Basketball Coach Unplugged

https://teachhoops.com/ This podcast episode focuses on the essential elements of structuring effective basketball practices. The discussion underscores the importance of having a clear plan before each session, with the hosts mentioning a sponsor's application that aids in tracking game statistics and live streaming. They also reference their own resources available to help with practice preparation, including options for creating customized practice plans and a pre-designed structural template. Two distinct philosophies for organizing practice time are detailed. One host advocates for starting sessions with calming exercises, like meditation, to create a focused and supportive environment for players, then segments practice into "quarters" to cover various aspects of the game. The other host prefers a structure based on game flow—offense, defense, and transitions—using modified drills and games to teach specific concepts, and emphasizes explaining the reasoning behind these methods to players. Both agree