As a college coach for ten years there have been many things I have noticed about today’s players. The two most recognizable things are lack of fundamentals & skills and does anyone know how to shoot the ball anymore?
I am sad to say that basketball has evolved into a select the “best athlete” first scenario and “skills” second. Because of this I see more and more players that play basketball or come to my college program that rely primarily on their athletic ability.
I see on the junior high and high school level many kids that could have been players but never got the chance because they grew too late or were never given a chance. I also see players that were super star junior high players and never played well in high school because they matured at an earlier age.
For those of who that know me, I believe the best players develop and improve in the off-season.
Although the spring time may be consider off-season it really is the time most basketball players are playing in some form of AAU program. I feel the most talent to be lost and the most talent to be gained is during the summertime. That is why we are offering our programs for those that do not want to lose what they have already learned and also wish to improve those skills
Brian Bourdon - Former Head coach of Epping New Hampshire High School boy’s varsity team. Won three state championships during his tenure at Epping High School.
