Developing Game Awareness and Quick Decision Making

The most dangerous offenses are ones that play fast AND intelligent. Think of the Warriors. The speed and pace of their decisions make them hard to guard. How can we train this ability to make quick and effective decisions? Here’s one tactic that elite soccer players use that can translate to basketball.

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The Jalen Brunson Drill: 1 Tip to Help Shooters Create Space

Good shooters are constantly searching for space. A few inches here and there is often the difference between a clean look and an altered shot. This article looks at a tiny detail that allows Villanova's Jalen Brunson One to create extra space. 

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Do the Little Things Really Matter? Questioning Coaching Dogma.

The answer is yes. A look at how Chaos Theory, the Butterfly Effect and dynamic systems work together to amplify tiny actions to the point where they can swing a game and even a season.  

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5 Ways to Beat a Boxout

It goes without saying that the number 1 way to be a great offensive rebounder is to relentlessly pursue the basketball. That being said, there are a few techniques to improve your offensive rebounding ability when raw effort isn't enough. 

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Overcoming Quit Moments

Your response to a quit moment is a signal of your mental toughness. Mentally tough athletes are able to face that quit moment and keep moving forward. It’s the ability to ignore the rationalizing voice in your head and interject your own positive message instead.

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The Powerful Link Between Mindfulness and Performance

Mindfulness has cult-like following these days. But it's is one of the rare popular trends that I think is actually legitimate.

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The Psychological Attribute That Forges Resilient Athletes

While fragile athletes think negative events are insurmountable, resilient ones believe they are conquerable. 

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5 Takeaways For Coaches From the Book "Practice Perfect" by Doug Lemov

You have to decide whether you want to be an impressive coach or an effective coach.

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Gresham's Law Will Destroy Your Team If You Let It

Gresham’s Law is a form of natural selection. The qualities that have a competitive edge get passed on. The danger arises when the qualities that have competitive edge are also the ones that will hurt the team in the long run.

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The Criticism Trap (Part 2) - Coaches

The Criticism Trap comes when coaches come to incorrect conclusions when analyzing feedback.

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