This week on Layups.com – #2 (2010)
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These are the topics for »Weekly Roundup #2«:
- Developing a Coaching Philosophy
There are physiological and developmental differences between coaching girls versus boy’s youth athletic teams. Nothing is ever set in stone for there are often exceptions to every the rule, but there are some standards in the way coaches teach the different genders the sport of basketball. Most of the time little boys tend to be competitive and into the physicality of the sport before little girls. - Basketball Idols: A Portrait of Kobe Bryant
When you ask about famous basketball players, most will say that they love the skills of Kobe Bryant. But you might not know much about him. We found out what there is to know. We thought you might be interested in it too. Let’s get a glimpse of this amazing basketball player. - The Importance of a Team Captain
Team Captains are just as important as coaches on a basketball team, and are just as respected by the team. The Team Captain position is one that cannot just be handed out, as it will have to be earned, and is an on court extension of the coaching staff. The position comes with certain responsibilities that must be taken seriously and that must not be abused. - How to properly discipline your Players
Some people don`t know what it is like to be a coach, and assume that it is nothing but sitting behind a desk a lot of the time, and then enjoying courtside seats to a game. What they don`t understand is that coaches are under a constant stream of pressure that won`t just disappear. - Skill expectations on an average Point Guard
So, you want to play the point guard hey? Then you need to know the skills of what it takes to be a great point guard. You don’t want to go messing this chance up do you? Well, here is a sample of what it takes to say that you have the skills. - How to deal with criticism in your Basketball Team
When you are learning your sport you will make mistakes. It is human to make mistakes. Great basketball players are often given constructive criticisms during games and while live on television. Great basketball players listen to the feedback and use it to improve their games. Not all criticism is constructive and it can be hurtful at times. - Differences in Coaching Boys and Girls Basketball
There are physiological and developmental differences between coaching girls versus boy’s youth athletic teams. Nothing is ever set in stone for there are often exceptions to every the rule, but there are some standards in the way coaches teach the different genders the sport of basketball. Most of the time little boys tend to be competitive and into the physicality of the sport before little girls.
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