Basketball Shooting: Weekly Team Shooting Chart

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It is always a challenge at any level of basketball to teach players who to be accurate shooters. No matter how much time or attention a coach gives to shooting form and shooting drills, a player must work consistently on his own or with a Basketball Buddy. However, if a coach stresses the importance of shooting the basketball well in practice and if 1-2 players work on the skills at home, the team will be much more effective offensively.

A weekly progress chart is a great way for a coach to evaluate the team’s progress. Often at this age, a team will only meet once a week so to have the same routine is easy for the coach and probably best for the players in this age group.

Each week the teams will compete in “AROUND THE WORLD.” Each team will start at one basket and complete one of the drills. The teams will shoot for 1:30. Coaches should record the scores and hopefully see some very good improvement.

There can be competition between the teams to see the high score, but we discourage this at this age level. Tell the team that you want to break the record of last week. Create a team from Ohio that beat your total by TWO! Try to beat THAT team, not the players shooting at the other basketball. With all the hard work throughout the season, we beat the fake Ohio team by the end of the season.

The ultimate goal should be for all the teams to improve the number of made baskets. After completing the drills, have the teams sprint to the next baskets. (This is more fun than shooting for some of the players.)

Shooting Progress Chart

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Left Block 
Right Block 
Right baseline
Center
Left baseline 
TOTAL
How It Works
  1. Divide the team into even groups with at least one adult at a basket.
  2. Set up two cones at each basket. Place the cones wide enough for the players to shoot comfortably. All players should shoot from directly between the cones.
  3. The coach will rebound and pass it to the next player in line.
  4. The coach at each basket will count the made shots.

  5 spots 90 seconds  7:50 plus time for scores Shot

  1. Right block bank shot: This is the million dollar shot for this grade. The goal is the ALL the players to make the majority of the shots from this spot.
  2. Right wing shot:
  3. Straight on shot:
  4. Left wing shot:
  5. Left Block shot: This is the million dollar shot for this grade. The goal is the ALL the players to make the majority of the shots from this spot.

Additional Spots: I found these spots to be too much. The players seemed to lose focus with 7 spots.

  1. Right baseline shot
  2. Left corner shot optional

When the around the world shooting is complete, it is a great time to move to

Youth Basketball: How to Teach Shooting a Basketball

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Shooting a basketball is the most important offensive skill in basketball. It is also an area of coaching that is very difficult to be an expert on. Below are some blogs that will provide youth coaches with the knowledge to pass on to the players.

Shooting Blogs

Before Coaching:

  1. #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball
  2. Basketball Shooting: 3 Types of Shooters
  3. Buy the #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball

BEEF Shooting Fundamentals: Basketball Shooting Fundamentals: Where’s the BEEF?

BALANCE

EYES

  1. Basketball Shooting Fundamentals: Eyes Focused on the Target

ELBOW

FOLLOWTHROUGH

A Coach’s Perspective: How to Be An All-Star Basketball Parent

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A high school basketball team typically has between one to three all-stars depending on the team’s success during the season. What does it take to be all-star basketball player? Hard work, discipline, competitiveness, and amazing attention to fundamental skills. It is clear to any fan how the all-star player separates himself from other players on the court. But what makes an all-star basketball parent?

A parent can be an all-star in the eyes of their child or their child’s coach. Some truly amazing parents can be an all-star in the eyes of both. This post will focus on a coach’s perspective on how to be an all-star parent. 

Be Early and NEVER Be Late: The majority of youth basketball coaches, volunteer their time to coach your child and the team. Be on time, or even better, be early for all drop offs and pick ups. This is especially critical at the end of a practice. Youth coaches have busy lives, full-time jobs, families, and many other commitments. Do not waste one minute of their valuable time being late for pick up. Most youth coaches will stay until the last player has a ride. It is a simple courtesy that so many parents neglect. Coaches will appreciate your efforts to respect the value of their time.

Be Supportive: It is important to be supportive of all the coaches and players. It is best to follow the advice of Thumper’s mom from Bambi – “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” Many times parents can be frustrated with the child’s play or a coach’s decision. Do your best to refrain from sharing any negative comments in public and always cheer positivity for all players.

Remember the Big Picture: Basketball and other youth sports help a player grow physically, socially, and emotionally. Having an opportunity to be with a committed adult and other players the same age is awesome. It is a strong possibility that no players will be going on to play professional basketball. And believe it or not, very few will play at the high school varsity level, so enjoy the opportunity that a child has to have some fun with basketball. 

Volunteer to Keep the Scorebook or the Clock: Youth sports are driven by parent volunteers. If you are comfortable learning how to do the scorebook or run the game clock, the coach will be able to focus on game strategies, substitutions, keeping the bench involoved and encouraging the players to play to the best of their abilities. 

Be a Basketball Buddy: If your child is passionate about basketball, do all that you can to foster that passion at home. Most basketball careers are short lived. Youth basketball is typically grades 3 –  8. Speak with the coach about what drills would help your child improve the most. Reinforcing what is being taught in practice will make your child a better player and will help the coach teach additional skills throughout the season. 

Bring Snacks and Drinks: Many youth teams provide snacks and drinks either before, during, or after a game or practice. Volunteer to bring water, gatorade, or snacks. It will help the coach and make the players happy. 

Write a Hand-written Thank You Note at the End of the Season (MVP points if you include a gift card): Parents often do not understand the time commitment of a youth basketball coach. To gain a better perspective, keep track of your child’s practice dates and times. Also keep track of games and pre-and post season tournaments. Be sure to Include travel time too. Do this JUST FOR YOUR CHILD! At the end of the season, tally the total hours. I am sure your will be amazed at the amount of time it takes to be a youth coach. 

Remember, you did not including the time spent preparing for a practice or a game or the time spent composing and responding to emails. Some coaches also keep track of stats or breakdown film. The additional time spent outside of practices and games will vary, but in most cases this time is substantial. I 

A very generous gift for a coach would be one dollar per hour. Pick a local restaurant or Dunkin’ Donuts and purchase a gift card for the coach or coaches. Cash also works very well. Your child’s coach has given a great deal of time and energy to your child and the team. It is important to acknowledge the effort. Most parents will not thank the coach at the end of the season, even thought it is easy and the right thing to do. This simple act will separate you from most other parents. 

Unlike being an all-star player, it is fairly easy to be an all-star parent. It does not take talent or even that much effort. All a parent needs to do is remember the basketball season is a great experience for a child. Be kind to other players and parents. Do what you can and remember, the coach is a volunteer doing his / her best to help children have fun and learn a little basketball. 

To be the MVP parent, you could host or organize an end of the season celebration. Bring all the parents together for a simple pizza party or cookout. Whether the team finishes as champions or are defeated at 0 -15, a gathering will create many great memories and will create stronger bonds with the players, families, and coaches. 

While the all-star parent is a hypothetical award. You will not be awarded a plaque, trophy, or certificate. However, your child’s coach and hopefully your child will realize how helpful you have been to make the season a very positive and enjoyable experience for everyone .

Coach, 

Here is my article for your magazine. The word count is 962 words. Sorry it took so long, busy with the start of school. Let me know what you think. I know you are busy, but if you feel the need to edit, please do. Also if you feel like it is not up to your standards that is fine too. 

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks,

Mark

How To Standout at High School Basketball Tryouts with Limited Skills

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Here is a list of some of the ways limited skills players can make a high school basketball team.

  1. BE EARLY: Get to the gym early and work on the skills that will help you make the team. You are being watched from the minute you walk in the gym. Do not take crazy half-court shots. Focus on shots you will take during the scrimmage.
  2. STAY AFTER PRACTICE & BE THE LAST TO LEAVE: Tryouts are 1 – 5 days. For some players it might be the only days in the gym because they will be cut. Make the most of your time and stay a little after the tryout if you are allowed and work on some skills that will help you improve.
  3. BE IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE: Easy but hard. Not many players really focus on conditioning. If you do, it will be clear during scrimmages and conditioning. There will be plenty of conditioning the 1st few days of tryouts.
  4. SPRINT TO THE PAINT ON DEFENSE: Transition defense is an important part of high school basketball. Do not mess around trying to steal the ball in the backcourt. Spring to the paint and be the 1st (or one of the 1st) player back on defense.
  5. TALK ON DEFENSE: This is one of the easiest things to do that will help you get noticed because almost no high school players do this consistently. Always be talking on defense.
  6. DO PUSH-UPS EVERYDAY! How easy is this. No basketball skill involved. Simply do 25 – 100 pushups each day. This will help with strength. Very few players do this.
  7. More Coming soon.

Top X Basketball Accounts

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Google Search “Top X Basketball Accounts”

  1. Jimmy V WeekESPN @espn (55.4M followers) 
  2. LeBron James @KingJames (53.1M followers)
  3. NBA @NBA (47.4M followers)
  4. SHAQ @SHAQ Orlando, FL (15.6M followers)
  5. NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA (9.2M followers) ESPN
  6. Celtics @celtics #DifferentHere (4.2M followers) Boston, MA
  7. Kevin Love @kevinlove (3M followers)
  8. Ja Morant @JaMorant (2.8M followers)
  9. Nike Basketball @nikebasketball (2.5M followers) Beaverton, Oregon
  10. Jeremy Lin @JLin7 (2.2M followers)
  11. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar @kaj33 (2.1M followers) Los Angeles
  12. Trae Young @TheTraeYoung (1.7M followers) Atlanta, GA
  13. Jamal Crawford @JCrossover (1.6M followers) Seattle
  14. Jayson Tatum @jaytatum0 (1.4M followers)
  15. Denver Nuggets @nuggets (1.4M followers)
  16. Hoop Central @TheHoopCentral (1.4M followers)
  17. Vince Carter @mrvincecarter15 (1M followers) Orlando/Atlanta
  18. Jimmy Butler @JimmyButler (986.1K followers) Miami, FL
  19. Top Boston Celtics X Accounts: Jaylen Brown @FCHWPO (760.6K followers) EARTH
  20. Scottie Pippen @ScottiePippen (688.1K followers)
  21. The Players’ Tribune @PlayersTribune (630.6K Followers)
  22. WNBA Rookie of the Year: Caitlin Clark @CaitlinClark22 (486K followers)
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  27. Indiana Fever @IndianaFever (201.9K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  28. Virginia Men’s Basketball @UVAMensHoops (190.2K followers) Charlottesville, VA
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  38. Basketball HOF @Hoophall (105K followers) Springfield, MA Youth Basketball Bucket List item!
  39. September 27th: Chris Herren @c_herren (95K followers) Book Review: Fall River Dreams: The Friday Night Lights of High School Basketball
  40. Maura Healey @maura_healey (87.5K followers) Massachusetts
  41. Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler (87K followers) Cleveland/Akron Area
  42. TheOldMan&TheThree @OldManAndThree (86K followers) EVERYWHERE Great podcast about the craft of shooting a basketball
  43. Brian Williams @BrianWWilliams (78.6K followers) Indiana A great amount of basketball knowledge to share! “Basketball Coaching Web Site Author: http://coachingtoolbox.net has 100s of free resources for high school and college basketball coaches”
  44. PragmaticMom @pragmaticmom (74.4K followers) Boston, MA Moms are so important to a child. This is one of the top moms on twitter and such a great resource. Guest Blog: Coaching Youth Basketball: Create Individual Award Certificates
  45. Positive Coaching Alliance @PositiveCoachUS (72K followers) nationwide This is an amazing resource that helps coaches, players, and programs keep youth sports in perspective. They partner with professional leagues and have organizations in MANY U.S, cities.
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  55. USA Basketball Youth @USABYouth (34K followers) Colorado Springs, CO The ABSOLUTE best resources for youth basketball players and coaches of ALL LEVELS in the USA!
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  57. Coaches Toolbox @coachestoolbox (52.2K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  58. NFHS @NFHS_Org (44K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  59. USC Men’s Basketball @USC_Hoops (38.9K followers)
  60. Jimmy V Week: The V Foundation @TheVFoundation (33.7K followers) Cary, North Carolina An Amazing Man! An Amazing Foundation!
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  62. College Scout – Arpan Dixit @arpanNPID (29K followers) Louisville, KY
  63. NERR @NERRHoops (27.5K followers)
  64. College Basketball Openings @Collegebbopens (27.3K followers)
  65. Breakthrough Basketball @BreakthruBball (26.7K followers) Orlando, FL and Marion, IA Guest Blog: TOP 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A BASKETBALL CAMP
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  68. DeMatha Basketball @DeMathaHoops (20K followers)
  69. @ShowtimeCooper (19.6K followers)
  70. College Scout – Arpan Dixit @arpanNPID (19.4K followers) Louisville, KY A great resource for high school players chasing the dream of playing in college.
  71. Changing the Game @CTGProjectHQ (19.5K followers) Bend, Oregon Best Advice for Youth Sports Parents: “I Love Watching You Play”
  72. Coach Payne @coachrpayne (18K followers) Winnsboro, TX
  73. USABJNT @usabjnt (18K followers) Colorado Springs, CO
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  77. Courtside Buzz @CourtsideBuzzX (12.5K followers)
  78. herrenproject @HerrenProject (12.9K followers) Book Review: Fall River Dreams: The Friday Night Lights of High School Basketball
  79. Basketball Scout @hoops_scout11 (8.6K followers) Montana
  80. Bigfoot Hoops @BigfootHoops (12.4K followers) Houston, TX
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  82. Basketball Scout @hoops_scout11 (12.1K followers) Montana
  83. Mano Watsa @manowatsa (12K followers) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada A great source of knowledge and motivation for players and coaches!
  84. Jimmy V Week: Dereck Whittenburg @DWhittNCstate (10.4 K followers)
  85. Landon Hughey @LPHughey (10.3K followers)
  86. Mississippi Association of Coaches @MACoaches (10.1K followers) Clinton, MS
  87. South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association @SCBCA (10K followers) 
  88. Trenton Burleson @trentonb32 (9.7K followers) Burnsville, NC
  89. Indiana Basketball Coaches Association @IBCA_Coaches (9.9K followers)
  90. Steve Keller @SteveKellerNRR (9K followers) Neptune, NJ
  91. Dave Severns @dave_severns (8.4K followers) Manhattan Beach, CA
  92. Dave Hopla @davehopla (8K followers) Naples, FL Author of the #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball
  93. Steven Hardin @DMB_CoachHardin (8K followers) NC/TN
  94. Florida Athletic Coaches Association FACA @FACACoach (7.6K followers) Tallahassee, FL
  95. Army Men’s Basketball @ArmyWP_MBB (7.1K followers) West Point, NY
  96. Army Women’s Basketball @ArmyWP_WBB (7K followers) West Point, NY
  97. Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee BCAT @BCATHOOPS (6.7K followers) Tennessee
  98. Jesse McMillan @NorcrossHoops (6.4K followers) Norcross, Georgia
  99. The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association @ibcacoaches (6.1K followers)
  100. Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association @MN_BCA (6K followers) 
  101. Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association WisBCA @WisBCA (6K followers) Cuba City, WI
  102. Ryan Kilian – MassPreps @masspreps (5.8K followers) Massachusetts, USA A great account for high school and youth basketball as well as lacrosse! Guest Blog: Massachusetts Prep Stars Assists Massachusetts HS Athletes!
  103. BCAM @BCAMCoaches (5.7K followers) USA 
  104. BCAM @BCAMCoaches (5.6K followers) USA
  105. Ohio Basketball Coaches AssociationOHSBCA @ohioBKcoaches (5.6K followers) Ohio, USA
  106. Georgia Basketball Coaches Association @GAcoaches (5.5K followers) Georgia, USA
  107. $BALL 🏀 GAME 5 BALL @game5ball (5K followers)
  108. Navy Basketball @NavyBasketball (5K followers) Annapolis, MD 
  109. Navy Women’s Basketbal@NavyWBB (4.7K followers)
  110. Brian Hutton @Coach_Hutton (4.5K followers) Barrie, Ontario
  111. The AD Club @e3hoops (4.4K followers) 5 Questions for An Aspiring Athletic Director
  112. Trenton Burleson @trentonb32 (4.2K followers) Burnsville, NC
  113. Laken James @lakenjames5 (4K followers) A great resources of motivation and player development.
  114. OIAAA @ohioiaaa (3.7K followers) Ohio
  115. Alabma Association of Basketball Coaches @AABC_Hoops (3.3K followers) Alabama, USA
  116. Arizona High School Basketball Coaches Association @AZBballCoaches (3.2K followers) Arizona
  117. Jimmy V Week: Ernie Myers @PackErnieMyers (3.1K followers) Raleigh, NC
  118. National Alliance for Youth Sports @NAYS_edu (3.1K followers) West Palm Beach, FL
  119. Caleb Cline @Coach_CCline (2.9K followers)
  120. IowaBCA @IowaBCA (2.9K followers) Iowa
  121. Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association @WIBCA (2.8K followers) 
  122. @pnhsathletics (3.1K followers) @ScottFryPanther (1.1K followers) Alex Reizakis @coachalex33 (.2K followers)
  123. North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association NCBCA @The_NCBCA (2.8K followers) North Carolina
  124. New Jersey Basketball Coaches Association @NJBCA_Official (2.7K followers) New Jersey
  125. A Step Ahead @ASAhoops (2.3K followers) New England
  126. W. VA. Coaches Assoc @WVSACA (2.2K followers) West Virginia
  127. Iowa Basketball Coaches Association @IowaBCA (3K followers) Iowa
  128. Team VertiMax @TeamVertimax (2.1K followers)
  129. Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches KABC @KABCoaches (2.6K followers)
  130. Coach Jon Schroeder @CoachSchroeds (2.5K followers)
  131. Ras Vanderloo @CoachRas (2.1K followers) Sioux City, IA
  132. MBCA @mbcaorg (2K followers) 
  133. Sioux City East Basketball @SCEastHoops (2K followers) Sioux City
  134. Alabama Association of Basketball Coaches @AABC_Hoops (2K followers) Alabama, USA
  135. Siouxland Sports Insider @SSI_Siouxland (2K followers) 
  136. @michele_timms (1.9K followers) 
  137. ErikPrepHoopsNE @ErikHoops (1.8K followers) South Shore Massachusetts
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  141. Greater Lowell Technical High School@GLTechAthletics (1.5K followers).
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  143. RIBCABasketball @RibcaBasketball (1.4K followers) Rhode Island, USA 
  144. RIBCABasketball @RibcaBasketball (1.4K followers) We love Rhode Island High School Basketball coaches! Have a great season!
  145. Shooters Touch @ShootersTouchIA (1.4K followers) Des Moines, IA
  146. HowToCoachGirls @HowToCoachGirls (1.5K followers) Newton, MA
  147. John Michael Reitz @JMReitz09 (1.3K followers)
  148. HowToCoachGirls @HowToCoachGirls (1K followers) Newton, MA
  149. Team VertiMax @TeamVertimax (1K followers)
  150. HOOP COACH @HoopscoachMYERS (1K followers)
  151. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  152. CoachJayKeane @CoachJayKeane (.9K followers) Malden Massachusetts, USA
  153. Coach Tom Barrick @Coach_Barrick (.8K followers) Wheelersburg, OH Guest Blog: Top 7 Reasons to Join a State Basketball Coaches Association
  154. Jaquan D Walker @JaquanWalker20 (.8K followers) Johnson, Fl
  155. Pat O’Connor @PatOConnor1989 (.7K) Spencer, MA
  156. JPII Girls Basketball @JPIIGHoops (.5K followers) Huntsville, AL
  157. @PN_BoysBball (.4K followers) 
  158. STJ Trojan Athletics @STJAthletics1 (.3K followers) Montgomery, Alabama
  159. @PnhsGirlsBball (.3K followers) 
  160. Steven Hardin @DMB_CoachHardin (10.5K followers) NC/TN
  161. Brian Hutton @Coach_Hutton (4.9K followers) Barrie, Ontario
  162. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1.1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  163. Coach Payne @coachrpayne (17.3K followers) Winnsboro, TX
  164. Coach Jon Schroeder @CoachSchroeds (2.5K followers) Somewhere Talking Biz or Ball
  165. Mateen Cleaves @Mateen_Cleaves (36.4K followers) Flint, MI
  166. NAIA @NAIA (72K followers) Kansas City, Mo
  167. Inside TBT @InsideTbt (4K followers)
  168. William Robinson @CoachRobBuffs (1.3K followers)
  169. Oregon Basketball Coaches Association @ORHoopCoaches (.9K followers) 
  170. Idaho Basketball Coaches Association @IdahoBCA (.8K followers) Idaho, USA
  171. BOLD are following Coach @basketballK123. (.6K followers)
  172. Wyoming High School Basketball Coaches Association @WYOcoaches (.5K followers) 
  173. Cedric Robinson / Coach Cedric @ceanthoni (.4K followers) Boston / Orlando
  174. Coach Frusc @CoachFrusc (2K followers)
  175. CelticsLife.com @celticslife (285K followers) Boston, MA
  176. Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler (97K followers) Cleveland/Akron Area
  177. Brian Williams @BrianWWilliams (83K followers) Indiana A great amount of basketball knowledge to share! “Basketball Coaching Web Site Author: http://coachingtoolbox.net has 100s of free resources for high school and college basketball coaches”
  178. PragmaticMom @pragmaticmom (73K followers) Boston, MA Moms are so important to a child. This is one of the top moms on twitter and such a great resource. Guest BlogCoaching Youth Basketball: Create Individual Award Certificates
  179. Coaches Toolbox @coachestoolbox (52.2K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  180. Breakthrough Basketball @BreakthruBball (28K followers) Orlando, FL and Marion, IA Guest Blog: TOP 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A BASKETBALL CAMP
  181. NERR @NERRHoops (21.8K followers)
  182. Basketball Scout @hoops_scout11 (8.6K followers) Montana
  183. Dave Hopla @davehopla (8K followers) Naples, FL Author of the #1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball
  184. Steven Hardin @DMB_CoachHardin (8K followers) NC/TN
  185. Brian Hutton @Coach_Hutton (4.5K followers) Barrie, Ontario
  186. The AD Club @e3hoops (4.4K followers) 5 Questions for An Aspiring Athletic Director
  187. Mano Watsa @manowatsa (12K followers) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada A great source of knowledge and motivation for players and coaches!
  188. Coach Payne @coachrpayne (18K followers) Winnsboro, TX
  189. herrenproject @HerrenProject (13K followers) Book Review: Fall River Dreams: The Friday Night Lights of High School Basketball
  190. Coach Jon Schroeder @CoachSchroeds (2.5K followers)
  191. Coach Tom Barrick @Coach_Barrick (.8K followers) Wheelersburg, OH Guest BlogTop 7 Reasons to Join a State Basketball Coaches Association
  192. Ryan Kilian – MassPreps @masspreps (5.8K followers) Massachusetts, USA A great account for high school and youth basketball as well as lacrosse! Guest Blog: Massachusetts Prep Stars Assists Massachusetts HS Athletes!
  193. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  194. Laken James @lakenjames5 (4K followers) A great resources of motivation and player development.
  195. Arizona High School Basketball Coaches Association @AZBballCoaches (3.2K followers) Arizona
  196. Sioux City East Basketball @SCEastHoops (1.6K followers) Sioux City, IA
  197. ihoopcrazy @ihoopcrazy (.3K followers) Based in New England
  198. JPII Girls Basketball @JPIIGHoops (.5K followers) Huntsville, AL
  199. STJ Trojan Athletics @STJAthletics1 (.3K followers) Montgomery, Alabama
  200. Ras Vanderloo @CoachRas (2.1K followers) Sioux City, IA
  201. Alabama Association of Basketball Coaches @AABC_Hoops (2K followers) Alabama, USA
  202. Shooters Touch @ShootersTouchIA (1.4K followers) Des Moines, IA
  203. John Michael Reitz @JMReitz09 (1.3K followers)
  204. Team VertiMax @TeamVertimax (1K followers)
  205. Tony Casella @CoachCasella (1K followers) Adelaide, Australia
  206. Sioux City East Basketball @SCEastHoops (1.6K followers) Sioux City, IA
  207. Don Showalter @dshow23 (17.7K followers) Author of the #1 Coaching Youth Basketball Book! He is one of the best teachers of the game of basketball AWESOME for youth basketball.
  208. USA Basketball Youth @USABYouth (35K followers) Colorado Springs, CO The ABSOLUTE best resources for youth basketball players and coaches of ALL LEVELS in the USA!
  209. Positive Coaching Alliance @PositiveCoachUS (72K followers) nationwide This is an amazing resource that helps coaches, players, and programs keep youth sports in perspective. They partner with professional leagues and have organizations in MANY U.S, cities.
  210. JJ Redick @jj_redick (293K followers) J.J. Redick Basketball Shooting Drills
  211. Basketball HOF @Hoophall (115K followers) Springfield, MA Youth Basketball Bucket List item!
  212. Hoop Group @TheHoopGroup (65K followers) Neptune, NJ Neptune, NJ
  213. Pure Sweat @PureSweat (73K followers) On a court or in the air
  214. NCAA Eligibility Center @ncaaec (68K followers) Indianapolis, IN
  215. College Scout – Arpan Dixit @arpanNPID (30K followers) Louisville, KY A great resource for high school players chasing the dream of playing in college.
  216. Changing the Game @CTGProjectHQ (19.5K followers) Bend, Oregon Best Advice for Youth Sports Parents: “I Love Watching You Play”
  217. USABJNT @usabjnt (18K followers) Colorado Springs, CO
  218. Steve Keller @SteveKellerNRR (9K followers) Neptune, NJ
  219. Jesse McMillan @NorcrossHoops (6.4K followers) Norcross, Georgia
  220. Ohio Basketball Coaches AssociationOHSBCA @ohioBKcoaches (5.6K followers) Ohio, USA
  221. Georgia Basketball Coaches Association @GAcoaches (5.5K followers) Georgia, USA
  222. Trenton Burleson @trentonb32 (4.2K followers) Burnsville, NC
  223. National Alliance for Youth Sports @NAYS_edu (3.1K followers) West Palm Beach, FL
  224. Iowa Basketball Coaches Association @IowaBCA (3K followers) Iowa
  225. HowToCoachGirls @HowToCoachGirls (1.5K followers) Newton, MA
  226. Kevin Love Fund @kevinlovefund (1.5K followers) Miami, FL
  227. EP Basketball @TowniesBall (.6K followers) East Providence, RI
  228. JPII Girls Basketball @JPIIGHoops (.5K followers) Huntsville, AL
  229. Coast Guard Women’s Basketball @uscga_wbb (.5K followers) New London, CT
  230. Plymouth South High School@psgirlshoop (.4K followers) 
  231. STJ Trojan Athletics @STJAthletics1 (.3K followers) Montgomery, Alabama
  232. ihoopcrazy @ihoopcrazy (.3K followers) Based in New England
  233. Coast Guard Men’s Basketball @CoastGuardMBB (.2K followers) New London, CT

Top 3 Keys to Building a Successful Basketball Business

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My name is Nick Manzoni and I am the Founder of SportsLab360, a Basketball IQ platform.

I embarked on my journey to become an entrepreneur back in 2016 when I was entering my senior year at Drake University. Here are the top 3 lessons I learned along the way:


1) DIVE IN!
This is the most valuable piece of advice I can share, and it’s not even close.
Pretend you are me, an overzealous college student with a dream to build a successful company; specifically, an app that helps players learn the game of basketball and make better decisions on the court. Of course, you want to build the best possible product before unveiling a finished product to the world. 

Guess what? You’ll be lucky if 0.1% of the world sees it within the first year. So, don’t be afraid to put out something that maybe isn’t perfect! The best thing you can do is put your MVP (minimum viable product) out there, and then open up your ears to the praises and the complaints of your users. And by the way, there’s nothing wrong with giving an incomplete product out for free or at a discount at the beginning. 

The same “Dive in!” logic goes for tasks and roadblocks along the way. How often have you had something on your “to-do” list that lingers on there because there is some unknown element to it? With the resources we have in the modern day like a simple Google Search, or in many cases Chat GPT, there’s no excuse to delay your action towards overcoming roadblocks. 

Getting an action plan written down is something so easy yet so powerful that will help you start moving in the right direction. You don’t have to jump from A to Z…that’s how you get stuck. You just need to find a way to move one decision – one letter – at a time, from making a list, to executing each item on that list. If you’re a solo Founder like me, picking up the phone and calling a friend can also serve as the jumper cables you need to tackle some of those roadblocks you’re facing. 


2) Dogs are great, but dogmas are dangerous
To be more specific, the dangerous dogma(s) I am referring to is ironically one that goes both ways:

“Trust your instincts – don’t let negative feedback impact your decision-making as an owner.” & “Listen to and take into account everything you hear from your market”

If you stick to your instincts 100% of the time and discount customer feedback, you’re on a fast track to becoming obsolete. On the flip-side, if you listen to everything that every customer says and try to adapt your product to serve them, you better have the backing of the Sovereign Wealth Fund or else you’ll reach the end of the road real fast. 

The ability to synthesize information coming in and make smart business decisions is key. If you hear 50% of your market saying the same thing, you have to listen. If you have a one-off request from a lite user of your product, don’t feel like you need to be spending development dollars to make changes. 

Similarly, you should ALWAYS keep your mind open to how your product should be positioned in the market. For example, Play-Doh was created first as a Wallpaper Cleaner. Luckily, their leadership team was open-minded and willing to rebrand based on what they were seeing and hearing from their market. We always say in marketing that people don’t know what they want, you have to tell them. Well, sometimes businesses don’t know where they fit in…and this is where we as business owners need to keep our ears open. 

3) You are only as good as the team you build 

In sports, there are differing philosophies on doubling down on your strengths vs. trying to improve your weaknesses. Luckily in business, we don’t necessarily have to worry about this as much. You might get a few months into building your business and realize you have a skill you didn’t quite realize. 

For me, I found that I both enjoyed and was successful within the creative side, specifically building out the UI/UX design of SportsLab360. Therefore, I doubled down on this newfound skill, cutting costs and taking on all of the design work myself. I worked directly with my development team to implement what I had built, and avoided ever having to outsource that function. 

On the flip side, I realized that selling face-to-face wasn’t my strong suit, nor was it something I enjoyed. So, I hired salespeople and created an ambassador program to compensate for my personal weakness of face-to-face selling. 

So, whatever it is that you are trying to build, if you can live by these three tenants, you’ll set yourself up for success. And by the way, having an unrelenting work ethic and passion about what you’re doing was left off the list – hopefully that one is obvious ☺ 

High School Basketball: August Action Plan

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Each year of high school presents a new set of challenges and realities for a basketball player. August in many ways can be the most important month of the high school basketball season for a player. In general, it is always important to remember the forest through the trees and step back and look at the entire basketball year to understand what role August plays in becoming a complete high school basketball player. 

August for a high school basketball player is a critical, critical month. In many states, it is the start of the school year, so that means a student-athlete needs to get off on the right foot academically. In addition to being the start of school and the official start of the fall sports season, it also can be the final weeks of summer. 

Basketball Thoughts for August 

  1. “Don’t count the days. Make the days count” Muhammad Ali: For many student-athletes, August is going to be the month with the most free time available to improve as a basketball player. There are many ways to improve like attending a skills camp, playing summer league, trying out for an AAU team, and most importantly, for basketball players at any level, improving your skills to individual workouts. Each player has a role to fill on a basketball team. It is important for a player to really understand that role and to have a plan to develop and improve the skills necessary to succeed in the upcoming season.
  2. Complete Your Summer Schoolwork: Basketball is an amazing game, but for the MAJORITY of high school players, high school will be the end of the competitive basketball journey. A very small percentage will go on to play college basketball. An even smaller percentage will get an opportunity to play overseas. And the unbelievably talented, gifted, athletic and tall players will have an opportunity to play for a short amount of time in the G league or the NBA. So please take care of the brain and schoolwork. Complete the assigned summer reading. Go the extra mile and do some reading on your own. We have a list of basketball books that we find helpful along your basketball journey.
  3. Complete Summer AP Summer Work WELL: For many student-athletes, taking challenging AP classes is part of the high school experience. AP classes (with high scores) will open many doors to competitive academic schools and basketball programs. It may be the difference in having an opportunity to play college basketball or ending a career in high school. Most AP classes are rigorous, and require a significant amount of summer work to complete. Stay ahead of the game. Once school starts, it is important to focus on your academics in all classes and the upcoming basketball season. School, as we all know, can be very stressful. Bombing an assessment during the 1st week of school because you did not put in the time will only make the start of the year more challenging than it already is

Top 50 Basketball Jokes

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  1. Basketball Jokes for March Madness: A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  2. Hanging in the hallway at the college are the basketball team pictures from the past 40 years. A player in the center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball identifying the year — “62-63,” “63-64,” “64-65,” etc.  One day I spotted a freshman looking curiously at the photos. Turning to me, he said, “Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?”
  3. Who is the geography teacher’s favorite NBA player of all-time?… Jerry West. (Geography Jokes)
  4. They always asked me if I play basketball because I was tall… They stopped asking me that when I asked them if they play mini-golf.
  5. Duke students have trouble spelling “Krzyzewski.” UNC students have trouble spelling “Smith.” (North Carolina Jokes & Grammar Jokes)
  6. What rapper has a sweet looking basketball jump shot?… LL Cool J! (365 Music Jokes)
  7. Christmas Basketball Jokes: What is Santa’s favorite basketball play?… the give and “GO GO GO!” (Christmas Basketball Jokes)
  8. What do Karl Malone, Santa Claus, and the mailman have in common?… They always deliver. (Mailman Jokes & Super Bowl Jokes)
  9. What famous Southern Rock anthem is the same as the Boston Celtics offense during the 1980s… Free Bird. (Massachusetts Jokes)
  10. They’re a basketball team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  11. Did you know Steven Spielberg and John Williams like to play basketball together? … He shoots, he scores. (Movie Jokes & Music Jokes)
  12. What’s a pirate’s favorite basketball move?… Jump hook. (Pirate Jokes)
  13. What is a heart surgeon’s favorite basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack. (College Basketball Jokes)
  14. Who is the best Star Wars character at basketball?… Kobe Wan Kenobi. (Star Wars Jokes & Obi Wan Kenobi Jokes)
  15. Why did the basketball team change their name to the Possums?… Because they play dead at home and they get killed on the road.
  16. Willis Reed, NBA Hall-of-Famer, would be a great spokesperson for National Book Day. (Book Jokes)
  17. Offensively, James Harden is outstanding… Defensively, he’s just out standing.
  18. Basketball Pun: I’m not trying to Curry favor, but these puns are Golden, State your opinion.
  19. I’m starting a group to play basketball and then discuss philosophy… It’s called “shoot first, ask questions later.”
  20. Basketball Pun: The man walking through the airport with a basketball… must’ve been traveling.
  21. Our basketball coach loves dogs… he has three-point setters.
  22. College Basketball Jokes: When Austin Peay University had a player named Fly Williams, the students would chant, “The Fly is open! Let’s go Peay!”
  23. Basketball Jokes for New Year’s Day: What New Year’s resolution should a basketball player never make?… To travel more.
  24. Why was Rudolph the Reindeer ineligible for his college basketball team?… He went down in history (from an 82 to a 67). (Reindeer Jokes & World’s Best Basketball Jokes)
  25. What do you call a piece of cheese that likes to shoot hoops?… Swiss! (Cheese Jokes)
  26. Why would Hall of Fame Coach Dean Smith love to have at least 5 anti-vax basketball players for his Four Corners offense. …. they never take any shots. (North Carolina Jokes)
  27. What is the worst basketball warm-up song?… Another brick in the wall. (365 Music Jokes)
  28. Basketball Jokes for Father’s Day: What is Jason Tatum’s favorite Beach Boys song?…. Little Deuce Coupe. (365 Music Jokes)
  29. NBA Jokes: What is Coach Popovich’s favorite play?… Pick and Pop.
  30. Why are college basketball coaches so excited to make it to the 15th hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Golf Jokes)
  31. The anti-vax basketball team lost every game they played…. Apparently, they never take any shots. (Covid Jokes)
  32. Why did the basketball player always use the pay phone?… He loved dropping dimes.
  33. What do you call a college basketball player that misses dunks?… Alley Whoops.
  34. What kind of toothpaste does Derrick White use?… Crest 3D White. (Boston Celtics Jokes)
  35. If a basketball player gets athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get…  Missile Toe! (Astronomy Jokes)
  36. Did you know a bunch of retired Indiana basketball players put a team together?… They are called the Indiana Pacemakers. (Indiana Jokes)
  37. Basketball Pun: I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  38. What song does The Basketball Tournament HATE?… The Final Countdown by Europe. (365 Music Jokes)
  39. What did the genie grant the basketball player?… Three swishes!
  40. Basketball Pun: A layup… You can bank on that shot
  41. Basketball Pun: “Let’s not get too defensive here.” basketball coach up 20 points.
  42. Did you hear about the ghost basketball team?… They can’t shoot or defend, but the have a lot of spirit. (Ghost Jokes)
  43. Basketball Pun: Dunkin’ ain’t just for donuts!
  44. Why did the basketball player go to art school?… Because he wanted to learn how to draw fouls!
  45. Basketball stars don’t pass away – they just crossover. (Cemetery Jokes)
  46. What is Red Auerbach’s favorite Pink Floyd song?… Have a cigar. (365 Music Jokes)
  47. What do you call a basketball player who’s always happy?… A court jester!
  48. Basketball Pun: I’m going to take a shot at a basketball pun.
  49. What is a basketball player’s favorite thing about astronomy?… Shooting stars. (Astronomy Jokes)
  50. What college basketball team is the favorite of Dr. Seuss?… The Indiana “Who” siers. (Dr. Seuss Jokes & Indiana Jokes)

The Role of an Athletic Director: Creating the Best High School Experience for Student-Athletes

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Author Tyler Whitcomb

Introduction

High school sports offer more than just games and competitions. They provide a platform for personal growth, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences. Behind the scenes, ensuring the smooth operation of athletic programs is the athletic director. In this blog post, we will explore the role of an athletic director and how they strive to give students the best possible high school experience.

Defining the Athletic Director

An athletic director is a vital figure within a high school’s administration. They are responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the school’s athletic programs. While their specific duties can vary from school to school, the primary goal remains consistent: to provide student-athletes with an enriching and well-rounded experience.

Facilitating Student-Athlete Development

One of the key roles of an athletic director is to facilitate the development of student-athletes. Beyond the physical aspect of sports, they understand the importance of instilling values such as discipline, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship in the athletes. By promoting these values, athletic directors create an environment that fosters personal growth and character development.

Balancing Academics and Athletics

Athletic directors also play a crucial role in ensuring that student-athletes strike a balance between their academics and athletic commitments. They collaborate with teachers, coaches, and parents to establish academic support systems, monitor academic progress, and provide resources to help students succeed in both realms. By emphasizing the importance of academics, athletic directors encourage student-athletes to excel not only on the field but also in the classroom.

Supporting Coaches and Staff

Athletic directors act as leaders and mentors for coaches and staff members. They provide guidance, professional development opportunities, and resources to help coaches improve their skills and strategies. By fostering a positive and collaborative environment, athletic directors ensure that coaches are well-equipped to guide student-athletes effectively.

Managing Sports Programs

From scheduling games and practices to arranging transportation and equipment, athletic directors are responsible for managing the logistical aspects of sports programs. They work closely with coaches, trainers, and other personnel to ensure that everything runs smoothly. By handling administrative tasks, athletic directors allow coaches to focus on training and mentoring the student-athletes.

Promoting Community Engagement

Athletic directors understand the importance of community engagement and school spirit. They organize events, fundraisers, and community service activities that bring the school and local community together. By fostering a sense of pride and belonging, athletic directors create an environment where student-athletes feel supported by their peers and community.

Conclusion

Being an athletic director is not just about overseeing sports programs. It’s about creating an environment where student-athletes can thrive, grow, and have the best high school experience possible. From supporting academic success to fostering personal growth and community engagement, athletic directors play a crucial role in shaping the lives of student-athletes. By dedicating their time and efforts to these young individuals, they leave a lasting impact on their lives.