I want to preface this article with this statement: The 2-3 zone defense should not be allowed in youth basketball. Instead of listing the reasons why in this article, I encourage you to check out Tyler Coston’s article on the subject which has most of them covered in my opinion. The 2-3 zone is the most common zone used in the half-court. For better or worse, it’s … Continue reading How to Beat a 2-3 Zone – 17 Strategies
If they’re anything like the retired basketball coaches I know, many would be over the moon to hear from a past player. Continue reading 13 Ways to Improve During the Coronavirus Lockdown (Coaches and Players) Part 2
While we still have a ways to go, I can’t help but be encouraged by how we have come together as one to defeat this virus. Continue reading 13 Ways to Improve During the Coronavirus Lockdown (Coaches and Players) Part 1
A frustrated youth coach asks two questions that I get this time: “Hi Coach Clint, Do you recommend a drill to encourage the following: 1. Running to the ball rather than standing still 2. Aggression and assertiveness – were too nice! Coach Clint replies: Turnovers are highly frequent in youth basketball. Nearly every time down the floor the basketball either – (1) gets knocked away … Continue reading Cutting to the Basketball + Teaching Aggression
I’ve been coaching now for 18 years since 2002. And this is my 18th year of doing the things that I am passionate about. Along those years, many things have happened. I give up a lot of things, professional and personal. But when I tried looking back it seemed everything was just worth it. A lot of losing moments and winning ones. But it is … Continue reading Through the years of coaching…
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