Win The Season Sponsored by Fastbreak Playbook-Episode #53 Observing College Practices

Win The Season Sponsored by Fastbreak Playbook-Episode #53 Observing College Practices

Author: Martin Plum September 6, 2026 Duration: 27:10

One of the best ways that you can help yourself going into the season is going out and watching other coaches work their own practices! Today, we talk about what you should do when it comes to watching practices, from asking for permission to attend to what you should do during practice and what you should be looking for as coaches work. We also have a great quote from Socrates to tie into observing others work, and we also have a study of one of the most unique coaches in the history of the game, Larry Brown. Enjoy!


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