Chris Steed
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When asked what characteristic ALL ELITE ATHLETES SHARE, Kobe said ‘storytelling’. “Tell yourself, don’t listen to yourself.” World class athletes geniunely believe they have an alter ego when they need to go to another level. This is called the ‘Batman Effect’. One of the many reasons that the 1% are virtually unrelatable to most. In light of the AD return, here is the application of this. 👇🏼
Chris Steed448,914 views • 12 days ago
When asked what characteristic ALL ELITE ATHLETES SHARE, Kobe said ‘storytelling’. “Tell yourself, don’t listen to yourself.” World class athletes geniunely believe they have an alter ego when they need to go to another level. This is called the ‘Batman Effect’. In light of the Super Bowl, here is Aaron Donald applying this. 👇🏼
Chris Steed384,080 views • 7 months ago
Brad Stevens is the most COMPLETE basketball mind on the planet. Culture, tactical/technical, innovation, relationships, etc . BS teaching POST DEFENSE: - straddle the hip - high hand denial - get low/leverage on the ball reversal - on the catch get wide/high hands, give 1 dribble and chest up Details like these translated into a top 3 defense YOY throughout his tenure in Boston, REGARDLESS OF PERSONNEL. This particular segment was demonstrated nightly by guys like Horford, Aaron Baynes, Daniel Theis, Marcus Smart, Evan Turner , and the list goes on. 👇 ** Note the leverage work on the reversal, too many bigs GIVE space on the swing pass instead of FIGHTING FOR SPACE w/low leverage. So important against teams that work the block well **
Chris Steed26,232 views • 17 days ago
The rarest trait you will see from a rookie is elite level change of pace + touch because no prototype properly predicts it. This manifests as manipulating the game like a puppet master, to viewers. Steph, Luka and KD are the only rookies we’ve seen demonstrate it at this level, this early. We just saw Jalen Brunson win a FMVP, and Shai win his second MVP, showcasing this skill set. Peterson is a lock to win ROY if he can stay healthy. We are likely getting the first real look at Steph/Luka 2.0. Buckle up. 👇🏼
Chris Steed71,044 views • 2 months ago
Danny Hurley and his staff are amazing. But his predecessor, Jim Calhoun, is the most underrated college coach in history. When Calhoun took over at UConn, he didn't have the luxuries of Bobby Knight, Dean Smith and Coach K (recruiting to an elite academic program or a storied franchise). Yet he still managed to create a coaching legacy of a similar magnitude. "You can only be good at two or three things. You can't be good at everything." "When you walk into someone else's practice, you should be able to figure out what is important to the coach and the team in the first 15 minutes.” Attention to detail and emphasis, particularly on rebounding, were part of coach Calhoun's pillars. He is widely regarded as the best rebounding coach in history. He was also incredibly charismatic, hilarious and a recruiting powerhouse. Here's his charisma on full display: 'Hit him you motherf***er' 'My best advice to you.....shut up' 🔊 ⬆️ ESPN
Chris Steed146,302 views • 5 months ago
Mark Few and Erik Spoelstra teaching a 2-3 zone into a M2M IF THE BALL IS ENTERED TO THE HIGH POST. Use this at ANY LEVEL. Definitely a wrinkle that will steal 5-6 possessions a game (and burn TO's from the opponent). - confuses the offense - take away the high/low - prevents an overload - slows down decision making * Another effective version of this is to start in M2M and zone up (2-3) all PNR's. Slappin' Glass did a segment on this recently that is very good. So fun to watch these guys cook. 👇🏼 Theo Lawson
Chris Steed322,500 views • 2 years ago
This is a good question. 3 stops in a row, versus 3 randomized stops provides the team an opportunity to go on a run, on a micro level and to ‘shorten the game’ on a macro level. This gives more intrinsic value to each possession, and if done 7 times provides an EV of 90%. Pat Kelsey provides an explanation below. He got it from Chris Mack at Xavier, but every major program tracks this metric.
Chris Steed80,049 views • 5 months ago
Michigan utilized a NEXT coverage, while switching every thing off ball, to be able to use Mara as a goalie all season long. Hurley used one of his staple ATO’s as a GOALIE/NEXT BEATER to counter Michigan in a big spot. Favorite set of the tourney 👇🏼 UConn Stack Out | Punch | Empty Flare
Chris Steed65,831 views • 5 months ago
Basketball is played WITH the basketball 5% of the time. One of my favorites quotes from Billy Donovan is: ‘The other 95% of the time most players spend trying to get the basketball’. Players also can’t conceptualize the amount of time they have the ball in their hands in a game. They think it’s exponentially more than it actually is. The ball is glorified, and rightfully so, but what are we doing with the other 95%? Do be ELITE REQUIRES impacting the game without the basketball. The video below is a MUST WATCH for all players and coaches 👇 🎥 Chicago Bulls
Chris Steed199,525 views • 1 year ago
DUSTY MAY is the most underrated/unassuming coach in the country, imo. Love his story, and love the way his teams play. Michigan’s holds opponents to 30% from 3, while simulateously averaging 6.1 blocks per game (2nd in the country). It’s very rare that teams BOTH protect the rim AND guard the 3 ball at elite levels. The icing on the cake is they have the best or second best offense in the country, in virtually every metric. Guards look to blow up ball screens vs always relying on coverage. If they get screened, their peel switching is always crisp. It’s loud, it’s active; elite level film to study.👇🏼
Chris Steed61,246 views • 5 months ago
The healthy Hali Pacers offense is BY FAR my favorite offense to watch, and study, since the 14’ Warriors. Rick Carlisle TWO SIDE spacing in transition: - Positionless (outside of Hali) - Corners occupied - Emphasis on inbound after a make (clap backs) - Rim Runner - Win the first 3 steps - Secondary transition is typically Pistol; occasionally a delay - Hali seams the tunnel or the sideline equally well on the outlet and allows the spacing to develop Indiana INCREASED their PPP during their Finals run (on ~ the same volume), leading to Joe Mazulla saying the Pacers were their toughest out when Boston won the championship in 24’. For LOWER LEVELS: Pace is more enjoyable for players, it’s tougher to scout, it’s increases total possessions, and your shot quality increases.
Chris Steed12,935 views • 1 month ago
Mark Few and Erik Spoelstra teaching a 2-3 zone into a M2M IF THE BALL IS ENTERED TO THE HIGH POST. Use this at ANY LEVEL. Definitely a wrinkle that will steal 5-6 possessions a game (and burn TO's from the opponent). - confuses the offense - take away the high/low - prevents an overload - slows down decision making * Another effective version of this is to start in M2M and zone up (2-3) all PNR's. Slappin' Glass did a segment on this recently that is very good. So fun to watch these guys cook. 👇🏼 Theo Lawson
Chris Steed86,796 views • 1 year ago
When asked what characteristic ALL ELITE ATHLETES SHARE, Kobe said ‘storytelling’. “Tell yourself, don’t listen to yourself.” Jordan said : “I never lost a game, I just ran out of time.” World class athletes geniunely believe THEIR story. It becomes their IDENTITY. Storytelling allows for extreme ownership and accountability and counteracts thoughts of being the victim. Trey Hannam
Chris Steed31,682 views • 5 months ago
‼️ Paradigm Shift ‼️ Basketball is played WITH the basketball 5% of the time. One of my favorites quotes from Billy Donovan is: ‘The other 95% of the time most players spend trying to get the basketball’. Players also can’t conceptualize the amount of time they have the ball in their hands in a game. They think it’s exponentially more than it actually is. The ball is glorified, and rightfully so, but what are we doing with the other 95%? Do be ELITE REQUIRES impacting the game without the basketball. The video below is a MUST WATCH for all players and coaches 👇 🎥 Chicago Bulls
Chris Steed46,165 views • 11 months ago
‼️ Joy is a competitive advantage ‼️ The mainstream perception of ‘good coaching’ is screaming at players, no joking around and no fun on the floor. A lot of coaches, players and fans view fun and hard work as an ‘either, or’. BUT…. When JOY AND HARD WORK are in SYNC, it’s game over. 👇🏼 🎥 Jakob Brooks
Chris Steed44,705 views • 11 months ago
A coach's most IMPORTANT JOBS: 1. Culture creation 2. Culture Maintenance Your culture is only as strong as what you tolerate. Before you can build VALUE you have to have TRUST. Players don't care about your resume as much as they care about how much you care about them, separate from their performance on the floor. Joe Mazulla eloquently speaks on this 👇 🎥 Coach Clif Marshall
Chris Steed58,954 views • 2 years ago
From an ANALYTICS perspective, shooting out of the post is actually very inefficient. BUT Passing out of the post is one of the most efficient actions in half court basketball. Memphis uses split action, as false motion, to create a layup. *** Must add for any level *** Memphis Grizzlies Punch | Split | 1-5 Cross 🎥 John Leonzo
Chris Steed21,311 views • 7 months ago
One of the most transcendent lessons that Steve Nash left on the game. This was the well known ‘touches’ study. Steve Nash gave 239 high fives, fist bumps and pats on the back in the first game this was tracked. - “he was a furnace of human connection” - “it has been physiologically proven you can transfer energy to another human being through physical touch” GET THOSE TOUCHES UP 🎥 Alan Stein, Jr.
Chris Steed17,679 views • 10 months ago