Blaine Girls Basketball Coaches Clinic 2015 Head Coach

Blaine Girls Basketball Coaches Clinic 2015 Head Coach Chris Brustuen Varsity Assistant Nate Chapman

Outline 1. Philosophy –General 2. Philosophy Offense 1. Philosophy Defense 2. Coaching 3. Development- Grade level expectations 4. Keys Points

General Philosophy � Basketball is a team game. It is important that everybody on the team feels that they are a contributing member. � Bonds are created through shared experiences good and bad. Sharing them develops trust and respect for one another. � There MUST be a common goal and a valued belief system that is created.

� On General a team, you belong to something bigger than yourself. It is a basic human need and it is very gratifying. � We want good athletes, good students, good citizens, and good people. � Coach Morgan Wootten’s priority order list: 1. God/Faith 2. Family 3. School 4. Basketball

General � Sportsmanship and knowing how to win and lose are very important in our belief system. � Control emotions as a coach. You are a coach, mentor, teacher, and role model. � My goal is to have our team recognized positively by every school we walk in and out of, not by the win or loss, but by the character in which we display.

Philosophy Offense � Balanced Offense that works to our team strengths. � Know your players. � Multiple Motion sets = constant movement and continuity. ◦ Excellent for average ability teams all the way to very strong teams. ◦ Provides scoring opportunities for perimeter players and “bigs” to score. ◦ Nature of Offense increases total skills. ◦ Can draw Defensive-”bigs” out and/or create mismatches.

� Philosophy Offense Cont. Attack the rim! � Layups, � Take easy baskets, get to the free throw line. high percentage shots the first look. � Don’t run the offense just to run a play. � Outside shots come in the flow of the game, preferred to be an inside-passing-out-shot.

Philosophy Offense Cont. � Each possession must be valued! � Control the ball: dribble less and with a purpose, fake a pass to make a pass, shorten all passes. Attack angles at hoop vs side to side court. � Limit turnovers creates more opportunities for you to score and as a result less for your opponent. It’s a numbers game! � Get the ball up the floor and run, push the ball in transition. Stay off the sidelines!

Philosophy Defense � Aggressive man-to-man defense. � Smart-under control, no over pursuit. � Teach really good man-to-man above all else = there is a time and place for everything (zones). � Learn first! how to stop the person in front of you

Philosophy Defense Cont. � Half court defense = OWN the paint! Keep everything out of the middle of the lane. � Bump all cutters, limit second shots with emphasis on rebounding, push side line to base line. � See man and ball at all times! � Help side expected to be there, passing lanes expected to be cut off properly (position). � Every time the ball moves all five defenders move!

Philosophy Defense Cont. � Full court pressure- Mix it up � Purpose is to disrupt game flow not to get a steal every time. Change the pace, catch them off guard, put the ball in the wrong hands, they will “give you the ball. ” � All � No five players MUST commit! communication will lead to breakdowns, Full or Half court (Offense or Defense).

Philosophy Defense Cont. � My number one rule on defense is: DO NOT GET BEAT BACK! (Make them beat your full team. ) � Lazy? Tired? Not fast enough? You become a liability. Can you be on the floor right now? � We put up a shot…. who crashes for rebounds and who gets back? � Stop the ball! The most dangerous player on the floor has the ball.

Mental Toughness � Outlast your opponent. � Being in shape is controllable, there are so many things about the game that are not. � First thing to go when a player is tired is their thought process. Mistakes happen because of it. ◦ Unforced turnovers. � Mental toughness also includes handling emotions and self sacrifice at times.

Coach � Know � Get fundamentals and how to teach them. to know each of your players (truly care). � You should want to win, but not act like it is a catastrophe if you lose. � Recognize � Realize that these kids do this for fun. there are other interests and aspects of life these girls have. (Wootten’s priorities)

Coach � Good advice sometimes sounds like criticism, some advice is best said privately versus publicly. � Be reasonable in your demands as a coach. Concentration span (constant drilling-no fun) � If you want respect you need to be a worthwhile example. � What is your legacy as your current team’s coach?

Coach � There are literally millions of resources available on the internet these days to become a better coach, player, fill in the blank…. . � You can grab ideas and philosophies and plays, but don’t change you. You have made it this far being you, do not change that. � There was a reason why you wanted to coach, do not lose sight of that reason.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TRACED 6 % To teaching techniques and lesson presentations 16 % To factors over which theschool has no control 78 % To the quality of human interaction in the school

Purpose Statement �My coaching “WHY”: To create opportunities of personal growth so student-athletes can become self-disciplined, responsible, and committed adults that are prepared for life’s challenges.

Parents and Players � Have clear cut expectations (Handbook). � High School = handbook is signed by parent and player (read and understood). � Common goal. � Rules/Expectations � Communication tide to belief system. procedures clearly defined. � Always document and have yourself covered when meeting with players/parents. � Don’t put yourself in situations you cannot explain.

� Practices Have a scripted, detailed, practice plan ahead of time ◦ with drinks built in and back ups � � Dynamic warm up Up tempo/transition drill (conditioning) � Fundamental drills ◦ [dribbling/passing/shooting](conditioning) � Full court O and D (conditioning) � � Half court O and D Specials (situations) ex. Out of bounds plays � � Free throws (with conditioning) End with something fun! (Contest)

Dynamic Warm up � Warm up or stretching on the move vs. static stretching-no movement � Reasons: Full Body Movement, Kinesthetic Awareness, Improves Flexibility � Examples: Jog, side shuffle, back ward runreaching/ long strides, straight leg march, quick carioca, walking lunges-with body twist, high knees, Inch worm, Hydrant/hurdle stretch, walking arm-circles, butt-kickers, skips for height, skip-strides for distance

Keys: Offense Reasons to dribble: 1. Drive to basket (making a basketball move!) 2. Get out of trouble 3. Creating a better passing angle

Keys: Offense-Emphasis � � � � Face the basket Be ready on weak side Correct use of dribble Ball reversals (quick, with purpose) Verbally/Visually Communicate Shorten Passes Move! Do not stand (Cuts and screens) Spacing (15’-18’ ideal in most cases)

Keys: Offense Live Ball (aka Triple Threat) 1. Score/pass/penetrate-keep defender on toes 2. Ball ABOVE head is a defenseless positionyou lack control as an offensive player 3. Rip ball hip to hip-shooters pocket 4. Look like a threat-be a threat every touch!

Keys: When to use “special plays” (vs man) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Against total denial defense (back doors, back screens) When defense switches from zone to man Opponent in foul trouble Start of game, beginning of second half, out of a timeout When you HAVE to get a basket; high % shot End of game-close game-last shot

Keys: Need a high percentage shot? 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 Man plays (picking on ball) Isolations (your player 1 on 1) Backdoors and Backscreens (based off your continuity-different look than they have seen all game) Get the ball inside (fake high, bounce pass in)

Keys: Offense vs Zones � � � � Spacing is the key to everything Quick ball reversals Draw two defenders (test the water)-penetrate gaps Get the ball in the middle of the zone (pass or drive) Ball fakes, ball fakes DO NOT STAND AROUND! Combat their front (numbers) ex. Odd front zone= even front top/ even front= odd on Offense

Keys: Defense 1. We don’t get screened 2. Stay in a defensive stance 3. Always see man and ball 4. Talk!!!!!!! 5. We win Hustle and Battle on every play, every game 6. Charges, Steals, Rebounds, Deflections 7. Stop the ball, stop the person in front of you 8. Be in position (on the line up the line-correct post Defense alignment) HELP!

� Stay Calm Keys: Press Break � Think “Attack” � Three “Looks Fors: ” Look up -see the whole floor Look before you pass-good/quick/safe Look before you dribble- don’t dribble unless you have to 1. 2. 3.

Keys: Press Break Continued… � Avoid the “trap areas”…. the corners. � Get the ball in: � Quick and accurate passes: � Spacing and being available: ◦ Get out of trap areas: Push middle, back out-keep dribble alive, pass out ◦ Take the ball out of the net and pass it in before defense is set/ready ◦ Receivers shorten all passes by coming to and meeting the ball ◦ Don’t leave your teammates stranded. Use the whole court and reverse the ball ◦ Opposite side-keep at least one player on the weak side to reverse the ball

Game Day: Be Prepared! � Medical information Blood uniform Towels Water � Scheme/game plan: � � � ◦ ◦ ◦ � ◦ ◦ Scouting report Who is keeping book? Is the line up or roster correct ? Film? What are the assistant coach’s jobs? Players: Dressed chalk talk Stretches warm up routine � *play the “right player” not always “best player” � Control what you can control � In the end, Win or lose, represent Blaine