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Here’s your May newsletter:
MOST POPULAR TWEETS FROM MAY
Honorable Mention:
UNI Ghost Follow - a ghost/flare set from Northern Iowa
UCF Box Pop Pindown Rip - a BLOB you can use to steal a layup
Interview Prep Questions - a list of several questions you can use to get ready for an interview
Open Gym Variations for Your Program To Use This Summer - 8 ideas to add some variety/spice to your open gyms
HOOPS COMPANION POSTS FROM MAY
HOOPS COMPANION PRODUCTS
Hoops Companion Extra Subscription
PLAYS OF THE MONTH
“GOTCHA” BLOB
Milwaukee Bucks - 45 Cuts
Phoenix Suns - SLOB Seal Set
Honorable Mention Plays
DRILLS OF THE MONTH
This isn’t necessarily a drill, but a few ideas I’ve had on “gamifying” your skill work - expect a post with some expansion on these ideas soon:
Play classic games like Knock Out, Around the World, 21, 10 Up, etc.
Make funky rules (only left hand layups on Knock Out for example)
Have a double elimination 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 tournament with your program one day…but don’t tell them about it beforehand. Make a bracket for them and everything.
Have your staff jump into drills
Defend your players (instead of a chair) - kids love to try and punk the coach
Chart every single drill, post it, and have players compete against each other. You could even have the coaching staff chart their stuff.
THINK OF ANY WAY POSSIBLE TO ADD SOME FORM OF COMPETITION TO EVERY DRILL YOU DO!
Smile during workouts :)
Also, I like this drill:
CULTURE THOUGHTS
What if you embodied the concept of being the exception?
What if your players, team, program, and staff embodied the concept of being the exception? What if they took pride in being DIFFERENT from everyone else?
COACHING LINKS/ARTICLES
LEADERSHIP/GROWTH LINKS AND THOUGHTS
HOOP THOUGHTS/CONCEPTS/IDEAS
NON-BASKETBALL STUFF
BOOKS I’VE READ OR I’M READING
“Think Like a Champion” by Dick DeVenzio
IF YOU’RE GOING THROUGH IT…
WHAT’S COMING IN JUNE?
How to Have Fun/Make Workouts Fun (What…fun?!?)
Organizational Tips for Coaches
More plays, drills, and content
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