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Ettore Messina is an italian professional basketball coach that currently coaches at CSKA Moscow of the Russia League. He has won 4 Euroleague championships as a head coach. Ettore Messina is regarded as one of the best basketball coaches in all of Europe and in the Euroleague, having been named in 2008 as one of the 50 Greatest contributors in the history of the Euroleague and it’s predecessor, the European Champions Cup.
Ettore Messina has his own blog at www.sports.ru and one at www.nikebasketball.com He is considered the best basketball coach in europe since Mike D’Antoni and rumored to be in line for the Toronto Raptor job in the NBA.
Coach Messina believes that “No Complacency” is how he has won so much. Most people call his teams “unstoppable”. He tends to focus on their weaknesses and not strengths. It’s what he believes makes a good team into a great team. He is always looking for the right angle, right timing, right form. It’s the little things that matter to him. After detail then comes focus, He isn’t afraid of long practices, but tries to keep them about two hours. ”We play like we practice” is his motto. His team is always even and not too high or too low. ”It’s all about the NEXT GAME” is what they focus on. Never too far down the path.
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Basketball Coaching Book Review: “Destination Basketball” by Andrew Hemminger and Dave Bensch
Coaches,
I had some time over Christmas break to do a little bit of reading when I wasn’t watching “Dora” or the “Backyardigans” with my little girl. I have to admit that I have been swamped with book reviews and dvd reviews so I finally caught up on the break.
I was sent a book named “Destination Basketball” and it isn’t a basketball coaching book, but just a book for college basketball fans. It was a really interesting read and I couldn’t put it down. It is about two college student who on a shoe-string budget decided to meet 29 of the best basketball coaches in the country. It took 23 road trips, 421 days, 1,134 phone calls, 2,314 emails, 27, 125 miles driven to compile this book.
Here is why I wasn’t a basketball coach and just a college basketball fan that I would want to read this book. The concept was to not ask about a single play, player, game or season, but their methods, their influences, their experiences, and their time within basketball. I love reading books on coaches whether it is basketball or football. I couldn’t put this book down, because it was really funny to see how Andew Hemminger and Dave Bensch went on this path to talk with the best 29 basketball coaches in america. They spoke to all 29 basketball coaches in person and there were no interviews given on the phone, letters, emails, or faxes. In these times, where college basketball coaches have non-stop schedules that is amazing.
They took pictures of themselves with each coach except for Jamie Dixon. They forgot the camera and the SID department sent them a picture. Each interview gives background on the basketball coach and then they go through a series of questions. They didn’t use the same questions on each coach. I thought that it was a tremendous idea and wish that I could have went on the trips. The book reads like you are on the trip.
One of the interviews was John Chaney, formerly of Temple University and he said this of the interview. “It is more of a human kind of interview where the question touches you a little bit more, and it gives you a relaxing feeling when you are able to talk about some of your experiences”.
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I can’t say enough on how I thought that Andrew and Dave did a tremendous job on their book and I really appeciate them sending me a copy to read. I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. It is a tremendous book for college basketball fans who want some insight on 29 of the best basketball coaches in the country.
Coach Peterman
PS: Here are some excerpts and at the bottom of the article is where you can find the book.
from the JOHN WOODEN STORY…
We spotted a nearby elevator and figured it was where he would
appear. With time to assess the situation before the doors opened
and despite being so close, we still could not believe that Coach
Wooden was on his way down to greet us. With a ding, the metal
doors swung open and there he stood with the assistance of a
wooden cane, dressed in a button down shirt, slacks and a
UCLA-blue vest. We shook his hand and introduced ourselves as
the doors closed behind us.
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from the DEAN SMITH STORY…
Trying to thwart off any mishaps in transit, we left the hotel
more than 90 minutes ahead of our scheduled time and
headed toward the Dean E. Smith Center to meet Dean E. Smith,
which was less than six miles from our hotel.
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from the THAD MATTA INTERVIEW…
Who have been the biggest influences on you, in and
out of hoops?
Matta: Obviously my mom and dad. My dad was a coach
and an athletic director, and all I ever wanted in life was to be
him. I wanted to coach in a little town in Illinois because we had
such a great life.
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from the BILLY DONOVAN STORY…
Honestly, it took us 373 days to land an interview with him, which
when you think about it is a great sign for the state of college
basketball. It would not be good if he were relatively non-busy
and his time was easily accessible.
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from the BILL SELF INTERVIEW…
This job is described as your dream job, as it would be for a
lot of people. Can you sum up the job as the head coach at KU?
Self: Definitely it is everything I thought it would be, maybe
even better than I thought it would be, and I thought it would be
great. If I could sum up anything, the right word would be
caretaker, because it is such an honor and great responsibility to
be a caretaker of a program with such great names such as Naismith,
Dean Smith and Chamberlain. It is an awesome responsibility to sit
in that chair.
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from the MIKE KRZYZEWSKI STORY…
When the transition time came, we followed Jon and Coach K out
into the lobby area and waited as Coach K spoke momentarily with
several other people. As he turned around, Jon introduced us, which
was followed by the extension of a right hand and
“Hi guys. Mike Krzyzewski.”
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from the RICK BARNES STORY…
With a 100 guesses I bet you couldn’t come up with where we were
able to secure some time with Coach Barnes. I’m pretty confident
that if you have bothered to take 100 cracks at it you would not
have put the Cracker Barrel restaurant off I-40’s Exit 125 in Hickory,
North Carolina, on your list.
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from the JIM CALHOUN INTERVIEW…
What do you hope your players take away from their
experience with you?
Calhoun: I hope that they understand that to be good at
anything you have to accept working hard. That we set a precedent
and standard basketball-wise, academically, socially, etc. You are
going to have to work and no one is just going to hand anything
over to you.
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from the ROY WILLIAMS STORY…
Sometimes in meeting coaches, we were thrown right into the fire
and didn’t have that nervous period of anticipation time. In this
case, things worked out beautifully. We waited for about 10 minutes
in the office alone before a nearby door opened and Coach Williams
emerged.
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from the GENE KEADY STORY…
Informing us that we were the first strangers that he had ever
invited into his home, he also let us know that his wife was in the
back bedroom with a .38 revolver under her pillow just in case.
We think he was kidding, but we weren’t completely certain at that
moment. Remembering his intimidating demeanor on the sidelines,
Coach Keady was the exact opposite, nothing short of extremely
kind for the entire two-hour conversation.
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from the TOM IZZO INTERVIEW…
Izzo: I am not sure that I want to be patient because
I have a small window with my players. I have at most four years
with them, and a lot of times it determines the girl they marry and
the life they will live, by what you do in college and the image you
portray, and that is all in that little window. I always hear about
having patience, but patience is something I don’t know if I want
to have, I would rather have understanding. Everybody is going to
move at a different speed. But the venue I am in, with how long
you get to graduate, how long you get to become an NBA player,
how long you get to win a national championship, how long you
get to set your footprint in the sand here, that doesn’t have any
patience, so how can I?
One of the most popular basketball goals on the market right now are Gorilla sized basketball hoops. They offer square poles, durable backboards, and very high quality warranty. But at the same time there are a lot of myths floating around the best way to purchase and install these fantastic systems, and it helps to be aware of these falsehoods before you trouble yourself to buy one.
Myth #1: It Takes One Person to Install a Gorilla Basketball Hoop
This one is just plain false. Installing a Gorilla basketball hoop is a three person job, and it helps if you have one or two extra hands to help you. This shouldn’t discourage you, however, as Gorilla basketball goals are some of the best that you can get. These systems are just going to take you some time and a couple good friends to put together. Or if you prefer, you can just outsource the job by requesting someone else to install your gorilla pole. Local handymen and sometimes even fence installers are more than happy to install these basketball hoops for a fee.
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Myth #2: Used Gorilla Goals Can Save you Money
Buying a gorilla basketball goal used might seem like a good idea, but there are a couple things most don’t consider. Firstly, a used gorilla system doesn’t come with a warranty. When you buy your gorilla backboard new, you get a warranty that will last you for the life of the system included. Getting it new will ensure that you are installing the highest quality basketball hoop, complete with warranty, into your backyard.
Myth # 3: You Don’t Need a Pole Pad
The fact of the matter is that pole pads are an essential element for safety. In the heat of the game, it can sometimes be easy to forget precisely where the basketball pole is, which increases the danger of accidentally running into it. Gorilla sized basketball pole pads work by covering the basketball pole in soft foam, thereby softening the impact if you ever accidentally run into it.
Myth #4: Everyone Sells Gorilla Sized Basketball Hoops at the Same Price
The truth is that if you don’t know what you are getting into, you just won’t be able to grab the absolute best deal on gorilla basketball systems. Just taking a few moments to learn about basketball systems can wind up saving you a ton of money in the long run.
When most people think of working out, they imagine that the best way to do it is by going to heading off to the gym every day after work. But this is really the wrong way to think about fitness. It is much better if you instead think of fitness as something that you integrate into your everyday life. One of the smartest ways that you can do this is by purchasing an in ground basketball goal.
Here are the ways that a quick round of basketball helps your exercise plans
Gets in Your Cardio
Cardio exercise is probably the fastest and easiest way to burn fat, and this is where having an in ground basketball goal can really benefit your fitness plan. Basketball is a get up and go sport. You are constantly up and on your feet, either moving toward the goal with the basketball or defending someone that is. This constant motion translates into a ton of calories burned on the court.
Works your Arms and Chest
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Those quick, explosive moves that are demanded of you when you play basketball do wonders for your arms and chest. Doing a three point shot requires for you to exert a lot of force on your shoulders, which is why NBA players usually have deltoids the size of softballs. When you quickly pass to another player in front of you, you are using you pectoral muscles to do that explosive motion. In fact, don’t be surprised if you arms feel a little sore the day after you play basketball for the first time in a long time.
Works your Legs - The most powerful weapon that a basketball player can have is their vertical leap. When you start playing basketball on your in ground basketball goal, you will quickly find yourself jumping to shoot over the head of a defender and jumping to block other players from making jump shots. These kinds of moves can have a fantatic amount of benefit for your quadriceps and calves. Plus, the very quick plyometric style moves that are required for a game of basketball have even more benefit than your typical weight training exercises.
Increases Agility – Basketball is a game of quick thinking and fast moves. When you spend a little bit of time being quick on your feet with your home in ground basketball goal, you will notice you reaction time and hand eye coordination is much improved while doing other things throughout the day, like driving.
For all the exercise benefits that in ground basketball goals provide, it’s important to know which one is the best for you before you buy. The more you understand about permanent basketball hoops, the more money you’ll save.
It’s a fantastic idea to buy basketball hoops for kids. It will help them get into exercise, train their hand eye coordination, and make much more productive use of their time than playing video games or watching TV. Buying basketball hoops for children is a little different than buying systems for adults. Before you dive into the world of residential basketball goals, make sure that you have these facts in mind to make your kids enjoy the purchase that much more.
Make Adjustment Easy - If there is one fact o be learned about kids and basketball hoops, is that they just love to be able to lower the rim to make easy shots and dunks. But some adjustment mechanisms on basketball systems are definitely easier to use than others. If you can, look for adjustment systems that have a trigger handle in the back, or even a crank that adjusts it up and down. The one that you want to avoid is “rachet adjust” systems that need you to get out a broomstick or some other long stick to use. They are a little tricky to use, even for adults.
Think About Getting a Portable in Their Room- When getting basketball hoops for kids, you should definitely consider buying a somewhat smaller portable basketball system for their room. Kids usually think it’s really cool to actually have a basketball hoop in their room, and you can get smaller sized basketball goals that adjust form four feet up to six feet, so that they fit a lot easier.
Go With In Ground for the Outdoors - In ground basketball hoops for kids are extremely stable, so you should go with a permanent goal if you plan on doing your basketball games in your home driveway. Because they are stabilized in the ground with cement, they can take a lot more abuse from your kids and still come up being fun to play on. A smart accessory go with your in ground basketball system for your children is a pole pad. This is just some vinyl covered foam padding that wraps around your pole and prevents injuries due to colliding with the system during a fast paced game.
Get the Right Sized Basketball- Most good quality basketballs come in two main sizes: “Official” and “intermediate.” “Official” is what NBA, college, and high school male players use, and intermediate balls are used by WNBA players and kids under thirteen. If you have kids who aren’t yet teenagers, an Intermediate sized ball is a good way to go, because it’s a lot easy to handle, dribble, and shoot for them. A smart choice for the basketball material is composite leather, just because it is incredibly durable, affordable, and easy to grip.
One of the biggest names on the basketball goal market right now is Spalding Basketball Hoops. No matter your price range, and no matter whatever you are looking for a basketball hoop for a five year old or if you are buying a new system for someone who plays college ball, Spalding has a good selection of hoops for you. In fact, you might even say that they have too good of a selection because it can sometimes be a tough challenge to sort through all of those hoops to narrow down the one goal that is really your best one. To make your search easier, here are some really standout models offered by Spalding.
For Small Children - Children under seven or eight can sometimes be really tough to buy for because you don’t want a basketball hoop that is either too expensive or too big. A good alternative is the Spalding Youth NBA Basketball Hoop with 32 Inch backboard. This goal features a maximum height of six feet and a minimum height of four feet, so kids as young as three will have no problems playing on it. It’s so compact, in fact, that a lot kids enjoy setting it up in their room.
For Fans of Music – Music and basketball go hand in hand, and that is exactly what Spalding Basketball Hoops was thinking when they built the iHoop, the world’s first and only basketball goal that comes with an iPod docking station and speakers attached. If you like listening to your favorite music when you practice, you won’t have to drag out a boombox any more to crank out some tunes. Just get your iPod, plug it into the basketball goal’s speakers, and jam away.
For Someone who wants the Best for Cheap - Are you one of those who really likes the better things that you can get in life, but also wants to make sure that you are getting a bargain? Then it’s like Spalding basketball hoops built a goal just for you: the Spalding 88830G In Ground Basketball Hoop with 60 Inch Glass Backboard. This backboard is just one step below the official NBA size backboard of 72 inches, and it is surprisingly cheap for what you are getting, usually running under a thousand dollars including shipping.
For Someone who Wants the Best of the Best – If you are looking for a basketball goal that would make an NBA player jealous, then your number one hoop is going to have to be the Arena View Spalding Basketball Hoop with the 72 Inch Glass Backboard. What makes this system so great is the massive seven gauge steel pole for stability, plus the unique “arena view” brackets that grab onto the very sides of the backboard for total stability.
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Online basketball discussion boards may control the future of an NBA coach that some NBA owners would probably like to admit. Online basketball forums are probably something NBA owners would probably not admit they like to read as often as they actually read these online basketball forums. If the fan base of a particular team is posting continuously about how a coach needs to be fired in an online basketball setting a proactive NBA owner can’t help but notice such postings in an online basketball forum because he doesn’t want to lose the trust of the people who are buying tickets.
Years ago online basketball forums and magazines were pretty much at a consensus about how John Calipari would be the next great thing as an NBA coach. These same online basketball publications argued that Calipari was just too big of a fish to remain as head basketball coach at the University of Massachusetts. These same online basketball sources were some of the very measuring sticks that the New Jersey Nets used when they made the decision to hire John Calipari as their head coach. In an ironic twist that often occurs some of these same online basketball sources were used to justify the firing of Calipari as Nets head coach as he was greatly struggling during his third season at the helm. Online basketball writers were not kind to the person who was chosen to replace Calipari either, that being Don Casey. Online basketball sources were quick to point out that Casey had little to no success as Nets head coach either.
Online basketball writers did go on to say generally good things about the Nets next hire as head coach. That head coach would be former Lakers guard and Sacramento Kings assistant Byron Scott. Online basketball sources would later go on to criticize Scott by saying that assistant Eddie Jordan would draw up most of the offensive player and do an overwhelming majority of the overall coaching. These same online basketball references can not deny that Scott did go to two NBA Finals as head coach of the Nets. The online basketball references can’t deny that Scott has a very solid playoff record as a head coach either. Online basketball sources can often be wrong and contain a lot of hyperbole.
A lot of emphasis is placed on specific basketball skills & drills when you are coaching the sport like dribbling, shooting, passing, defending, and rebounding, and these are the fundamentals of the game that all players need to work on. However, an often overlooked aspect of youth basketball is conditioning. Conditioning will make your team better while improving the health of your basketball players off the court.
When you explain the value of conditioning to your team, emphasize the fact that no matter how well you can shoot, pass, dribble, rebound or defend the basketball, if you are hunched over with your hands on your knees gasping for breath you are unable to contribute. A basketball player with mediocre skills who is in great condition and able to contribute 100% of those basketball skills for the entire game, especially during crunch time when others are tiring, provides far more value than a flashy player who has half a game of energy. For youth basketball players who have a genuine passion for the game and aspire to playing at higher levels, basketball conditioning must be a priority.
Well conditioned players run faster, jump higher, bring more energy to the table, and withstand the rigors of the action without losing anything in the fourth quarter. Being a successful basketball player is a lifestyle that you need to consider around the clock, not just when you are on the court. There are a number of things that you need to keep in mind if you want to achieve peak conditioning and reach your full potential as a player.
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Below are some tips for proper basketball conditioning techniques as well as some fun drills for your youth basketball team’s practice. You can also find more free basketball skills & drills videos and tutorials online at websites like Weplay.com.
Youth Basketball Conditioning Tips Engage in aerobic exercise on your own: run, hike, walk, swim, join the cross country team. Build your strength without becoming too bulky through pushups and calisthenics. Stretching is an important part of complete conditioning. Do your stretches or try yoga. Eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits & vegetables. Prioritize your conditioning efforts and recognize that they translate into Wins on the court. Give yourself the proper amount of rest & recovery between conditioning workouts to avoid injury and build strength.
Youth Basketball Conditioning Drills
Stretches & Laps
It is important for a coach to instill a commitment to conditioning in his or her players. Every practice should begin with stretching exercises followed by at least twenty minutes of running laps (as time permits). Basketball is not a leisurely game, and due to its demanding physical nature the team that is better conditioned is going to have an advantage just about every time. When you place an emphasis on conditioning, you separate those who really want to play from those who are unwilling to do what it takes, and your team bonds through a shared commitment to excellence.
“Suicide” Sprints
Doing some suicide sprint training is a great way to end your practices. Players line up behind each other in two lines at the baseline and they sprint in pairs to the near foul line and back, touching the lines with their hands. Then they go the half-court line, touch that, and back to the end line. Next, they sprint to the far foul line and back, and finally, to the far baseline and back.
In the event that you have made the choice to purchase a Portable Basketball Goal keep reading if you don’t want to waste money.
If you follow my plans below it will be possible to make an informed choice.
The terminology you need to realize is that Portable Basketball Goals are also referred to as Portable Basketball hoops or Portable basketball systems.
All three terms mean an all inclusive basketball system that is portable.
The portable systems you often see around the streets are usually available online for anywhere between 0.00 and 0.00 for an average basketball Hoop. Of course you can also shop for a monster portable Hoop for several thousands dollars.
All of the basketball Hoops come with everything you need to play that day including a basketball pole, backboard, bracing, and base as soon as you get the Hoop together. Typically after you purchase a Hoop the company will drop it off at your house in
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a box. Your choices are you can either pay someone (around .00) or put it together yourself. (4 hours is a typical time)
Nearly all Systems can change the height (between 7.5 – 10 feet) so what should you look for…
* Buy a rectangular backboard and not a fan backboard.
* Choose a polycarbonate (5 times harder) over acrylic backboard.
* Buy a backboard that is at least 44 ” wide.
* Choose a square pole over a round pole all things being equal.
* The bottom needs to be strong (bigger is better) or the Hoop will not be safe. Fill with sand or water.
* All goals have wheels on the base and can be moved but some are a lot easier to move than others.
* The biggest sellers are Lifetime and Spalding and both are very similar in quality and
price.
To recap:
You should look for a 44 inch or larger polycarbonate rectangle backboard. The Goal should be adjustable and easily portable. The base needs to be strong so it won’t move. You should look at Lifetime or Spalding because both make affordable Portable basketball hoops. Try to give equal importance to the quality, make and material of the basketball hoops. The best pricing for a lot of the Portable Basketball hoops is on Amazon.
Portable basketball Goals are usually cheaper compared to in-ground basketball systems. There is no reason why if a System if taken care of it can’t last 10 years or more. Whatever you plan to spend on a basketball Hoop do your research and you won’t overpay for options that are not necessary to you.
Basketball is a great way for parents and kids get some exercise and have fun together while learning a sport. With your own basketball System you can enjoy yourself any time without leaving your home.