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Conditioning/Preseason

This workout starts on the track and must be done six days per week. If possible allow a 2 hour break between track workout and gym workout if you can.

On the Track

Two 800′s should be run under 2 minutes 15 seconds each, with a 2 minute break between the two 800′s.

Four 400′s should all be run around 1 minute 10 seconds each, with a 1 minute break between the four 400′s.

Eight 200′s should all be run hard, in less than 22 seconds, with a 1 minute break between each run.

Ten 100′s should all be run hard, with a 30 second break between each run.

This workout is for those who want to take basketball to the highest level, not for the casual or weekend workout person. This is for the college, and professional basketball only. But it can be used by some high school seniors starters in some cases.  Read more...

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The excitement and tradition of “March Madness” as we know it today has been shaped by many significant events in NCAA tournament history: The first NCAA men’s basketball tournament was held in 1939 with the first championship game held at Northwestern on March 27, 1939. Only eight teams competed in two regions. Oregon defeated Ohio State in the championship, and the West region held a third-place game.  Read more...

Many young coaches tend to just show up at practice without a second thought what to accomplish that day or what drills they will be running. They want to play it by ear and see how it goes. The players deserve better and you can give it to them.

Planning

Each practice should be planned down to the minute. Drills should be done in a timely manner and always at full speed. Let’s go over some of the items that are held in practices and how they should be structured

Stretching

Start with stretching exercises for 10-15 minutes. The older the players, the more time I’d dedicate. Make sure that legs, arms and back are good and stretched before jumping into things. Take the time during stretching to let the players know what is to be expected that day. I’ve had coaches have white boards showing what drills would be done and for how long and even when practice would be over. I loved it when it was that detailed. Time is precious. Don’t waste this time that you have your players’ attention.  Read more...