BNB U15 Open Tryouts
We held the open tryouts for the BNB U15 and U15 Development teams this past Sunday at Fredericton High School. Overall it was a very good day from this coach’s…
This is a Bad Trend
Congratulations to the Saint John Atlantics for winning the men’s league championship this past Sunday evening with a 64-52 win over my new team, the All Stars. For those keeping…
BNB Summer Teams
As most have probably heard by now, BNB has decided that they will be sending teams to the U15 National Championships. Personally I’m very pleased as I feel this is…
Coaching Royalty
I found this great video of Coach K and Bob Knight referenced on Sefu Bernard’s blog so I thought I would post here as well. I love the stories these…
BNB U15 Teams Not Attending Nationals Again!
Yesterday BNB issued a press release calling for provincial team coaches. Buried in this release is the notice that our U15 Teams (Girls and Boys) will NOT be attending the…
It’s all about Respect
To steal the a line from Rodney Dangerfield, “We don’t get no respect”. Last weekend my JV boy’s team participated in the annual Leo Hayes JV / Devon Park Invitational…
Zone, zone. Everywhere Zone!
For those that played me with over the years you’re well aware of how much I dislike playing zone defense. Consequential as a coach I seldom have my teams play…
Power Rankings
A few days ago Peter Vincent and I decided we would attempt to start a weekly “Power Rankings” of school teams in the province. The concept was quit simple; ask…
This could be ugly
The NBIAA season begins next week, at least for Junior teams, but it seems like we have had no time to properly prepare. Not only are soccer and football keeping…
Salt and Pepper Shakers Strike Again
I’m back from Toronto. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to post while away as we had a very busy itinerary. If we weren’t in meetings or on-court for coaching clinics,…