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A Switching Primer
Nothing can be more frustrating for a team than facing a defense that disrupts its offensive flow by switching actions and neutralizing attempts to create an advantage. As coaches know, switching has become one of the key tools in the defensive toolkit. Whether it’s a team’s primary strategy or just an occasional curveball, switching defense requires much more nuance than meets the eye. Today, we’ll dive into a “Switching Primer,” outlining major considerations and teaching points, along with links to various videos we’ve shared on the subject. Let’s dive in… Why Switch? As switching has become an essential tool in disrupting
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
