CHECKLIST TO A SUCCESSFUL BASKETBALL SYSTEM

   Below is a checklist I revisit often to maintain my goals as a coach and teacher of the game of basketball and life lessons. I've compiled this checklist through the years and have taken some of the items below from other coaches, web sites and coaching material. Thanks to you coaches that might have written some of these ideas.
KEY ELEMENTS
Organization     Philosophy     Discipline     Incredible Pride
Your Role as a Teacher First - Coach Second Be aware of your influence over a young adults Take great pride in your responsibility to the kids You are an authority figure - A Model ! You are a person who can make a great impact      on the character development
Character Development Respect for the coach: Demand their attention      and their effort Desire to Excel through hard work Development sportsmanship Have great enthusiasm - a must! Competitiveness - by the rules Be a team player - respect your teammates;      be unselfish Maintain a positive attitude
Coaching Traits Praise Praise Praise. Coach with      encouragement Exhibit great patience - too many beginner's don't Show compassion for an honest effort Self-Control - Keep your emotions in check Impartiality - give each player a fair chance Integrity and honesty - a constant. Teach with enthusiasm `Know what you teach and teach what you know!'
Key to success Have a sound knowledge of your subject Have discipline and accountability Be organized - Maximize your practice time Have Public Relation skills: Parents, refs, admin. Demand attention and concentration Don't assume they know what you're talking      about Demonstrate drills Use easy to understand terminology
Coaching Methods Reinforcement of good will repeat the action Make a clear presentation of a drill or play Explain necessity and importance of what your      teaching Use teaching aids - video film sessions, chalk      talks, etc. Set realistic goals & strive for excellence


John Wooden - 1972

"Over the years I have become convinced that every detail is important and that success usually accompanies attention to little details. It is this, in my judgment, that makes for the difference between champion and near champion."