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The Coaching Lab podcast is a place for basketball coaches to learn more about the game and how to lead their team and program to more success in less time.Coach Matt Dennis offers insights into hi... more
FAQs about The Coaching Lab:How many episodes does The Coaching Lab have?The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.
July 12, 2021Episode 022 - Developing Shooters 101In this episode, I go through the four ways I break down a shot along with some drills I use to teach players of all levels to become better shooters. I'll walk you through the first three ways today with the fourth coming in a later episode. 1. Hand Position2. Waist Up Movement3. Waist Down Movement4. Synergy when putting it all togetherLinks mentioned in this episode:Teaching Hand Position1,2,3,4 Shooting Method For more content and coaching resources head over to coachmattdennis.com....more26minPlay
April 25, 2021Episode 021 - 6 Overlooked Skills That Win GamesIn today's episode, we listen in on a Friday Coaching Clinic I held at CoachMattDennis.com on the 6 Overlooked Skills That Win Games. These skills are things your players likely know how to do but they don't do them enough of the time to make them automatic in games. You'll also be reminded that players will do what the coach emphasizes. If coaches don't add these skills to the workout or practices they will likely cost you a game or two.Find the next Friday Coaching Clinic by visiting coachmattdennis.com. If you can't make a clinic live be sure to sign-up so you'll receive the replay and resources I discuss during each clinic session....more38minPlay
January 26, 2021Episode 020: Conditioning Your Basketball Players To Play Harder and LongerIf you want to have your players play all four quarters strong you don't want to miss this. I'll break down how I use the 1:4 work to rest ratio to help condition my athletes to play hard for four quarters and then move them to a 1:2 or even 1:1 ratio so they can build stamina. For more basketball coaching resources join the Coaching Lab at www.coachmattdennis.com....more13minPlay
January 11, 2021Episode 019: 4 Steps To Teaching The Motion Offense At The Youth LevelIn today's episode, I'll go over the 4 steps coaches should use to teach motion offense to youth players at the elementary and middle school levels. I even throw in some thoughts on how every team runs motion when rebounding missed shots. 1. Know Your Rules 2. Allow Players To Make Mistakes 3. Introduce Small-Sided Games 4. Give Them Time For more basketball coaching resources join the Coaching Lab at www.coachmattdennis.com....more11minPlay
December 28, 2020Episode 018: Getting The Most Out Of Your BLOB and SLOB SystemThis week I take a look at two different ways to set up a system for your baseline and sideline out of bounds plays. Having an organized approach for your players to think and remember out of bounds plays is critical to getting the most out of each play. It also helps when you would like to add new wrinkles when playing an opponent a second time or playing against a team who has done a good job scouting you in tournament play.Check out the Coaching Lab at coachmattdennis.com if you'd like proven out of bounds plays for any level of basketball....more16minPlay
December 20, 2020Episode 017: 3 Strategies To Improve Your Team's Performance NowAre you looking to better your team's performance? Today we will look at things you can do in practice to boost their performance right away. I'll share 3 strategies and the progression I use to make certain my team is getting better every time we step on the court....more18minPlay
December 13, 2020Episode 016: 4 Ways To Better Utilize Your Assistant Coach(es)If you have the luxury of having an assistant coach you need to make sure you utilize their time and knowledge the best way possible. Today, we will dive into 4 ways you can do just that....more15minPlay
December 09, 2020Episode 015: 9 Ways To Develop Your OffenseIn today's episode, I share my thoughts on why there isn't just one best offense. I also give you 9 questions to help you better develop the offense you've chosen. It doesn't matter if you run the Flex, Dribble Drive, Read and React, Princeton, or the 1-4 High offense I know you'll walk away a better coach today....more31minPlay
November 18, 2020Episode 014: 6 DOs and DONTs of being a basketball coachAs the season gets underway for many coaches I want to remind you of 6 things you do and don't want to do this season. Feel free to send me a do and don't that you would add to this by emailing me at [email protected]....more20minPlay
October 02, 2020Episode 013: Tryouts And What You Need To KnowIn today's episode, I walk you through all things tryouts. We will look at:- The 4 keys to good tryouts- How to best use your time- The Scaffolding strategies to evaluate players- The formula for choosing the right players- How to let a player go (make cuts)...more30minPlay
FAQs about The Coaching Lab:How many episodes does The Coaching Lab have?The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.