One of the most important ideas from Greg McKeown’s Essentialism is the “reality of tradeoffs.” It’s a concept that is simple to understand but often overlooked in the coaching profession. Tradeoffs are not something we choose to have—they are a fact of life. When we say yes to one thing, we are inherently saying no …
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Eliminating Tactical Clutter: Why Simplicity Wins in Coaching
In today’s coaching landscape, it’s easy to feel pressure to do more. More plays. More defenses. More drills. More technology. The belief is simple: if we just add one more set or install a new press, we’ll get over the hump. But the reality is, most teams don’t suffer from a lack of tactics. They …
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Defining Your Coaching Philosophy: Less But Better
Part Two of our series on Essentialism in basketball coaching. Most successful basketball coaches operate with a clear, well-defined philosophy. Without one, it’s easy to get lost in trends, constantly shifting tactics and strategies without a consistent foundation. Defining your philosophy is the key to sustainable success. It gives your program direction, helps players understand …
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The Essentialist Mindset in Coaching
The power of doing less, but better. Coaching basketball in today’s world comes with an overwhelming number of choices. There are hundreds of offensive systems, countless defensive schemes, and endless training methods. Every season brings new trends, new analytics, and new voices telling you what you must add to succeed. The result? Many coaches constantly …
Breakdown: MTSU Hi-Lo Offense
Coaches: NOTE: Resources from our August 2024 WebClinic have been added to this post. I recently broke down some film of the Middle Tennessee State University Women’s Basketball team. Specifically, their Hi-Lo, Roll & Replace action. Here’s a video featuring “Boom-Boom” passes! I also diagrammed the offense and created a “mini” playbook. I took a …
Under The Microscope: Minnesota Lynx
Our June 2024 WebClinic featured an examination of the Minnesota Lynx, one of the most efficient offenses in the WNBA. We covered various five-out entries and a little bit of “double drag” action! Check out the clinic below: Here’s the teaching tape we examined in the clinic:
Pitch Series Playbook
We took Fred Hoiberg’s Pitch Series and spiced it up! By mixing in FLIP and SWING entries in addition to the trademark “pitchback” entry, we’ve made this a more complete offensive package. Download the playbook below!
Under The Microscope: BYU 5-Out
Our April 2024 WebClinic featured an examination of BYU’s 5-Out Offense. We covered cuts, zooms and staggers. Below is the recording of the clinic. Below is the teaching tape we reviewed: There’s also some surprise bonus footage toward the end of this clinic! Check it out!
Under The Microscope: Marquette
We took a look at the Marquette Golden Eagles and some of their offensive concepts. Below are the resources. WebClinic Teaching Tape Marquette YouTube Playlist
“That System Won’t Work”
It happened again. The University of Virginia Men’s Basketball team made another early exit from the NCAA Tournament by falling to Colorado State 67-42. UVA’s performance was dreadful and left many wondering why they even got in the tournament in the first place. The Cavaliers and their head coach Tony Bennett face some well-deserved criticism …