Inside the Rim Newsletter :: 9-October-2014

Published: Thu, 10/09/14

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50 Winning Basketball Plays eBook

We recently released our brand-new FREE basketball coaching eBook, 50 Winning Basketball Plays. This eBook is loaded with, you guessed it, 50 basketball plays that will help you dominate your competition!

If you recently joined our email list, you should have received the download link. If you've been around for awhile, you should have received our email letting you know about the eBook. Of course, you might have missed it.

Either way, if you want the eBook, simply click the link below ... and feel free to forward this email to interested coaches you know!

Download 50 Winning Basketball Plays...

NEWSLETTER BONUS ARTICLE
The following article was shared at Hoops U. Academy and comes from the blog/newsletter put out by Bob Snyder, MD ... also the uncle of my wife!

Leading Like A Shepherd

Studying leadership over the years, I have read books by people like Stephen Covey, Peter Drucker, John Maxwell, and others. I learned such things as 7 habits, 5 principles and multiple guidelines which helped shape my thoughts about leadership. At a time of leadership crisis, however, I find these ideas difficult to implement. My memory fails me in the moment.

When I need simplicity in this area, I look to the concise description of King David's leadership style,

And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. (Psalm 78:72 NIV)

Two simple principles needed for leadership:

  • Integrity of heart... Christ-like character
  • Skillful hands... competence

There is also an attitude implied - that of a shepherd who carefully watches over his flock. A good shepherd loves his sheep. What better example of a good shepherd than Jesus.

Every leader follows someone or something. The question is, "Who or what are we following?" Fortunately, the Good Shepherd modeled exemplary leadership and offers us the opportunity as leaders to follow Him. Will you join me this week?

Sharing the journey with you,
Bob Snyder

[A special thank you to Bob Snyder, MD for allowing us to reprint this article. For more, please visit IHS Global.]

LATEST ADDITIONS IN THE U.
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Kyrie Irving All-Star Scoring Workout
The Kyrie Irving Scoring Workout is a series of 5 shooting drills that will help you become a better scorer. This series contains a variety of drills and moves so score off the dribble and off of screens like Kyrie Irving.
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The latest inside The Academy
Join the Hoops U. Basketball Coaching Academy and get new plays, drills, coaching tactics, and much more!

Double Stack Through Reverse Play
This basketball play from the double stack low set is designed to get a layup. It's simple to execute and can create a nice, easy scoring opportunity ... especially against a defense that likes to ...

The Best Things I Have Done as a Basketball Coach
By Alan Griffin

I recently wrote an article about the 5 biggest mistakes that I have made as a coach.  To be fair to myself, I figured I should share the best 5 things that I have done.  ...

2 vs. 1 Reaction Rebounding Drill
Purpose: To develop both offensive and defensive rebounding skills. Particularly helps the defensive rebounder learn to react and recover against an offensive rebounder. Also helps offensive players learn to crash the boards and finish effectively ...

Leading Like a Shepherd
[Ed. Note: I wanted to share this article written by my wife's uncle, Bob Snyder, MD. Dr. Snyder is the President of IHS Global, an organization that trains Christian healthcare workers who are already caring for ...

Power Post Options Play
The Power Post Options basketball play is designed to get the ball into the low post area for an easy score. With the ball movement, cuts, and screens, this play offers 3-4 options for getting ...

Pre-Season Basketball Coaching Checklist
By Alan GriffinThe job of a high school basketball coach is much more than practice and game strategy. Oftentimes, it also includes being a manager of operations, counselor, and janitor. Use this list to aide in your preparation for ...

Downscreens Clear vs. Triangle-and-2
A simple play you can run when you come up against a triangle-and-2 defense. It creates jump shot opportunities for those players not being defended man-to-man. It is also easy enough to implement in a game ...

Box Low Post Entry Play
By Jeff Osterman
This quick hitting basketball play begins in a box set formation and is designed to get the ball into the low post against a zone defense (could potentially be run against a man-to-man defense as ...

Simplified Zone Press Break
By Alan Griffin
I always seem to be changing offenses or defenses based on personnel. However, I have never changed my press break; its simple, effective, and can flow into any game plan. Alignment and duties: Always goes to the ...

Getting the Most Out of Your Timeouts
By Alan Griffin
Many team's waste timeouts by not being prepared for their timeout. By the time the players get to the bench, get settled, and get ...

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NEW & FEATURED FROM THE SHOP
Teamwork: Mike Huff

Basketball Notebook

The Hoops U. Basketball Notebook is perfect for use at basketball coaching clinics, when taking notes during live or televised games, or to keep at your desk, in your bag, or on your nightstand for when that next great idea, play, or drill pops into your head!

Includes 80 high-quality pages to diagram and take notes as well as an additional 8 blank notes pages. Each diagram page includes 2 halfcourts and 1 fullcourt as well as plenty of space to write, jot, and take notes.

You can even get it customized for yourself, your staff, your clinic, etc!

Learn more...


Price $14.95 (add $3.00 for custom version)

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Complete Basketball Strength and Speed Program

The Complete Basketball Strength & Speed Program

With the preseason upon us, it's never too late to improve basketball strength & speed!

Do you think you or your team would be better if you were stronger, faster, quicker, more explosive, and more athletic? In order to become the best basketball player or team that you can become, strength training - along with speed, quickness, footwork, core training, and more - is a must! Weightlifting for basketball is essential...but why simply do basic and pointless exercises when you can specifically improve in areas that benefit you on the basketball court? The improvement of your athletic abilities will directly correlate to improved play on the basketball court. Learn to effectively and adequately train for improved strength and speed specific to basketball with this year-round basketball strength and speed training program.

This is not a simplified 4-week 'sample' basketball strength training program -- This book is designed as a year-round complete basketball training program for all phases of the basketball year; offseason, preseason, inseason and postseason.

In The Complete Basketball Strength & Speed Program, coach Tony Alfonso offers you his fully-integrated program and training principles for strength and speed that he has used to train teams that have achieved state titles and players that have gone on to successful college and pro careers.

eBook: $20.95
Coil-Bound Paperback: $24.95 (ships free in US)

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All the best,

Tony Alfonso
Hoops U.
coachfonz@hoopsu.com