Coaches | Essential Techniques Course

Learn the practical foundations every basketball coach needs to lead a successful season. You’ll explore season planning, team expectations, player engagement, effective communication, practice planning, drill selection, skill development, game-day preparation, substitutions, feedback, and player development. The course also covers building confidence, managing different skill levels, creating an inclusive team culture, and continuously improving your coaching approach.

    1. Welcome to the Course

    2. Lesson 1: Understanding Your Role as a Coach

    3. Lesson 2: Establishing Your Coaching Philosophy

    4. Lesson 3: Setting Expectations, Standards and Team Culture

    5. Lesson 4: Creating a Positive Player Experience

    1. Lesson 1: Giving Clear Instructions Players Understand

    2. Lesson 2: Demonstrating, Observing and Correcting Skills

    3. Lesson 3: Providing Constructive Feedback and Encouragement

    4. Lesson 4: Communicating with Players, Parents and Team Managers

    1. Lesson 1: Building a Simple Practice Plan

    2. Lesson 2: Selecting Drills with a Clear Purpose

    3. Lesson 3: Keeping Players Active, Engaged and Learning

    4. Lesson 4: Adapting Practices for Different Skill Levels

    1. Lesson 1: Preparing Your Team Before the Game

    2. Lesson 2: Managing Players, Rotations and Substitutions

    3. Lesson 3: Making Adjustments During the Game

    4. Lesson 4: Timeouts, Halftime and Post-Game Communication

    1. Lesson 1: Identifying Individual Strengths and Development Needs

    2. Lesson 2: Building Confidence, Effort and Accountability

    3. Lesson 3: Tracking Progress Throughout the Season

    4. Lesson 4: Reflecting, Learning and Improving as a Coach

    5. Additional Links, Resources, Templates & Downloads

    6. Course Wrap-Up & Your Certification of Completion

Coaching Series

  • Free
  • 23 lessons
  • Certificate of Completion Included
  • Self-Paced (100% online)