Throw Back

Throw Back to 1985

Enjoy this Throw Back to the day when I was a HS Basketball player at Lewis Cass HS in 1985 going into my Sr year.

Hope you all have fun with this one

QOTD

Quote of the Day

This says it all

2015 NBA Playoff Brackets- Who you got ?

2015 NBA Playoff Brackets
Who do you have winning it ALL ?

I am eager to see your picks for the 2015 NBA Playoff brackets.

Please share your thoughts with us here
Thanks for your time.
I am eager to see your picks

Quote of the Day- Thought of the Week

Powerful Thought of the week !
QOTD

Enjoy this thought provoking quote for the Dalai Lama.
This is Powerful and true


Have a great week

Get out of your Comfort Zone

Your COMFORT ZONE, is a killer to Growth.
Comfort Zone = Complacency 

Youth Basketball Practice Mistakes -52 Experts polled - Coach Fields Shares his Thoughts

Youth Basketball Practice Mistakes
52 experts polled
See comments shared from Coach Scott Fields

Basketball for Coaches is a website for Basketball Coaches.
I was asked as an expert to share my thoughts and insights.
This is a lengthy read, as 52 experts around the country sound off.

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Basketball for coaches


I am thrilled to share my comments, I am humbled to be considered an expert.

I hope you enjoy the read

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Coaching Matters - by Coach Scott Fields

Coaching Matters- by Coach Scott Fields

There is a reason we see the same names of Coaches during tourney time. There is a reason the same Teams go deep in the NCAA tournament, there is a reason we see these Coaches take their teams and sometimes multiple Teams to the NCAA. There is a reason we see the same NBA coaches in the NBA playoffs- Coaching matters.

The NCAA March Madness is now over and what an amazing tournament it was.

Duke has won National Championship # 5 ! Lead by Coach K, who yes, has won his 5th National Championship as Head Coach of Duke nation.

Coach K has accumulated over 1000 wins this season. Coach K is a leader, a teacher, a motivator, a father figure who creates a culture of family and winning, he deserves all of the accolades being thrown his way. His game time adjustments last night was masterful. Coach K's game plan with a Team of 8 players and a collection of freshman was like a chess match executed well, they were 9 points down and then their defensive philosophy pulled them through with two key players on the bench in foul trouble. Coach K still coaches with Passion and Energy, but he leads with his heart. You see the LOVE.

Coaching matters...

Coach Bo Ryan of Wisconsin is also a leader, different personality of Coach K and did a great job in the NCAA tournament. The Badgers had the toughest road to get to the Final Four, they had to upset the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats who were going for history, in the semi finals. Coach Cal who also is a great Coach, an unbelievable recruiter, a salesman to top talent in the country and get them to buy into a system and philosophy of selflessness, they had depth, the had length and athleticism, a great collection of talent, but each game deeper in the tournament, weaknesses were exposed, Let us remember UK was a collection of freshman, 18-19 years old, and there is a difference between 21 year old seniors playing against 18 yr old freshman, experience is something you can't teach...Notre Dame and Coach Mike Brey also did a great job preparing his Irish Team, vs so same UK Wildcats, Coaching Matters.

Coach Bo Ryan had a tough task of getting his Team of Badgers to refocus and lock in after beating the Wildcats in the semi finals. With an emotional win over the Wildcats, The task of conserving energy and reestablishing the focus needed to win a NCAA National Championship. I saw a tired Team in the last 5 min. But Coach Ryan stayed cool and calm and the Team stayed cool and calm. Coaching matters. Yes, his post game comments were emotional, a bit out of character, but if you were in his shoes, would you have been different?

Michigan State University lead by Coach Tom Izzo also made it to the Final Four by no accident. Coach Izzo had the Spartans peaking at the right time. What he did with that Team was special. Coaching matters.

What I like is that each of these coaches do it there own way, with their won personality. These man are leaders, they are great communicators, they obviously can teach, they are skilled at preparing a Team mentally and physically, while teaching life skills along the way- Coaching matters.

Let us not forget the job of Coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals,  he had his Team on the brink of the Final Four, These names surface and resurface year after year.

It is no mistake, Coaching matters.

These Coaches are driven, ambitious, they take risk, they get the most out of the talent they recruit, they recruit players who fit their system of philosophy. they mold them, build them up to accept challenges of a demanding season while obtaining a skill set to prepare them for Life. These men mentioned and many others do a great job year after year. I also see These coaches adjust year after year and adjust to the talent they have, they put them in a position to be successful, they remain students of the game. they continue to learn and grow...Look at the Coach of the Year Virginia's Tony Bennett who is a classy individual, who is a great teacher on the defensive end. I love watching Tony Bennett's teams play, on defense, when the ball moves, the players move..a man of faith and a gentlemen. Class Act doesn't even do him justice. Tony is a Coaches son, with a great basketball mind. Coaching matters.

I am eager to see what former NBA coaches Avery Johnson will do with the Crimson Tide in a competitive SEC. He has learned from Coach Gregg Popovich and is a good guy who also teaches. I am also eager to see Coach Eric Musselmen who takes over for a Nevada program who also is a coaches son with NBA experience at Golden St and Sacramento. Coach Eric Musselmen is a recruiter, I see good things in the horizon for the Wolfpack. Coaching matters. 

The NBA regular season is about to come to a end and NBA playoffs are about to begin. I enjoy watching the game to game adjustments made by Coaches and staffs during these playoffs, the NCAA adjustments are made during the game, those great coaches who have a game plan and execute the game plan are successful, the adjustments made during timeouts are fun to observe, those who don't make game time adjustments struggle to have success. The deeper a Team goes, more weaknesses are exposed, just like in an NCAA tournament. The NBA is the same.

Yes, talent wins, but the ability to manage the talent, coach up the talent, and maximize the strengths of the talent is a skill set of a coach. As a Coach continue to learn and grow. Continue to be a student of the game. Continue to lead, guide and direct our athletes. I feel blessed to be apart of this wonderful fraternity of Men who call ourself Coach.  And Yes Coaching matters !

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NCAA MARCH MADNESS -Coach Scott Fields QOTD

NCAA MARCH MADNESS FINAL FOUR QOTD
RESUMES ARE LIKE BIKINI'S, they show a lot, but they don't show everything 

I just wanted to share this QOTD. there are thousands of Coaches working the lobbies of the Hotels at the NCAA FINAL FOUR. Of Course, hundreds of Coaches are networking for Jobs and Coaching positions.. Resumes are being handed out. Coaching Staffs are being put together.
I hope this visual helps drive home the Quote of the Day
Enjoy !

"Resumes are like Bikini's. they show a lot, but they don't show everything"
Coach Scott Fields

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Easters -Good Friday Image and Reflections

Images say 1000 words and stimulates Thoughts

I wanted to share this powerful image. I don't know who the artist is. Please take the time to look at the image, How does it make you feel? What thoughts come to mind?

I hope the image stimulates thoughts of Inspiration.
Hope/Faith/Guidance.

Share this image , if you feel strongly about this Good Friday !


I send blessings your way.

Happy EASTER
God Bless

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Fans of the Week - The Creasey Crew

The  Creasey Crew watching the Coach Scott Fields Show

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