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Coaching Notebook (October 6, 2026)
Welcome to the Coaching Notebook for this week. This is where I share 3 thoughts, ideas, things I’ve had on my mind, reflecting on my own coaching, etc. with you.
I also preview what’s coming up with HC.
What’s coming up with Hoops Compa...
Intentional Play Calling
If you like these plays and other plays I post, you should grab a copy of the HC Master Playbook.
It’s only $10 (usually $20) for October.
600 page PDF, updated every month or so, searchable and organized, over 600 copies sold.
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HC Extra - October 3, 2026
10 of the best things I saw this week
Coaching Notebook (Sept 29, 2026)
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Coaching Notebook.
ICYMI - here a few posts lately have been getting some traction online:
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Favorite 2-3 Zone Wrinkles
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Player Ranking Sheet
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Butler Elevator Fence (set for a shooter)
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NEW TOOL: Player Ranking Sheet
Coaches, I made a Player Ranking Sheet that lets your players/staff anonymously rank your roster across 15+ categories.
This has been one of the most valuable pieces of information I've collected with teams I've coached in the past....
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