Less is more. A moment of clarity exceeds a lifetime of confusion.
- Do well what you do a lot.
- Do more of what works, less of what doesn’t.
- Become more efficient to gain productivity.
1. Don't return to the basics. Never leave. Find "four ways to score."
Know your "go to and counter" move, signature move, and "closer move" if you're the closer.
2. At some point, subtract a drill for each new one added.
3. Condition with a basketball, within drills for efficiency and skill development.
4. Nobody wins 0-0. It's painful to watch high school teams shoot three consecutive airballs. Avoid denial. It happens in many high school games.
5. Winning games = winning quarters = winning possessions.
6. All defense starts with containing the ball.
7. Treasure possession enders, 'guys' who score, assist, rebound, and get stops with deflections, steals, blocks, and forced turnovers.
8. Teach more, overcoach less.
9. Decide how you can add value. Be a mentor not a tormentor.
10.Make every player feel valued. "How does it feel to be coached by me?"
Lagniappe. Coach Hacks reflects on "basketball character."
Most teams that overachieve their talent level DO NOT have players:
— Matt Hackenberg (@CoachHackGO) December 10, 2025
▪️Making faces when they get subbed out
▪️Arguing with the officials
▪️Laying on the ground after they turn it over
▪️Moping on the bench
They have players that are focused on contributing to WINNING
Lagniappe 2. Versus 1-3-1, overload and screen the low middle.
SHEESH 🔥🔥
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) December 19, 2025
This may be the best set we have seen against a 1-3-1 zone and really not that complicated
Add this to you early season playbook and keep it in your back pocket
(Via @CoachHackGO 🎥)
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