A few months ago, I wrote what I thought was a rather innocent article on how Twitter – kind of a mix between a blog and text messaging - would be one of the next big developments in college recruiting. What resulted was an avalanche of opinions back to me from college coaches and athletic …
Why Showing Your Cracks Improve Your Recruiting
A few years ago, my wife and I excitedly watched the cement being poured for the foundation of our new home. You don't really realize just how much cement it takes to pour a foundation, not to mention a patio and a driveway.After that task was completed, we came back a little later after the …
A Smarter, Easier Way to Fix Your Player’s Shot
"Shooting is the most important offensive fundamental skill in basketball. A team that shoots well will always be in ball games." - Jerry Tarkanian, former UNLV head coachMost coaches recognize it as the most important aspect of playing great basketball: Correct shooting mechanics.Even at …
Practice Players vs. Gamers: How Can You Tell Who You Are Coaching?
Every coach seems to have players that they can label.You might look at a kid and say to yourself, "He's a great practice player, but he folds in the game." Or, you might be a coach who has an athlete who is a horrible practice player but when it's game time, look out...he raises his game to a …
Can Car Trouble Teach You Recruiting Lessons?
There I was on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck, and thinking about recruiting.My wife's car, which had been showing signs of needing some minor tune-ups for several weeks, had suddenly overheated. I heard a hissing sound under the hood as I stopped. Ruling out the possibility …