Developing Success Basketball [Paperback]

James H. Brooks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2002

Developing a Successful Basketball Program looks past the X’s and O’s to help coaches of 6th to 12th grade players develop the organizational, managerial, communication and player-development skills necessary for developing not only a well-run and successful basketball program, but also enthusiastic and successful athletes.

This all-inclusive resource covers every area of basketball coaching and program development, in two distinct sections. Section one covers the foundations of successful coaching, including: Traits of a successful coach, communication, player evaluation and development, teaching new concepts, utilizing auxiliaries, practice, drills, game demeanor and management, nurturing college potential and more. Section two addresses the fundamentals of the game itself, including the team and the roles of the players, exercise and weight programs, defense, screens, passing, catching, rebounding, dribbling, offense, shooting, free throws, fouls and much more.

A beefy 362 pages of easy-to-understand information for new coaches and established coaches looking to excel to the next level of the game.

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About the Author

Dr. James Brooks has worked extensively with youth and high school players over the last 28 years. During that time, he helped found the youth basketball league oin Abilene, TX, and has coached teams at various age levels. His select high school girls’ teams have competed in numerous regional BCI and AAU tournaments, as well as national BCI tournaments. Many of his former players have gone on to play college basketball a the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels.

Brooks was raised in Southern Oklahoma and West Texas. In 1969, he received a doctorate degree in dental surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. He then served three years in the US Army. In 1974, he received a masters and a certificate of specialty in periodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Brooks has seven children, who have experienced the joys and heartaches of athletic competition at the junior high school, high school, and college levels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 362 pages
• Publisher: Coaches Choice Books; DVD Video edition (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585186430
• ISBN-13: 978-1585186433
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,519,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The book every new basketball coach should read first, February 4, 2003

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Teri Lovelace (Abilene, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developing Success Basketball (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book. It better prepares the new coach for his new profession. It is the first book a new coach should read once he or she has received their first assignment. It discusses a large variety of topics that are important in the success of a coach and his enjoyment of his profession. Many of the things covered in this book are not discussed in the innumerable skills and drills or offense and defense books that are available on the market. For example, there are chapters on player development including developing the confidence of players, communication, coaching at the junior high level, teaching new concepts, dealing with parents, as well as a section on basic fundamentals and how to teach them more effectively. It's a can't miss book for the new coach or even the veteran coach. Loved it!