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🏀 DEVELOPMENT @nba ➡️ Youth | NY | 2x NCAA All-American | Euro Pro | @USABasketball @usabjnt Court Coach 🇺🇸 | 🏀 Consultant: Coaches/Parents/Trainers/Players

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🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 BASKETBALL The hardest thing for American teams at any level of FIBA competition (besides maybe the rules, and ref disadvantage lol) is taking a set of individuals that haven’t played with eachother before and get them to play with shared energy, effort, and IQ This clip is showing where American Basketball is going, and if you want to be the best of the best - you have to learn how to play within simple offensive concepts - otherwise at some point (college, nba,etc) your individual talent will not be enough WHY THIS CLIP SHOWS SHARED IQ AND IS 🔥🔥 1. (The PG)is patient in the ball screen - simple concept with 2 players guarding him, he passes the ball to the open man (SIMPLE OFFENSIVE PRINCIPLE UNLOCKED) 2. (The Screener) recognizes the double and short rolls to space - but even bigger - they have the ability to PASS! Eyes up be a playmaker! 3. (receiver) recognizes the middle pass (we treat as a middle drive) and baseline cuts for an easy dunk - stars that can play in a team setting increase their winning impact (see Jalen Brunson in finals) If our best players have the ability to play like this in halfcourt settings, we are going to be just fine!! S/o to the coaching staff for building this in a short time! Scott Fitch Coach Nick LoGalbo Frank Bennett

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 BASKETBALL The hardest thing for American teams at any level of FIBA competition (besides maybe the rules, and ref disadvantage lol) is taking a set of individuals that haven’t played with eachother before and get them to play with shared energy, effort, and IQ This clip is showing where American Basketball is going, and if you want to be the best of the best - you have to learn how to play within simple offensive concepts - otherwise at some point (college, nba,etc) your individual talent will not be enough WHY THIS CLIP SHOWS SHARED IQ AND IS 🔥🔥 1. (The PG)is patient in the ball screen - simple concept with 2 players guarding him, he passes the ball to the open man (SIMPLE OFFENSIVE PRINCIPLE UNLOCKED) 2. (The Screener) recognizes the double and short rolls to space - but even bigger - they have the ability to PASS! Eyes up be a playmaker! 3. (receiver) recognizes the middle pass (we treat as a middle drive) and baseline cuts for an easy dunk - stars that can play in a team setting increase their winning impact (see Jalen Brunson in finals) If our best players have the ability to play like this in halfcourt settings, we are going to be just fine!! S/o to the coaching staff for building this in a short time! Scott Fitch Coach Nick LoGalbo Frank Bennett

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HANDLE THE BALL AGAINST PRESSURE This clip is a masterclass in handling the ball against pressure. Most players think that the more moves they make, the better BallHandler they are. In reality, a players ability to Start-Go-Stop is what makes them productive. Do you have a starting move that can get you downhill. On that ‘go’ can you be in control under pressure. Then, do you have the ability to stop to create separation, and be comfortable in a face up so that you can make a decision and play.

HANDLE THE BALL AGAINST PRESSURE This clip is a masterclass in handling the ball against pressure. Most players think that the more moves they make, the better BallHandler they are. In reality, a players ability to Start-Go-Stop is what makes them productive. Do you have a starting move that can get you downhill. On that ‘go’ can you be in control under pressure. Then, do you have the ability to stop to create separation, and be comfortable in a face up so that you can make a decision and play.

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YOUTH ZONE Having coached youth for a while now, playing Zone is the ultimate cheat code. Players can’t pass far enough or shoot from distance enough to effectively beat a zone. To me, it’s a waste of time playing against a zone in youth basketball. Although I do understand some coaches doing it bc it is easier to put in. I actually like pressing man to man for portions of the game bc it makes players develop how to handle the ball and pass against pressure, as well make faster decisions

YOUTH ZONE Having coached youth for a while now, playing Zone is the ultimate cheat code. Players can’t pass far enough or shoot from distance enough to effectively beat a zone. To me, it’s a waste of time playing against a zone in youth basketball. Although I do understand some coaches doing it bc it is easier to put in. I actually like pressing man to man for portions of the game bc it makes players develop how to handle the ball and pass against pressure, as well make faster decisions

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BEING TOO UNSELFISH CAN HURT YOUR TEAM We want players to be unselfish, put the team first, and do whatever it takes to get the win. However, we do have players that are unselfish to a fault. Meaning they miss opportunities to score or create for themselves. They think they are doing what’s best for the team, but in reality they are hurting their team bc they are passing up on the best opportunity. Be unselfish, but understand the times that you need to get yours!

BEING TOO UNSELFISH CAN HURT YOUR TEAM We want players to be unselfish, put the team first, and do whatever it takes to get the win. However, we do have players that are unselfish to a fault. Meaning they miss opportunities to score or create for themselves. They think they are doing what’s best for the team, but in reality they are hurting their team bc they are passing up on the best opportunity. Be unselfish, but understand the times that you need to get yours!

Steve Dagostino

947,462 views • 1 year ago

STOP OVERCOMPLICATING TRAINING So many trainers are focused on trying to prove how much they know, so they overcomplicate drills, concepts, etc These are clips from a 6th/7th grade girls workout … it’s the same drills and concepts we do with our HS and College Players - Live Situation, Attacking and Guarding Closeouts, give them reads and decisions to make, see what solutions they come up with to score the ball The goal of development is to SIMPLIFY FOR PLAYERS

STOP OVERCOMPLICATING TRAINING So many trainers are focused on trying to prove how much they know, so they overcomplicate drills, concepts, etc These are clips from a 6th/7th grade girls workout … it’s the same drills and concepts we do with our HS and College Players - Live Situation, Attacking and Guarding Closeouts, give them reads and decisions to make, see what solutions they come up with to score the ball The goal of development is to SIMPLIFY FOR PLAYERS

Steve Dagostino

42,681 views • 1 month ago

THE ANSWER TO ADAM SILVER.. Basketball is a simple game… the teams that dominate SIMPLE, have the most success. What Europe does extremely well for their players, is give them a SOLID FOUNDATION of understanding team basketball, give them freedom to build their Individual Skill, and make every game Meaningful Something. That Foundation is simple to teach, we don’t do a good job of it in America. In top of that, when players don’t do the little things, we don’t hold them accountable to them. When the best ones get to the next level where their talent/skill is even, they can’t get on the floor or impact winning bc of this. By sheer numbers we’ll always have Size/Speed/Athleticism and Skill to choose from. Build these players with Stronger TEAM FOUNDATIONS, hold them accountable to it, and you’ll build AMERICAN BASKETBALL. P.S. the reason this probably won’t happen is the same reason why people won’t watch this full 1:30 video… its boring

THE ANSWER TO ADAM SILVER.. Basketball is a simple game… the teams that dominate SIMPLE, have the most success. What Europe does extremely well for their players, is give them a SOLID FOUNDATION of understanding team basketball, give them freedom to build their Individual Skill, and make every game Meaningful Something. That Foundation is simple to teach, we don’t do a good job of it in America. In top of that, when players don’t do the little things, we don’t hold them accountable to them. When the best ones get to the next level where their talent/skill is even, they can’t get on the floor or impact winning bc of this. By sheer numbers we’ll always have Size/Speed/Athleticism and Skill to choose from. Build these players with Stronger TEAM FOUNDATIONS, hold them accountable to it, and you’ll build AMERICAN BASKETBALL. P.S. the reason this probably won’t happen is the same reason why people won’t watch this full 1:30 video… its boring

Steve Dagostino

412,194 views • 2 years ago

INVEST IN MANAGERS Student managers at high majors are so valuable to the team, not only from a work standpoint but also with the energy they bring. Often times they are the ones rebounding for players and helping them get their extra work in. I feel like the more programs can invest in their managers to grow on the development side… it will help their players maximize their extra work and also build better managers.

INVEST IN MANAGERS Student managers at high majors are so valuable to the team, not only from a work standpoint but also with the energy they bring. Often times they are the ones rebounding for players and helping them get their extra work in. I feel like the more programs can invest in their managers to grow on the development side… it will help their players maximize their extra work and also build better managers.

Steve Dagostino

69,342 views • 4 months ago

True or False?!?!?!?!

True or False?!?!?!?!

Steve Dagostino

412,617 views • 3 years ago

Trainers would be well served to take a year and coach a team. Doesn’t matter the level. It will give them perspective on how difficult it is to manage players, parents, situations and how much outside noise can impact a team. They’ll realize that anyone outside of the players and coaches he’s that have a players ear can HARM THROUGH PLAYER AND TEAM if they continually plant negativity in the players mind. It helped me choose my words wisely with players and parents.

Trainers would be well served to take a year and coach a team. Doesn’t matter the level. It will give them perspective on how difficult it is to manage players, parents, situations and how much outside noise can impact a team. They’ll realize that anyone outside of the players and coaches he’s that have a players ear can HARM THROUGH PLAYER AND TEAM if they continually plant negativity in the players mind. It helped me choose my words wisely with players and parents.

Steve Dagostino

241,963 views • 2 years ago

Everyone should be playing 3x3 No Dribble The benefits of 3x3 No Dribble are endless. Offensively it’s Turning n Facing on the catch, being strong with the ball, getting open, finding cuts, etc. Defensively it’s digging in and being aggressive, getting in the passing lanes, denying, etc. But the most important reason, is because players STINK AT PASSING AGAINST PRESSURE. This works on that unscripted and in real time. Get to it!!

Everyone should be playing 3x3 No Dribble The benefits of 3x3 No Dribble are endless. Offensively it’s Turning n Facing on the catch, being strong with the ball, getting open, finding cuts, etc. Defensively it’s digging in and being aggressive, getting in the passing lanes, denying, etc. But the most important reason, is because players STINK AT PASSING AGAINST PRESSURE. This works on that unscripted and in real time. Get to it!!

Steve Dagostino

178,254 views • 2 years ago

PRACTICE TO GAME RATIO This is one of the things that is backwards in our country. Yes, you need to play. Yes, you can learn while playing…. But how many High School/College games do you see where players don’t know how to Space, Screen, Execute, Pass, Finish with Both Hands…. We spend our youth years trying to win games and tournaments instead of learning how to play. You can’t get that time back to build your foundation.

PRACTICE TO GAME RATIO This is one of the things that is backwards in our country. Yes, you need to play. Yes, you can learn while playing…. But how many High School/College games do you see where players don’t know how to Space, Screen, Execute, Pass, Finish with Both Hands…. We spend our youth years trying to win games and tournaments instead of learning how to play. You can’t get that time back to build your foundation.

Steve Dagostino

187,121 views • 2 years ago

Recipe for success every time you walk in the gym.. 1. Compete 2. Be Engaged 3. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

Recipe for success every time you walk in the gym.. 1. Compete 2. Be Engaged 3. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

Steve Dagostino

237,764 views • 3 years ago

WHY DON’T MORE PLAYERS WORK ON THIS? Offensive experts say that good spacing is the oxygen of any efficient and productive offense. Yet, I don’t see players working on spacing and reshaping the floor. You would think that any 1v0, 1v1, 2v2, etc drills can easily work in perimeter movements, cuts, and relocation to help lock these concepts in to the players head. Of course, players need the individual technical skill to put the ball in the basket, make plays, etc…. But it’s no surprise that the ones that have that technical skill and then really understand how to play in a team setting are the ones that figure out how to overachieve.

WHY DON’T MORE PLAYERS WORK ON THIS? Offensive experts say that good spacing is the oxygen of any efficient and productive offense. Yet, I don’t see players working on spacing and reshaping the floor. You would think that any 1v0, 1v1, 2v2, etc drills can easily work in perimeter movements, cuts, and relocation to help lock these concepts in to the players head. Of course, players need the individual technical skill to put the ball in the basket, make plays, etc…. But it’s no surprise that the ones that have that technical skill and then really understand how to play in a team setting are the ones that figure out how to overachieve.

Steve Dagostino

16,740 views • 1 month ago

SMALL STEPS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT So many young 4th/5th/6th grade players. A get exponentially better if they just spend 10 minutes a day working on the simple things. Dribbles, stops, pivots, finishes, footwork, shots, 1v1. They’ll build a crazy strong foundation that they’ll be able to add advanced concepts on as they grow and become more athletic.

SMALL STEPS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT So many young 4th/5th/6th grade players. A get exponentially better if they just spend 10 minutes a day working on the simple things. Dribbles, stops, pivots, finishes, footwork, shots, 1v1. They’ll build a crazy strong foundation that they’ll be able to add advanced concepts on as they grow and become more athletic.

Steve Dagostino

103,948 views • 1 year ago

What’s one thing that deters good players from really having success?? Trying to be cool!! It’s hard to be COOL and GOOD

What’s one thing that deters good players from really having success?? Trying to be cool!! It’s hard to be COOL and GOOD

Steve Dagostino

187,496 views • 3 years ago

WE NEED PASSES THAT DON’T MATTER My college coach used to say this all the time. We need passes that connect our offense, and build rhythm. If every player tries to make a play on every catch, the momentum of the ball stops. A simple way every player can help their offense is by consciously making an effort to keep the ball moving and make ‘passes that don’t matter’ You’ll get the ball back, I promise!!

WE NEED PASSES THAT DON’T MATTER My college coach used to say this all the time. We need passes that connect our offense, and build rhythm. If every player tries to make a play on every catch, the momentum of the ball stops. A simple way every player can help their offense is by consciously making an effort to keep the ball moving and make ‘passes that don’t matter’ You’ll get the ball back, I promise!!

Steve Dagostino

97,272 views • 1 year ago

ATTACKING THE SWITCH Playing 1v1 guards vs bigs and vice versa is so important in today’s game bc of how many teams switch on defense. Being able to quickly create space for your shot or get a paint touch against a switch means that you are keeping the advantage and able to play in dominoes.

ATTACKING THE SWITCH Playing 1v1 guards vs bigs and vice versa is so important in today’s game bc of how many teams switch on defense. Being able to quickly create space for your shot or get a paint touch against a switch means that you are keeping the advantage and able to play in dominoes.

Steve Dagostino

10,633 views • 1 month ago

NEVER SUB A RUN This is one of the hardest things for really good HS/College players to understand *Last holiday background post, I promise lol!!

NEVER SUB A RUN This is one of the hardest things for really good HS/College players to understand *Last holiday background post, I promise lol!!

Steve Dagostino

148,545 views • 3 years ago

Struggling with Turnovers Our ability as ballhandlers to stop and see the floor is what helps us relieve pressure. Coming to a stop controls our body, scanning the floor is what helps us decide what action to take next … Pass/Drive/Shot. Here is one of my favorite drills that reinforce this 👍

Struggling with Turnovers Our ability as ballhandlers to stop and see the floor is what helps us relieve pressure. Coming to a stop controls our body, scanning the floor is what helps us decide what action to take next … Pass/Drive/Shot. Here is one of my favorite drills that reinforce this 👍

Steve Dagostino

115,474 views • 2 years ago

STOP REFFING Players need to continuously work on handling No-Calls. The ability to move on from a No-Call (Or bad call) and use it to lock in even more is something players can’t learn early enough!!

STOP REFFING Players need to continuously work on handling No-Calls. The ability to move on from a No-Call (Or bad call) and use it to lock in even more is something players can’t learn early enough!!

Steve Dagostino

104,646 views • 2 years ago

KEEP PLAYING Stop reacting to every little thing that doesn’t go your way and just focus on making the next play. Seems simple, a lot of coaches preach this, players understand, but it is REALLY HARD TO EXECUTE on a consistent basis.

KEEP PLAYING Stop reacting to every little thing that doesn’t go your way and just focus on making the next play. Seems simple, a lot of coaches preach this, players understand, but it is REALLY HARD TO EXECUTE on a consistent basis.

Steve Dagostino

121,589 views • 3 years ago

LEARN TO HANDLE WITH RHYTHM‼️ 👉Ball Handling Flows DAY 1 of 3 Flow: Skips n Pounds, drop to 2 Inside Outs Add: Skips n Pounds, Drop to Inside Out, Cross, Thru Drill 1: Sideline to Sideline repeating the flow Drill 2: Flow in to Mid Paint or Mid Range Shot To get the most out of the flow, we need to handle with strength, change height, and move with pace. Send to someone who could use this 👍👍

LEARN TO HANDLE WITH RHYTHM‼️ 👉Ball Handling Flows DAY 1 of 3 Flow: Skips n Pounds, drop to 2 Inside Outs Add: Skips n Pounds, Drop to Inside Out, Cross, Thru Drill 1: Sideline to Sideline repeating the flow Drill 2: Flow in to Mid Paint or Mid Range Shot To get the most out of the flow, we need to handle with strength, change height, and move with pace. Send to someone who could use this 👍👍

Steve Dagostino

82,505 views • 2 years ago