5 Advanced Basketball Stats Every Team Should Track
I have a love / hate relationship with basketball stats.
On one hand, I agree with Marc Gasol who said:
“Stats are killing the game of basketball. A lot of things happen that you can’t measure in stats.”
While on the other hand, I can’t deny that — if used properly — the data produced from tracking basketball statistics can give your team a major competitive advantage.
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How to Become a Basketball Coach (11-Step Guide)
Coaching young people at the youth and high school level is an important job.
Aside from teaching the skills and fundamentals of basketball, a great basketball coach can have a tremendous impact on the life of a child.
The coaching community is in need of quality role models to enter the profession… and more importantly, young people are in need of these role models.
We need more people learning how to become a basketball coach!
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Why You Should Eliminate “Running for Fitness” at Basketball Practice
Anyone who has played basketball likely remembers those four dreaded words from their youth and high school coaches:
“Get on the baseline!”
If hearing those words brings shivers down your spine, you’re not alone.
Running sprints has been a staple of basketball conditioning for many years.
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10 “Little Things” All Basketball Coaches Must Do
There are many “little things” coaches can do that will have a large impact on the success of the team and the players.
In this article, we’ll go through 12 of them.
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16 Basketball Fundraising Ideas for Your Team or Program
Every basketball fundraising idea has its own advantages and disadvantages.
It’s up to you to decide which ones best fit your team / program.
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75 Basketball Coaching Clinics You Can Watch Online Right Now
Did you know there are basketball coaching clinics that you can watch online for free?
Yep – thousands of hours.
These allow you to learn at your own pace (I love being able to rewind and watch certain parts again), study at a time that’s convenient for you, and they cost you absolutely nothing.
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