Hello all,
Below, please see important Seaforth men’s basketball weekly update (Sun, 9/1).
Cheers,
Coach Berry
Quote: “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.”
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Open Gym Schedule:
This week, we have two (2) open gyms:
- Tue, 9/3 from 6:00am – 7:30am
- Thu, 9/5 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Breakfast Club:
The Breakfast Club consists of basketball players wanting more gym time (beyond open gym schedule).
As such, on occasion, the gym will be open for these players.
The Breakfast Club sessions will primarily be used for players to get extra shots (using shooting machine) and question/answer.
There is a Breakfast Club session tomorrow (Mon, 9/2) from 9:00am – 10:00am.
To see current Breakfast Club schedule, go to www.seaforthbasketball.com/calendar.
Basketball Clinic Registration:
The Pack Line defensive basketball clinic will be on Sat, 9/14 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm (please note time change).
To attend, click URL: Pack Line Defensive Clinic (click here)
Instructional Video (for Mover/Blocker):
For Mover/Blocker video access, please text me at 919-428-0233.
Weekly Basketball Tip (changing speeds):
To increase basketball efficiency, change speeds when playing. By doing so, many benefits will be realized:
- Keeps defenders off-balance: Changing speeds can confuse defenders, making it harder for them to anticipate and react to your next move.
- Creates separation: A sudden change in speed, especially when combined with a quick change of direction, can help create space between you and defender.
- Enhances playmaking: Varying speeds can help in playmaking by disrupting the defense's timing. Slowing down might draw in defenders, allowing you to pass to an open teammate, while a quick burst of speed can exploit gaps in defense.
- Improves offensive efficiency: Constantly altering speed can keep defense guessing, leading to higher-quality shot opportunities and reducing likelihood of turnovers.
- Energy management: Adjusting speed can help players manage their energy more effectively.
- Exploits defensive weaknesses: Some defenders may struggle with quick changes in speed, particularly if they are less agile or quick. A savvy player can exploit this by speeding up or slowing down at the right moments to get past them.
To see how you may integrate this into your game, check out video below:
https://www.seaforthbasketball.com/changespeed
My Core Basketball Beliefs:
In open gym sessions, we spend 90% of our time developing offensive skills. Reason being offensive skills often are harder to develop and takes more time. A great time to develop offensive skills is during off and pre-seasons.
That being said, I’m far more of a defensive-minded coach than offensive. In fact, during basketball season, I will spend quite-a-bit more time on defensive sets and systems ensuring they are excellent.
Rhetorically speaking, why?! I believe if your defense is on point (even if offense stinks), you have a great chance of winning every game.
One other point, offensive effectiveness from game-to-game is harder to maintain (shots not falling, matchup issues, less than optimal basketball, etc.). Whereas defense effectiveness is a little easier to maintain from game-to-game (often time, grit, effort and determination is all that’s needed).
This is why my top three (3) core basketball beliefs are as follows:
- Exceptional team defense
- Efficient & effective press break
- Minimize turnovers
By executing on these beliefs, opponents will have to work very hard for every point (we’re not giving up any cheapies). I want to hold opposing teams to 11 points per quarter (44 points per game). When we score 45 points or more, we win!
This is the blueprint.
Seaforth Men’s Basketball Store:
Check out our new swag at the men's basketball store:
https://www.seaforthbasketball.com/store
If ordering something, please do so by Tue, 9/3, as store will be closing.
Seaforth’s Basketball Calendar (click here)
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