Coaching Resources

In my experiences, sometimes the best way to understand the game is to find a few people who are truly passionate it. You need to find a mentor. The basketball community is open to conversation about team building, player development, and strategy. Unfortunately, in rural eras, its more difficult to find and connect with these people. If you need someone to chat about the game, let us know. We would be happy to discuss any topics related to the game and are eager to learn ourselves. We by no means are experts, but we are willing to bounce some ideas around with you.

Below are some resources to help Coaches in their journey. I personally use the following and would highly recommend them to any Coach interested in getting to Know the Game.

Almost everyday on my commute to work I listen to the following Podcasts. The following are my favorite but I'm always looking for new ones. If you have any suggestions, please let me know!

Podcasts:

Coach Collins: Covers a variety of topics on K-12 Hoops

Coach Collins: Focuses on the challenges of Coaching High School Hoops

Chris Oliver: Interviews Coaches around the world and talks strategy and Coaching philosophies

Brendan Suhr: Interviews top Coaches across the country to discuss Coaching Philosophies

Adam Gordon talks with some of the brightest minds in basketball about their rise through the profession

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Steve Collins offers a product for a monthly fee. He gives you access to an exclusive website filled with thousands of hours of videos and content ranging from program building, offense and defensive systems, and player development. He does one on one calls with members and creates an exclusive Coaching community through Facebook allowing members to problem solve and bounce ideas off each other.

Recommended Reading List:

Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf: Fantastic book about pursuing excellence. Easy read and great for a team book study.

The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon: Easy to read book about the importance on energy on any team and how to avoid energy vampires.

Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson: The book takes you into the mind of one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time as he coaches some of the greatest athletes.

How to build and Sustain a Championship Culture by Jeff Janssen: Intensive study into team culture. The author studies several teams ranging in all sports and levels.

Bad Boys! By Isiah Thomas: The book is a first hand account of the Bad Boys first championship and the struggles and achievements throughput the season.

Coaching The System by Gary Smith and Doug Porter: This is a in depth book on how to play basketball using the Grinnell System, the most explosive high paced style of basketball used today.

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: An easy read and a great look into the creation of Nike and early years. The book gives great insight of perseverance and dedication from the great mind of Phil Knight.

They Call Me Coach by John Wooden: This book is a look into the mind of the greatest college basketball coach of all time. It will give you some insight into his philosophy as a person and coach.

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