Dr. Dish Basketball Blog / Basketball Coaching

During the off-season, basketball coaches and parents alike put a majority of their attention on helping their players develop and get better. While player development is at the top of …

Billy Graham once said, “A coach will impact more people in just one year than most people will in their entire lifetime." This is so true. Team sports are the …

As basketball coaches, we spend countless hours on skill work, repping plays, and fine-tuning our offensive and defensive schemes. But what about making sure our athletes are physically ready to …

Whether you’re coaching a youth basketball traveling team, high school varsity team, or elite-level athletes, one thing’s certain: great coaches never stop learning. From developing smarter game plans to improving …

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 …