Hope you guys have a great start to your school years!
Enjoy the August edition of the Hoops Companion Newsletter!
MOST POPULAR TWEETS FROM AUGUST
HOOPS COMPANION POSTS FROM JULY
PLAYS OF THE MONTH
Delay Flare Slip
Delayed Rip Screen Set
Post ThrowOver
Honorable Mention:
Hoops Companion Playbook
DRILLS OF THE MONTH
Simple finishing drills
Basketball Tennis
CULTURE THOUGHTS
“Culture is simply a shared way of doing something with a passion.” (Brian Chesky of airbnb)
“Determine what behaviors and beliefs you value as a company, and have everyone live true to them. These behaviors and beliefs should be so essential to your core, that you don’t even think of it as culture.” (Brittany Forysth of Shopify)
“True leadership stems from individuality that is honestly and sometimes imperfectly expressed…leaders should strive for authenticty over perfection.” (Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook)
COACHING LINKS/ARTICLES
5 Keys To Being a Great Basketball Coach
This is a simple read, but a good reminder of what makes a good coach.
an up-and-coming website with all things basketball (I’ve written a few posts for them as well)
Benefits of Playing a 2-3 Zone
my favorite zone article of all time
LEADERSHIP/GROWTH LINKS AND THOUGHTS
What it takes to be the best
Communication thought
HOOP THOUGHTS/CONCEPTS/IDEAS
Shooting Thoughts Thread
Larry Bird - just because
NON-COACHING STUFF
How small a basketball court is…
How to get your kids to read…or draw…or eat right..or listen…or (fill in the blank)
BOOKS I’VE READ OR I’M READING
How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal From Your Past, and Create Your Self
I think I’ve mentioned this book before, but it’s been impactful for my life - I’m currently on my second read
IF YOU’RE GOING THROUGH IT…
WHAT’S COMING IN SEPTEMBER?
Season prep posts
1-3-1 defense ideas
Using fall hoops to your advantage
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