There are several college programs I have a great deal of admiration for. A number of years ago we played a team that had a player with collegiate type size. I believe he was 6'7" or maybe even slightly taller. He was not a dominate high school player. The local state university did not even offer him a scholarship. I was surprised when a neighboring state university did recruit him. He played very little his freshmen and sophomores season but by the time he graduated he was an All-Conference level performer. Because this neighboring university somewhat habitually recruiting talent from our state, I tended to follow how those local high school products developed. Year after year this neighboring university took rather raw
high school talent from our state and developed them into quality college players.
"BASKETBALL IS THE MOST OVER COACHED
AND UNDER TAUGHT GAME WE HAVE." (Bob Knight)
As a coach, we can so easily become totally absorbed with schemes. We may focus on man offense, or set plays or on special situations, etc. etc. I coached some junior high and even varsity level football over the years and I soon realized the game came down to two fundamental skills. Can you block and can you tackle. If you can do those two fundamentals well, you will be very competitive. The game of basketball is very similar. If you can shoot, handle the ball, and defend, your team will win more than its share of games. It is so easy to get focused on the next new wrinkle in the game and ignore the reality of devotion to fundamental skills.
"BASKETBALL IS THE MOST OVER COACHED
AND UNDER TAUGHT GAME WE HAVE." (Bob Knight)
Most players do not get better just because they get older or they become more experienced. Yes, maturity and experience help, but for most players it will not get them to the point of reaching their potential. In other words, you and your players will not get better by accident. There has to be an intentionality to your plan for it to be successful. I purchased a dvd on skill development produced by the previously mentioned neighboring university. I viewed that dvd looking for their secret on player development. I kept looking for that special teaching point or that special drill, but you know what, THERE IS NO SECRET.
"BASKETBALL IS THE MOST OVER COACHED
AND UNDER TAUGHT GAME WE HAVE." (Bob Knight)
Developing your plan: This is not nuclear physics, but you do need to decide WHAT you are going to teach and HOW you are going to teach it. Do a few things well instead of trying to do many things. None of which are done well. For example, post players need a "go to move" and a counter. Anything beyond that is gravy. Now from a coaching point of view comes the need to work on basic fundamental skills, yet find ways (drills) to do that won't bore your player (and yourself) to tears.
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