Win The Season Sponsored by Fastbreak Playbook-Episode #57 Open Practice and Communicty Night

Win The Season Sponsored by Fastbreak Playbook-Episode #57 Open Practice and Communicty Night

Author: Martin Plum September 11, 2026 Duration: 28:11

A great way to break down early season communication barriers and allow people to have the chance to really invest in your program is to open up your practices and teams for all to see. In this episode, we discuss having an "Open Practice" for your parents to come in and watch their children play and how you can make that a positive experience for everyone. We also discuss having a "Community Night" involving young people and your team and building support from your community members. In addition, we've got a great quote and a study of one of the toughest coaches in NBA history, Jerry Sloan.


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