Just My Thoughts
July 28th, 2010

BIG MAN DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES

This fall, I am looking forward to my clinic and camp schedule as never before.  For coach education in Northern California, we have the Defensive Clinic in Sacramento and a return to the Bay Area with the Piedmont Coaches’ Clinic, both in October.  For players, we have the Elite Big Man Camp on October 9th, in Elk Grove, CA. 

I am near to announcing some more dates for Big Man Camps (boys and girls) at other West Coast sites.  I still have a couple of weekends available this fall to do camps, as well as most weekday evenings.  Since I like working with all the big players I possibly can, I encourage interested coaches to contact me right away if they want to set up a Big Man Camp at their school.  The price is very reasonable, (you won’t believe how reasonable until you contact me), and the benefit to players is certainly worth it. 

Having retired from active team coaching a year ago, I am conscious of the weaknesses in big men around the basket and on the perimeter.  I address these weaknesses in my camps and teach players many ways to take advantage of their size.  I encourage players to bring their coaches to my camps so they will also learn the skills and techniques, thus, allowing for cooperative carry-over into the regular season.

                        Some of the topics I cover in camp include:

                  1. Taking advantage of easy scoring moves.
                  2. Gaining the confidence of teammates and coaches.
                  3. Encouraging passes to the post player.
                  4. Defending aggressively without getting into foul trouble.
                  5. Improving rebounding numbers.

My three hour sessions are packed with information, skill-training, and competitive drills.  Any big man attending can’t help but become a better player after attending my Big Man Camp. 

If you have some big players in your program or in your area, seriously consider having one of my Big Man Development Camps before the next season starts.  Contact me on the Ask Coach linkup at the top of this page.  I will get right back to you and we will work out a program that is best for you and your players.  Since I like to travel, I am especially looking to hear from coaches outside of Northern California, so don’t let my home base deter you.

Remember, coaches need an edge, and a better Big Man is an edge we would all like to have.

TB