What is Bonus in Basketball
What is Bonus in Basketball? Coach Brian Williams If you’ve ever watched a basketball game, you may have heard the term “bonus” being used by commentators or coaches. But what exactly does it mean in the context of the game? We explore the definition of bonus in basketball and discuss its importance in game strategy. […]
Best One-on-One Basketball Drills for Skill Development
Best One on One Basketball Drills for Skill Development Compiled by Coach Brian Williams Playing a lot of purposeful one on one during player development work is essential. Here is what I view as “purposeful.” The rules of the one-on-one games and drills need to develop skills that fit your offensive system. Better to not […]
High Level, Action Points to Teach Leadership to Athletes
High Level, Action Points to Teach Leadership to Athletes Complied by Coach Brian Williams I have collected the following bullet points over a period of 15 years from the best leadership student and educator that I know–Dr. Cory Dobbs. I encourage you to not just read this as a quick skim, but to […]
Keeping the Clock at Basketball Games Expertly
Keeping the Clock at Basketball Games Expertly By Coach Brian Williams Basketball is a fast-paced and exciting sport that demands precise timekeeping. From tracking the duration of each quarter to managing the shot clock, accurate clock management is critical to ensuring a fair and smooth flow of play. In this section, we will discuss […]
How To Choose A Video Display Board
How To Choose A Video Display Board 8 CRITICAL QUESTIONS AND THE ANSWERS YOU NEED TO CHOOSE A DIGITAL VIDEO DISPLAY A DIGITAL VIDEO BOARD will CREATE A TREMENDOUS HOMECOURT ADVANTAGE on game night, enhance practices, and help make every special event and assembly that is held in your gym that much more special! You […]
The 5 Stages of a Coach’s Career
The 5 Stages of a Coach’s Career Contributed by Coach Brian Williams What is your rocking chair statement? That is, what do you want the athletes that you have coached to say and remember about you when you are retired and spending your time in a rocking chair on your front porch. I hope that […]
Guide to Helping Student Athletes Choose a College (75 Questions)
Guide to Helping Student Athletes Choose a College (75 Questions) Contributed by Coach Brian Williams Think back to the time when you were sifting through the options that you had for where you wanted to go to college. Few individuals are as pivotal in guiding high school student-athletes through the process of selecting a college that […]
Improvement Focused Player Evaluations
Improvement Focused Player Evaluations I get several requests each season for a way to evaluate players. I like this system because it can be used in-season, post season, or to set your goals for summer skill development. I received this system from Jeff Dadio (@coachDaddio) at Farmington High School in Farmington, Connecticut. If […]
A Coach’s Guide to Daily Program and Professional Improvement
Coaches Guide to Daily Improvement (for Every Sport) EVERY coach wants (and most of us say it to the media and our teams) “Our goal is to get better every day.” While that’s a great thought, it is really ONLY A WISH and NOT A GOAL if you don’t have a plan that YOU KNOW […]
Guidelines for Spring and Summer 5 on 5 Basketball
Spring and Summer 5 on 5 Guidelines Open gyms and pickup games during times when you aren’t allowed to instruct are almost always more harmful than helpful to player development. Developing your own guidelines, and making sure that your team leaders know and enforce them, will help decrease the development of bad habits among your […]