The Complete Youth Basketball Coach’s Playbook
Evan T. Hayes
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
If you're coaching a youth basketball team—whether it's your first season or your tenth—this audiobook is your trusted companion. The Complete Youth Basketball Coach’s Playbook offers a clear,...
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. If you're coaching a youth basketball team—whether it's your first season or your tenth—this audiobook is your trusted companion. The Complete Youth Basketball Coach’s Playbook offers a clear, step-by-step coaching framework designed to help you teach essential skills, build a winning team culture, and support your players at every level of development. In this powerful coaching guide, you’ll learn how to connect with young athletes, run effective practices, and develop your team’s basketball IQ from the ground up. From ball-handling and shooting to defense and teamwork, every chapter is packed with practical insights and field-tested strategies you can use right away. You’ll hear how to: Whether you're a coach, parent-volunteer, or educator, this audiobook will give you the tools to lead with purpose, teach with clarity, and coach with confidence. It's not just about wins and losses—it's about shaping young lives through the game of basketball. You don’t need to be a pro to be a great coach. You just need the right playbook—and this is it. Duration - 6h 58m. Author - Evan T. Hayes. Narrator - Digital Voice Alistair G. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Benjamin Bautista ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Introduction
Duration:00:03:47
Why Youth Basketball Matters
Duration:00:05:07
Your Role as a Mentor, Teacher, and Motivator
Duration:00:05:21
Setting the Tone: Core Values, Team Culture, and Coach Credibility
Duration:00:05:01
Overview of the Fundamentals-to-Advanced Coaching Journey
Duration:00:06:17
Chapter 1: Laying the Foundation — Basketball Coaching Basics
Duration:00:00:06
How to Coach Youth Athletes with Different Skill Levels
Duration:00:07:20
Understanding Player Development Stages (Ages 7–18)
Duration:00:07:34
Effective Communication with Players and Parents
Duration:00:06:28
Setting Team Rules, Boundaries, and Expectations
Duration:00:06:19
Safety, Warm-Ups, and Injury Prevention Fundamentals
Duration:00:07:29
Chapter 2: Creating the Winning Practice Plan
Duration:00:00:05
The Anatomy of an Effective Youth Practice
Duration:00:08:17
Weekly vs. Daily Planning for Skill Progression
Duration:00:07:23
Sample 60-Minute Practice Templates by Age Group
Duration:00:08:37
Balancing Fundamentals, Fun, and Competition
Duration:00:06:40
Tracking Improvement and Setting Measurable Goals
Duration:00:06:52
Chapter 3: Teaching Core Basketball Skills — Drills that Work
Duration:00:00:05
Ball-Handling Basics and Progression Drills
Duration:00:07:11
Passing Fundamentals: Chest, Bounce, and Overhead
Duration:00:07:52
Shooting Form, Footwork, and Layups
Duration:00:08:38
Rebounding Drills: Positioning and Boxing Out
Duration:00:08:08
Defense 101: Stance, Slides, and Closeouts
Duration:00:08:40
Sample Station-Based Practice Setups
Duration:00:08:08
Chapter 4: Advanced Skill Development for Game IQ
Duration:00:00:06
Advanced Dribbling: Hesitation, Spin, and Crossover
Duration:00:09:36
Shot Selection and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Duration:00:09:32
Defensive Switches, Hedging, and Help-Side Principles
Duration:00:08:49
Position-Specific Development (Guards, Wings, Posts)
Duration:00:08:36
Building Basketball IQ with Situational Games and Scrimmages
Duration:00:07:01
Chapter 5: Offensive Systems — Teaching Team Scoring
Duration:00:00:05
Man-to-Man Motion Offense (with Diagrams)
Duration:00:06:41
Zone-Breaking Strategies and Spacing
Duration:00:07:04
Basic Set Plays for Youth Teams (Out-of-Bounds, Half-Court)
Duration:00:06:56
Fast Break and Transition Offense Principles
Duration:00:06:52
Drills to Reinforce Offensive Concepts in Practice
Duration:00:07:08
Chapter 6: Defense that Wins Games
Duration:00:00:04
Choosing the Right Defensive Scheme (Man, Zone, Press)
Duration:00:08:12
Teaching On-Ball Pressure and Team Help Rotation
Duration:00:05:11
Trapping, Double-Teaming, and Defensive Communication
Duration:00:06:04
Implementing a Full-Court Press for Youth
Duration:00:06:39
How to Adjust Defense Mid-Game
Duration:00:06:03
Chapter 7: Coaching During Games — Strategy & Composure
Duration:00:00:06
Substitution Strategy and Time Management
Duration:00:06:12
Reading the Opponent and Adjusting Plays
Duration:00:05:46
Managing Player Emotions and Foul Trouble
Duration:00:05:37
Timeout Talk: What to Say, How to Reset Focus
Duration:00:06:03
Post-game reflection and teachable moments
Duration:00:05:31
Chapter 8: Building a Championship Culture
Duration:00:00:05
Leadership Development for Youth Players
Duration:00:06:01
Building Team Chemistry and Accountability
Duration:00:05:56
Using Positive Reinforcement and Growth Mindset Coaching
Duration:00:05:41
Respect, Sportsmanship, and Confidence Building
Duration:00:05:54
How to Turn Losses into Motivation
Duration:00:05:28
Chapter 9: Seasonal Planning and Tournament Readiness
Duration:00:00:06
Pre-Season Conditioning and Team Tryouts
Duration:00:06:39
Mid-Season Adjustments and Maintaining Energy
Duration:00:06:49
Preparing for Playoffs and High-Pressure Games
Duration:00:07:06
Tournament Weekend Planning Tips
Duration:00:07:16
End-of-Season Evaluations and Awards
Duration:00:06:26
Chapter 10: Parents, Volunteers, and the Bigger Picture
Duration:00:00:05
Navigating Parent Dynamics with Professionalism
Duration:00:06:34
Encouraging Supportive Sidelines and Avoiding Negativity
Duration:00:05:56
Recruiting and Managing Assistant Coaches
Duration:00:05:53
Community Building through Youth Sports
Duration:00:05:43
Long-Term Impact of Positive Basketball Coaching
Duration:00:05:43
Bonus Chapter: 30 Proven Drills for Every Level
Duration:00:00:05
Skill-Focused Drills: Beginner to Advanced
Duration:00:06:42
Game-Scenario Drills for Decision-Making
Duration:00:04:45
Fun Team-Building Drills for Energy and Morale
Duration:00:05:26
Conclusion
Duration:00:00:03
Leaving a Lasting Impact
Duration:00:04:32
Coaching Beyond Wins and Losses
Duration:00:05:05
Your Legacy as a Youth Basketball Coach
Duration:00:04:36
Continuing your Coaching Growth and Education
Duration:00:05:49
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:19