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Tag Archives: coaching
The difficulty of new ideas in basketball
“It takes two to make a very great career: The man who is great, and the man– almost rarer– who is great enough to see greatness and say so.” – Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead
Two common flaws in free throw shooting instruction
I watched several games this morning, and I saw and heard things that are common to coaches, but also incorrect. One player missed a free throw short. On the way back on defense, her coach yelled at her to bend … Continue reading
Coaching Basketball Based on the Way Children Learn Naturally
The above video is about the effect of technology on learning in remote, impoverished areas of India, which would seem to have very little commonality with children in the United States learning to play basketball. However, the title “Sugata Mitra … Continue reading
Running a Large Camp or Clinic
Before I left for India, I worked out a college player during the lunch break of the college’s youth camp. Watching the camp was frustrating, as it was apparent that the camp director/assistant coach did not want to be there … Continue reading
Is LeBron James’ Passing Ability Exaggerated Just Because He’s Tall?
Throughout the NBA Finals, I have seen multiple tweets commenting on the brilliance of LeBron James’ passing…for a tall player. Why should height matter when evaluating one’s passing ability? All things being equal, shouldn’t a taller player have an advantage … Continue reading
Posted in Passing
Tagged coaching, expectations, height, LeBron James, skill development
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Talent vs. Experience
I called my father first thing this morning and told him that he needed to hire a friend/former player. My dad works in the commercial real estate development business. The former player works as a residential real estate broker. These … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching Experience
Tagged coaching, empathy, patience, talent vs. experience, volleyball
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