BASKETBALL FOR COACHES

For Youth and High School Coaches Who Want to Teach the Game THE RIGHT WAY.

Proven basketball drills, offensive and defensive guides, and coaching insights... delivered to your inbox every Friday.

Coach Mac here.

If you're a regular reader of my emails, you know where I stand.

* Skill development over set plays.

* Decision-making over memorization.

* Man-to-man defense as the foundation.

* Small-sided games over standing in lines.

* Players who can think, not just players who can follow instructions.

At the youth level, that means NO ZONE DEFENSE, giving everyone meaningful playing time, and putting development before winning.

At the high school level, it means building positionless players who can handle any system because they actually understand the game.

Not every coach agrees with me on all of that.

That's fine.

But if you've been nodding along to my emails, we're probably on the same page.

The Basketball For Coaches Magazine is built for coaches like us.

Here's What You'll Get


1. The Weekly Basketball For Coaches Magazine

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Every Friday, you’ll receive a brand-new issue of the BFC Magazine.

Each one is packed with practical coaching ideas you can actually use with your team.

That includes:

🏀  Drills you can plug straight into your next practice.

🏀  Articles to improve your coaching knowledge.

🏀  Offensive and defensive guides.

🏀  And much more.

Over 140 issues published so far. New one every week.


2. The Basketball Drills Database (200+ Drills)

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Sick of spending hours and hours searching for new drills?

The Basketball Drills Database is your new secret to plan great practices.

And you can build them in just minutes.

Inside, you’ll find 200+ proven drills covering shooting, ball-handling, footwork, defense, transition, finishing, small-sided games, decision-making, and more.

Every drill includes full instructions, variations, and coaching points.

And the entire system is searchable, organized, and beginner-friendly…

So you can finally stop spending so much time on Google and YouTube looking for drills that will actually help your team improve.

Skill Drills

  • Shooting Drills
  • Finishing Drills
  • Dribbling Drills
  • Rebounding Drills
  • Passing Drills
  • Defensive Drills

Small-Sided Games

  • 1v1 Drills
  • SSGs for Offense
  • SSGs for Defense
  • SSGs for Transition

3. Immediate Access to 140+ Past Issues

When you join, you unlock the full BFC Magazine archive on day one.

That means YEARS of coaching ideas, drills, tactical breakdowns, and player development resources are ready whenever you need them.

So instead of hunting through YouTube, social media, or old notes, you can go straight to proven ideas and strategies that fit your team.

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A small sample of what you'll find inside:

🏀 How to steal 4 - 6 points per game from baseline plays.
(Issue 9, Season 1)

🏀 16 tryout drills that allow you to evaluate players efficiently.
(Issue 14, Season 1)

🏀 How to attack a 1-3-1 zone using the X-Attack system.
(Issue 2, Season 2)

🏀 How to teach proper spacing on youth teams.
(Issue 28, Season 2)

🏀 How to develop aggressiveness in young players.
(Issue 52, Season 2)

🏀 Common practice mistakes coaches make (and how to fix them).
(Issue 14, Season 3)


4. “Coach Mac’s Secret Stuff” Private Newsletter

Jeremy Davis

10-year high schoolvarsity coach. Formerstudent manager at the University of Wisconsin.

Every week, I spend many hours looking at basketball coaching content.

Reading coaching articles, saving clever drills, watching YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, watching interviews, following smart coaches on social media.

It’s part of my job.

Inside the “Coach Mac’s Secret Stuff” newsletter - Space Jam - you’ll get a weekly curated list of the most useful coaching ideas, drills, and resources I found that week.

Recent resources have included:

🏀 An eye-opening breakdown of how “exposure culture” in the AAU system is hurting player development far more than it’s helping.

🏀 A HS practice built entirely around small-sided games and decision-making.

🏀 A fantastic clinic session by Coach Frank Martin breaking down a pressure-defense system built on footwork, angles, toughness, and progressive small-sided games.

🏀 A mic'd-up look at the real-time reads an NBA point guard makes every possession.

🏀 A full shooting workout focused on rhythm, balance, and footwork - featuring unique drills that challenge coordination and creativity at game speed.


5. Unlimited Consulting With Coach Mac

As a subscriber to the BFC Magazine, you’ll have direct access to me.

Email me with any question - big or small - and I’ll personally reply.

Need a press breaker?
I’ll send you one.

Want feedback on your practice plan?
No problem.

Players aren’t listening and paying attention?
I’ll explain how to fix it.

Don’t know which offense fits your team’s personnel?
I’ll help you choose.

Not sure which drills to run with a young and inexperienced team?
I’ll recommend a few.

Whatever challenge comes up during your season, I’ll be there to help.

My job is to make your coaching journey easier, clearer, and more successful.

Ready to go?

Join thousands of basketball coaches who are running better practices.

Basketball For Coaches Magazine

Just $197

per year

  • BFC Weekly Magazine (52 Issues)
  • Full BFC Magazine Archives (140+ Issues)
  • Basketball Drills Database (200+ Drills!)
  • 30 Baseline Plays for Easy Points (Video Course!)
  • "Coach Mac's Secret Stuff!" Private Newsletter
  • Unlimited Consulting with Coach Mac
  • 5-Out Motion in 4 Weeks Booklet
  • Man-to-Man Defense in 4 Weeks Booklet
  • The "Big Books" Series

Subscribers Also Get These Bonuses

Bonus #1

“30 Baseline Plays”
Video Course

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30 proven baseline plays that can work for teams at any level. Each play includes a full video breakdown and easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. Whether you need a quick-hitter for end-of-game situations or a dependable baseline play to run all season, this course gives you a great selection of plays to choose from.

Bonus #3

"5-Out Motion Offense in 4 Weeks" Guide

5-Out Motion

The entire 5-out motion offense broken into four weekly progressions - cutting, screening away, on-ball screens, and dribble-at actions. After four weeks, your team will be running a real motion offense with structure and spacing.


Bonus #2

The “Big Books” Series (5 Booklets)

Big Book of Basketball Offense

Five curated booklets of the best articles and guides from past magazines. Offense, defense, drills, plays, and coaching advice. These booklets make it easy to deep dive into the best stuff we’ve published without searching through the archives. Perfect quick-reference guides for busy coaches!

Bonus #4

"Man-to-Man Defense in 4 Weeks" Guide

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A complete step-by-step progression for teaching man-to-man defense the right way. In just four weeks, players will learn positioning, help, recovery, rotations, and other team concepts, all broken down in a way players can actually understand.

What Coaches Are Saying...

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Magazine Contributors Include...

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Alan Keane
National Team Head Coach, PhD candidate (basketball coaching) and co-founder of MVMT Sports.

Aaron Fernandez

14 years of coaching experience across all three NCAA levels and as a high school and youth coach.

Michael Jagacki

Defensive innovator of Lockdown Defense. College Coach D1-D3. Author. Clinician. YouTube Creator.

Matt Bolger

10 years of coaching experience spanning high school to NAIA to D1.

Elisabeth Oehler
S&C Coach at the Olympic Training Center in Saudi Arabia. Works with pro teams and athletes in various sports.

Darren Douglas

HS Coach in Georgia for 8 years, winning two state championships. Coaches to develop young people who are courageous, empathetic, and hardworking.

Brian McCormick
Head coach, clinician, author and founder of Playmakers League. Books include The 21st Century Basketball Practice and SABA: The Antifragile Offense.

Terry Battenberg
10 years college coaching, 25 years high school coaching, author of 3 books: Post Play & Fast Break, clinician & consultant worldwide.

Harri Mannonen
Coaching Development Specialist at Paris Basketball. Coach at variable levels since 1984.

Jose Colorado
6-year professional basketball player. Coaching experience in five different countries. Overseas basketball consultant.

Julie Fournier
Founder & CEO of Ball is Psych. Director of Player Development for Clemson Women's Basketball.

Jeremy Davis
10-year high school varsity coach. Former student manager at the University of Wisconsin.

Ready to go?

Join thousands of basketball coaches who are running better practices.

Basketball For Coaches Magazine

Just $197

per year

  • BFC Weekly Magazine (52 Issues)
  • Full BFC Magazine Archives (140+ Issues)
  • Basketball Drills Database (200+ Drills!)
  • 30 Baseline Plays for Easy Points (Video Course!)
  • "Coach Mac's Secret Stuff!" Private Newsletter
  • Unlimited Consulting with Coach Mac
  • 5-Out Motion in 4 Weeks Booklet
  • Man-to-Man Defense in 4 Weeks Booklet
  • The "Big Books" Series

Frequently ASked Questions:

"What does each magazine look like?"

Each weekly magazine will be 10 - 12 pages in length.

An issue will typically features 3 - 4 expert articles along with several drills / plays. Includes full step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

"How will each magazine be delivered?"

You'll receive a link to download the latest issue every Friday.

The magazine is downloadable on all devices, but I recommend a computer or tablet for easy reading.

"Do I get access to previous issues?"

Sure do!

Upon purchasing and creating your account, you’ll be directed to my “Magazine Library” where you’ll have access to all past issues.

"I'm brand new to coaching. Will this benefit me?"

Sure will. Because we cover so many topics, there's something in each issue for everyone.

Whether you're a first-year coach or a 30-year veteran, you'll always find something to help you and your team.

"What is your refund policy?"

I'm 100% sure you'll love the magazine... so I'm offering a 100% money back guarantee.

If you're unhappy for any reason, just shoot me an email within the first 30 days and you'll receive a prompt refund.

"If I join today, when will I receive my first magazine?"

New magazines are released every Friday.

But upon purchasing, you’ll have immediate access to all past issues which should keep you occupied for several weeks!

"I still have a question. Who should I contact?"

Reach out to me at coachmac@basketballforcoaches.com.

Either myself or one of the team will get back to you within 24 hours.