Posted by coachspringer
in Basketball Coaching on May 18, 2010
A very special opportunity has presented itself and I want to share it with you. WNBA players are giving back to girls basketball in San Antonio.
Former Silver Star and Vanderbilt’s all time leading scorer Chantelle Anderson is returning to SA to give back to the youth. She is bringing her best friend WNBA All [...]
Posted by coachspringer
in San Antonio Basketball on May 11, 2010
So many times I am asked, “what do I need to do to make my player better or for her/him to reach the next level.” The process is simple…well simply put. It is actually alot of hard work.
I like to call it the Basketball Success Formula. It involves 3 things: game experience, skill development, [...]
Posted by coachspringer
in San Antonio Basketball on April 14, 2010
Women basketball players must protect themselves from injury differently than men.
The link below is to a great article on exactly what to look for.
Read it here
Over the past few years I have been introduced to the women’s game at different levels.
Everything from 4th grade through high school.
I’ve also had [...]
Posted by coachspringer
in Basketball Coaching on April 11, 2010
The aniticipation for the event was thick enough to cut with a knife. The players arrived excited and nervous about the opportunity before them. With a chance at a free pass to the national camp in UT Arlington there was much on the line.
Former UT Hall of Famer and WNBA stand out Edwina Brown, [...]
Posted by coachspringer
in San Antonio Basketball on March 21, 2010
Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It’s dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.”
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Posted by coachspringer
in San Antonio Basketball on March 14, 2010
The training picked up right where it left off from day 1. Steph Wood shared a very personal story that taught about overcoming adversity.
The message was well taken because the players started off on fire. The intensity carried on as the drills progressed from ball handling to triple threat attacks.
The day finished with [...]
Posted by coachspringer
in Basketball Coaching on March 14, 2010
Just the presence of the the IAD Center from the parking lot is enough for one to take notice. As we walked in, the impressiveness of the multiple courts caught everyone’s attention.
Preparation quickly took place. Balls were pumped, cones were set in place, and players started entering the gym.
After the coaching staff was briefed, [...]
Posted by coachspringer
in San Antonio Basketball on March 11, 2010
Right now Kobe has to be the most lethal finisher on the planet.
Check out the video of Kobe’s buzzer beaters of the 2010 season.
A great thing to study is the fact of how calm he stays and it is as if he has rehearsed this situation a 1,000 times
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Posted by coachspringer
in Basketball Coaching on March 8, 2010
Self Efficacy: Belief in ability to succeed at a skill or event
Is it important to know how a player views their ability to perform a skill? Absolutely. All players possess self efficacy just as any human does. Whether
a player can achieve a skill or not is greatly dependant on whether he/she personally believes in thier [...]
Posted by coachspringer
in San Antonio Basketball on February 25, 2010
“Whenever a warrior decides to do something, he must go all the way, but he must take responsibility for what he does. No matter what he does, he must know first why he is doing it, and then he must proceed with his actions without having doubts or remorse about them.” –Carlos [...]
