Steve Maga, Maga Basketball
Coach Steve Maga has dedicated his time and energy to help boys and girls reach their full potential. As a University basketball player he was extremely successful and is one of the most decorated players in Canadian basketball history. He’s a three time all-Canadian, a national player of the year and his team won a silver medal at the National Championships.
Steve played for the McMaster Marauders in Hamilton, Ontario. Steve is a high school basketball coach and also runs Maga Basketball where he organizes fantastic youth camps and skill development sessions – you can check it out at magabasketball.com.
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Steve Maga Topics
02:27 How did you get involved with training kids and helping youth organizations?
03:46 How do you balance being an introvert and a head coach?
05:36 The guys discuss what it takes to become a good trainer.
08:23 How much time do you spend preparing for skill development sessions?
11:04 What resources do you use for professional development?
12:36 Do you alter your plan based on coaching boys vs girls?
13:50 The challenges that come with coaching large groups of kids.
14:51 How did you get in to coaching?
17:15 Having children that play basketball.
18:12 Skill development should be your main focus during youth practices.
21:05 Effort is a skill, make it part of your program.
23:32 Creating and maintaining a culture within your team and program.
27:33 Coach Steve Maga talks about his coaching mentors and the impact they had on his development.
31:24 What is your favorite part about coaching?
32:49 The challenges of coaching FIBA rules basketball with beginner level players.
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35:41 If you could spend one day as an assistant to any coach, past or present, in any sport, who would you choose?
35:51 What age group do you enjoy training most?
35:57 Do you prefer training athletes or coaching games?
36:05 Do you prefer offense or defense?
36:09 If you’re up three with five seconds to go and your opponent has the ball, do you foul or let it play out?
36:18 Do you prefer the NBA or the college game?
