Before we dive into the March Newsletter, I wanted to direct you guys to a great culture handout from Matt Hackenberg (give him a follow on Twitter).
Click the photo below to get the handout and check out some of Coach Hack’s other great products!
We all know the basketball team that the whole is consistently greater than the sum of the parts. This guide is my practical ideas to help your team become that team!
What’s Inside:
102 strategies you could implement into your basketball program
Categorized by themes (team building, youth program, alumni, etc.)
Practical solutions you can start implementing now
And now, on to March’s Newsletter!
MOST POPULAR TWEETS FROM MARCH
HOOPS COMPANION POSTS FROM FEBRUARY
A Collection of Threads (All the Hoops Companion Twitter Threads in One Place)
PLAYS OF THE MONTH
Furman Actions
5 Out Actions
Navy Sets Thread
Honorable Mention:
Hoops Companion Playbook
DRILLS OF THE MONTH
Video Thread on Shooting (this is great)
If you want to get better at teaching shooting, watch this.
COACHING LINKS/ARTICLES
LEADERSHIP/GROWTH LINKS AND THOUGHTS
“One of the biggest lessons in my life is understanding that I'm not for everyone and everyone is not for me and more importantly being ok with that. Part of life.” (Henry Barrera)
CULTURE THOUGHTS
HOOP THOUGHTS/CONCEPTS/IDEAS
NON-COACHING STUFF
This is my kind of goal
Because why not?
BOOKS I’VE READ OR I’M READING
Deep Work (by Cal Newport)
IF YOU’RE GOING THROUGH IT…
Keep going.
WHAT’S COMING IN MARCH?
Program Audit (you’re going to love this)
prepping for Spring Hoops
breakdowns of uptempo offenses
NCAA Tournament Playbook
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