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Basketball Practice Planning: A Simple System for Youth and High School Coaches
Every wasted minute in practice costs player development. Poor basketball practice planning shows...
Basketball Coaching Culture: What Great Coaches Teach Beyond the Playbook
If you’ve coached long enough, you already know this truth: winning basketball games...
A Quick Passing Warm-Up Drill to Emphasize Communication and Movement
One of the easiest ways to start practice with energy is a short, high-engagement passing drill....
Does the 5-Man Weave Drill Still Have a Place in Youth Basketball?
The 5-man weave drill is one of the most recognizable drills in basketball. Nearly every...
When Culture Meets Competence: What Indiana Football’s Turnaround Teaches Every Coach
Indiana football just completed one of the most remarkable single-season turnarounds in college...
TeachHoops Review: Is It Worth It Among Basketball Coaching Sites?
Most coaches don’t struggle because they lack effort or passion. They struggle because their time...
Are Combination Defenses Effective for Youth Basketball?
When youth coaches talk defense, the conversation usually turns into man versus zone. But there’s...
Youth Basketball Closeout Drill That Builds Defensive Habits Fast
Teaching defense at the youth level starts with effort, movement, and repetition. A...
How to Create an AI Pregame Speech for Basketball Coaches
Most coaches have been there. You know exactly what you want your team to hear before tip-off, but...
What Happens When You Spend 5 Minutes a Day Reading a Basketball Coaching Newsletter
Most youth basketball coaches aren’t short on effort. They show up early, stay late, and care...
TeachHoops Daily Newsletter: 5-Minute Read That Makes You a Better Basketball Coach
Every youth basketball coach knows the feeling. You leave practice thinking, We worked hard…...
What Should Your First Week of Youth Basketball Practice Look Like?
The first week of youth basketball practice sets the tone for the entire season. This is when...
Youth Basketball Late Game Management
Late-game situations in youth basketball rarely fall apart because of talent. They fall apart...
Youth Basketball Zone Offense: Simple Concepts To Create Open Shots
Zone defenses are popular in youth basketball for one simple reason. They hide individual...
10 Basketball Press Breaking Principles Every Team Needs
If you’ve coached long enough, you know this feeling. The opponent cranks up the pressure, your...
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