The ability to shoot on the move and also make quick ball-handling moves on the catch is a skill that many players lack in today’s game. Majority of players play the game downhill or north to south. This isn’t necessarily the wrong way to play, but it limits your ability to be a proficient scorer and
Adapting to Challenges While Staying True to Core Values
Originally posted on justplaysolutions.com, to see original blog click here. Author: Belle Koclanes, The Gail Koziara Boudreaux ’82 and Family Head Coach, Dartmouth Women’s Basketball Growing up as a little 5’1 basketball player from Pelham, NY, I was constantly faced with challenges. Over and over again, I was told I was too small to succeed
Interested in Winning More Games…Read This
“When a great team loses through complacency, it will constantly search for new and more intricate explanations to explain away defeat.” – Pat Riley Player development and teaching is changing extremely rapidly, and everyone can agree that players are different today than they were 5-10 years ago. Players are so ingrained in technology, it has
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Make The Switch
At HoopDirt, we take pride in showcasing companies that are committed to helping you become a better coach. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve likely seen we are pretty fired up about what Just Play has been able to do the past year. This off-season I’ve had numerous coaches reach out with questions about the company,
Head Coach Training Center – Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino & Resort (Wilkes-Barre, PA) – May 21-23, 2017
WHAT: Head Coach Training Center WHEN: May 21 – 23, 2017 WHERE: Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino & Resort (Wilkes-Barre, PA) COST: $250 per attendee* ($295 after May 1, 2017) OFFICIAL SPONSOR: Just Play Sports Solutions FOR MORE INFO: www.thebdsagency.com/hctc The Head Coach Training Center allows coaches the opportunity to learn from and network with numerous
Leathernecks On A Run
WIU coach attributes success to player chemistry and Just Play software. Despite just hitting .500 last season, the women’s basketball squad at Western Illinois University (26-6) just finished on top of the Summit League standings this year, capping the season with a thrilling overtime win in the conference tournament against IUPUI last Tuesday. As the
Player Productivity: Your Team’s Productivity May Surprise You
It’s hard to believe we are now less than 30 days away from National Championship. A couple of our recent conversations with coaches have highlighted the importance of one of our innovative statistical tools designed to provide a visual representation of player productivity. If you’re interested in seeing the productivity of your team or your
NCAA AlumNation – 2017 Women’s Final Four in Dallas
Attention all NCAA women’s basketball alumni! When you think of your favorite college memories, is homecoming on your list? Do you still get excited for your alma mater to welcome you back to campus for homecoming weekend? What if homecoming wasn’t only a school tradition, but a sport tradition as well? We are highlighting the
Move Your Program Forward with TeamSynced
On average, college athletic teams spend 10 months out of the year together. That’s 300 days of workouts, classes, practices, meetings, film sessions, treatment times, road trips, meals and more. Millions of dollars and thousands of man hours are spent each year in effort to compete, win and move an athletic program forward. In order
GLOBAL SPORTS ACADEMY (GSA) – Coach a Select Team Traveling to Europe in August 2016
Global Sports Academy (GSA) offers an opportunity to serve as a Head Coach for men’s basketball Select Teams traveling to Europe in August 2016, with travel opportunities to Italy, Spain, Croatia, or Germany. Since 1991, GSA has been arranging tours for college and youth teams from the United States and countries around the world to