Coaching Resources
Practice frameworks, drill ideas, and coaching insights for volunteer youth basketball coaches.
Tryouts aren't practice. These 10 drills do double duty — they're easy to run and reveal skill, coachability, competitive effort, and decision-making. Includes a 90-minute session structure for rec, middle school, and AAU programs.
Not every practice works for every age. Sample 60-minute plans for ages 5–7, 8–10, and 11–13 — plus a time-allocation comparison table showing exactly how practice structure shifts at each stage.
What to look for in a basketball practice plan app, a features checklist for youth coaches, and how CourtPlan works as a free browser-based tool — no download, no account required.
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Everything you need before your first whistle — first practice structure, age-appropriate expectations, parent communication, keeping it fun, and building a season plan.
The complete playbook — practice sequence, time breakdowns by age group, common mistakes, and a sample 60-minute plan for ages 10-12.
10 beginner-friendly drills covering dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. Simple to set up, easy to explain, effective for players ages 6-12.
A complete 4-part practice framework for youth coaches ages 6-14. Includes timing breakdowns, drill selection logic, and a printable template.
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