By Carl Normandin
Most defensive schemes in high school basketball have Five Golden Rules. These rules are the cornerstones for most competitive basketball programs. If teams employ all of these tactics, they will be difficult to beat.
By Bruce Brown, CMAA, AIC
As both a classroom teacher and a coach, I always wanted to try and stay innovative in my approach to teaching the game of basketball. Beyond just the “Xs and Os,” our coaching staff was always looking for opportunities to motivate and inspire our student-athletes to compete with great enthusiasm.
By Carl Normandin
Since transition defense is the key to a successful half- court defense, you will need to make it your No. 1 priority in your game plan.
By Blake Gardner
At the end of the season, a coach often looks back in order to look ahead. Often that assessment involves setting up a framework for things that all kids can improve upon.
By Carl Normandin
Depending on your coaching situation, you may need to run a "tryout/team selection process.”