Coach's Edge

By Steve CramerSports Basketball

Coach's Edge episodes

November 27, 20201-3-1 DEFENSE with Coach Andrew Donovan | Frankenmuth Boys Basketball
In this episode we take a deep dive into the 1-3-1 defense with Coach Andrew Donovan. Coach Donovan is a former college athlete and current teacher and varsity boys coach at Frankenmuth High School. He has had great success during his ten years at Frankenmuth High School going 155-65 as he heads into his 11th year as a coach.
A few things to note during Coach Donovan's time at Frankenmuth
5 league titles

2 district titles
2 regional Coach of the Year Awards

70% of games won over career

In this episode we answer many questions regarding the 1-3-1. This episode is helpful to the experienced 1-3-1 coach as well as the coach who is looking to make the 1-3-1 a part of their program. A special thanks to Coach Donovan for spending your time and sharing your knowledge with the Coach's Edge.
Note: Coach Donovan is also a member of Cramer Basketball and the Coach's Edge. Learn more by checking out our website below.
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1 hr 23 min
November 20, 2020 FIVE key stats to track each game and Coach Cramer's pregame and practice routine
In this two part episode, Coach Cramer shares 5 key stats that coaches can track during the season. In Part 2 he shares how he developed his pre-game routine and the three things he worked on prior to games and practice.
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24 min
November 13, 2020 Get Basketball Strong: The Do's and Don'ts of In-Season Lifting | Zach Cramer of Temple Fitness
On this episode personal trainer, Zach Cramer joins the podcast. Zach is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute and is a personal trainer in Grand Rapids, MI. He has experience as a Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach as well as a high school Strength and Conditioning Coach.
In this episode he shares his big 3 exercises for explosiveness, being skilled in lifting versus being skilled in the game and some of the biggest mistakes players and coaches make when it comes to lifting during the season. In the beginning of this episode he breaks down what a 30 minute weight room workout could look like for your team this season.
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56 min
November 09, 2020 Player Development during the PreSeason
In this episode Coach Steve Cramer shares two main points of emphasis for coaches as they transition from the off season to the pre season.
He shares the importance of "ME" Player Development during the offseason and "WE" Player Development during the Pre season.
He also shares his thoughts on transitioning players from Block to Randomized training from the off season to the pre season.
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24 min
November 06, 2020Win the Pre-Season | Southern Maine Associate Head Coach: AJ Burton
In this episode Coach Burton join the Coach Burton joins the podcast to share how his team utilizes the college basketball preseason.
He answers these questions and more in our latest episode.
What do you try to emphasize most with your team in the Pre-Season?

What are the non negotiables within your team, from a culture standpoint or from a basketball/execution standpoint

Are there specific drills that you really like to do in the Pre-Season to get your team ready?

How much of the Pre-Season is designated to putting in your offensive and defensive systems compared to the regular season when games begin? And why?

How much time and emphasis do you put into offensive skill development in the pre-season compared to the regular season?

What would your biggest advice be to coaches in the time between when practice officially starts and the first game?

What mistakes have you made over the years during this phase of the season?
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36 min
October 30, 2020Advice for the Pre-Season with Coach Steve Finamore
Coach Steve Finamore has coached the game at a variety of levels and his passion for learning the game is evident. Some of his coaching experiences range from being a men's D-1 assistant coach at Saint Peter's College, to coaching Junior College, Varsity Basketball, Freshmen Basketball and CYO basketball in Brooklyn, NY.
On this episode he shares with us how he goes about preparing his teams during the pre-season.
We cover:
Communicating your vision for the season

Handling Tryouts

Essentials for the first week of practice

Dedicating time to offense and defense

What he has learned from great coaches, such as Tom Izzo.

and much more...
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39 min
October 26, 2020 What do you do the first week of practice? The Coach's Edge Program | Brown City Basketball: Anthony Troshak
In this special episode Coach Troshak shares what the Coach's Edge Program means to him and how it can help other coaches. He also shares what he focuses on and emphasizes the first week of practice.
We want to with the very best of luck to all of our coaches out there as you dive into the season. This is the last week to register for the Coach's Edge Online membership at coachsedge.coach
We would love to speak with you on everything that it can provide to make your job easier and more successful as a coach.
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43 min
October 23, 2020 Developing a Team First Philosophy: Notre Dame Academy | Travis Galloway
Travis Galloway is the Head Coach for Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, OH.
Entering his 13th year as a the Head Coach and 18th overall.
He is passionate about developing a Team First Philosophy among coaching staff, team and program.
Notes:
Won 9 straight league championships
They have been to the State Final Four 7 of the last 9 years
Finished State Runner-up in 2015 and 2017
Advanced in 2020 to State Final Four before COVID-19 cancelled season.
Special thank you to Coach Galloway for taking the time. Be sure to follow him and his program at the links below.
NDA Basketball: Twitter.com/NDABasketball

Travis Galloway: Twitter.com/galloway_travis
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48 min
October 21, 2020 Building Your Youth Basketball Program: Quick Tip Episode
QUICK TIP EPISODE: Two questions to ask yourself as you build/or look to improve your youth basketball program.
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For questions contact: Steve Cramer at [email protected]
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24 min
October 16, 2020 10 ways to improve TEAM CULTURE: Steve Cramer
In this Quick Tip Episode Steve shares ten ways that a team can improve their culture. It's important to keep in mind, these are actions, not thoughts or philosophies. Team must put in the work in order to build a successful culture and develop positive relationship within their program and community.
We would love to hear from you. You can reach out to us at the links below and if you are interested in our new Coach's Edge Membership, it debuts on October 20th. Get the Edge and let's get better!

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Website: Cramerbasketball.com
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Twitter.com/coachsedge1
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Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
21 min