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The three different approaches in team pregame preparations
November 24, 2008 by
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Pistons' Coach Cury said that pregame routine isn't working. Curry has tried three different approaches in team pregame preparations. They had a shoot-around at 9 a.m. and at 3:30 p.m. on game day and lost to the Celtics and Suns. This time, They had shoot-around after Saturday...
Do things right now and stay in the present
November 22, 2008 by
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These are excerpts from a interview with Sports Psychologist Glen Albaugh about USC Head Football Coach, Pete Carroll. On Coach Carroll's philosophy When he's talking to a player who just threw an interception, he could say, "That's a dumb play." But the player...
What's a definition of "good pro"
November 22, 2008 by
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Good story about the Pacers teammates, thoughts, that Nesterovic is one of the keys to their offense. Two of Nesterovic's strengths, playing at the high post are: 1/ Find cutters through the lane or 2/ Make 15-foot jumpers. -Rasho Nesterovic doesn't have a strong inside game...
Coach must help players to understand game
November 22, 2008 by
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Vinny Del Negro has demonstrated one constant behavior this season. The Bulls coach doesn't criticized his players in the media. This is a change from Scott Skiles.Some of Skiles' comments helped escalate the turmoil last season. It's interesting to see how Del Negro responds...
When adversity smack you in the face
November 21, 2008 by
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During the six-game winning stretch., Hawks played swarming defense, shared the ball and trusted each other. Article about how Hawks' winning streak ends, they to went 6-0 and then they lost 0-4 stretch. What obvious is that, Hawks were a much better team during that 6-0 stretch...
The PG ability to improvise with purpose
November 19, 2008 by
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I've passed through nice article about Chicago Bulls rooki PG, Derrick Rose and his ability to improvise with purpose, his ability to make good tactical decisions, how to use his body and open court. The Bulls and Lakers game was a nice opportunity to look: -What Rose can do against...
Dedication to individual and self improvement
November 18, 2008 by
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Story about Davidson's Stephen Curry, Nike summer Skills Academies what he attended and his dedication to individual and self improvement. Curry played fenomenal basketbal through the 2008 NCAA Tournament and scored 34.3 points per game as Davidson beat three higher seeds and all...
When coach is offensively at "philosophical crossroads"
November 18, 2008 by
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A good story how Western Michigan coach Steve Hawkins, who had no direct connection to Calipari or Walberg picked up the D-D Motion. In September 2006, Hawkins was offensively at "philosophical crossroads," He always was an up tempo motion coach. While leaving the MAC'...
The Hall of Fame Coach Pete Newell passed away
November 18, 2008 by
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Pete Newell, the Hall of Fame basketball coach who won an NCAA championship and Olympic gold medal and later tutored some of the game's greatest big men, died Monday. He was 93. Newell was born in Canada but grew up in Los Angeles. Newell coached for 14 years at San Francisco...
NCAA hoops ideologies
November 17, 2008 by
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The survey made by SI, and sent to all 341 teams from Division I men's basketball last season, and provide about 301 responses (for an 88.2 percent success rate), with a solid base of information. Starting lineups - A three guard starting lineup you'll see at UConn, Purdue...
Establish your identity or re-establish your identity
November 16, 2008 by
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Read article about the Detroit Pistons and their defense. According to coach Carry, they have to improve in several areas of their game, especially their stingy defense that has been soft and generous to opponents. PG's have been especially big problem for Detroit, this season...
Evey time we win we create a new opportunity
November 14, 2008 by
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I've passed through article about Dolphins Vonnie Holliday and the impact of executive vice president Bill Parcells made, the new coaching stuff and the team's changing culture and the rise from 1-15 to play-off contender. On gaining confidence "A massage we've been...
The first team that decided to defend is going to win
November 14, 2008 by
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In the locker room at halftime, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown showed to his players highlights of their defense in the 1st half. They're allowing 61 points in the 1st half. "We were watching film and it was as ugly as it looked," Mo Williams said. "The first team...
Put yourself in position to win
November 12, 2008 by
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Good article about how the Hawks are sticking to coach Woodson's plan. It would not be surprise if they achieve a playoff, both this season and in many seasons to come. On getting a road win "Well, I mean, it's not easy winning on the road I mean, everybody's struggling...
Defense can get you to the next level
November 11, 2008 by
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Coach Woodson's team Atlanta Hawks, is living with defensive principles. It has taken the Hawks four years, to embrace the defensive standards what Mike Woodson preached when he became head coach. During the past four years he's mentioned "defense and rebounding"...
Coach has got to have control of his roster
November 10, 2008 by
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Former Fresno State, UNLV, Long Beach and Spurs coach, Jerry Tarkanian in his carrer won 778 games. He talked about his short spell in NBA and experience how the power structure in NBA is a problem for many converted college coaches. On college coaches who make the jumps to NBA: ...
Messina thougths from overseas trip
November 09, 2008 by
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Coach Etore Messina desribed some interesting moments from CSKA Moscow overseas trip. On differences in coaching: "When I was talking to US and Canadian journalists, he said, I was surprised to see how many stereotypes about European coaches and basketball they still carry. One...
Working hard toward greatness
November 08, 2008 by
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Kobe Bryant pushed his young Lakers teammates during practice, talked to them about working hard toward greatness, particularly in practice. What would you like to accomplish, do you want to be great or just good? He doesn't want his teammates to relax with a 4-0 start, because...
A "Glue Guy"
November 08, 2008 by
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The Boilmekers, Chris Kramer is versatile and capable player to fix all problems. He's playing three perimeter position and is "Big Ten" defensive player of the year. He's described as a "glue guy". "I realy don't think about when I'm on the...
The difference between the successful and unsuccessful man
November 07, 2008 by
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Hall of Fame head coach George Allen owns the distinction of never having a losing season in 12 years as a head coach in the NFL. He is credited with turning around the Los Angeles Rams, a perennial loser before he took over in 1966. Later, he performed the same magic on the Washington ...
During the game Strive to achieve
November 07, 2008 by
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The new issue of Santa Clara's "Assist of the Week" hit my inbox. When entering every game that Broncos play, they strive to achieve these 5 goals: 1. We will be in better condition than our opponent. 2. We will out-rebound our opponent. 3. We will set great screens....
Coaches must look beyond player statistics
November 07, 2008 by
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According to Paul Silas, Former head coach, in his opinion coaches are more concerned how player fit in the system, rather than his statistics. Players who put up big numbers might not do the other things that help you win, that's why coaches look beyond stats. "He said, a...
How to Build an Elite and Enduring Program
November 06, 2008 by
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Passed through new Jeff Janssen newsletter and article about building an elite program. The strategies that you too can use to build an elite and enduring program are: 1. Long-term vision of success Program Builders have a clear vision of what they want their programs to be and stand for. Their ...
Players who put up big numbers might not do the other things that help you win.
November 06, 2008 by
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The fact that coaches and GM must look beyond stats, is the unssucceful pairing of Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony who never worked. Each of them needed ball in hand and too many shots, both were defensively not good and they each looked to pass only when they couldn't see the basket. See ...
The causes and the effects of bad game
November 06, 2008 by
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Scouting and thoughts about Nets loosing game against Suns (Suns 114, Nets 86). OFFENSE There're several reasons why the Nets' offense was mostly passive: -Yi can not brush picks, his "face and go" game is doubtful, and he face problem with left hand so when to post...
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