Coach Riches Posted in Coaching Philosophy, General Basketball Coaching, General Coaching, Planning No Comments ↓ At the heart of grass root’s programs is Youth Development. Youth development involves the focus of resources on the progression of individuals and the fulfilment of their potential. It is true that not every player will have the desire to play at the highest levels of the sport because of the commitment and sacrifice required.
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Coach Riches Posted in Coaching Philosophy, General Basketball Coaching, General Coaching, Planning No Comments ↓ Talent Identification tends to be a very important area for any program to focus upon when trying to develop players. For those programs focused around development then the element of talent identification takes on a much higher level of importance versus those programs geared towards buying in players ready-made and of competition standard.
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Coach Riches Posted in Coaching Philosophy, General Basketball Coaching, General Coaching No Comments ↓ Player Retention is a topic not often discussed in any great detail around stadiums and basketball courts below the semi-professional and professional levels. However, player retention plays a part in basketball just as much in juniors as senior and beyond. Building a program starts and succeeds largely on the players within it.
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Coach Riches Posted in Coaching Philosophy, General Basketball Coaching, General Coaching No Comments ↓ Selecting the right support Coaching Staff can be a very challenging role for any Head Coach. Whether you are choosing support staff for a professional program or the club team on a Saturday morning the right coaching staff can make a big difference in the overall effectiveness of the program.
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