Free Resources for Basketball Coaches & Athletic Directors
A curated list of free websites, YouTube channels, and podcasts we recommend
Basketball Coaches
Drills, plays, practice planning, and coaching philosophy resources we consistently recommend to high school and college coaches.
Basketball Immersion (Offense, Defense, Skills, Philosophy and Sport Sciences influenced by many coaches and researchers from several different fields of study.)
Basketball Immersion – YouTube
Basketball Immersion – Podcast
Coach Ashworth – YouTube Channel (X & O Breakdowns, Drills, and relevant basketball content for high school and small college teams.)
The Coaching Toolbox – Website (Drills, plays, practice planning, newsletters – Extremely popular with HS and college coaches.)
Zak Boisvert – YouTube Channel (Timeless X & O concepts and teaching clips from a longtime D1 assistant. Not updated frequently, but highly applicable.)
Brian McCormick – YouTube Channel (Basketball drills, plays, coaching clinics, and presentations for offense, defense, shooting, and more from professional head coach Brian McCormick.)
Hoop Heads Podcast (Over 1000 episodes on culture, staff management, and buy-in. Practical lessons from real coaches)
Coaching U Podcast (Gold standard for coaching leadership. Culture, communication, standards, accountability. Widely referenced by HS and college coaches)
Athletic Directors
Leadership, program management, and professional development resources for high school and college athletic directors.
Educational AD Podcast (Hosted by Jake von Scherrer, a retired Certified Master Athletic Administrator and a longtime high school athletic director from Florida. He interviews school-based ADs and coaches about leadership, best practices, and program insights.)
ADInsider Podcast (Interviews with athletic directors and industry experts about leadership, best practices, program challenges, and department management — great for HS ADs.)
Hangin’ With The AD Podcast (Hosted by veteran ADs, this podcast shares leadership lessons, staffing insights, and practical experiences from the field.)
The Jon Gordon Podcast (Positive Inspiration, Encouragement and Lessons to Help You Overcome Your Challenges and Make a Greater Impact.)