Michael Jordan was and still is the greatest of all time. His competitiveness and drive was unmatched. Of course, so was his scoring ability. In this scoring drill we take from one of Jordan’s most effective moves. The part to take away from this move is that it was simple. Alot of what Michael did.. read more →
For a post player or even a power forward, scoring in both the high and low post is critical. Being able to create good position on the block and flash effectively to the high post enable players to score from these areas. Footwork is a priority in both situations. On the block players must win.. read more →
]Warming up younger basketball players must serve multiple objectives. It is made to prepare the players for training or a game. However it is also a critical time to work on teaching proper athletic movement. Such as proper running technique. When warming up any basketball player there should be a emphasis on grooving the pattern.. read more →
Is it possible for a player to lose their skill level in the middle of the season? Do you ever feel like your player is losing their confidence? Does it seem like your player had a higher level of skill in the summer? These are all possible scenarios during the school and youth league seasons… read more →
There are a lot of components that go into an effective team skill development plan. Just working on raw skills such as shooting and passing are both necessary and effective. However, to truly have players performing at a high level some other critical elements must be considered. 10% Science 90% Art. When teaching team skills,.. read more →
Although Spartan Basketball has been able to bring pro and college athletes in the gym to train with our youth….ground was broken on November 28th. Never before had a San Antonio Spur graced a Spartan training session. Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs rookie stand out from last year, was gratious enough to come be apart of.. read more →
Alot of players really don’t know how to build their game. Yes, they work on the right skills but that’s all they do….just work on skills. Now if you are a young player just starting to develop your game then that should be your main focus. However, as a player matures in their game they.. read more →
High School guard workout from Coach Springer. Includes ball handling, shooting, and attacking the basket. read more →
New middle school guard workout from Coach Springer. read more →
Coach Springer shares his experiences working with pro players and the commonalities they all have. read more →