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Guy Molloy Profile

 

- Current Assistant Coach: South Dragons NBL
- Current Head Coach: Vic Metro Under 18 Boys State Team
- Former Head Coach: Australian ‘Crocs’ Young Men (22 and under) team
- Former Head Coach: Cairns Taipans

 

Marissa Fillipou Profile

 

- Current Head Coach – Vic Metro Under 18 Girls State Team
- Former Head Coach – Australian Junior Women Team
- Former Assistant Coach – Dandenong Rangers WNBL

New Poll!

Game Situation #1

You are on the road down by two points with 8 seconds left, your ball at halfcourt after a time out. Do you go for the 3pt shot and the win or the two and overtime?
Go for 3pt and Win
Go for 2pt and Overtime (or possible and 1)
Other

If you chose other let me know what you think by emailing me at heath@hoopshelp.com.au

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Words of Wisdom

Don Meyer: Know your team
- who is your best screener
- who is your best poster
- who is your best finisher
- who is your best post feeder


Jay Wright is not afraid to have outside people come in and evaluate his program. He likes receiving unbiased perspectives


When selling defense to his team, Catholic head coach Scott McClary reminds his players that at least ninety-percent of the game is played without the ball.


Maryland head coach Gary Williams will change his pressure defense constantly to keep the of-fense off balance.


World Champion Opals Coach Jan Sterling on "Developing the mid-range game"
- Important skill for ALL players
- Too many junior players want to shoot the 3 pointer or get to the basket, nothing in between
- Good offensive players have a good mid-range game


AIS Mens & U19 Australian Emus head coach Marty Clarke wants three short passes when the ball carrier is trapped: Lag (behind), Diagonal and Straight in front.


 

5 Days to Go!

Hey Coach only 7 days until Guy Molloy and Marissa Fillipou hit the court to share their coaching knowledge with all that attend.

This will be a great opportunity for all domestic and rep coaches so come on down to Frankston Basketball on Sunday 12.30pm start!

More Info/Register Here


Play of the Week

2008 U19 Emu's Pressbreak

This week's play is a press break that I observed at the 2008 U19 FIBA Oceaina Qualifiers in Adelaide.

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Jan Sterling Clinic Notes

These notes are from a Jan Sterling clinic who is the current Australian Opals Head Coach. The clinic was held at Box Hill Secondary College Saturday, December 4, 2004.

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Shooting Drills E-Book

by Heath Millar, 57 drills $10.00

For all the shooting drills you will ever need to spice up your trainings look no further, this E-Book features the following drill categories: Partner & Small Group, Team Drills, Receiver Spot Shooting, Chair Shooting, Transition and Multi Ball Shooting Drills.

For A Free Preview Click Here


The man in the Glass

This is a poem that I first heard in high school when I attended a young leaders conference.
It was recited to the group by Paddy O'Brien who is an International Rugby Referee
and widely regarded as one of the best.

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Third HoopClinics Giveaway

Friday August 15th giveaways are: Screencasts of a simple zone offense for younger ages, a simple man to man continuity that can be run at all levels, and a 1-4 high delay game.

We will also have a report outlining what we think is unique about our HoopClinics product.

Anyone who opts in now can still get the 2-2-1 and the interview with Coach Selby from the past two Fridays as well.

Click the link below and enter your email details to receive access to the free giveaways!

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New Poll!

Game Situation #1

Coach, please find above my new poll. Tell me what you think and I will share the answers with the Hoopshelp subscribers. If you have an idea for another poll or a different answer than provided email me: heath@hoopshelp.com.au

You are on the road up by two points with 8 seconds left, your ball at halfcourt after a time out. Do you go for the 3pt shot and the win or the two and overtime?

 

 

 

99 Ways to Say "Very Good"

1. SUPER GOOD!
2. Now you've figured it out.
3. You're on the right track.
4. Much better!
5. You've got that down pat.  
6. You've got it made.
7. That's quite an improvement.
8. Nice going.
9. WONDERFUL!
10. You certainly did well today.
11. SUPER!
12. GREAT!
13. You haven't missed a thing.
14. You must have been practicing.
15. Keep it up!  
16. That's RIGHT.
17. I knew you could do it.
18. WOW!
19. You did that very well.
20. Congratulations - you did it!
21. That's good.
22. Congratulations!
23. That's the right way.
24. FINE!
25. You did a lot of work today.
26. You're really working hard today.
27. You're making real progress.
28. Keep up the good work.
29. Nice going.
30. Well, look at you go!  
31. You are very good at that.
32. Keep working on it. 
33. You're improving.
34. TERRIFIC!
35. You're really going to town.
36. That's it!  
37. That's coming along nicely.
38. Now you have it!
39. Nothing can stop you now.
40. OUTSTANDING!
41. I'm very proud of you.
42. GOOD WORK!
43. You are learning fast.
44. That's the way to do it.
45. FANTASTIC!
46. MARVELOUS!
47. That's much better.
48. EXTRAORDINARY!
49. SENSATIONAL!
50. TREMENDOUS!
51. I like that.
52. I'm happy to see you working like that.
53. Couldn't have done it better myself.
54. You've got your brain in gear.
55. That's how to handle it!
56. Way to go!
57. Exactly right.
58. You are a joy.
59. That's better.
60. Now that's what I call a fine job.
61. Now you have the hang of it.
62. I'm proud of the way you worked today.
63. One more time and you have it.
64. That was first class work.
65. That's great.
66. You're doing fine.
67. You are doing that much better today.
68. You really make my job fun.
69. EXCELLENT!
70. Right on!
71. Good thinking.
72. You've just about got it.
73. That's the right way to do it.
74. That's the best ever.
75. You're really improving.
76. You are really learning a lot.
77. That's the best job you've ever done.
78. You're getting better every day.
79. You've just about mastered that.
80. You're doing beautifully.
81. Good going.
82. You're doing a good job.
83. You did it that time.
84. PERFECT!
85. Superb!
86. I've never seen anyone do it better.
87. You outdid yourself today.
88. I think you've got it now.
89. That's better than ever.
90. Good remembering! Keep on trying!
91. Good for you!
92. That kind of work makes me happy.
93. Good job.
94. You figured that out fast.
95. You remembered!
96. That's really nice.
97. It's such a pleasure to work with you.
98. That's wonderful!
99. THAT'S IT!

 

 

 

 
  

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