Doug Collins

Several years ago thanks to Coach Sonny Conwill I had the opportunity to attend Duke's Coaching Clinic.  Over the course of 2 days we saw several practices and heard different speakers.  Coach Doug Collins now the Head Coach of the 76ers was one of the speakers.  His team a #8 seed in this season's Eastern Conference knocked off the #1 seeded Bulls last night.  Here are some notes from his talk:

Good Shot/Bad Shot:  Time and Score, One that is expected by teammate, one that a player can shoot a high percentage.  You can defend against it if they miss.  Let players know what is a good shot.

Responsibilites:  Game Plan, Matchups/Subs, Clock Management.

Good Teams finish quarters good.   Use your Time outs wisely.  What 5 guys do you trust to finish the game?

Pat Summitt- Energy, Effort, Execute.  Demand the 1st 2.  We will teach you how to execute.

Coaches:  Be Passionate Love what you do.  TEACH!  Give Something Back

Be the type of coach/leader/teacher that you would want to play for.

Anything is possible when you believe.  You find out how much you love the game when you get your heart broken.

Always look ahead.  The rear view mirror is just there to check where you have been.

Always be yourself.  Be who you are.

Never be afraid to fail.

With every defeat there is a lesson.  Do not lose the lesson.  Always be willing to learn.