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Category: Coaching

The Essentials of Player Scouting

by Justin Rothbaum 10-17-2010 06:09 PM Athlete Career Development | Coaching

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When it comes to scouting players either for your program, or to prepare for your opponents, there are many key tools I like to keep it mind when evaluating talent either on the high school or collegiate level. Here are a few key tips you can keep in mind this season with respect to how you should evaluate your players, or assess their future potential. Players should also use this as a template for what college and/or professional scouts may be looking for in determining your future potential.

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Coaching Wisdom

by Alan Stein 10-11-2010 07:57 PM Athlete Career Development | Coaching | Sports Psychology

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This past weekend I had an opportunity to meet (and listen to) two brilliant basketball minds: Jeff Van Gundy and Brad Stevens. I was overwhelmingly impressed, as they both offered invaluable insight into what it takes to be successful on and off the court. Here are the highlights:

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Do You Deserve It?

by Alan Stein 09-21-2010 12:24 AM Training | Coaching | Sports Psychology

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One of my high school players asked me if I will teach Luke and Jack that they "can be anything they want to be when they grow up."

I said “nope.”

They were shocked!

They thought that’s what parents were supposed to teach their kids.

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There Is No Off-Season

by Jeremy Hartman 05-24-2010 11:45 PM Training | Coaching

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The great players realize that the off-season is the time to get better!

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Off-Season Part II

by Alan Stein 04-01-2010 10:47 PM Training | Coaching

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About a year ago I adopted the tag line, “the best players are in the best shape.” Think about it. Who are currently the two best players on the planet? Kobe and LeBron. Have you noticed what kind of shape they are in?

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Successful Coaches Part III

by Alan Stein 03-07-2010 11:47 PM Coaching | Sports Psychology

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This is the third and final segment of “Traits and Habits of Successful Basketball Coaches.”

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Successful Coaches Part II

by Alan Stein 03-01-2010 01:06 AM Coaching | Sports Psychology

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As a reminder, this series is the edited transcript from a phone interview I did with my friend Andy Louder from Hoop Skills Academy (www.HoopSkills.com).

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High School/Collegiate Athlete’s Guide to Professional Soccer Combines

by Ramez Shamieh 02-23-2010 07:05 PM Athlete Career Development | Coaching

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It's never too early to start preparing to turn pro and be aware of the various pro tryouts and combines.

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Successful Coaches

by Alan Stein 02-23-2010 12:16 AM Coaching | Sports Psychology

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This blog is the first of a two-part series on a subject that I hold near and dear to my heart: “Traits and Habits of Successful Basketball Coaches”

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Michael Phelps’ .01 Win: Jobs are often won by that same margin

by Eileen Wisnewski 02-20-2010 08:37 PM Life After Sports | Trusted Athlete Educator | Coaching

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Whether you are searching for an internship during your athletic career or transitioning to a full-time position in your post-athletic career, the difference between you and another applicant can come down to the smallest of factors.

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