The PGC Blog

PGC Director Chad Songy shares insight into one thing he does to help coaches improve their teaching, their communication and efficiency. He does this by analyzing how learning is achieved in practice drills. 

Do coaches play favorites?

…Yes they do.

The best way to craft an effective offense is to get your best shooters launching from where they’re most efficient. Chasing that data led to the creation of the shot chart, as coaches often had assistants charting makes and misses from the bench or while watching the video afterward.

Mediocre passers attempt to pass around and over defenders. Great passers pass through defenders. To pass through defenders, you must subconsciously know which windows are open. To do this, you must learn to be patient. Keep your elbow bent and the ball next your body. Open passing windows with your eyes and your height.

Failing to plan is planning to fail. Be honest. Do you actually put this into daily practice?

Are you wasting energy yelling at referees? Learn how to approach the ref and control the controllable.

You’ve made the decision to be healthier this year. Maybe you even stopped smoking. But there’s one thing you may be doing that hurts your long-term health. Discover why sitting is the new smoking and three things you can do to be healthier than ever before.

Much can be learned by reviewing film (of your practice, your games or of higher-level teams) with your basketball players. Here are five ways to enhance your film sessions to maximize their benefit.