Coaching Basketball Wisely

In this episode by basketball coaches for basketball coaches.... I. An interview with Murray State Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Matt McMahon.   Murray  State is a NCAA DI school in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).  They were ranked in the top ten in the nation this season on their way to a 31-2 season. Click here for a link to Coach McMahon's bio from the Murray State University website. Among the things we discuss in the interview are... What he learned from other coaches along the way like Chuck Carringer, Stan Ballard, Houston Fancher, Buzz Peterson, & Steve Prohm. Dealing with the success Murray State had this year, their unique prepractice routine, and their preseason drill focus. Balancing his personal life and the job. Recruiting tips for players and his perspective as a college coach. Mistakes he's learned from. Tips for young coaches wanting to get into college coaching. Matt suggests The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon.  Click here to get it! For behind the scenes access to Murray State practices and head coach Steve Prohm click my affiliate link below: Steve Prohm DVD & Videos II. Today's Tip: Team Building Best selling author Patrick Lencioni recently released a very interesting book that really applies to coaching called The Advantage. He uses four "Disciplines" of 1. Build a Cohesive Leadership Team 2. Create Clarity 3. Overcommunicate Clarity 4: Reinforce Clarity to make his point. He follows that with his five "Behaviors" of 1. Building Trust 2. Mastering Conflict 3. Commitment 4. Accountability 5. Results. If you are interested you can buy the book by clicking here. Until next time, Coach 'em up! Hal Wilson After coaching and working with basketball teams at the college and high school level in a variety of roles for 18 years, I have returned to finish my Ph.D. in Kinesiology.  This www.CoachingBasketballWisely.com website is a way to share the coaching tips, strategies, and techniques gathered in a career in coaching.  See more info on me here.  Please sign up for our free newsletter at the top right of the page. If you like what we do please leave us a rating on iTunes & sign up for our free newsletter at the top right.  Click a Button to Subscribe to the CBW Podcast:                 Our Coaching Basketball Wisely podcasts are way to help basketball coaches of all experience levels learn how to coach basketball, and how to coach basketball better, faster!  Whether you are a youth basketball coach, a middle school basketball coach, a high school basketball coach, a college basketball coach, or a professional basketball coach we all need to keep learning!  If there are particular basketball coaching tips or topics that you would like to see covered in future episodes please let us know! // //

In this episode by basketball coaches for basketball coaches.... I. An interview with University of Miami Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Eric Konkol.   Miami is a DI school in the Atlantic Coast Conference Conference (ACC). Click here for a link to Coach Konkol's bio from the University of Miami website. Among the things we discuss in the interview are... What he learned from other coaches along the way like Bo Ryan, Ed Conroy, Buzz Peterson, & Jim Larranaga Recruiting differences in DIII & DI and at George Mason vs. Miami. Balancing his personal life and the job. Tips for young coaches wanting to get into college coaching. Preseason, Inseason, & Postseason ideas for your teams. For the best basketball coaching DVD's from Coach Konkol's boss, Jim Larranaga, please click my affiliate link: Basketball: Jim Larranaga DVD & Videos II. The Tip of the Week: Making Practice Competitive Record and/or time drills like FT's or other skill competitions Have a reward and/or punishment Compete individually or in teams Put special emphasis on in-practice scrimmages by rewarding or punishing certain behaviors (giving up offensive rebounds, etc.) Until next time, Coach 'em up! Hal Wilson I have been involved in coaching and working with basketball teams at the college and high school level in a variety of roles for 18 years.  This www.CoachingBasketballWisely.com website is a way to share the coaching tips, strategies, and techniques gathered in a career in coaching.  See more info on me here.  Please sign up for our free newsletter at the top right of the page. If you like what we do please leave us a rating on iTunes & sign up for our free newsletter at the top right.  Click a Button to Subscribe to the CBW Podcast:                 Our Coaching Basketball Wisely podcasts are way to help basketball coaches of all experience levels learn how to coach basketball, and how to coach basketball better, faster!  Whether you are a youth basketball coach, a middle school basketball coach, a high school basketball coach, a college basketball coach, or a professional basketball coach we all need to keep learning!  If there are particular basketball coaching tips or topics that you would like to see covered in future episodes please let us know! // //

In this episode by basketball coaches for basketball coaches.... I. An interview with Maryville University Head Coach Kevin Carroll. Maryville is a DII school in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). Click here for a link to Coach Carroll's bio from the Maryville University website. Among the things we discuss in the interview are... What he learned from other coaches along the way. How he's building the new DII program at Maryville University. The difference in coaching high school basketball vs. college basketball. DII vs. DI basketball recruiting. Balancing his personal life and the job. Tips for young coaches wanting to get into college coaching. Tips for players to get recruited. Preseason, Inseason, & Postseason ideas for your teams. II. The Tip of the Week: Video Breakdown to Get the Most Out of Your Players and Team Save time & money with Krossover's basketball digital video breakdown product! Visit their website for more info or to purchase- www.krossover.com Save 25% off Krossover's Season Package (priced at $995 as of 10/30/11) just by using the promo code CBW2011.  Price is subject to change! ***UPDATE Krossover was not able to meet their lofty promises.  They say they are expanding in the future. Until next time, Coach 'em up! Hal Wilson I have been involved in coaching and working with basketball teams at the college and high school level in a variety of roles for 18 years.  This www.CoachingBasketballWisely.com website is a way to share the coaching tips, strategies, and techniques gathered in a career in coaching.  See more info on me here.  Please sign up for our free newsletter at the top right of the page. If you like what we do please leave us a rating on iTunes & sign up for our free newsletter at the top right.  Click a Button to Subscribe to the CBW Podcast:                         Our Coaching Basketball Wisely podcasts are way to help basketball coaches of all experience levels learn how to coach basketball, and how to coach basketball better, faster!  Whether you are a youth basketball coach, a middle school basketball coach, a high school basketball coach, a college basketball coach, or a professional basketball coach we all need to keep learning!  If there are particular basketball coaching tips or topics that you would like to see covered in future episodes please let us know! //

In this episode by basketball coaches for basketball coaches... I. An interview with Piedmont College Men's Basketball Head Coach Lee Glenn. Piedmont is a NCAA DIII school in the GSAC (Gulf South Athletic Conference).  Coach Glenn was named GSAC Coach of the Year last year & is known for his uptempo teams and pressure defense. Click here for Coach Glenn's bio from the Piedmont College website. Among the things we discuss in the interview are... How he got into college coaching. DIII philosophies and differences from scholarship levels. Tips for getting recruited at the DIII level. Balancing his personal life and the job. Preseason, Inseason, & Postseason ideas for your teams. Any interview is great where you hear the phrase "Pirate mentality!" II. The Tip of the Week: Tryouts Handling cuts: How to tell kids whether they made the team or not. Why & How to make cuts at basketball tryouts. Until next time, Coach 'em up! Hal Wilson I have been involved in coaching and working with basketball teams at the college and high school level in a variety of roles for 18 years. This www.CoachingBasketballWisely.com website is a way to share the coaching tips, strategies, and techniques gathered in a career in coaching.  See more info on me here.  Please sign up for our free newsletter at the top right of the page. If you like what we do please leave us a rating on iTunes & sign up for our free newsletter at the top right.  Click a Button to Subscribe to the CBW Podcast:                           Our Coaching Basketball Wisely podcasts are way to help basketball coaches of all experience levels learn how to coach basketball, and how to coach basketball better, faster!  Whether you are a youth basketball coach, a middle school basketball coach, a high school basketball coach, a college basketball coach, or a professional basketball coach we all need to keep learning!  If there are particular basketball coaching tips or topics that you would like to see covered in future episodes please let us know! // //

In this episode by basketball coaches for basketball coaches... originally recorded I. An interview with Presbyterian College Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Eric Burrow. PC is a DI school in the Big South Conference. Click here for Coach Burrow's bio from the Presbyterian College website II. The Tip of the Week: Dealing with Parents Have a parental communication plan in place before the season. Follow your athletic department guidelines or make one.  Ask parents to follow the chain of command with complaints (and ask how would they want to be treated at work?).  Talk to the coach first, then the Athletic Director, then the Principal, then the Superintendent. Do NOT talk to upset parents after games- it's not good for either of you! Ask parents not to email anything they wouldn't say in person. (Remember Abe Lincoln!) The L.A.S.T. Method- Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank. Coach Dave Odom's 2 Letters for Praise & Criticism from The End Is Not the Trophy: Reflections on a Life in Coaching If you like what we do please leave is rating on iTunes & sign up four our free newsletter at the top right.   Click a Button to Subscribe to the CBW Podcast:                      Our Coaching Basketball Wisely podcasts are way to help basketball coaches of all experience levels learn how to coach basketball, and how to coach basketball better, faster!  Whether you are a youth basketball coach, a middle school basketball coach, a high school basketball coach, a college basketball coach, or a professional basketball coach we all need to keep learning!  If there are particular basketball coaching tips or topics that you would like to see covered in future episodes please let us know! // //

In this episode we discuss... I. The Infamous Hoops Day. What/When it is? Why Celebrate? Who/How to Celebrate? II. The Dubious Dozen: 12 Crucial Coaching Mistakes & How to Avoid Them Click a Button to Subscribe to the CBW Podcast:                          Our Coaching Basketball Wisely podcasts are way to help basketball coaches of all experience levels learn how to coach basketball, and how to coach basketball better, faster!  Whether you are a youth basketball coach, a middle school basketball coach, a high school basketball coach, a college basketball coach, or a professional basketball coach we all need to keep learning!  If there are particular basketball coaching tips or topics that you would like to see covered in future episodes please let us know!!  

This is a short introductory episode explaining WHO we are WHY we are doing this HOW we will help you Click a Button to Subscribe to the CBW Podcast:                          Our Coaching Basketball Wisely podcasts are way to help basketball coaches of all experience levels learn how to coach basketball, and how to coach basketball better, faster!  Whether you are a youth basketball coach, a middle school basketball coach, a high school basketball coach, a college basketball coach, or a professional basketball coach we all need to keep learning!  If there are particular basketball coaching tips or topics that you would like to see covered in future episodes please let us know!