1-11-11Game night vs. Alma. Record 6-3Did not feel like we had a solid practice the day before. However we ended up winning the game 39-25. Ended the game with 11 turnovers and out rebounded the opponent by 6. We are a primarily man to man team, however we were not jumping to the ball or anticipating screens very well throughout the first half. During half I switched us into the 1-3-1 ¾ quart which allowed us to break the game open. I personally do not enjoy going to a zone but understand there is a time and a place for it, and it worked out well for us tonight.

1-12-11Practice Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 man 5 min 3:40-3:45secondary break 5 min 3:45-3:50Transition work 5 min 3:50-3:55

5 on 5 4 on 5 3 on 2 2 on 1 Rebounding 10 min 3:55-4:05

3 on 3 rebounding competitionConditioning 5 min 4:05-4:10Water 2 min 4:10-4:12Defense 10 min 4:12-4:22

Jumping to the ball and footwork on close out to the ball will be emphasized Finishing 10 min 4:22-4:32

Lay-ups with cones on sidelines making moves (inside out, crossover, between legs, retreat dribble) finishing with contact under the hoop.

Breaking the press 10 min 4:32-4:42Jv will go 5 on 6 breaking the press C squad will go 5 on 5Working on both press breaks

Ballhandling 10 min 4:42-4:52Two ball stationary and on the move

Shooting 10 min 4:52-5:02Two ball dribble to the chair, place one on chair and turn onto the inside foot into your shot then turn and come off the chair with the other ball and turn on the inside foot into the shot. First group to 10 wins losers pushups or sit ups.

Half court offense 15 min 5:02-5:17 Look for execution and fluent motion. Key point for the day is spacing and jumping to the ball while on offense. Each team will get 3 possessions each losing group will have one touchdown. Switch up defenses every rotation. Also work on side outs and out of bounce sets.

Free Throws 13 min 5:17-5:3020 free throws. Every miss go to coach and run one sprint in under 5 seconds down the court.

Practice went very well tonight, the kids were very eager to start practice and gave their undivided attention when key points were being presented.

1-13-11Picture day todayPictures 45 min 3:30-4:15Stretch 10 min 4:15-4:2511 Man 5 min 4:25-4:305 ball shooting 5 min 4:30-4:35block finishing 10 min 4:35-4:45 Two balls on the block w/drop step and finish with contact from coachSet review 5 min 4:45-4:50

Side outs, out of bounce, plays, zone setsFull court press 15 min 4:50-5:05

Breaking the press and working into our half court offense.Key point- outlets and into our secondary break

Half court sets 15 min 5:05-5:20Key points- fronting the post, cutting into the open lanes, keeping out spacing wide and post in the short corner.

Free throws 10 min 5:20-5:3010 FTs and remaining time working on individual skills until practice ends.

*Practice went ok tonight I had to show up later into practice because of class, but my assistants went through the practice plan.

1-14-11Game vs Eleva-Strum. Record 7-3We played very well tonight. We had not faced another team like ourselves that press the entire game and we broke the press very efficiently. The only down fall of the night was finishing around the rim. We had numerous opportunities with wide open lay ups and were unable to capitalize. It seemed as if we were to open and the players anticipated contact without anyone around them. We won the game 40-24. Our help side defense is continuing to get better, however we are slow help on the drive from the back side. That will be an emphasis for the coming weeks practice. We ended the game with 16 turnovers which is a few to many from what we expect from ourselves. This was the first time in over 10 years that we had a team from any level beat Eleva and the kids were very excited and confident with their performance after the game. Although they felt a sense of accomplishment they knew they have some things they can improve on as a team, that is why I feel this group can be very special in the coming years. After the game I heard a lot of constructed criticism and congratulations from all of them.

1-17-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Draw and kick 10 min 3:45-3:55Rebound & Outlet 5 min 3:55-4:00

Transition 10 min 4:00-4:055 on 4 recover

1 on 1 cut throat 10 min 4:05-4:15

Reaction Drill 5 min 4:15-4:20Sprints 5 min 4:20-4:25Water 5 min 4:25-4:30Shell Drill 10 min 4:30-4:40Plays 5 min 4:40-4:45Half court sets 20 min 4:45-5:05Full Court 15 min 5:05-5:20

Press, fast break lanesFree throws 10 min 5:20-5:30

Run for misses after every 5

1-18-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Full Court lay ups 5 min 3:45-3:50

Two min lay ups right and left side5 Ball 5 min 3:50-3:55Transition D 10 min 3:55-4:05

1 on 2 2 on 3 3 on 4 4 on 5 5 on 5Best out of 5 or 6 games. Do not forget to correct if you see something that could be improved on.

Block Finishing 10 min 4 :05-4:15Mikens front and reverse. Two ball block finish. One shooter two rebounders and two people to set the balls down on the block. Make it a competition, first one to make 15 wins. Push ups or sit ups for the losers.

Rebounding 10 min 4:15-4:25Circle rebounding. Have the dense jog in a circle until the ball is shot. Have them find their man and yell out shot.

Ball handling 10 min 4:25-4:35All moves on the move today. Two ball on the move as well. Tennis balls can also be used to pass against the wall while dribbling.

Sprints 5 min 4:35-4:40Water 5 min 4:40-4:45Half court sets 20 min 4:45-5:05

Run through sets. Play best out or 3 or 5 and losers run or both run if they seem to not be accomplishing much. WORK on shell defense as well push ups for not talking or in poor help position. REMEMBER to not allow the post to help, that is help side responsibility.

Full Court 15 min 5:05-5:20Press, fast break lanes

Free throws 10 min 5:20-5:30Run for misses after every 5

1-21-10Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55

1 on 2 2 on 3 3 on 4 4 on 5 5 on 5Best out of 5 or 6 games. Do not forget to correct if you see something that could be improved on.

1 on 1 jump 10 min 3:55-4:05Rebounding 10 min 4:05-4:15

Circle rebounding. Have the dense jog in a circle until the ball is shot. Have them find their man and yell out shot.

Sprints 5 min 4:15-4:202 Ball chair shoot 10 min 4:20-4:30Individuals 10 min 4:30-4:40

Guards – Use tennis balls, one and two ball dribblePost – positioning, sealing, calling for ball

Half court O vs D 15 min 4:40-4:55Each team gets 7 minutes on O and DFocus on the feet on close outs and jumping to the ball.Look for rotation on the backside

Full court press 15 min 4:55-5:10

1-22-11Game vs Whitehall. Record 8-3We came out kind of slow. I do blame that on myself. I have been having my assistants run practice on days I have night classes which is now Tues and Thurs I can not make practice because of class from 3 to 5 and Weds I have to leave practice early for a lab at 5. I appreciate my assistants but I know the kids test them because they have really never been in charge. It has usually been myself being the disciplinarian during practice. This is my final year at the school so I do believe it is a great opportunity for the guys under me to audition for the job next year. Although we did come out slow our defense was very solid. Our help side was very good, although jumping to the ball is a continuous struggle, which we will continue to make it a key priority during practice. I have learned however when our motion is stagnant to run a couple sets to get the kids moving. It always seems to help us get into the rhythm of the game when we are sluggish. We ended up winning the game 44- 27. I pride myself and my teams on the defense end, and at the midway point of the season the kids coach themselves, which is great. Players are now talking like basketball players, I can hear talk about help side rotation and discussion on how we defend ball screens and closing out with our feet moving. Offensively we are getting there and I’m satisfied with our progress so far in moving without the ball and looking for the openings within the offense. At the end of the game I could tell

the kids were not satisfied with their play, although it was a win they do understand there is more to the game then winning.

1-24-11Stretch 10 min 4:05-4:1511 Man 5 min 4:15-4:20Transition 10 min 4:20-4:30

Transition today will consist of running through our secondary break while also incorporating out sets while on the break, simulating the defense getting back in time.

Blind lay ups 10 minutes 4:30-4:40One man calling out what side the lay up is on. One shooter. The extra people at the hoop will be doing two ball dribble (two ball same, two ball alternate, one ball week hand inside out with tennis ball throw with the right hand).

3-4 man tip drill 5 minutes 4:40-4:45Do both the right and left side mimicking a weave, when you toss the ball to the backboard you go to the other side and wait for your turn. REMIND the players to get the ball at its highest point and to use a soft touch to put the ball onto the backboard. On the 10th or 15th tip everyone finishes with a lay up.

Miken finishing 10 minutes 4:45-4:55Regular and reverse. The extra players will again do two ball dribble. (inside out, between the legs, behind the back

1 & 2 ball passing 5 minutes 4:55-5:001 ball fake a pass make a pass, two ball bounce and chest pass, two ball side pass, two ball fake a pass side pass, Around the right ankle pass, around the left ankle pass.

Shell Drill 15 minutes 5:00-5:15Keys today, jumping to the ball, fronting the post, communicating on cutters, bumping the cutters. We will shell the swing offense which we will see tomorrow.

Shooting 10 minutes 5:15- 5:25We will need three chairs. First team to ten is the winner. Have a rebounder or two, passer, shooter. We are mimicking coming off a screen, which is the chair. Remind them on proper footwork and turning on the inside foot. No jumping into the shot

Offensive sets 5 minutes 5:25-5:30Full Court 20 minutes 5:30-5:50

Work on zone O and OBPs vs a zone. Also work with zone presses, and man sets. Keys-get the ball inbounded as quick and efficiently as possible vs the press, Remind them to rotate the ball vs the zone and punch gaps to collapse the zone.

Free Throws 10 minutes 5:50-6:00Try to get in 20 FTs rotating every two to a new basket.

*Reminders- Morning weight room, what time to be dressed and ready by, Eat healthy and get a solid 8 hours of sleep, To eat 2-3 hours prior to the game.

1-25-11Game vs Lincoln. Record 9-3We came out flat once again but it could be because we did not do our normal defensive philosophy. I knew the other team had not won a game all year and wanted it to be a bit tougher for the kids to get easy lay ups. Defensively we were solid the entire game with some of the same kids that struggle with help side and gap help struggling in that area. However it was a great game to teach in a game setting to the kids. We did go into out press for the first minute of the second quarter to get a spark out of the kids and it made a big difference. Offensively we need to focus more on our post play and figure out a solid philosophy of what we expect them to do which falls on myself to blame. We won the game 48-17. The fourth quarter we focused on post entry and only allowing lay-ups which we ended up getting plenty of lay ups the entire game but we missed plenty of them because of body control. Tomorrow we will work more with body control and finishing with a jump stop. Our guard play was solid, they looked to punch gaps to collapse the defense and were patient enough to get a good look every possession. The kids were pleased with their play and the starters sat most of the fourth quarter and really communicated well with the players that usually need a little more direction throughout a game. I usually try to listen to what they say to each other and for the most part I’m very pleased because its mostly constructive criticism.

1-26-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55

Chaser (freshman vs soph and Jr.)Entry passes 5 minutes 3:55-4:00

Focus on taking a dribble for a better angle. Do not force the pass in.Blind man lay ups 10 minutes 4:00-4:10

Start at the 3 point line use one dribble jump stop shot fake and finish. If coach is available for the more skilled groups challenge their shot with a pad.

Shooting 10 minutes 4:10-4:20 Form shot with one hand. Elbow to elbow. Elbow to short corner, midrange to short corner.

JV and C squad split 20 minutes 4:20-4:40JV-Mikens reg and reverse Defensive help side and gap Work with posts on Brown and Cornell C-Work on offensive plays OBPs, Cutter

Full Court 25 minutes 4:40-5:05Freshman together vs sophs and jr.Work with D 45

Half Court 15 minutes 5:05-5:20JV work on movement out of the motion with post screening and rolling to the ball.

Free Throws 10 minutes 5:20-5:30Shoot two and rotate to the next basket. Try to get 20 shots.

1-27-11My C-squad coaches took over practice today due to the fact I had class and was only able to make it back for the last half hour. We worked on our zone offense in preparation for the game tomorrow. Focused on seeing the open gaps within a zone D. However today I helped out one of the seniors on the team that coaches a 7th grade team. I really like having some of the older kids help out with coaching younger grades. It lets the players teach what they practice and see the point of what they are being taught while teaching it to others. They see the importance of having a good practice before a game and all the intangibles a coach must go through in order to execute a game plan.

1-28-11Game vs. Melrose-Mindoro. Record 10-3We started out very fast and got out to a ten point lead right away. I began subbing early in order to keep the game competitive. By the end of the first quarter our lead was only at 4. I could tell the starters were frustrated but they did not know nor did I want them to know what I was actually trying to do. We have been blowing teams out of the gym within the first half and the rest of the game becomes a wash when I have to restrict the kids from our normal plan. The frustration continued through the 2nd quarter which made for a great teaching point at half time. I got after a few kids that are very close to being varsity players (well in my mind they meet all the qualifications to be put on varsity) and let them know the importance of these last few games as a team to put each other in an opportunity to be called up. It seemed to do the trick and we came out strong in the second half only giving up 9 points. We won the game 49-25. Many of the kids off the bench have really shown some improvement. I fluctuate the starting line up week to week to push the normal starters to continue to improve. I have kept one of the normal starters out of the line up for two weeks prior to this game because he was just not understanding the importance of taking care of the ball and the importance of the defensive end. This game however he really showed his potential and was very consistent for us. At this level I really want to emphasis the importance of consistent play throughout a year. Many of these kids are not use to being mentally and physically ready every game throughout the course of a long season, and in order to move up I feel as if consistent play is very important at the next level in order to be successful. The kids were very happy after the game and have began to buy into what I’m trying to sell them. Playing time has not been an issue so far this year because I have made it clear from the start of the year (Your playing time reflects your practice performance). Any parent that has approached me regarding this issue has been reminded about that statement and they all have excepted my explanation. I will continue to remind the players on this issue the remainder of the season.

*A keynote to myself I want to be reminded of in the future is the importance of a good warm-up before the game begins. I have stressed this importance for many weeks prior and after watching them tonight I feel they have come to understand the importance. To many times I see teams joking or laughing during warm-ups and I do not believe they are ready for the game when the whistle blows. Tonight there was a lot of communication regarding plays and defensive alignments as well as a lot of encouragement during warm-up drills with slapping hands and what not. This has come to be a very important aspect of the pregame for myself.

1-31-11Game vs Durand Record 10-4I will continue to despise not having practice a day before a game. I strongly think that players need a day prior in order to get there bodies back into a basketball flow instead of letting them sit at home and play video games all weekend. I voiced my concern about not having a practice before the game but in the end the head coach has the final say and apposed the idea and wanted the kids to just relax all weekend. Everyone in the gym court tell something was not right with the players and the score reflected that observation. All three levels of teams lost tonight. The JV squad started the first minute with three turnovers and down 0-8 which extended to 12-2 before any life was present with my players. From a personal stand point there is no way we should have been down a single minute but we were out executed and out hustled. Enthusiasm was no where to be found. At one point we were within 4 points but could not get any closer. We ended up losing 54-46. Defensively we gave up big 3 point shots at times when we were making a run and it killed the momentum with the kids. Close outs were not quick enough or properly done. To many easy looks all game. It was a great teaching game however because I understand they are all very young yet and have let downs, but it made a valid point for my importance on consistent play from everyone. They all understand their role at this time of the year and should be able to perform their role at a consistent level day in and day out. This was also a great game to point out many of the flaws I was not able to recognize because of the poor competition we have played the games prior. I will focus my practice plans to accommodate what needs improvement.

2-1-11I will not be able to be at practice again today due to school but this is my practice plan I have sent to my assistants for the day.Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55

Fresh vs So & Jr. 1 on 2 2 on 3 3 on 4 4 on 5 5 on 5Best out of 5 try not to exceed 10 min*If they do not run over right after 11 man demand the respect and put them on the line right away for a touchdown or 3 in 15

Finishing 15 min 3:55-4:10Two ball on the block and then 3 ball (two on block one in the middle) Make 15 and rotate right away. (with the better players or better post players that

need more help have a coach hit them with a pad) We do not finish well right now. Make it a competition show both drills and tell them the first team that wins only has have the running. 3 in 15 for winners and two sets of 3 in 15 for the losers. If the whole 15 is not taken up by that time and teams finish before others have them do front and reverse mikens. Go right into shooting after running to mimic shooting while tired

Shooting 10 min 4:10-4:20Try to mimic the shots we get out of our offense on a consistant basis. First group to 10 wins. Short corner and even a one dribble into the paint is usually what we get consistently. Make as much noise as you can in order to make them take it as a game situation.

Water Chaser 10 min 4:20-4:30

Fresh vs So & Jr. (score with points and minus with turnovers)Remind them that stopping the ball is our main priority.Play two games 5 minutes a piece

Half court O 20 min 4:30-4:50Rotate two jv players with C-squard to help out the competition.Each team gets a 5 min sigment to score as mush as possible. First 10 min on man and Second 10 min on 1-3-1 zoneIf the Defense is not working hard have some type of punishment ready maybe a simple push up would do the trick or get them on the baseline for sprints

Full court D 20 min 4:50-5:10Work on all the different presses and throw in some different half court zones so they can learn to adjust quickly. Let Jv pick what to run Id like them to learn to figure out what to do when a different D is presented.

Free throws 10 mins 5:10-5:20*throughout the practice you will go over and under the time limit on some things depending on how well they kids are doing on a certain drill. Do not be to worried if you have to scratch something all together in order to get to the things we need to work on the most.

2-2-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55

Secondary break work. Throw in some plays after five minutes to get some work with our sets.

Two ball lay ups 10 min 3:55-4:05Full court with two balls 3-4 chairs (angle, inside out, crossover) Pass to coach on the elbow with inside hand and finish

Half court work 20 min 4:05-4:25Split up teams evenly it might help the C squad understand positioning and

openings with the Jv kids helping during trafficFull court work 20 min 4:25-4:45

Same as half court work on different presses and defenses. Good time to throw in situations for the kids.

10 FTs 10 min 4:45-4:55Have them rotate to a new basket every two

Ball handling 10 min 4:55-5:05One ball and two ball on the move. (half court and back)

7-5-3-1 15 min 5:05-5:20The kids know what this is and will have a good time with it. Increase the numbers and angles of the shots every different time. Losers do sit ups or push ups make teams even they will have a good time with this drill.

FTs 10 min 5:20-5:30They should be able to get a total of 25 for the day with the 10 they shot during the middle of practice.

2-3-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55

Run though plays as in a fast break setting.Rebounding 10 min 3:55-4:05

3 on 3 rebounding stacked.Lay-Ups 10 min 4:05-4:15

Full court lay ups with pass coming over head from middle4 on 4 D 10 min 4:15-4:25

Work on backside rotation. Two wings drive baseline.14-10-6-3 10 min 4:25-4:35

Shooting make different angles for the players to mimic shots out of our OTwo FTs made in a row to get waterHalf court O 20 min 4:35-4:55Full court O 20 min 4:55-5:15

Go over game plan with the kids and our emphasis for tomorrow before we begin to play full court.

FTs if time allows 2-4-11Game vs Arcadia record 10-5In all honestly we played really well when we did not throw the ball away. We committed 31 turnovers throughout the entire game. We are usually very consistent and stay within 10-16 Turnovers a game and our ultimate goal is to be under 12 turnovers a game. We were winning most of the game and had a two point lead going into the fourth quarter. However being Jv many of the kids have quarter limitations to be eligible to play varsity so the fourth quarter is when I send my two varsity players off to get ready for the varsity game. Arcadia had a different rotation and kept their varsity players for the fourth, granted that is no excuse and there is no reason we should not have been up by double digits at that time. We were struggling with foul trouble with two of the main scorers that do not suit up for varsity and they finally fouled out with 2 minutes remaining and were down to just five players. The kids executed well down the stretch up were just out muscled the

remaining two minutes. The last few minutes all the kids were not in their normal role on the team and many of them were looked upon to make/take shots they are not normally expected to execute. We will focus on taking care of the ball next Monday and we will correct the mistakes made. We are dealing with a lot of sickness which is normal around this time of year so I have to remember to keep stressing the importance of taking care of their bodies.

2-7-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55Finishing 10 min 3:55-4:05Rebounding 10 min 4:05-4:15Shooting 10 min 4:15-4:25

14-10-6-3 (all game shots)Full Defense 10 min 4:25-4:35

1 on 1 slow/full 2 on 2 & 3 on 3 *focus on level of the ballPlays 10 min 4:35-4:45Scout D 10 min 4:45-4:55

Show them the swing offense again and remind them the keys to defending it.Half Court O/D 10 min 4:55-5:05Full Court O/D 20 min 5:05-5:25

Work on situations have the freshman together (Jv make sure Jordan S takes control at the point)

FT’s*we were kicked out of the gym at 5 tonight for a C squad girls game that we were let aware of at the start of practice. I did not get done with some of the things I wanted to get accomplished today.

2-8-11Game vs Gilmanton record 11-5We had our C squad with us for this game. We played them earlier in the year and I knew I would be able to get everyone in and I played with some different rotations and personnel. We did not press right off the bat but the start of the 2nd we put the press on and broke the game open so we were able to get some younger players in. I tried to place two c squad players in with three jv players to keep things consistent. Everyone played well however I did not like how we closed out on shooters at times. We will focus on closing out with two hands high tomorrow during practice. Maybe having them close out with two hands in practice will stress the importance of it enough to get at least one hand high instead of at chest level. The jv players were very helpful when they had some of the c squad players in. They directed traffic and made sure everyone was in proper help side defensively. We won the game 46-20 with 10 turnovers total which was a big improvement over our 31 the game prior. Our spacing looks to be an issue at the moment but it could have been due to the lack of continuity in the rotations I had put in. We will continue to stress our spacing as well tomorrow.

2-9-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55Lay ups 10 min 3:55-4:05Chaser 10 min 4:05-4:15Shooting 15 min 4:15-4:30Ball handling 15 min 4:30-4:45Plays 10 min 4:45-4:55

Put in split and cutter with the c squad let the jv help to teach them.Half court 10 min 4:55-5:05Full court 10 min 5:05-5:15FTsAfter 25 FTs let them go and let them know you are there to help with individual drills if they would like to stick around.

2-10-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Chaser 10 min 3:45-3:55

Freshman vs soph and jrLay ups w/rebound 10 min 3:55-4:05

Two lines have them find the coach and make contact then look for the rebound. (layup inside out, cross over, between legs, and pull up jumper)

Rebounding 10 min 4:05-4:155 man weave 5 min 4:15-4:20Shooting 25 min 4:20-4:45

*Have them get into three groups one per basket.*After every drill have them all shoot 2 free throws then get into the next shooting drill.Baseline to baseline shooting make it a competition to 15 have everyone rotate in ever shot, have them run and touch the out of bounce line and come into there shot then next guy goes. Elbow to elbow team shooting compElbow to baseline One dribble wing pull up jumper

Plays 10 min 4:45-4:55Put in split and cutter for the freshman so you guys can use it at the tourney. The Jv can help to teach it maybe make everyone of the jv kids watch a c squad player and tell them where to go.

Half court O 10 min 4:55-5:05Work on all aspects side outs under the basket and last second shots.

Full court O 15 min 5:05-5:20Work on press breaks and brown and cornel remind the posts to screen up after a pass to the wing

FTs

2-11-11Game vs Eau Claire Immanuel Record 12-5This was a good game for us to judge how much we have improved over the course of the year. We had a new addition as well from the varsity squad we added a player that was not getting a lot of time so we put him on JV for two quarters with us for the remainder of the year. We came out sluggish, so I started calling out some sets for the kids to get some flow going which seemed to help. Our defense was very sound. Eau Claire ran through a lot of post screens and the kids bumped and hedged very well all night. I brought in a friend of mine, after the game who also played college basketball, to talk with the kids about how important it is to work on their game when nobody is watching. I wanted to have the kids hear the importance from someone other then myself. I feel they get a lot more out of it when someone else reiterates what I have been telling them throughout the year. We won the game 55-38.

2-13-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55Finishing 10 min 3:55-4:05Rebounding 10 min 4:05-4:15Shooting 10 min 4:15-4:25Full Defense 10 min 4:25-4:35

1 on 1 slow/full 2 on 2 & 3 on 3 *focus on level of the ballPlays 10 min 4:35-4:45Scout D vs swing 10 min 4:45-4:55Half Court O/D 10 min 4:55-5:05Full Court O/D 20 min 5:05-5:25

Work on situations have the freshman together (Jv make sure Jordan S takes control at the point)

FT’s

2-14-11Game vs. Wabasha Kellogg Record 13-5We played very well once again tonight. Everything the kids did came very easy for them tonight. Our press gave us good momentum and our offense was very sound, the kids moved without the ball extremely well. This was a very physical game and the kids responded well and never complained or showed frustrated emotion. They all finished well around the rim and I was able to see a lot of growth physically and emotionally from all of the players. They seem to be adjusting to their bodies and just seem a step ahead of other teams at the moment. We won the game tonight 51-18. Our bench played very well and received a lot of quality minutes in tonight’s game that they all deserve. I’m very excited for this whole group and the future for them in athletics. I told the players the next two practices would be our “fun” practices marking the end of the year.

2-15-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Lay ups 10 min 3:45-3:55Shoot around 5 min 3:55-4:003 point contest 30 min 4:00-4:30Miken Competition 20 min 4:30-4:50Review Sets 15 min 4:50-5:05

Get the freshman ready for their upcoming tournament this weekend make sure they all know the plays and defensive alignments.

FT’s 15 min 5:05-5:20*The kids had a great time with the 3 point contest and miken contest. The winner received a Little Ceasers pizza.

2-16-11Today was suppose to be a game but all of the teachers called in sick today to protest in Madison. Makeup game set for Monday 2-21-11.

2-17-11Today we continued our “fun” practice Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Lay ups 10 min 3:45-3:552 on 2 Competition 45 min 3:55-4:40

I put together all of the teams to make it as even as possible. We had a 4 round seeding play. Games were 3 minutes long and each team had to keep track of their points and were seeded by points scored. Elimination games were 4 minutes long and for the championship game I had the kids pick sides of who they thought was going to win and if they picked wrong they had one touchdown to run. The kids enjoyed it and the championship game was pretty entertaining with the kids cheering for the team they picked.

Shooting Comp. 30 min 4:40-5:10We had a double elimination bracket set up for the kids. We placed 3 players to a team and played the shooting game 7-5-3-1 the coaches were also apart of this competition and the kids all wanted a shot at us. We did not have time to finish the final because of a girls game tonight.

2-21-11This was suppose to be our makeup game with Independence but Independence was closed due to the weather. Makeup date set for Friday 2-25-11.

2-22-11Game vs Alma/Pepin Record 14-5The boys played ok tonight. Not great but not bad. They are all very close friends with the players from Alma/Pepin and I believe the kids knew the talent level they were at. The first half we pressed for the first couple of minutes and we pulled it off

because we would have not allowed them to score if we continued, and I wanted it to be semi competitive for the kids. At halftime we were leading by 20 and only allowed 8 points. When we came out at half time I did not like our demeanor that we came out in with warm-ups. The kids were laughing and messing around it seemed like. I was not happy with them in the way they approached the second half and their play showed it. I spent 2 early timeouts to try to regain their focus but it just was not coming together. We scored a combined 14 points in the second half and ended up winning by 16 points. After the game I told them how important it was to keep their focus throughout an entire game. They are young and I understand these are things they need to work on at this level. Consistency in play has always been my main goal I try to reinforce to them every week.

*Initially our season was suppose to be over with by this date but due to politics and weather our season has been extended. This week I plan to continue to work on our things we do as a team with an emphasis on more individual work to give the kids more drills they can use to work on by themselves in the summer.

1-23-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55Finishing 10 min 3:55-4:05Review sets 10 min 4:05-4:151 on 1 competition 50 min 4:15-5:05

Each game = first person to 7 wins take back to the 3 point lineIf players have been beat twice tell them to go ref games still going onHave kids pick sides for championship game losers run a touchdown

FT’s

1-24-11Stretch 10 min 3:30-3:4011 Man 5 min 3:40-3:45Transition 10 min 3:45-3:55Lay ups 10 min 3:55-4:05Rebounding 10 min 4:05-4:15Stations 30 min 4:15-4:45

Ball handling station, Shooting station, Finishing (mikens, block finishing)Show them ways to work on these things in the offseason by themselves This is geared towards giving them drills to work on after the season

Knock out 15 min 4:45-5:00You can do individual and team knock out (make restriction lines closer as more kids get out)

FT competition 20 min 5:00-5:20Have them shoot 25 FTs and the top two have a 10 shot shoot out until a winner is determined. Remind them to rotate every two FTs don’t let them shoot more then 2 in a row

Lighting 10 min 5:20-5:30With the time remaining play some lightning