Author: Brian Williams

While it is really vital that basketball remain fun, it is also important that it not be fun at all times. Sometimes, like coaching youth basketball, it can be maddening, frustrating and downright disappointing to be a player… but that’s all a part of the game. This unique balance of the good and the bad…

Are you considering starting up a youth basketball camp for the children in your area? While it is not always an easy task, if we take the time to learn from each other, we can be sure that each youth basketball camp that we run becomes even better than the year before. From years of…

Coaching youth basketball is just as important as coaching in the NBA. Whether for junior high school or high school varsity teams, coaches are committed to excellence in helping players excel on the court. Clubs also learn vital life skills from coaches, as well as fostering team unity and competitive — but fair — play…

Reading the sports page during basketball season, you will typically run across more than a few headlines like “Tech Turnovers Cost Game” and “Turnovers Costly for Badgers.” In addition, when TV analysts break-down games, they always speak on turnovers… but also “points off turnovers.” Meanwhile, point guards are judged on their “assists to turnover ratio.”…

Dealing with kids that are feeling a little (or a lot) disappointed can be very challenging as a coach. We can instinctively know when the player sitting on the bench is feeling down in the dumps. However, at the same time, we must walk a fine line – judging between what is best for each…