Job Preparation Tips for Coaches

In today's high school and college climate, jobs have become increasing more difficult to get and keep. There are some key strategies that can be used to your advantage in this competitive pursuit. This article addresses the components of a good resume and supplementary material needed for the job application. Once your foot is in the door, the rest is up to you. Before you embark on this journey, you must honestly evaluate your interest in the job. This will affect everything you do in pursuit of the position. Going after a job in a lukewarm fashion is not fair to the school or yourself. You lack of commitment will come out in the interview to athletic directors and administrators.

Why the NBA Playoffs are More Exciting Than They Used to Be

8 in a row and 10 out of 12. 6 in a row. 5 out of 10. At first glance, these numbers seem like batting averages or shooting percentages. If they were, they would be pretty impressive. However, these numbers are even more striking as the realization sets in that they represent the number of times a single NBA team has won the championship. The legendary Celtics of the "50"s and "60"s won 8 straight titles and 10 out 12 from 1957 to 1969 under Red Auerbach. With Michael Jordan at the helm, the Chicago Bulls won the championship 6 straight times and won every finals in which they appeared. During the 1980"s, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the rest of the Lakers won 5 championships and appeared in 3 more finals.

Practice 101-A Guide for First-Time Youth Coaches

Many parents have indicated an unsettling feeling when the commit to coaching a youth sport. At this moment you realize, "I am the coach... ... ... .NOW WHAT?" The feeling is a natural one and should not detract parents or students from becoming youth coaches. Give yourself credit for being halfway there because you are. Hopefully this article will help you with the other half. Practice is the core activity when organizing a youth basketball team. There is a lot to think about and organizing your thoughts into an outline is a good start. Contacting players and parents, equipment, facilities, and practice are some of the major items to consider. For the first-time youth basketball coach, organizing practice can be an intimidating task.

The History Of Basketball

You will be surprised to know that the basketball is a game that started about 115 years ago! Initially, peach baskets served as the hoops. In due course of time, basketball has grown more than any other game and has evolved into a modern action-packed game. It was Dr. James Naismith who invented this game in 1981. In the beginning, basketball was just another simple game with only 13 original rules. However, over all these years, number of changes and modifications were made to the original game. Not only the rules but also the style of play, equipment and the court markings were modified. Originally, the game of basketball began with only 18 men in a YMCA gymnasium in Springfield, Mass.

Cavs Own 4th Quarter - Series Tied 2-2

Alright Detroit. It's time to stop playing around. The series is tied 2-2. Since Cleveland won Game 3, and tighten the series to 2-1 in favor of Detroit, two questions have been swimming around in my head. It's as uncomfortable as showering in prison because I do not know the answers. Is Detroit losing these games? Or is Cleveland winning them? At first, it seems as though Detroit was just playing down to their competition. Just toying with the Cavs like they were dogs. Secretly watching game film of San Antonio during practices, halftimes, even timeouts. Not showing Lebron and the Cavs an ounce of respect. Belittling Cleveland during Games 1 and 2. Almost getting caught both times.

Five Tips To Improve The Shooting Skills

Do you dream of becoming the best basketball shooter? There are certain techniques that you must learn in order to fulfill this dream. While shooting a jump shot, lay-up, or a free throw, all you need to keep in mind are certain tips and techniques. Following are five important tips that will help the coaches and the players to understand and learn these techniques. Avoid forcing your jump while shooting the jump shot. The jump should be natural, easy and elegant. Try to jump straight up and release the shot only at the top of your jump. The easiest way to make sure that you do not forget this technique is to remember the three words - "Up, Hang and Shoot".

Plyometrics For Basketball Jumping - Tips On How To Jump Higher

Plyometrics for basketball jumping are all about explosive power. Basketball is perhaps the king of sports when it comes to needing many occasions where you can deliver explosive power to succeed. Other sports like the 100 meters or football may also require explosive power but not so frequently and for such a short duration each time as in basketball. Plyometrics are a series of explosive drills that are particular useful for increasing the height that you can reach. Plyometrics for basketball jumping will not only allow you to touch the rim but also help your overall game -- making that difficult pass, executing a great deke or feint and powering to the hoop.

Defending The Dribble Entry

Playing defense between the ball and the basket is only part of defending the ball. Now let's put pressure on the dribbler and attempt to influence where the dribbler goes. Usually, the dribbler has an idea where they want to go. If it's at the point, the dribbler will be attempting to start their offense, to get a shot or to penetrate to the basket. Good position defense, coupled with influencing pressure, can help eliminate some of the dribbler's options. Right here, though, let me make one thing very clear: The first job of the defender is to buy time. Maintaining the on-the-ball position of "Ball-Me-Basket" for as long as possible, helps your teammates to be able to defend the possibilities the offense is attempting to put into play.

The Vince Carter Dunk Secrets or How to Dunk Like Air Canada

So, you have seen Vince Carter dunk over the 7"2 French center Frederic Weis? Right. You have seen Air Canada dunk on Alonzo Mourning. And you heard about Vinsanity touching the top of the backboard? Right, the guy has mad hoops - he just jumps out the building! But hey, there is one good thing about jumping - it"s not about genes or how tall you are. It"s about work! You can learn to jump and you can learn to dunk! But there are some basic secrets about increasing your vertical many people don"t even think about. Maybe because they sound quite simple. But they are crucial as well as effective. So, if you want to increase your vertical and go up like Air Canada - here are the five Vince Carter Dunk Secrets: # 1: Loose Weight.