Coaching Youth Basketball – Part 5: The First Season

This is Part Five of an ongoing series rehashing experiences as a youth basketball coach. While I won’t go into as much detail for seasons two through twelve as I do for the first season–primarily because I don’t remember them all–there is still some personal evolution to discuss as well … Read more

Basketball Announcers and Commentators: What Did He Just Say?

Basketball announcers and commentators have some of the most difficult jobs in sports. Giving an accurate description of game action with all the fast-moving parts is a true skill. We have our favorites; others may annoy us at times and still others have us reaching for the mute button. Some … Read more

The Knicks’ Frank Ntilikina – Maybe You Really Can’t Rebuild In New York

The argument has been raging in New York City for years, especially where the New York Knicks are concerned. As the saying goes, you can’t rebuild in New York. Because this is New York. You have to win now, or you have to at least try, or give the appearance … Read more

Coaching Youth Basketball – Part 4: The First Game

This is Part Four of a continuing series about some of the nuances of Coaching Youth Basketball. As I continue to reminisce it becomes clearer that basketball would take on an increasingly minor role in the entire experience while the interactions with people and the impact on young lives would … Read more

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