Monthly Recaps
September 2005
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing. – Albert Schweitzer
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it. - Chinese Proverb
Let us all be able to lose gracefully and win courteously; to accept criticism as well as praise; and last of all, to appreciate the other person’s attitude at all times. - James Naismith
CONGRATULATIONS!
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MATT GRAHN- The new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. Matt was previously the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Texas Lutheran University.
A LOOK BACK AT HOOPS!
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This will be the first of a five-part series on the history of basketball taken from the book, COACHING BASKETBALL edited by Ralph Pim and Win the Tip! Member JERRY KRAUSE. The following paragraph is taken from an article written by James Naismith on his perspective of the sport, -----The game is interesting to spectators as well as to the players, and may be made quite scientific by good judgment combined with good coordination. Several good points have been scored by two or three players working together. The number composition of a team depends largely on the size of the floor space, but it may range from three on a side to forty. The men may be arranged according to the idea of a captain, but it has been found advantageous to have a goalkeeper, two guards, three center men, two wings, and a home man stationed in the above order from the goal.------ To order the book COACHING BASKETBALL please visit www.coachjerrykrause.com
A LOOK BACK AT HOOPS!
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This is the second of a five-part series on the history of basketball taken from the book, COACHING BASKETBALL edited by Ralph Pim and Win the Tip! Member JERRY KRAUSE. The following paragraph is advertisement that appeared in the The Triangle, a publication of Springfield College in Springfield, MA. BASKET BALL, A New and Popular Game. Instead of KICKING the Ball, Toss it. Instead of KICKING a Goal, THROW it. Instead of DOWNS, Keep the Ball up. Like football it requires team play, tackling, blocking and passing. BASKET BALL can be played outdoors or indoors by small or large teams. It is interesting to players and spectators. Send ten cents for descriptive pamphlet containing rules, etc., to: THE TRAINGLE PUBLISHING COMPANY.------ To order the book COACHING BASKETBALL please visit www.coachjerrykrause.com
LEADERSHIP TIP!
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During his discussion at the Win the Tip! Basketball Coaches Summit in Seattle, WA, Coach Jerry Krause made a key point in regards to leadership. He stated, “Lead and serve your team with confidence and humility. It is important to lead with a positive attitude and to do it with courage.” Visit www.coachjerrykrause.com for coaching ideas, and more information.
HISTORY OF HOOPS!
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This will be the third of a five-part series on the history of basketball taken from the book, COACHING BASKETBALL edited by Ralph Pim and Win the Tip! Member JERRY KRAUSE. Writer Bob Broeg’s article in the book titled THE BASKETBALL MAN, lists ten things you never knew about James Naismith. Number four as stated in the article, “He nailed vegetable baskets, not peach baskets, as is commonly thought to an elevated running track circling the gymnasium. The height of the track was 10 feet, an arbitrary choice.” To order the book COACHING BASKETBALL please visit www.coachjerrykrause.com
CONGRATULATIONS!
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CHRIS CROFT- Has recently joined the men’s basketball staff at UTEP. Coach Croft is the former Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, TN. This Fall Chris also started work on his PhD. in Educational Leadership at UTEP.
SEATTLE SUMMIT A SUCCESS!
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The Win the Tip! Basketball Coaches Network Seattle Summit took place this past Saturday at the Sea-Tac Doubletree Hotel. Fourteen members participated in the event by listening and sharing information with fellow coaches. Members in attendance included: Don Meyer (Northern State University), Jerry Krause (Gonzaga University), Brad Barbarick (Concordia University), Keith Cooper (Saint Martins College), Chris Miller (Nathan Hale High School), Greg Turcott (Bishop Blanchet High School), Mike Cole (Bozeman High School), Aaron Christian (Clark College), Dennis Watkins (Bozeman High School), Connie Richardson (Emerald Ridge High School), Brian Kovacevich (Pacific Lutheran University), Larry Black (Concordia University), Jeremy Eggers (Bellevue Community College), Pete Van Mullem (Lewis-Clark State College). This was the 8th Win the Tip! member event since the organization was founded in June of 2003 and the 4th member event of 2005. A complete Summit recap will be available at www.winthetip.org later this week.
LEADERSHIP TIP!
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During his presentation at the Win the Tip! Basketball Coaches Summit in Seattle, WA, Coach Don Meyer discussed communication with your players. Coach Meyer states “get out of the office, away from the desk and take a walk with them. That way you have no distractions and both of you can focus on the conversation. This works very well when dealing with important topics or when cutting a player.” Visit www.coachmeyer.com for coaching ideas, information and free handouts
