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Players: Improve Your “Approach” and Improve Your Game Significantly

I’m fairly sure that a lot of players don’t really understand the word “approach” as it pertains to them and their games.  I believe that […]

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Be Your Child’s Basketball Shooting Coach

June 9, 2026 hoopcoach No comments

What the heck are you supposed to focus on regarding basketball shooting?  At what age?  What theory do you listen to?   THERE IS LOTS OF CONFLICTING INFORMATION […]

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Bob Hurley Coaching Clinic Notes

June 9, 2026 hoopcoach No comments

Great PDF with clinic notes from a one day clinic put on by Bob Hurley of St. Anthony’s in New Jersey.  Coach Hurley is one […]

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Pre-Practice On Court Warm Up Exercises

June 9, 2026 Assistant Coach

Pre-Practice on court warm up exercises you can do as a team. A quality warm-up lays the foundation for a good practice and also helps […]

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Defensive Agility Drills for the Pre-Season       

June 9, 2026 Jon Sanderson No comments

Below are 3 really effective agility drills that emphasize Defensive movements.  When doing these drills emphasize with your athetes to stay low in defensive stance […]

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Defensive Toughness Drill – Ironman

June 9, 2026 Assistant Coach

Fun, defensive toughness drill that promotes toughness.  The drill incorporate various toughness elements including diving for a loose ball, taking a charge and sprinting for […]

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Basketball Coach Books

June 8, 2026 Don Sicko No comments

We’ve got 5 more important books to note as summer winds down.  There are still many more worthy efforts that we’ll discuss in the months […]

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