Grow Your Basketball Knowledge
Study film, watch play away from the ball, learn terminology, attend practices and clinics, scout games, and become a lifelong learner.
The program’s mission is to create awareness of the skills, proficiencies, and minimum standards needed to become a head coach. Session 1 organizes that responsibility into four areas.
Serve the Entire Program
Support scouting, lead film breakdown, work with feeder programs, understand technology and rules, and become excellent in your present role.
Lead People and Culture
Build relationships, communicate professionally, set standards, work with parents, develop assistants, and connect with the community.
Manage the Responsibilities
Understand liability, fundraising, equipment, calendars, evaluations, healthy habits, and the year-round work of running a program.
The Session 1 challenge
No one can be more invested than you. No one can work harder than you. Be grateful, humble, hungry, and willing to do every job.
Doug SpringerNorthridge girls basketball coach · IBCA Assistant Director
Kip StaggsRetired athletic director and basketball coach · IBCA Assistant Director
Rate your current readiness. Choose the answer that reflects what you can demonstrate today.
0 of 12 answered
1 · Need a starting point4 · Ready to lead
Complete the readiness check to identify your strongest area and your most important next step.
Current Strength
Priority for Growth
Your 30-day focus
FOUR-WEEK ACTION PLAN
Use this field checklist throughout the season. Progress matters more than completing everything at once.