The great Pete Newell once said that usually results in a "poor copy of the original." Learn, be yourself, and regularly revise as you learn. People who advance in any domain regularly reinvent themselves.
Read. Read. Read. Read. Read.
Here are some materials and sites you may find helpful. Think of these as some acorns that might grow into an oak someday.
The Symmetry of Basketball
Structuring components for practice
Get players to check the boxes
"Every day is player development day."
There's no shortcut to player development. Use every resource available, the cheaper the better... great online stuff from FIBA, YouTube videos, trainers like Drew Hanlen, Don Kelbick, Ganon Baker, Chris Brickley, and more.
It's not all about the US. Study Dave Smart, Mike McKay, Kirby Schepp, Etorre Messina, Arik Shevik, Zeljko Obradovic, and more.
Basketball Video Drill Book (various topics)
Introductory Materials and Various Plays
Stir It Up (Miscellaneous items that will help you)
Lagniappe (something extra). Study the game.
Celtics dismantled the Dallas Mavericks last night, holding them to their lowest Points-Per-Possession of the playoffs. Let's breakdown how the Celtics guarded Dallas in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
— Michael Jagacki (@Mike_Jagacki) June 7, 2024
🧵A thread.. pic.twitter.com/varu3jmzig
