In the latest episode of the SDP Podcast, Coach TJ discusses the most under taught skill in basketball. Passing is a skill that is often over looked and pushed to the side. Coach gives a lot of information in part 1 of this podcast. Coach TJ discusses the 5 passing windows, 5 keys to passing, and 6 passes every player should master. Click the player above and have a listen. There are plenty of nuggets dropped in this episode.
In this video I discuss and give tips for players on how to develop a plan when going to the gym for skill development.
Read MoreIn this video I share with players how to develop a plan before you go the gym to work on your game. Don't think the only way you can get better is by hiring a skills coach.
Read MoreI am back with another episode of the SDP Podcast. In the latest episode I discuss how coaches should develop their core values and philosophy. I also share some insight on how my philosophy has changed over the 17 years I have been conducting skill development training and what coaches have influenced my philosophy.
Read MoreThis blog features the video of the latest SDP Podcast where Coach TJ discusses the difference between training and working out.
Read MoreI was recently speaking with a player I was training about their season. We were discussing how their season was going and the frustrations that come along with it. During our conversation they told me about a recent conversation they had with their coach. This is where things get tricky for me as a skills coach. Never do I want a player, at anytime, to go against what they are being told by their coach.
Read MoreSummer is here and many high school teams will be putting their players through skill development workout sessions. Some may have started and others may be starting soon, but I wanted to give a checklist to help get you organized.
Read MoreSkill development is done several different ways. No matter how a coach/trainer conducts skill development, there are 4 keys to remember.
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