Started From The Bottom Basketball

We are two guys who love the game of basketball. We run basketball tournaments, camps and small group training sessions.

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Your team's identity should be so clear that a stranger could watch you play for 5 minutes without a scoreboard and know exactly what you stand for.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“Think about growing up with your parents and you got to do whatever the hell you wanted to do instead of them telling you things.
Would you be sitting here?
I know I wouldn’t."

What you want isn’t always what is right for you.
Let the right people keep you accountable.

[Conor Maisch @cwmaisch]

Basketball Scriptures!

Play to your strengths.
Play off 2 Feet.
Limit Turnovers.
Make free throws & layups.
Be able to catch & shoot.

You check these boxes you’ll find PT!

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Your offense is only as fast as its slowest decision-maker.

[Coach Matt Dennis @CoachMattDennis]

What's your definition of a well coached team?

I'll start with my top five qualities...

1. Organized
2. Communicate
3. Defense moves on the ball
4. Disciplined on offense
5. Players understand their role

What would you add?

#cmdcoachinglab

[Started From The Bottom Basketball @SFTBasketball]

@ShaneLaflin At the 4th grade level we really stressed ripping away from where the bal came from. So even before finishing with the off hand they have to be confident dribbling with the off hand to get to the off hand finish. Love this!

[Shane Laflin @ShaneLaflin]

Off-season things to address:

No. 1:

Players using their off hand to finish. There is too much absolute refusal to do so and it’s leading to so many missed layups.

[Started From The Bottom Basketball @SFTBasketball]

@reidouse Oh we will! Always exposing them to new moves individually. I believe giving kids the tools to be able to get into the lane is extremely important. Once they get there then we give them options on how to finish OFF TWO FEET. If they can’t get to the lane then it doesn’t matter…

[Started From The Bottom Basketball @SFTBasketball]

Started teaching this move to our kids as third graders just on air. Now seeing them apply this in games as 4th graders. Might not be perfect but kids are sponges. Exposure to new moves at a young age is so important. They don’t know what they don’t know!

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Kill Pick Ups

Get the ball secured as low to the ground as you can to avoid getting stripped.

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Efficiency❗️

I love incorporating ball handling and footwork concepts into our finishing warm ups.

In this clip we are incorporating “Bound” footwork - bouncing laterally to force a reaction.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

80% of kids quit youth sports by age 13.

Eli Manning says he hopes his kids say:
“I want to ride home with your dad.”

That tells you everything.

Parents:

The game ends with the whistle.
The ride home decides if they want to keep playing.

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Rip 1 on 1

Start with the ball on the defenders back.

It’s live when the ball is pulled.

@breytonbuysman

[Ish Thomas @HoosierIsh]

Being talented doesn’t make you a great player.

According to Curt Cignetti, the real separator is how a player responds to coaching.

That reveals three types of players:

1️⃣ Inconsistent players

They take coaching on their own terms:

• Accept praise
• Resist correction

2️⃣ Good players

They take coaching when it’s given:

• Listen to feedback
• Apply it in practice

3️⃣ Great players

They seek coaching relentlessly:

• Self-scout constantly
• Ask for more correction

Talent sets the floor.

Your relationship with coaching determines the ceiling.

[Hoop Dreams Basketball 🏀🧠 @hoopdreamsbball]

🏀 “If your point guard isn’t KICKING THE BALL AHEAD, you’re not going to be as good as you could be!” - Kevin Durant (@HoustonRockets)

🧠 Great point guards ALWAYS EARLY THE BALL UP!

👀 Study how Tyrese Halliburton PASSES THE BALL!

(Via @PxcersFTW 🎥)

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Real coaches don’t just praise you.

They challenge you.
They correct you.
They demand your best.

Because discipline isn’t punishment.
It’s care.

“Discipline is the highest form of love.”

– Tom Izzo

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

Try this jolt crossover to improve your handle.

[Sean Strickland @Coach__Strick]

For Young/New Coaches…

The textbook example of why I learned not to call timeout on Offense🔥

The textbook example of why I learned to call timeout on Defense🥴

Offense loves chaos. Defense loves to be set. You can control that if you want #BeYouCoach

[Amy Ingram 🦁🏀 @CoachIngram10]

Love this ❤️🏀

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Underrated coaching truth:
The best coaches aren’t obsessed with talent.

They’re obsessed with effort.
With attitude.
With toughness.

Because when it gets hard,
that’s what still shows up.

[Fennis Dembo's Truth @FennisDembo87]

It’s not about winning at the 4th-7th grade. It’s about development and what players might look like at 16