Congratulations, you have been chosen, or you have chosen to be the coach of a first year basketball team.  You will have to be an on time steady, leader for the whole team at all times.  Random supporting word, noticing suttle improvements with a encouraging word, and a large listening ear will be essential.  A youthful assistant coach who can demonstrate all skills makes you job easier.

Please note:  you must focus on the whole team to have team success.

You will be tempted to work with the “stars” because they are eager for learning the game.  Don’ make that mistake, it is essential that all players have basic skills:

PASSING

REBOUNDING

DEFENSE

LAY UPS

HUSTLE HUSTLE HUSTLE

SAMPLE PRCTICE PLAN WOULD INCUDE DRILL AND EXERCISES

OFFENSE

• STOP, GO MOVEMENT
• PASSES TO OPEN MAN
• POSITIONING FOR REBOUNDS
• FREE THROW SHOTS

DEFENSE

• KEEP BOTH FEET ON GROUND, HANDS UP, KNEES BENT
• SLIDE LEFT/RIGHT TO STOP OFFENSE
• DEFEND BASKET AT ALL TIMES
• GRAB REBOUND, LOOK FOR OPEN MAN