5 Defense Drills Every Coach Should Know
It might seem that the evolution of basketball has put more emphasis on the offensive side of the game with the shift towards the three-point line. The flashiness of the high difficulty shots that have [...]
What is it Like to be a High School Coach? Part 1: Struggles
Here at BenchBoss, we decided it is time to put a spotlight on one of the main lifelines of basketball: high school coaching. Over the next couple of weeks I will investigate what is it [...]
Skill Development Vs. Player Development
If you are a coach, you probably often thought about how to best develop your players. There are numerous approaches to player development and most coaches use skill development as the main instrument for their [...]
Quin Snyder: Genius Conductor of the Utah Jazz
There are few if any (Greg Popovich doesn't count) coaches in the NBA that know more basketball than Quin Snyder. The Utah Jazz coach was just named the Western Conference Coach of the Month for [...]
Keeping Stats in Practice: Good or Bad?
A basketball team can only be good in games if the players are good in practice. Like for everything in life, preparation for players and coaches is key to building a successful team. People usually [...]
Why Assistant Coaches are Crucial for a Successful Team
Did you ever watch a professional basketball game and looked at the bench wondering why there are so many staff members there? What are their responsibilities? One could think that all they do is sit [...]
Building Trust: Team Chemistry 101
It is a dangerous assumption to think that the best teams are the ones that have the most talent. Yes sure, the team needs players that know how to play the game in order [...]
