From Fundamentals to Futures: Coach Morefield’s Player Development Philosophy
Coach Mark Morefield has had an impressive career in college basketball, being blessed to spend the majority of his assistant career on staff with one of the most respected family duos in the basketball community–Homer and Scott Drew – in successful programs like Valparaiso University…
Three Lessons of Coaching I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
After 30 years coaching high school basketball, there are MANY, MANY things I would like to go back and tell my younger self to advise that young, energetic kid how to do it better, avoid problems, and get the most enjoyment out of the career….
Gaines’ Gain: The Justin Northwest Success Story
At Justin Northwest High School, Coach Xzavier Gaines has made a significant impact on the basketball program through innovation and dedication. Coach Gains, a member of Syracuse 2003 NCAA basketball championship team, is known for his forward-thinking approach to coaching. His experience with the Ballogy…
Embracing Technology: La Grange’s Basketball Edge
In the heart of La Grange, Texas, Coach Trent Collier leads the La Grange High School boys basketball team with passion and dedication. Fresh off a 25-10 season and an impressive 11-1 district championship run, Coach Collier continuously seeks ways to enhance his team’s performance….
Love, Basketball and Leadership: Lessons from Coach Q
I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Odessa College Head Coach Franqua Beddell–more affectionately known by those close to him as “Coach Q” to talk basketball, life, and most importantly, relationships. Coach Q has enjoyed great success in coaching throughout his career, ranging…
Who is Responsible for Success on the Court?
A debate I love to have with coaches is, “Do players win or do coaches win?” Who is ultimately responsible for the success? Anyone with coaching experience and wisdom should say BOTH. You can’t win without kids. Winning coaches have talented players. There is no…
Duncanville’s David Peavy on Passion, Purpose, and Player Development
We had the opportunity to sit down with one of the best coaches in the country, Coach David Peavy of Duncanville High School and talk about his coaching journey. Learn why he still has the motivation to be the best even after winning multiple state…
Who am I? A College Athlete’s Personal Dive into the Effects of Identity on Performance and Life Fulfillment
When you meet someone for the first time, what is one of the first questions that often gets asked? “What do you do?” It is such a commonplace question that we have habitual responses that seem to come out of us without any thought or…
Basketball is Like a Cluster of Grapes
I had the great pleasure to visit with Tyler Junior College (TX) Head Women’s Coach Trenia Tillis-Hoard recently. Coach T is a no nonsense, hard working coach who has earned everything she has achieved, and expects no less from her athletes. She is no second-hand…
Unveiling the Winning Formula with Matt Sayman of Grapevine Faith
Matt Sayman, is currently the head basketball coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School in Texas where he has led his team to the state semifinals on multiple occasions. We caught up with Coach Sayman to get his insights on the Ballogy app, his formula for…