As a coach, we are always looking for ways to improve. The internet has greatly changed the opportunity we have to seek out information. Here are a few places that I have bookmarked on my computer. Please note that many of them email services that will send you everything from motivation to drills if you sign up.The best in basketball! Coach Meyer is tabs for players, coaches and parents as well as an archive of coaching newsletters. It is also the best place to go to purchase any of Coach’s DVDs or books as well as finding the next location where we can hear him speak.
http://www.coachingtoolbox.net/
This is a website that I’ve just recently discovered and it’s outstanding. It's ran by Brian Williams a life-long coach in the state of Indiana. It is loaded with outstanding information and categorized to easily find it. What is absolutely a must to do for all coaches is to click on “Daily Email” on the tool bar and sign up for “The Coaching Toolbox Email.” It comes out daily and is always a great read.
http://www.teamarete.com/
This site is operated by Shane Dreiling who is someone that cares about coaching. Like so many of us, who too has been inspired by his relationship with Coach Meyer and wants to share with the rest of us. Make sure you sign up for Shane’s newsletter.
http://www.nightingale.com/
Nightingale-Conant is another website that deals with motivational materials such as books, audio tapes and DVDs. But for sure you want to sign up for “Free Motivational Quote of the Day.” It will be email to you every day.
http://www.johnmaxwell.com/index.php
This is the home of John Maxwell and as often say, you should read anything and everything written by John Maxwell. We have used some of his books with our team to help build a spirit of teamwork as well leadership. His books have also been a source of inspiration to me personally.
http://www.maximumimpact.com/
This is a great website for materials on motivation, leadership, teamwork and other areas of importance. Make sure you scroll down to the middle of the page and click for the free email newsletter. It is outstanding and full of things you can use with your team.
http://www.hooptactics.com/
Hoop Tactics is operated by Ernie Woods. In my opinion, Ernie has one of the best defensive minds around and we have incorporated some of his concepts into the way we play our base man defense. He has a great book, “Advance Basketball Defense” that is a must read but his website if full of great information.
http://emuss.blogspot.com/
Written by Eric Musselman, form NBA head coach you need to check in daily to read his blog as he constantly updates it. You can also email Eric and get on his email list as he regularly emails some great stuff. I’ve gotten to know Eric over the past summer and this guy has an unbelievable passion for the game and genuinely cares about helping coaches by sharing his knowledge.
http://www.coachjimboone.com/
Besides being a dear friend, Jim Boone is an outstanding a coach. And like so many of the great ones, he loves to share. Two key tabs at his site include one on “Motivation” and one on “X & O’s.”
http://kevineastmanbasketball.com/
Anyone who has observed Kevin Eastman at work or heard him speak at a clinic knows that he is a wealth of knowledge. His website has all of his great instructional materials and also has a blog that updates on at least a weekly basis.
