by Tony Perotti South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley is keeping a diary this season and sharing her thoughts publicly. After the Gamecocks’ loss to North Carolina State on December 3rd, Coach Staley stated the coaches were “going back to the drawing board.” Coaches term this as a self-scout. Here are a few thoughts that
Arkansas’s Early-Season Efficiency
The University of Arkansas Razorbacks are one of the few teams that have gotten off to a great start considering all of the turmoil surrounding this unusual season. Mike Neighbors’s Razorbacks are 7-1 and have played the most games of any team ranked in the Top 25. Statistically speaking, the Hogs are in rhythm, scoring 93.3 points per game while competing against two top-15 teams.
What about High Schools?
There has been a lot of discussion about how colleges are going to function with COVID-related restrictions, but very few people are talking about how this affects high school programs. Nettleton High School girls’ basketball team has found a way to connect with their players in spite of hurdles created by the pandemic. “Just Play has
[X’s & O’s] The Breakdown – Gonzaga Men’s Basketball
ONLINE COACHING CLINICThursday, Sept 10, 20202:00p ET / 11:00a PT The Breakdown with Just Play will examine the X’s & O’s of Mark Few and the Gonzaga Men’s Basketball team. A perennial top 10 program, Coach Few likes to keep his offense simple. That doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have a few tricks up his
Coach from Home – Control the Controllables
March 18, 2020 The Coronavirus/COVID19 Global Pandemic has affected all walks of life. Schools and Universities are closed or are closing, and coaches and athletes are all experiencing a new reality. As we focus on the health and safety of our families and loved ones, we are also turning our attention to what is next for
Just Play and NCAA LiveStats by Genius Sports Announce Integration
NCAA LiveStats / Just Play Press Release Starting this college basketball season, Just Play Sports Solutions will be powered by NCAA LiveStats, the official data collection software of collegiate sports, providing the fastest and most reliable statistics on the market. This integration with NCAA LiveStats will provide Just Play clients with access to more advanced data than
Film Sessions
Watching film is important. It can humble or give a shot of confidence. It can convict or acquit, teach or display. You need film for scouting purposes, for self-scouting, and to develop your players. You’d never debate the opposite because this isn’t a controversial statement. As a coach trying to win games, film is a
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
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