Keys to Finishing

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Drew Slone In the game of basketball as players, we want to be efficient around the basket. The closer we are to the basket the higher percentage the shot. Competitive games are often won or lost by how well a team converts layups and finishes. Here are 4 keys to finishing around the rim:1. Eyes...

Understanding Your Role: “Do Your Job”

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Matt Lehmann How would you define your role on your team? Are you the primary ball handler, spot up shooter, lock down defender, hustle player, or the team leader? Everyone has a role that is extremely valuable in the success of their team. Once you figure out what that role is, it is your...

Ask Yourself Why?

“I think the biggest thing for young players now is to ask, “why”?”- Kobe Bryant  This was Kobe’s answer when he was asked about air-balling four shots in a row during overtime in a playoff game. He explained that he asked himself why he air-balled those four shots. The answer to his “why” was “my legs were...

Go Green!

Your inner coach is someone who helps you out or breaks you down. Treat your inner coach like a traffic light: Red = Negative Thought (“I can’t do this” or “I suck”) Yellow = Wavering (“I don’t know if I can do this”) Green = Positive Thought (“I got this”) It’s human nature to doubt yourself when you...

Dealing Hope

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POINT GUARD? – Sherri Coale, Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Head Coach "Deal Hope!" When you go negative, it gets better 0% of the time. When a player messes up = they look around “the most important 3 seconds.” Coaches/Teammates can: Confirm they messed up or Build them up 3 Steps to get your...

Coach Wyland

The Gun has transformed the way our guys think about individual shooting time. With the 8000 we can get game shots, at game spots, at game intensity without a large amount of supervision from the coaching staff. They are able to work harder, and smarter.- Chris Wyland, Umatilla High School, Cross Country Coach, Boys Basketball Coach ...