John F.

I have been a college basketball coach for the last 10 years, and a coach for four years at a Junior College. As a player, I had the opportunity to learn from some great coaches that molded and shaped my life for the better. I played at many different levels from high school to the All Army Team and overseas. No matter where I played I always worked hard and gave my full effort regardless of the outcome. During our lessons I expect the same from my players.

Lessons are 75 minutes of high intensity and high energy basketball training. During these lessons we will work on all aspects from guard play to post play, from driving to shooting, and one-on-one moves. I believe in working out of the triple threat stance and teaching you how to create space and your own shot from the defense. Each drill we do will be done at game speed with game intensity. This will help you develop the work ethic you need to be successful at the next level. If you want to be the best you have to sacrifice your time and energy to reach your goals.

Education

1994-1996 Santa Rosa JC

1996-1998 Biola University Bachelors in Physical Education

2011 United States Sports Academy
Bachelors in Sports Coaching

2010-2013 CPR/First Aid Certified

Coaching Experience

2009-Current JC Assistant Coach

2005-2009 Assistant Coach at William Jessup University (NAIA Division 2)

2005 Head JV Girls Basketball Coach at Ponderosa High School

2003-2005 Head JV Girls Basketball Coach at Folsom High School
Team record 36-12 in those years

1998 Cascade College: Head Men’s JV coach, 2nd assistant on Men’s Varsity NAIA Division 2

Club Coaching Experience

2007- Current Director and Head Coach Warriors Basketball Club
AAU Boys 7th to Varsity

2007 Nor Cal Elite Girls Club
Head Coach 17u 2nd Team

2005-2006 AAU Boys 14u Head Coach FSC Trojans
AAU Girls 15u, 17u Head Coach FSC Elite Heat

1999 Wangaratta, Australia: Basketball Development Officer, organized multiple basketball clinics at local elementary schools, coached 16/17 year old boys/girls in Australia Championships in
Melbourne, Boys finished 2nd, girls finished 3rd, one-on-one lessons to kids aged 7-18

Camps

2011 Los Angles Lakers Basketball Camp

2008 Stanford Basketball Camp

2006 Bobby Knight Basketball Camp

2006-2005 Joe & Gavin Maloof Basketball Camp Instructor

2004-2006 Sly Park Basketball Camp Instructor

2004-2005 Vlade & Peja Basketball Camp Instructor

2004-Current Founder of Basketball 101 “Training for the serious player”
One on one, Clinics, and Camps

1996-1998 Pepperdine University basketball camps

Playing Experience

2003 Chemitz Germany, Division 2. Lead team in scoring at 25
ppg
2001-2002 All Army Men’s Basketball
Armed Forces Champions 2001 & 2002 Ft. Hood, TX
Selected to All Armed Forces Team 2002 in Shape, Belgium
2001: Highest scorer off the bench at 9.5 ppg
2002 Lead team in scoring 18.3 ppg, Shot 42.8% from 3s

1999
V.B.L Australia Wangratta Warriors
All Star Five and MVP of the V.B.L.
Lead League in scoring at 36.3 ppg, 2nd in league in free throw percentage at 82.8%, 120/145, 8th in league in rebounding at 10.4 pg, 7th in league in 3 point percentage at 37.6%, 3rd in league in made baskets with 50, 2nd with most attempted with 133

1996-1998 Biola University
All Conference both years.
Lead Biola to a 58 and 13 record and two National Tournament second round appearances. In both years averaged 15 ppg, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

1994-1996 Santa Rosa Junior College
All Conference both years
Honorable mention All State1996
Team’s best defender, 2nd leading scorer both years at 15.5 ppg

1993-1994 High School
Sonoma Valley High School:
1994 All League, All County, and Team M.V.P.
Lead Sonoma to the North Coast Finals for the first time in school history

1991-1993 Woodbridge High School:
1993 All League and Team M.V.P

When working out a new player I like to start by doing some foot work drills. Pivots, jump stops, step step. Learning not to travel is very important and will help you have confidence every time you catch the basketball. I have added a clinic format below teaching moves you can use from the post and the wing positions.

Coach Flo’s
Post Guard
Less is Better Clinic

Intro: Coach Flo
Today we will be going over many concepts that you may already know. The difference between what you know and what we know is the attitude behind it.

* Having an attitude with what you do and how you do it.
* Looking the part of a player, Body language/stance.
* Apply what you learn, don’t be to big time to learn old and new things

Learning how to Post 101:
Absolutes: Things you do every time.

• Catch, Chin, Check
• Play low to high
• When you catch, utilize everything you have on your body … shot fake, ball fake, head and shoulder fakes, eye fake, all must be Violent and tight, must sell the fake to the defense
• See 90%of the floor when you catch the ball
Operational Area: 5 spots = 1 post up game, 2 face up game 3 mid range game, four trailer game, 5 short corner game

Warm-up: 5min (with ball) first step explosion to a jump stop on each line, pivots, front, reverse, left and right permeate foot, quarter pivots.

Fundamental rows: (4 rows 3 to 5 deep) 5 min Offensive stance break down, ball placement, rips, jab fakes, crossover step, lead foot attack, shot fake

Mikan Drill and Station work: 1 player does mikan, the rest do station work, after 1 min switch
1 min: lay-ups, reverse right and left
1 min: off two feet
1 min: Continuous Jump Hooks: left and right hand from the mini lane
1 min: Block to Block bank shots: go on the baseline side
Station 1: Rapid fire passing (two balls, partner up)
Station 2: Rebound outlet
Station 3: Rips, shot fakes, jabs, pass fakes,
Station 4: Ball Handling, cone work, push dribble R/L, Cross, In/Out, Between legs

Making moves Low Post: 2 minute drill
Drop Step, L/R Turn jumper L/R Block, Baseline/middle
Pro Hop to middle Jump Hook, L/R Up and Under (Kevin McHale)
Spin baseline/middle Quarter Pivot/Step through, middle/baseline L/R
Making moves Face Up: 2 minute drill
Jab Jumper, reverse/front pivot Jab, shot fake, lead foot attack, Go L/R
Jab and Go, L/R Jab, shot fake, cross, Go L/R
Jab Cross, L/R Catch Spin, baseline/middle

Mid Range, Trailer Game, Short Corner: 2 minute drill
High Post flash drop step L/R Short Corner Rip L/R (Barkley Finish)
Spin L/R Short Corner Jumper
Face up jumper Trail direct drive
Trail Three

Post games: One on One
Rules: each offensive player gets two outs per turn. Two dribbles max. One reset per play. Offensive player can play out of the low post or mid post. First to 10 pts wins

How to be a Wing 101:

Operational Area: 3 spots = 1. Inside (finishing your drive) 2. Mid range (pull up or floaters) 3. Deep range (have the ability to shoot the long ball).

Things you must be able to do as a Wing Player:
• Shoot the ball and score at all three spots(inside, mid, outside)
• Have the ability to create your own shot as well as a shot for your teammates
• Have strong handles
• Be the best defenders on the team
• Be Tough, Smart, and Unselfish

Getting open: L cut, V cut, Circle cut, Basket cut (back door) Groups at a basket
Teaching Point: Be physical with the defense, get inside there body and then escape to the ball. Make sure they catch in triple threat. Teaching Point: Changing speeds and foot work is most important. 2 min each cut

Perimeter Pass Attack (Group) Weak hand pass, Develop the push pass, Rip and go Lay-ups, pull jumpers, rise threes.

2 Minute Drill (Wing player)

Partner shoot/teams: Mid Range
Drive and kick
Drive and replace
Pass and move, Post feed relocate
Elbow catch and shoot jumpers
Pull up jumper spot touch,
Off the dribble, L/R. Start at half ct, run to the middle of the circle, speed dribble to the elbow. left and right,
Curl jumpers on the move. Coach stands at top of key, players makes cut to the elbow for a catch and shoot jumper on the move.

Wing Attack: Probe the defense
“On the run” catch and attack (baby jump stop go)
“On the run” catch and fire
“Early up” on a fast break (the area between half ct and the three point line (dribble moves: double cross, fake spin, blow by)

Wing Games: One on One creating a lead
Rules: 3 dribbles max, One reset per play, one shot only. First to 10 wins

5 spot shooting make 50 threes as a team, 5 min: groups of three to five catch in the ready position, hands ready, feet ready.

Closing remarks: Coaches: Why we play this game

Post Concepts:

1. Own the mid-line, the closer to the midline you play, the less skill you need
2. Tape a miniature lane, post in the mini lane, get some depth
3. Don’t post up…post across
4. Give them in game goals
a. 3 free throws per half
b. So many rebounds in a quarter
c. Get one pass ahead layup per half
d. Update them when they come out of games, during time outs
e. The role may not be what you want, but it’s what we need to win a championship
5. If a big can find a niche, he will find the floor, you must have an energy niche
6. There may be bad first shots, but seldom are there bad second shots
7. When bigs run the floor they are like Velcro, it sucks in the defense…running rim to rim requires no skill but tremendous commitment and will
8. Get the ball in the paint 60 times a game (NBA) 48 a game (NCAA)
9. Run rim to rim in 3-4 seconds
10. You cant rebound too much… the more you go after the more you get
11. Concentrate on the middle and opposite wedges when you rebound

Teaching Points:

1. It is fist fight to get open, it is a foot fight to score
2. It is a leverage game to get position, it’s a shoulders game, low shoulder wins
3. Three C’s- Catch Chin and Check…check for (1) cutters (2) Traps (3) Digs
4. Perpendicular Post ups- create an angle with you baseline foot, at that point your shoulder should
be square to the ball
5. The floor always shrinks at the next level- quickness and length
6. Your knees are involved in leverage
7. Your feet give you the advantage, the ball gives you separation
8. See 90% of the floor when you catch the ball
9. Give up position for possession
10. Butt into thigh…No deny
11. Play low to high
12. You must sprint to spacing
13. When you catch the ball pause for poise
14. Let the garbage clear before you go to work
15. Post depth…Depth makes the game easier
16. When posting don’t be concerned with the defenders feet, rather the deny arm
17. Dribble the ball to get in line with the target hand when feeding the post…”get the palm”
18. Offensive rebounding…know your teammates because it gives you a head start
19. Run rim to rim not free line to free throw line
20. Don’t waste a post-up when the ball can’t get to you, it’s better to be late than early
21. You can’t play straight up--- mid line- rent- homeless

Making Moves:

1. Feet first…ball second
2. If you need it…shoulder hips
3. On the catch…read don’t rush
4. Let the feeders cut…Let the junk clear out
5. Don’t limit you options by where you post
6. When you catch, utilize everything you have on your body…shot fake, ball fake (violent and tight) eye fakes
7. Play off two feet
8. Drop Steps—be at the rim---ankle to the middle of the rim
9. Inside—Outside—Deeper
10. Inside—Outside—Follow with a Pick and Roll
11. Change speeds on your moves
12. Screen the first guy…post the second guy
13. Know the floor…levels 1-4
a. Level 1- Sprint
b. Level 2- Locate the Ball
c. Get to the Front of the Rim
d. Move to the ball side