Coaching Resources
Subbing templates
Coaching Courses
Sport Aus Community Coaching Course (Online)
Coaching Manual
Mini Basketball (5 to 12 years old)
External Coaching resources
Jnr NBA - Practice plans from Rookies to Advanced
MOJO - get the app - great game based play ideas
SportsPlan - 650 Drills & Videos
Coaching tips
Keep it Light Resist the urge to teach too much new information. Each practice plan includes time for reviewing key concepts, skills and drills
Be Patient Understand your team's needs. If a drill isn't clicking, don't dwell. Step back, rethink how to teach it, and retry next time.
Repeat Drills/Skills Some drills repeat with added challenges. This boosts focus on learning skills, not just new drills. Don't rush; focus on key things (but keep moving too).
Fast Feedback Keep it short 30 seconds or less on feedback. Give one feedback point, then offer live advice during play.
Engage Minds Ask questions that make players think. Avoid yes/no queries. Get them mentally involved.
Offense vs Defense As much as possible, teach with an offense vs defense - instruct the defense to go 50% if needed. Only exception is if it is a brand new skill. That should follow teach, train, play methodology.
Mix it up Manipulate drills based on space, time, touches, dribbles, number of players or rules.
Explain Why Don't assume they get why they're doing a drill. Link it to game stages: Defense, Offense Transition, Offense, Defense Transition. Let them know what stage you're focusing on.
Keep Moving Avoid long waits. Shift between drills swiftly to keep everyone active.
Fun first Make it enjoyable for all. Remember, coaching has many approaches. Stay focused on your why – your coaching purpose.
3 Stages of coaching
TEACH: The coach showcases the drill, breaking it down into manageable parts and explains its significance.
PRATICE: Athletes walk through the drills or concepts, gradually increasing speed with each repetition. The coach refines techniques.
APPLY: Athletes engage in small-sided games, simulating real game scenarios to practice the drill.
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