University of Northern Colorado Head Men's Coach;
2024 Big Sky Co-Coach of the Year;
has coached four 1000+ point scorers;
2022 Big Sky Tournament Runner Up;
Roman College Basketball Invitational Semifinals;
Assistant Coach at Northern Colorado (2016-2020) and Weber State (2014-2016);
Sheridan College Head Men's Coach from 2008-2014;
4x North Sub-Region 9 titles; 4x Region 9 Final Fours;
2x Championship game appearances;
Played for Hall of Fame coach Don Meyer (Northern State) and was an assistant coach with him from 2006 to 2008There are many great attributes of Coach Smiley's Open Practice video; including:
1. Efficient Offensive Strategies:
Coach Smiley breaks down his Early Offense, showcasing quick-hitting plays that lead to scoring opportunities. Learn how to keep the defense off-balance and transition seamlessly into secondary actions for open shots.
2. Comprehensive Skill Development:
Discover Smiley's emphasis on individual player improvement, as he implements skill development drills that also reinforce key offensive concepts. Learn guard and bigs breakdowns that efficiently blend skill enhancement with team principles, reducing learning time for offensive sets.
3. Defensive Techniques and Drills:
Explore Coach Smiley's defensive strategies, focusing on effective ball screen defense through both weak hand forcing and switching tactics. Witness how live 5 on 5 drills promote quick decision-making and application of defensive concepts in game-like scenarios.
4. Competitive 5 on 5 Scenarios:
Experience the joy of learning through competitive gameplay as Coach Smiley integrates offensive and defensive concepts into live action drills. Watch as players engage in spirited competition while absorbing essential basketball principles.
Feature Drill: Split Series Drill
One standout drill is the Split Series, emphasizing defensive closeouts, team defense concepts, and scoring in 2 on 2 situations. Witness how this drill enhances defensive skills and promotes cohesive defensive play.
In this dynamic practice session, Coach Smiley's contagious enthusiasm drives players to excel while learning essential concepts. Elevate your coaching game by adopting Smiley's efficient teaching methods and incorporating versatile offensive and defensive actions into your drills!
Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars! 'Coach Smiley does a great job of giving coaches various practice drills that span multiple areas of basketball. The drills he utilizes are competitive and engaging. Coaches from all levels will be able to find something from this terrific video!'
137 minutes. 2024.