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Coach Talk
Sportsmanship
Thoughts on Sportsmanship by Ben Baker
Sportsmanship TRANSLATES to LIFE
So, I challenge you to begin a strong
tradition of sportsmanship. Here are some
ideas to get you started:
1) Have your athletes shake hands with the
opposing team.
2) Give your players a turn at officiating
during practice so they understand how
difficult it can be.
3) Before you leave a gym or game, have the
team do an "inspection" to make sure it
is clean and ready for the next team.
4) Review team rules with players AND parents
at the start of the season. Don't be afraid
to address any unsportsmanlike behavior with a
player or parent.
Motivate your athletes to be better players,
but also better people.
Coach Pat Basketball Drills, Plays, and Coaching Tips
About Coach Pat-- After years of playing basketball at the college and European Professional Level, I traded in my dunks for drills and began coaching my son’s 6th grade basketball team. Soon after my coaching career began, I found myself bombarded with questions from fellow coaches. They’d catch a quick glance at my unique drills and want to learn more. Soon, I began running clinics for local coaches, sharing my favorite drills and practice plans that I’d picked up during my 20+ years as a player. Simply put- I know what works and what doesn’t.
New Medical Kits donated by Twin Cities Orthopedics!!!
All teams will receive new medical kits that were generously donated by Twin Cities Orthopedics!!!! They have also offered to replenish them as needed throughout the season. Please contact Rochelle at rochellelindow@nwosmn.com for help with this!
Thanks again TCOmn!!!
Travel Coach Background Checks
Armstrong Travel Head coaches will have background checks performed at the expense of the Association. This is designed to make certain that all of our players have the best possible experience in our program. House league coaches who do not have a child in the program will also undergo background checks.
