I Am A Coach

I Am A Coach

I Am A Coach I care about the players. Actually I love the players.  (Brilliant Coach Wooden Video here on this topic: 1:15) I am patient. I am honest. I lead by example. I am fair AND firm. I am capable and understand what I am teaching.  I teach precisely. I am...

Coach I got Cut

“Coach, I got cut…..”   Where do we begin but at the beginning….   Many-most will not take the time to consider these kids who get cut.  Most of these players quit at the time, but surprisingly many continue to try.   This post is about...
OUR SPONSORS

OUR SPONSORS

Thank You Sponsors We have not raised our team price since 2017, largely due to our generous sponsors. We also provided partial or full scholarships to players in financial need. Consider assisting those in need. $500 Uniform and Shooting shirt Sponsors: Full in 2024...
In Defense of Youth Sports

In Defense of Youth Sports

Defending Youth Sports   RELATED: I Am A Coach   We hope to educate parents as consumers of youth sports. To do this requires an exercise that might seem at first glance unnecessary, if not absurd: to offer a defense of the sports our kids play. That these...

State Champs 2012 and 2013

 Basics worked with every player on Grand Haven High School’s back-to-back state championship teams (2012-2013).  CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!!!!   “Fundamental skills are the key in the game of basketball. This is why I like Basics. Basics’ staff...

BCAM Endorsement: BB Coaches Assn of Michigan

    From: Thomas Hursey, Executive Director (retired) To: Coach Jim McGannon Subject: Basics program   I am very impressed with Basics training program and philosophy. BCAM is trying to emphasize similar thoughts with its membership. I would like to use...