DEVELOPING PLAYERS FOR A FREE-FLOWING OFFENSIVE SYSTEM (DANTONI)

with Dan D'Antoni
Marshall University Head Coach;
2018 Conference USA Tournament champions;
2019 CIT Champions;
led Marshall to the school's first NCAA Tournament (2018) since 1987;
former Assistant Coach (for brother Mike D'Antoni) with the Phoenix Suns NY Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers;
played for the Thundering Herd (point guard);
was inducted into the Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990 < p>

Marshall University's Dan D'Antoni takes a deep dive into the philosophy behind player development.< p>

Player Development Philosophies< b>< p>

Among the tenets Coach D'Antoni preaches are a dedication to recruiting character kids and a zealous belief in the capabilities of his players. He goes over how to set a standard of excellence by working on a wide variety of basketball skills and holding players accountable for not settling for wanting to be average.< p>

Among the important factors Coach D'Antoni believes contribute to player development are:< p>

• Being a positive coach< li>
• Refusing to pigeonhole players into predetermined roles< li>
• Teaching beyond fundamentals< li>
• A rigorous dedication to strength and conditioning< li>< ul>

  Development Drills< b>< p>

  After an extensive discussion about the philosophy behind player development D'Antoni illustrates a variety of drills to help players expand their talents. Starting with warm-ups players are challenged to step outside their comfort zone with a variety of challenging finishes at the rim.< p>

  The pick & roll serves as the basis for the brand of positionless basketball that comprises the trademark D'Antoni offensive style. His breakdown of how to teach the pick & roll starts with a two-man demonstration and quickly moves to include movement by players off the ball. < p>

  Throughout the discussion Coach D'Antoni pays meticulous attention to attack angles proper roll technique and how to continue the offense after the initial pick & roll attack. < p>

  Drills utilizing the pick & roll attack start with a half-court set. However after going through a complete progression Coach D'Antoni shows how to incorporate the pick & roll into the transition game. < p>

  This video highlights how a great offensive mind thinks about holistically improving player performance while demanding a high level of character and effort. For coaches looking to add some new wrinkles to the development of their own players this video is both challenging and informative.< p>

  74 minutes. 2019.< p>

  Discover the critical components necessary to build high-performing players!

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  • Give your players the confidence they need to hit more shots and make better decisions in high pressure situations
  • Develop the unconventional and intuitive skills that athletes need to elevate their game