Coach Eric Fierro

Teacher & Coach, Southern Regional School District. Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Stockton University. Athletic Director, Camp Laurel.

[Coach Eric Fierro @CoachFierroNJ]

@JackSimoneNBA Can you explain it more?

[Coach Eric Fierro @CoachFierroNJ]

@bball_brainiac1 Off two feet on the finish as well...

[Coach Eric Fierro @CoachFierroNJ]

@franfraschilla After a warm-up we simulate the start of a game and play the first 2 minutes to practice starting fast.

[Patrick Ramsay @CoachPRamsay]

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[Coach Eric Fierro @CoachFierroNJ]

@DagsBasketball I like stressing, "hand on the glass" finishes. Take it to the rim!!!

[Steve Dagostino @DagsBasketball]

Live Regressions

I love using regressions because playing in 3 man game, 2 man game, and isos are all completely different. We use this 2v2 to 1v1 regression to have live reps without them being scripted.

[Brian McCormick @brianmccormick]

The problem is not shooting three-pointers.
The problem is a societal unwillingness to modify the game to fit the needs of children: Lower hoops, smaller balls, shorter three-point line. The problem is the rush to the end.
See @playmak3rs for more info: https://t.co/wJC8q7QSB7

[Fran Fraschilla @franfraschilla]

I just don’t understand how each state hasn’t adopted a shot clock already. The shot clock is the ultimate player development tool at the grassroots/high school. The 24-second FIBA clock that is used at the lowest levels of basketball around the world is the reason players like Jokić and Dončić are such incredible decision-makers. They played with a shot clock since they were in basketball diapers.

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[Brian McCormick @brianmccormick]

Because he’s using an appropriately sized basketball and basket height!

[Coach Eric Fierro @CoachFierroNJ]

@CoachTatum90 Depends on when it is in the season and how much you have used/trust your special teams units. Fake punt is not an option here. If you want to go for it keep you offense on field. I like the pooch punt out of FG alignment as an option in that situation if practiced.

[Steve Dagostino @DagsBasketball]

ONE OF THE BEST LESSONS YOU CAN TEACH YOUNG PLAYERS

Not everyone gets the same amount out of an hour practice session. The players that give effort, are engaged, and bring good energy will get more out of a practice/training/game than everyone else.

Stack those days, and you will separate from others in the same amount of time!!

[Steve Dagostino @DagsBasketball]

YOUTH ZONE

Having coached youth for a while now, playing Zone is the ultimate cheat code. Players can’t pass far enough or shoot from distance enough to effectively beat a zone. To me, it’s a waste of time playing against a zone in youth basketball. Although I do understand some coaches doing it bc it is easier to put in.

I actually like pressing man to man for portions of the game bc it makes players develop how to handle the ball and pass against pressure, as well make faster decisions

[Coach Eric Fierro @CoachFierroNJ]

@reidouse Have can we get officials to stop calling the stride stop a travel?

[Coach Mac 🏀 @BballCoachMac]

Running a 2-3 zone in youth basketball stunts defensive and offensive growth, kills the fun, builds bad habits, and doesn’t teach kids how to actually play the game.

[MVMT sports @mvmt_sports]

35 seconds of trust between a Head Coach and their Assistant - @CoachKeane14 supported by @Simon__Turner

[Coach Eric Fierro @CoachFierroNJ]

@DonohueJr @TAPStaffordLBI @JSZ_Sports @JSSInsider @APPSportsDesk @ACPressMulranen @BiggySandPaper Let's go Mike!!! Let's go Southern!!

[Steve Dagostino @DagsBasketball]

KEEP OFF SEASON DEVELOPMENT SIMPLE

Heading in to the off season soon, we’ll see a lot of players try to get better at everything and make their development more complex than it had to be.

So much of development can be solved by focusing on shooting and playing. Within the playing focusing on ball handling (getting 2 feet in the paint), finishing, decisions and reads, guarding on ball and off ball. If you play with purpose and get your shooting reps up before or after you’ll put yourself in a great spot during the off season.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

RESPONDING TO MISTAKES

"I'm letting the team down because I turned the ball over ... missed a shot ... blew a defensive assignment. No, you're letting the team down when it parlays into 4 or 5 possessions after that.

Pick yourself up... You're playing a game that's imperfect."