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I.T. Antigha — Top 10 Best Tips for Basketball coaches

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Release Date: 05/11/2023

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Itam (I.T.) Antigha, more commonly referred to as "I.T.", is one of the members of the VertiMax Team as part of the Inside Sales and Client Support team. He is responsible for supporting and serving the VertiMax community by organizing personalized visits to educate, engage and develop relationships with coaches, trainers, and athletes.

 

I.T. and Al share some tips they’ve received from basketball coaches around the country on what makes a good athletic coach. They share their top ten favorite tips on this week’s podcast. If you’re a new coach or even a seasoned pro, listen in for more to some great reminders on how to get the most out of your players. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:10] Organization is key for any athletic coach!  

[3:35] Players need to know you care about them in order for you to build trust.

[5:05] Don’t try to out coach the other coach. Practice will generate the results you want.

[6:10] Get to know your players to the best of your ability and then focus on getting everyone on the same page.

[7:45] Keep it simple and make sure your team is well-conditioned.

[9:00] You’re only as strong as your weakest link.

[10:45] Remember, you’re developing young men and women for success outside of the sport. 

[13:35] Teach your athletes how to win in life. 

[14:35] Refine the basics and always remind your athletes about the foundationals. 

[15:40] Keep game plans simple. 

 

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"The success of a team doesn’t fully rely on the talent, but the trust and commitment of the group to give up themselves for the betterment of everyone else."