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Joe Crispin – What’s a Bad Shot?

In the age of advanced analytics, data has taken a starring role in determining shot selection, identifying the most efficient scoring opportunities and discouraging low-percentage attempts. Though there are obvious merits to this approach, at our recent SG SoCal Coaches Summit, Penn State Assistant Coach, Joe Crispin, offered an alternative and refreshingly different perspective on the topic of modern offense, challenging coaches to look beyond analytics and instead focus first on fostering creativity and simplicity before attempting to define “what is a bad shot” for their team or players. As Coach Crispin presents on, in an effort to optimize offensive efficiency, coaches

Darren Savino – UCLA’s Defensive Concepts & Drills

“Uncomfortable teams shoot a low percentage.” One of the standout sessions from our first annual “SG SoCal Coaches Summit” was led by UCLA Associate Head Coach, Darren Savino, who presented on UCLA’s concepts and drills designed to teach defensive pressure. Coach Savino has been at UCLA Head Coach, Mick Cronin’s, side from Murray State, to Cincinnati, and now UCLA and the duo have consistently built some of the top defensive teams in the nation, applying pressure across the entire court. With a strong focus on ball and lane pressure, Coach Savino explains the techniques, drills, and philosophies UCLA believes in to

Phil Beckner – Player Development Myths

A few weeks ago, we hosted our first annual “SG SoCal Coaches Summit.” In this unique, intimate setting, terrific coaches from high school to the NBA had the opportunity to connect, present, and exchange ideas on a wide range of topics. We are incredibly grateful to the coaches who presented and shared their insights. Thanks to their generosity, we’re excited to share some of the presentations over the coming weeks. To kick off the summit, one of the best Player Development Coaches in the game, ​Phil Beckner​, shared his insights on Player Standards, and emphasizing the importance of clarity, communication, and accountability

The 3rd Quarter Review {2024}

The 2024-2025 season is upon us, and before we’re all back in the grind of endless hours with our teams in gyms, on road trips, and film sessions, we want to reflect on a some of the most viewed content on SGTV you may have missed while squeezing in some last second pre-season family time. Below you’ll find a short recap accompanied by the video, newsletter, and extra added content for each concept that was explored that week. ​ Best of the “Film Room” 🥇 TJ Saint – Dribble Point Offense & Spacing​ “Coach Saint joins us in the “Film Room” to

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