Dr. Dish Basketball Blog / Basketball Coaching

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 athlete was going to the section playoff game as an 8th grader. Two teams were playing that were both ranked in the state of …

Now that the season is in full swing, continue to focus on your process—not just the wins and losses. As the basketball season progresses, it’s easy to get caught up …