“Developing a Total

Basketball Program”

Ben Ries and StaffNorfolk High Schoolbries@npsne.org

The Influential People Amy, Carly, J.J. Mom and Dad Fred Tibbetts, Dave Oman, Dave

Boots Our Norfolk Coaches John Wooden, Bruce Brown, Don

Meyer The successful coaches and teachers

that share their thoughts and philosophies.

The Background… About our school

– Small Class A, 950 enrollment, 19 varsity sports, multi-sport athletes, experienced & successful coaches, supportive & appreciative community

– Our advantages and knowing who we are

Where we started 2002-2003

Where we are 2009-2010

Our General Thoughts and Principles

Consistency Communicate Expectations Develop Roles Passion Culture

The Coaches Curt Lammers Kyle Fletcher Aaron Bradley Mike Fuehrer Junior High Coaches Youth Programs and Club Coaches

The Players

• Preseason Player Meeting• Coaches expectations of players• Players expectations of our program

activity• Define & communicate their role• Provide opportunities to improve• Set the culture and leave a legacy

The Parents

–Get them on board. Teach them the expectations

–Preseason Parent Meeting –Direct and Proactive approach–Weekly Email and itineraries–Parent Evaluations– Include EVERYBODY (coach, parent,

player, and administration)

The Administration

–Working together toward common goals

–Communicate constantly–Advocate for each other–Program & coach evaluations–Develop long-term goals

The Support People– Student managers– Athletic secretary– Athletic trainer– Custodians– Panther Posse– Dance Team– Cheerleaders– Pep Band– Booster Club

The Alumni–Alumni Tournament–Email Newsletter and Special

Information

The Community–Share your thoughts and

philosophies–Seek community members out that

share your vision and beliefs–Bring these people into your

program

Fundamental Program

–Creating a curriculum for our program

–A detailed list of what players are to know at each grade level

–Tool for all coaches in our program to be on the same page

Youth Programs– Junior Panthers—build numbers,

good experience, older players giving back

–Norfolk Basketball Club—fundamentals, competitive

– Summer Fundamental Camp and Open Gyms

–Overnighter– Junior High programs and scheduling–High School Intramural Program

Summer Programs–Fundamental Camp–Open Gyms–You’ve Been Caught/Shooting Stars–1,000,000 shot challenge—

Shootaway–Team Camps and Summer Leagues–Denver Team Camp