Best Basketball Coaching Books
Here you will get Best Basketball Coaching Books For you.This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
1. Shoot Your Shot: A Sport-Inspired Guide To Living Your Best Life
Author: by Vernon Brundage Jr.
English
198 pages
1719900388
Michael Jordan.Kobe Bryant.LeBron James.Stephen Curry.Kawhi Leonard. Giannis Antetokounmpo.James Harden.Kevin Durant.Russell Westbrook. These are some of the most high profile names in one of the world’s most popular sports-basketball. But what steps did they take to elevate themselves to superstardom?
What principles did they follow in order to become the best of the best? More importantly, how can you use their example to attain success in all of your endeavors?’Shoot Your Shot’ identifies the key principles that the world’s most elite basketball players have applied to their lives and explains in detail how you can can use those same exact principles to help you navigate through life, accomplish your goals, and realize your dreams.
Divided into Quarters and making you feel like you are in an actual basketball game, ‘Shoot Your Shot’ provides an entertaining and unique reading experience while equipping you with proven tools for success. More than just a book about sports, ‘Shoot Your Shoot’ is suitable for everyone-regardless of age, gender, background, or standing in life.
2. I Came As a Shadow: An Autobiography
Author: by John Thompson
English
352 pages
1250619351
The long-awaited autobiography from Georgetown University’s legendary coach, whose life on and off the basketball court threw America’s unresolved struggle with racial justice into sharp relief. John Thompson was never just a basketball coach and I Came As A Shadow is categorically not just a basketball autobiography.
After five decades at the center of race and sports in America, Thompsonthe iconic NCAA champion, Black activist, and educatorwas ready to make the private public at last, and he completed this autobiography shortly before his death in the historically tumultuous summer of 2020.
Chockful of stories and moving beyond mere stats (three Final Fours, four-time national coach of the year, seven Big East championships, 97 percent graduation rate), Thompson’s book drives us through his childhood under Jim Crow segregation to our current moment of racial reckoning.
We experience riding shotgun with Celtics icon Red Auerbach and coaching NBA Hall of Famers like Patrick Ewing and Allen Iverson. What were the origins of the the phrase Hoya Paranoia?You’ll see. And parting his veil of secrecy, Thompson brings us into his negotiation with a D.C.
3. More Than A Coach: Joe Lombard's Journey Through Faith, Joy And Heartbreak To a Record 19 State Championships And 1,379 Wins
Author: by Jon Mark Beilue
English
504 pages
0578931435
Driving on West Texas roads leaves a man time to think, time to pray, time to ponder, time to plan, time to envision, time to listen. At first, it was a tug, but by the spring of 1978, after 2 1/2 years as a salesman for Cleveland Athletics, it was more than that.It was a calling.
By then, he never felt so sure, so directed of anything in his 25-year-old life. Joe Lombard wanted to coach basketball. With jobs scarce, there was one opening that intrigued him. It was for a head girls coach at tiny Nazareth.
He had never even seen a women’s basketball game until he got to college, but he nervously and excitedly applied.”Are you sure you want to coach girls?” asked his father. Over the next 42 years, Lombard would carve out a career that would make him perhaps the greatest high school girls basketball coach in history.
It was, a career that would earn him induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. HIs teams won 19 state championships and a remarkable 91 percent of their games for a 1,370-133 record that ended in 2020. In More Than A Coach, not only is his life that began in basketball-crazed Indiana in the 1950s chronicled, but Lombard also shares coaching advice, insight, philosophy, his Christian faith, and ranks everything from best teams to toughest losses, from top comebacks and buzzer-beaters to best rivalries in a coaching career that will likely never be equaled.
4. Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
Author: by Phil Jackson
Penguin Books
English
384 pages
“Through candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach …Highly readable … Reflects Jackson’s polymathy.” The New York Times Book Review”Part sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract …
But the primary thing with Jacksonas with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating themselvesis the voice.” Sam Anderson, The New York Times MagazineA New York Times BestsellerThe inside story of one of basketball’s most legendary and game-changing figures During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports.
Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the Zen master half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed.
5. Steve Kerr: A Life
Author: by Scott Howard-Cooper
English
336 pages
0063001276
“Thrilling.” Publishers Weekly (starred) | “Riveting.” Library Journal (starred) | “A fascinating look at a fascinating life.” Roland Lazenby, author of Michael JordanThe definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State WarriorsFew individuals have had a career as storied, and improbable, as Steve Kerr.
He has won eight NBA titlesfive as a player and three as a coachfor three different franchises. He played alongside the best players of a generation, from Michael Jordan to Shaquille O’Neal to Tim Duncan, and learned the craft of basketball under four legendary coaches.
He was an integral part of two famed NBA dynasties. Perhaps no other figure in basketball history has had a hand in such greatness. In Steve Kerr, award-winning sports journalist Scott Howard-Cooper uncovers the fascinating life story of a basketball legend.
Kerr did not follow a traditional path to the NBA. He was born in Beirut to two academics and split his childhood between California and the Middle East. Though he was an impressive shooter, the undersized Kerr garnered almost no attention from major college programs, managing only at the last moment to snag the final scholarship at the University of Arizona.
6. Old School Grit: Times May Change, But the Rules for Success Never Do (Sports for the Soul)
Author: by Darrin Donnelly
Shamrock New Media, Inc.
English
159 pages
The 15 Unbreakable Rules for Building Grit and Achieving Your Dreams! Psychologists tell us that the secret to a successful and happy life, more than anything else, is something called GRIT. Defined as the willpower to persevere with passion and a sense of purpose, research shows that grit is what matters most in whether a person succeeds or fails.
That same research shows that previous generations had a lot more grit than today’s younger generations. This isn’t surprising. After all, most of us would agree that those older, wiser, and tougher members of the Greatest Generation are prime examples of what it means to persevere, to never back down, and to make sacrifices for a greater purpose.
We could all use more of the OLD SCHOOL GRIT they embraced. In this inspirational fable, Bob Flanagan represents the voice of old school grit. A legendary college basketball coach who thinks like John Wooden and talks like Mike Ditka, Flanagan is entering the final days of his coaching career.
7. Every Moment Matters: How the World's Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams
Author: by John O'Sullivan
English
356 pages
1734342609
How do the world’s most successful coaches get the best from their athletes? How do top coaches design practices, inspire their players, and build teams that sustain their excellence season after season? How do they instill high-performing behaviors? Do they coach men and women differently?
What about coaching their own children? Most importantly, are these secrets available to the rest of us coaching youth, high school, and college teams? In Every Moment Matters, renowned coach educator John O’Sullivan has collected hundreds of interviews with top coaches, sport scientists, psychologists, and athletes and distilled them into a blueprint for becoming a more effective and inspiring leader.
Great coaches realize something that others do not: every moment matters! You must be intentional about everything you do. Whether you are coaching your local youth soccer team, leading your high school football program, or competing for an NCAA championship, Every Moment Matters will give you the tools and strategies to become the coach you always wished you had, and the coach today’s athletes are craving.
8. Sacred Hoops: SPIRITUAL LESSONS OF A HARDWOOD WARRIOR
Author: by Phil Jackson
Hyperion
English
240 pages
With a new introduction, Phil Jackson’s modern classic of motivation, teamwork, and Zen insight is updated for a whole new readership”Not only is there more to life than basketball, there’s a lot more to basketball than basketball.” -Phil Jackson Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game.
He hadnt yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he would bring his total to an astounding nine NBA titles. In his thought-provoking memoir, he revealed how he directs his players to act with a clear mind-not thinking, just doing; to respect the enemy and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos; to put the “me” in service of the “we” – all lessons applicable to any person’s life, not just a professional basketball player’s.
This inspiring book went on to sell more than 400,000 copies. In his new introduction, Jackson explains how the concepts in Sacred Hoops are relevant to the issues facing his current team-and today’s reader.
9. Why The Best Are The Best: 25 Powerful Words That Impact, Inspire, And Define Champions
Author: by Kevin Eastman
English
215 pages
1642250252
Winning the NBA Championship in 2008. Losing in the NBA Finals in 2010. Though they were completely different endings, emotionally, both were amazing learning opportunities that author, Kevin Eastman, experienced as a member of the Boston Celtics coaching staff. These events, and many others from Kevin’s forty-plus years in the game, have motivated him to write Why the Best Are the Best.
Kevin will take you behind the scenes and share an up-close look at how and why the best are the way they are. Why the Best Are the Best examines strategies to help you overcome mistakes and failures, as well as ways to turn them into your own personal success plan.
More importantly, this book will help you see that these same mindsets, habits, and strategies are not just for elite athletes or the otherwise famous. We can all insert them into our lives and careers to help us become our best.
The best are the best, in part, because of the words they choose to live by. The best individuals and teams define their words, respect the power of those words, and use those words as a foundation for all they do.
10. Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court
Author: by Jay Bilas
Berkley
English
288 pages
ESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player Jay Bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this New York Times bestselling book that features stories from basketball legends. If anyone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned a strong work ethic under Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
After playing professionally overseas, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, helping to guide the Blue Devils to two national championships. He has since become one of basketball’s most recognizable faces through his insightful analysis on ESPN’s SportsCenter and College GameDay.
Through his ups and downs on and off the court, Bilas learned the true meaning of toughness from coaches, teammates, and colleagues. Now, in Toughness, he examines this misunderstoodyet vitalattribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life.
Featuring never-before-heard stories and personal philosophies on toughness from top players and coaches, including Coach K, Bob Knight, Grant Hill, Mia Hamm, Jon Gruden, Tom Izzo, Roy Williams, Bill Self, Curtis Strange, and many othersBilas redefines what it takes to succeed.
11. Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life
Author: by Mike Krzyzewski
Warner Business Books
English
291 pages
Duke University’s head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He’s led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and ’92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards – and many of the players he coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom!
Now Coach K offers the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army, sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.
12. Basketball Drills, Plays and Strategies: A Comprehensive Resource for Coaches
Author: by Clint Adkins
Krause Publications
English
304 pages
The Only Resource You Need for a Standout SeasonAll basketball coaches can use some fresh ideas for practice drills, game plays and strategies. Whether you are coaching beginners who need a place to start, or a successful team that just needs polish, Basketball Drills, Plays, and Strategies is a resource you can trust to produce positive results on the court.
With over 160 drills and plays, this book covers every aspect of your season. It will help you run efficient and effective practices and improve your game in live competition. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by diagrams and illustrations walk you and your players through every step of the way.
Areas of the game that are covered in detail include: Fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding Offense and defense Inbound and tip-off plays Presses and press breaks Conditioning drills Because each drill and play includes adjustments to make things easier for beginners and more difficult for advanced players, you will be able to rely on this resource throughout your coaching career no matter what level you are working with.
13. Strength Training for Basketball (Strength Training for Sport)
Author: by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Human Kinetics
English
288 pages
Why is strength training important for the basketball athlete? In a dynamic game that changes by the instant, athletes need to be conditioned to sustain the highly stressful workloads experienced during practice or a game. For the basketball athlete, that means strength cannot be defined only as a measure of how much weight the person can lift; rather, it is an ability that should be judged by whether it can successfully be applied on the court.
Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Basketball shows you how to design resistance training programs that will develop your athletes’ strength on the courthelping them to jump higher, accelerate faster, and abruptly change direction.
The book will help you understand the specific physical demands of each positionpoint guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. You will also find the following: 20 testing protocols for measuring and assessing athletes’ strength, reactive strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, and anaerobic capacity18 total body exercises with 2 variations19 lower body exercises with 3 variations17 upper body exercises11 anatomical core exercises with 5 variations16 sample programs for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training Each resistance training exercise consists of a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips to guide you in selecting the right exercises for a program.
14. The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul
Author: by Phil Jackson
Penguin Books
English
289 pages
An inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynastyKobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA Lakers For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 20032004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat.
In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell.
Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.
15. Coaching Basketball For Dummies
Author: by The National Alliance For Youth Sports
For Dummies
English
384 pages
So you’re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball?Great! You’re in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you’re new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you’re a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence.
Each friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching the basics of basketballfrom dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defendingand guiding your kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. You get a crash course in the rules and regulations of the game, as well as clear explanations of what all those lines, circles, and half-circle markings mean on the court.
You’ll assign team positions, run great practices, and work with both beginning and intermediate players of different age groups. You’ll also see how to ramp up your players’ skills and lead your team effectively during a game. This book will also help you discover how to: Develop your coaching philosophy Understand your league’s rules Conduct a preseason parents’ meetingcrucial for opening the lines of communication Teach offensive and defensive strategies Keep your kids healthy and injury-free Encourage good sportsmanship Make critical half-time adjustments during a game Help struggling players Address discipline problems and handle difficult parents Coach an All-Star or Travel team Complete with numerous offensive and defensive drills and tips for helping your kids relax before a game, Coaching Basketball For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get the score on this worthwhile endeavor!
