Dr. Dish Basketball Blog / Basketball Coaching

Running a basketball camp is a great way to develop young players, grow your program’s visibility, and give back to the game. Whether you're planning a youth fundamentals clinic or …

The challenges of leadership in 2025 are different. Players are more connected but feel less connected. Trust is harder to earn and quicker to lose. Communication is everywhere, yet it’s …

Open gym sessions during the off-season are great ways to maintain your players’ stamina, reinforce off-season training, and evaluate your team. Each time you hold an open gym, you’re offering …

Coaching is more than a job—it’s a way of life. Every practice, game, and film session teaches lessons that go far beyond sports. Resilience, accountability, sacrifice, and commitment are critical …

The off-season is a great time for basketball coaches to enhance their own skills and stay up-to-date on coaching tactics, rules, NIL, and the game itself. And seeking out professional …

I’m convinced that leadership boils down to one thing: Energy. Every great team has leaders who bring a unique energy that elevates everyone around them. The question is: What kind …

After months of preparation and hard work, the basketball season has officially come to a close. Before you kick up your feet and take a well deserved vacation, there are …

Culture isn’t built in a single moment. It’s not a motivational speech or a pre-game ritual. I simplify the definition of culture as the following: Culture is what you allow …

As a coach, one thing is for certain, Leadership Matters. I always say that talent sets the floor, but leadership and culture determine the ceiling for a team. Leadership is …

My favorite moment as a young basketball player was going to the section playoff game as an 8th grader. Two teams were playing that were both ranked in the state …