NUTS AND BOLTS
By Shane Dreiling, Assistant Coach, Newman University Founder, TeamArete.com
1.
3 WAYS TO
WIN
a.
Free throws – making
more than your opponents
take.
b.
Offensive rebounding –
getting more easy shots – daily emphasis.
c.
Touches – emphasizing
getting a hand on the ball defensively.
50 or more equal win!
2.
2 PEOPLE WHO CANNOT HAVE
BAD PRACTICES
a.
Best player
b.
Head coach
3.
If your
best player lacks character – your team will always fall short of the vision.
4.
You have to know how to
coach the hardest player to reach on the team – they don’t see the big picture
yet. Communication is the key!
5.
Everyone can always give
more – effort, communication, enthusiasm.
6.
Practices should be
highly competitive – teach them how to compete in the game!
7.
Challenge daily your
best player – the others follow.
8.
Your players should have
a fire-in-the-belly enthusiasm for your program – they won’t take for granted
the little things that make your program special.
9.
What is your team
identity? How will you win the game?
a.
Defensive pressure – we
preach “touches”.
b.
Transition
10.
Know why you coach and
be able to communicate it.
11.
Your team will be known
for something at the end of the year – what will it be?
12.
The coaching staff has
to always be on the same page when you’re with your team…show the face your
team needs to see.
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