Sean LeBeauf’s Blog
How to Excel as a Teammate
Teamwork is a central component of basketball. Without players working together on the court, games are not won, skills are not developed, and bonds among lifelong friends are not formed. Especially true for younger athletes today, being a great teammate may be...
Coach K’s Team-Building Strategies
Coach Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of the Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball team, is a coaching icon in the sports world. Approaching his 4th decade of coaching at Duke, ”Coach K,” as he has come to be known as, has enjoyed unparalleled success throughout his career....
Basketball Nutrition: Fueling Players on the Court
Basketball is a rigorous sport that requires a lot of energy expenditure, and, therefore, an adequate intake of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats). This is particularly the case during the off-season where athletes also train in the weight rooms more...
Dribbling Moves to Create Separation
Whatever a basketball team’s strategy might be on offense, a stifling defense can quickly derail it. When defenders play up in the dribbler’s face, it can be difficult to do almost anything, which is why creating separation is a must. Creating separation also helps...
Basketball Apps for Coaches
Numbers never lie. Whether you're a business owner analyzing your profit and loss statements or a sports coach looking at wins and losses, the only thing that can't be refuted are the numbers. In a fast paced, non-stop game like basketball, it's hard for a coach to...
Fundraising Ideas for Your Basketball Team
Basketball teams, particularly those at the community level, often rely on fundraising activities to garner the funds needed to perform activities including, but not necessarily limited to, traveling from contest to contest, purchasing uniforms, tournament entry fees,...
At-Home Basketball Workouts
Basketball is wildly popular year round, even during the offseason. Players and fans alike dedicate most of their time either practicing or studying, and the offseason should be no excuse to stop. Exercise, specifically, is crucial for players to ensure they don’t...
How Important are Defined Positions in Youth Basketball?
Most forms of basketball are played with five defined positions. All five of these players play a slightly different role in helping their team win games. It can be very tempting to try to maintain these defined positions when coaching youth basketball, however, that...
Placing Value on High School Basketball Coaching
A strong high school basketball coach is one who teaches his or her team how to play and then allows that teaching to manifest itself on game day through the players on the court. Waking up before school is the first start to conditioning, followed by staying later...
Basketball Camps and Their Family Benefits
Basketball camps are not only a great way for kids to meet other young athletes that may become their future teammates, but it also provides children with an opportunity to learn more about the game and improve their skills in the process. However, basketball camps do...