DAY 1: 5 Day Coaching Challenge

Welcome to Day 1 of your 5 Day Coaching Challenge with Coach Calls Timeout. Each day consists of five resources to add to your coaching toolbox and challenge you as leader and mentor.

Today, you’re getting a motivational quote from Jerry West, an at-home cardio workout, two baseline plays and a worksheet to add clarity to your messaging throughout a season.

Below are your resources for the day…

RESOURCE #1:

Motivational Quote

RESOURCE #2:

At-Home Cardio Workout

Yes… coaches also benefit from physical activity. Use this at-home workout to conquer the grind of the basketball season. No equipment needed. REST TIME RESOURCE: A great small-sided games drill to work on penetration and decision making.

Please leave a comment on the video and let me know what you thought of the workout.

RESOURCE #3:

My 3 Things (download)

It’s time for self-reflection. Below is a download that helps you focus and reflect on the type of coach you want to be. There are three questions:

1. What do I want to be known for as a coach?
2. What do I want my teams to be known for?
3. What do I need to get better at?

Take a few minutes to remember what you valued in past coaches or mentors. What do you want to be valued for?

Don’t just stop there. How are you going to achieve your three things? Is there anything you need to do differently to get there?

Question 3 can be tough to answer. You may want to ask parents or players that you’ve worked with. Are there any criticisms that you’ve faced in the past? Is there any truth to those? How do you plan to get better? Clinics, research, write in a journal, review game film, etc.

Once you’ve completed this sheet, review it often and let it guide your decisions going forward. Coaches and teams that do one thing really well enjoy more success than coaches and teams that are scattered.

Here’s your download:

RESOURCE #4:

Baseline vs Man – Box, Shot For Shooting Guard

Keys to success: ‘1’ must be patient and willing to wait for the play to develop. ‘2’ must be ready to shoot if open in the corner.

Elapsed Time: 3-5 seconds.

Helpful Drills: Reading defense drills; Shooting drills.

RESOURCE #5:

Baseline vs 2-3 Zone – Y Formation, Corners

Keys to success: ‘1’ and ‘2’ occupy the bottom wing defenders to leave ‘4’ and ‘5’ to find open space against the middle defender. ‘4’ and ‘5’ must keep the top defenders above them while diving to the basket.

Elapsed Time: Less than 3 seconds.

Helpful Drills: Finishing drills.

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