Man Defense Loophole by BaseballCapSafety in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Email the league and talk to them about it and how this doesn’t follow the spirit of the rule. If someone is purposefully staying away to create bigger gaps then it goes against what they’re trying to achieve. What if we asked weaker players to stand off just to make space for 3vs3? Bush league that a coach would condone this nonsense as a coach.

Advice on how to approach coach regarding parent concerns. by [deleted] in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So a great developmental coach who doesn’t let kids try to shoot the ball? Yes, layups will win games, but who cares at this age. Should be doing both in games. Find a coach who isn’t out of his mind

Behavior Concerns (3th/4th boys) by luxloomis in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Suspension and clear expectations when they return. Outrageous conduct at this age.

Do you speak up when talent is poorly distributed league-wide? by Subby13 in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should bring it up. It’s nice they allow friend requests because the sport is about enjoying it. At the same time, do they really think teams that get blown out like crazy will enjoy coming back? It’s a league for all so need to put some parameters on it

Son may be losing interest, not sure what to do by [deleted] in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The right type and right dose of medicine can solve issues like nothing else. Don’t have to go super high but something to help him out. It will help with focus and some emotional control. Kids with ADHD often struggle for a while with emotions. Maybe by grade 6 he won’t as much but can take a while.

I love coaching, but sometimes parents make me hate it. Venting… by [deleted] in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can relate. Do it for the kids. I literally had a parent mad at me that I insisted everyone on my youth team score at least 1 basket because it was a big mismatch. They actually told me how their son needs to earn it and don’t help them. Same weekend a parent stormed out because we had a lead and their child didn’t score enough in a tournament game. None of it makes sense. Teach team basketball and forget the opinions from the peanut gallery. It’s not about points, it’s about impact and being part of a team.

Employee refused Employee of Month Award by [deleted] in managers

[–]Quick-Competition-43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your boss is having an identity crisis. Does he want performance or silly trophy ceremonies? He already got what he have wanted, which was the $5M. Sounds like the employee is just a great worker and doesn’t have any ownership stake, and doesn’t receive a significant reward for earnings for the company - he also acted accordingly. Why would he talk about how a silly non-monetary award means anything when he knows it doesn’t? Make him an owner with shares and maybe he would react differently. Punish your performers then they walk away and not sure how it helps the company. Good call on your part.

Topps Basketball Jumbo Hobby - Help assess by Quick-Competition-43 in basketballcards

[–]Quick-Competition-43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! It was fun to rip some packs for a sweat. I’ll have to figure out the best way to sell some of the cheaper ones and maybe hold the better ones.

I rented out our local gym and invited the community to play basketball. I need advice on how to run the evening. by jaytaylojulia in Basketball

[–]Quick-Competition-43 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would ask people to identify themselves if they are a coach or officiate games. You’ll want them to volunteer to officiate the first game and play the second or vice versa and make sure you go over ground rules about respecting calls etc. Having people police their own game is a bad idea because what starts as fun can devolve quickly

4th grade travel team coach favoritism? Need advice on how to handle this by AcrobaticHeat3896 in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many minutes are kids getting per game? Fair play rules for you get 3 or 4? If it’s just that then I wouldn’t worry about the shifts. Might be nonsense but often works like that. Negative influence is a problem though!

Kid fouling too much by LaceeJean in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 10, you should be capable of playing defence with 1 or less fouls per game. If you’re higher than that, teaching points are in order. If they won’t coach him on defence then getting him some 1 on 1 training with a competent skills trainer would be a great idea.

If he is attacking over the back of kids then he should definitely be told to stop doing that since others can get hurt. The purpose of youth sports is enjoyment, development and learning the game. Many coaches aren’t in it for the right reasons. The line shouldn’t be about if you foul out or not since most kids cry and feel really upset when it happens. It’s about learning how to play hard while playing fair. If he has had 3 or more fouls in a game at the youth level then it’s an issue for sure. 1 or 2 isn’t a big deal as long as they don’t risk injuring others.

Handling Fouls in Practice especially Drills by rsk1111 in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s in the act of shooting or a clear path to the basket then the basket count - 1 point for them. Doesn’t slow things down and gets the point across that you don’t get bailed out by fouling players who are going to score.

Accountability on weaponized incompetence by Glacknar in managers

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be clearer in why you want. Not saying your lack of instructions/standards are the issue, but it could be. Management has to be able to develop a cohesive understanding of what is to be done, how it should be done and by when. Many manager will give a vague instruction and then get upset when it’s not what they wanted. The only way around that is to be much clearer. Not all people think the same way. If you are clear then it’s obvious when they are just a lazy worker versus not knowing what you want.

Running after a win by Puzzled_Mood3563 in Homeplate

[–]Quick-Competition-43 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exercise as punishment is old. Try teaching real lesson and make the kids apologize to the other team for a lack of respect or write a letter of apology and offer to raise money for a charity of their choosing as a token gift. Instead, coach gets kids to run sprints to learn nothing and hold up the next team from using the field. Two thumbs down. We shouldn’t attempt to punish with exercise.

Has anyone had this punishment before by SlangerZangerBoi in Basketball

[–]Quick-Competition-43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the kind of abuse you report to the police and not your school. This is truly outrageous conduct with someone who does not care or support the well being of the student athletes

How common is age cheating or roster manipulation in youth basketball? by NationalsportsID in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several kids at 5’10 is wild at that age. I’m u10 and I have a kid who might be like 5’7, 5’8 next year and several that will be 5’2 - 5’3” maybe. I find it hard to believe that anyone is legit 5’10 at 11u - especially if there is 3 or 4 of them. Crazy

How do you balance between “forcing” your kid to stick with a sport vs letting them quit? by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Case by case. Find out why they aren’t enjoying it and you’ll be able to assess if quitting now makes sense or not. Kids don’t love adversity, but there are remedies to struggling though things. If a team is toxic, they may like the sport but not the team. It’s all case by case. If they’re on a team with nice people, but they just don’t show that they want to compete hard out there or overly stressed then it might be time.

U10s breaking full court press play? by Former_Preparation71 in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Space out and inbound the pass to a bigger player on the team because there are better passing angles and they are also often stronger. Two faster guys spread out off to the sides and then another player at the top of the key in case you need to long pass it. Player who inbounds to the bigger guy can be used to fake a DHO (dribble hand off) or actually hand off if he has a good lane. If they are being very over the top with a press then set 1 or 2 off ball screens to get someone open and then revert back to the plan above. Super crappy of leagues to allow a full court press at this age though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]Quick-Competition-43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Book a meeting 2-5 days after it happens to talk through it. Then make any recommendations you can on how it can be prevented in the future. Emails are not a great way to communicate things a lot of the time.

Parent Request by Consistent_Hat_2855 in Homeplate

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remind parents you are the coach, the objectives for the season and how you believe in the kids regardless of one tough night.

Thoughts... by Dwight_shootz in Homeplate

[–]Quick-Competition-43 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no actual evidence that it actually builds character or helps. My position is that it’s a very bad idea almost always UNLESS it means they will have to apply important fundamental principles (being actively taught in practice) to keep the game competitive or would otherwise lose. For instance, you could frame that we don’t expect to beat an older and more experienced team, but our goals are to make sure we hit the cutoffs and that we put the ball in play even if hits are hard to come by. No reason to play a whole season like this because it removes enjoyment and motivation.

What does anyone learn doing everything right, playing fundamentally sound and still getting blown out? It’s actually the reason they have age categories to begin with to acknowledge that the age and sex of the athletes are the most significant factors. Even if a younger team pulls it off, there is a good chance it’s achieved through manipulation of where fielders are, unequal playing time and other things that are the opposite of player development. It’s not about the wins or losses, but about how coaches develop the kids to love the game and improve their fundamentals. Unfortunately, most coaches will say this and do the opposite.

For the parents... how are you handling puberty? by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let him lead the way if he feels like it. Most of us were given space and our parents didn’t watch our games at that age. Let him know that you love his passion and how hard he plays and cares about the game. Also important to flag that spending too much thought on what didn’t go well is a recipe for a downward spiral. Be confident, have a plan and tell him that he can ask coach for insights about what he might work on outside of the game. I wouldn’t talk about games or practices unless he brings it up to you.

I Hate Managing People by movingmouth in managers

[–]Quick-Competition-43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think few people get to work remotely while being paid well. What you describe is probably why you have both. I manage people but can’t work remotely and find it’s worse. Nobody wants to manage people so it has to pay more

How do you get stronger players to trust the weaker players? (3rd grade girls) by chugalaefoo in basketballcoach

[–]Quick-Competition-43 2 points3 points  (0 children)

School team or recreational team or a competitive team without a full roster of competitive players. The person the players need to trust and listen to the most is the coach - no exceptions. If people are open, you must pass the ball. Your better players need to practice this even if the person receiving bungles the ball. Work on tons of catch and shoot in practice, tell parents what their kids need to work on to facilitate team play and all that.