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We’ve all been in that situation: you’ve got a senior or two who have been in your program for years — maybe they’ve played JV for three seasons, maybe even sat behind sophomores as juniors — and now they’re finally seniors, ready for their varsity…
I’ve been around this game my whole life. I’ve played professionally. I’ve coached for over 15 years at the grassroots level. I’ve worked with middle schoolers learning how to pivot, high schoolers chasing scholarships, and teams grinding just to be seen. I’ve seen basketball at…
I’ve coached for 30 years on both the boys’ and girls’ side of basketball. I’ve spent the last decade of my career also serving as an athletic director, watching all sports and noticing the similarities. What I’ve learned is this: kids want to have fun,…
There’s a reason most people don’t put in extra work—because it’s hard. I’ve been there. After a long day, your body’s begging to rest, your mind’s drained, and nobody would blame you for calling it. But I’ve played in the WNBA—and how I got there…
For 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a head coach and athletic director in Texas, and I’ve learned that one of the most powerful things a coach can do is push athletes beyond what they believe is possible. It’s not just about…
We’re always pushing our athletes to get better. “Level up.”“Put in the work.”“Get 1% better every day.” But when’s the last time we — as coaches — did the same? Don’t get me wrong, coaching is already a grind. We wear every hat: motivator, mentor,…
In today’s hyper-competitive youth and high school basketball world, it’s tempting—almost expected—for coaches to chase wins at all costs. Parents want championships. Communities want banners. Programs want trophies. But too often, in the pursuit of short-term glory, we lose sight of the bigger mission: preparing…
I hear people tell kids all the time, “You can be anything you want, if you work hard enough.” The truth is, you can’t. You can’t be something you don’t have the physical size, strength, aptitude, or qualifications for. That’s just reality. I’d love to…
Have you ever found yourself in a practice with a few athletes who are year-round superstars—maybe they play AAU in the off-season—while others only show up for school ball and that’s it? If so, you’ve probably witnessed the massive skill gap between athletes on your…
It’s tempting to run a zone defense with young players. Let’s be honest — most kids can’t consistently hit threes, so packing the paint gives your team a better shot at winning games. But here’s the real question: are we choosing the easy path and…