OT: coaching - recomended reading?

[swish7]

I am requesting any recomendations for good books on coaching basketball.

Does JB have a list?

If any of you have coached, what books would you recommend?

 

[Gabjon]

Here is a link book, DVDs, etc. personally I prefer DVDs because I'm more of a visual person.

Link

 

[Forza Azzurri]

I am requesting any recomendations for good books on coaching basketball.

Does JB have a list?

If any of you have coached, what books would you recommend?

You are too late. Hop has already been named JB's replacement.

 

[Meatball56]

Had it as a kid. Great for fundamentals.

 

[skurey]

Had it as a kid. Great for fundamentals.

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Yessssss I had this as well. JB can really shoot free throws which makes you think.

 

[Gabjon]

I am requesting any recomendations for good books on coaching basketball.,

Does JB have a list?

If any of you have coached, what books would you recommend?

Just to follow up I think you should choose a subject within the game. Like transition offense, M2M, 2-3 zone, etc. I don't believe there is one bible on the game, and you can literally start with any subject you prefer and go on from there.

 

[swish7]

Thank you. I am coaching 5-6 year olds, and am looking to teach the basics. I actually inherited some really talented kids, so I need to step up the teachings a bit more than expected. The 4-1 motion offense seems appropriate. However, as the league is 4-4, I'll need to make it a 3-1.

Most of the youth basketball stuff I've seen so far starts with 7 year olds.

Regarding books, I was thinking more of something philosphical or the principles, as opposed to schematics.

 

[Gabjon]

Thank you. I am coaching 5-6 year olds, and am looking to teach the basics. I actually inherited some really talented kids, so I need to step up the teachings a bit more than expected. The 4-1 motion offense seems appropriate. However, as the league is 4-4, I'll need to make it a 3-1.

Most of the youth basketball stuff I've seen so far starts with 7 year olds.

Regarding books, I was thinking more of something philosphical or the principles, as opposed to schematics.

John Wooden

 

[swish7]

perfect, thank you!

 

[Toga]

Flop - Coach K
Hunting with Bob Knight - Robert Knight
Cleveland State - The Twilight Years - Rollie Massimino
Diner - Rick Pitino
Here's The Guy's Number - John Calipari

 

[rychi32]

If you can teach a five year old how to run a motion offense, then I think your next stop should be the White House.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I am requesting any recomendations for good books on coaching basketball.

Does JB have a list?

If any of you have coached, what books would you recommend?

Hey Swish: This was posted on Twitter tonight from Jay Bilas. You might be able to glean one or two tidbits. Actually some of our Cuse guys could also.

http://www.mdbball.com/Documents/ToughnessbyJayBilas.pdf

 

[PeteCalvin]

ihoops.com

There are lots of basic plays on there for young kids (and beginner coaches).

 

[swish7]

If you can teach a five year old how to run a motion offense, then I think your next stop should be the White House.

They either learn the motion offense, or they stand still in a defensive position mimicking the defender. Hilarious.

There are some six year olds, and overall some very talented kids.