Coaches Office

Jeff Behrens discusses 6 keys to living out your Athletic Department’s core principles. He explains in detail the following: 1. Define the Core Principles, 2. Incorporate the Core Principles into the Mission/Vision,

By: Gary Stevens – (Retired) Athletic Administrator Thornton Academy – Saco, Maine As a basketball coach early in my career, I was determined to be the master of my craft. I wanted my

By: Gary Stevens – (Retired) Athletic Administrator Thornton Academy – Saco, Maine As a basketball coach early in my career, I was determined to be the master of my craft. I wanted my

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and AD Insider have partnered up to discuss an important (and hidden) problem in high school sports all over the country. Join us in this

Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some

Watch as Coach Kathleen Miller explains, and players demonstrate this hitter’s hand contract drill. The hitters are up on a box and working on four different shot selections: #1 finishing the swing

Watch as Coach John Gorman explains this offensive, and defensive defend the cone drill. The drill involves the defender getting out, breaking down and working their stickwork and footwork. The offensive players

Watch as Coach Billy Napier explains their pre-practice skills walk through. The focus is to run every play that is in the day’s script on air. This drill is slow motion, with

“Never confuse winning with succeeding. A successful league and team is one that inspires its players to want to come back again tomorrow.” Too often, leagues and teams define their success by

Watch as Coach Tyler Coston explains that he created this defense to create mini decisions for the opponent. The defender wants to make the ball handler make a decision at speed, in

Watch as Coach Tyler Coston explains that he created this defense to create mini decisions for the opponent. The defender wants to make the ball handler make a decision at speed, in

Watch as Coach Cori Close discusses the power of language. You don’t have to think perfectly, but if you say something out loud, you give it power. It is important to focus