Adaptability – The Basketball Coaching Roadmap
In this episode I have a phone conversation with my brother Brian who is the head coach at Mohawk College. We talk about adaptability and the importance and benefits of being open minded and willing to step out of your comfort zone as a coach. There are some good tips that will help your team and yourself reach extraordinary levels.
This episode is part three of a seven part series we call the Basketball Coaching Roadmap (click here to learn more). Each part focuses on one specific area where successful coaches shine. We’ll share some stories, re-live experiences and explore the impact coaches can have on their players. If you haven’t done so already, go back and listen to the previous episodes.
The Basketball Coaching Roadmap can be your off-season coaching course. Our goal is to add a little more to your coaching portfolio with each episode and by next season you’ll be ready to shine.
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Adaptability Topics
02:44 Should you cater your playing style to match your player’s strengths or go with what you’re comfortable teaching?
05:05 Adaptability requires open mindedness!
05:39 What coaches are good at adapting?
07:15 Revising your game plan and keeping all the information you get during a game straight.
08:40 Should you ever revise your substitution patterns?
10:52 Should you change your style to match your opponent’s strengths?
12:25 Adaptability’s greatest strength is the unpredictability it brings.
