The Basketball Teacher Podcast

Being a coach who can adjust is vital in the game of basketball and that's why we were so happy to bring on Coach Kurnitsky to discuss how he does it. Coach shares his insights on his base offense and defense, when he recognizes changes need to be made and how to identify when to switch things up. We also discuss late game situations, mental composure and how to balance coaching versus letting players work through situations on their own. Enjoy this episode and get ready to make adjustments in your game!

Taking over a program without a history of success can be difficult, but this was the situation Coach Arnold found himself in. In this episode he shares his journey of going from zero wins to building up a contending program. He discusses what he did on day one, how he built the program in his image and what he did on the court to find success. Coach also shares what culture pieces he brought in to make sure a winning culture was had. Be inspired by this story and use it to take your program to the next level regardless of its history!

Need to speed up your player's internal clock and speed at which they make decisions? We have some great ideas in this episode with Coach Krebs who shares just that. Coach shares the ways he gets his team ready to make quick decisions and how it fits into his overall offensive scheme. We discuss philosophy, how to improve basketball IQ and how to use practices to get players playing with a faster pace. Use this episode and get your team crisper and more decisive on the court!

We dive into the topic of causing havoc in this episode with Coach Gaff. Coach shares his defensive philosophy, why it works for him and how he gets his guys up for playing defense. We talk about the drills and skills he works on to get the most out of his team. Coach also shares his tips on defensive buy-in, how to stay disciplined and refining the press. We also talk about aspects of player development and much more. If you live and breathe defense you'll be sure to get some great ideas out of this conversation!

Many players want to play in college but how can a coach make sure their players are ready for the next level? This is what we discuss with Coach Brown as he talks about the work he does with his players both on the court and off of it. Coach shares some of the offensive and defensive principles that matter most to him, how he gets players ready for any system as well as training basketball IQ. Additionally, Coach shares his insights on recruitment and how players can build their profile. Get players college ready with this episode!