Coach. Author. Veteran.
Twenty-five years on the floor. Five books on the shelf.
Weekly writing on offensive systems, drill design, and the work of coaching basketball — from a guy who's spent a quarter century in the gym.
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Player Development
How to Improve Basketball IQ: The Framework Most Coaches Overlook
There’s a question I’ve asked myself after too many losses: Why didn’t they see it coming?
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Coaching
The Coachability Question Phil Jackson Asked at Every Training Camp
Every training camp, Phil Jackson opened with the same question.
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Coaching
Basketball Team Culture: What Your Players Do When You're Not There
Steve Kerr missed the 2017 NBA playoffs. Back injury. He wasn’t on the bench for a single game.
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Player Development
Basketball Mental Toughness: Are Your Players Cleaners, Closers, or Coolers?
Tim Grover spent more than two decades training Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade. Three of the most obsessive competitors the game has ever seen.
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Basketball IQ Test: 5 Things to Watch in Practice That Reveal Everything
Athleticism is easy to see.
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Player Development
The Offseason Basketball Training Plan That Gets Results
The offseason is where good players become great players. But only if they use it wisely.
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Player Development
The Daily Basketball Training Workout You Can Do Anywhere
You don’t need a fancy gym, a personal trainer, or expensive equipment to get better at basketball. You need a ball, a hoop, and 45 minutes.
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Player Development
How to Prepare for Basketball Tryouts: A Player's Guide
Tryouts are the most stressful week of a young basketball player’s year. The difference between making the team and getting cut often comes down to preparation.
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