Maximize on Opportunities - Houston Rockets JB Bickerstaff

Maximize on Opportuntoes - Houston Rockets JB Bickerstaff
By Coach Scott Fields

I for one, am thrilled to see Coach JB Bickerstaff get his opportunity. I am not a fan of how it developed, as I hate to see a man be fired. The negative stigma of "Fired" and how it can affect a family. Sometimes the timing is not always effective. But when that opporrunty comes, Maximize on this opportunity. Coach Kevin McHale, Mr. Over/Under move from the Championship Celtics. Did a nice job of getting the Rockets to the Western Conference finals just last season. I am sure he was valuable in the recruitment of landing Dwight Howard. I am sure Kevin has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from. But, if you are tuned out? And you loose the respect of those you are leading? The ownership has to pull the trigger. Expectations not being met....? Are expectations realistic? Or is it a matter of a former NBA Champion and All Star not having the patience to Teach and work with this generation of athlete, who don't want to hear about, "Back in my time" to lead a sentence ?

If we look at former NBA players being successful in the lead Chair on the bench ! Well, there is an established pattern. I will let you fill in the blanks with names that didn't work here.... The staple, the name to fill the seats to a Demograph of fans who remember the glory days. I am not saying it will never work, I am not even saying former players don't make good coaches. I am just saying look at the pattern.

JB Bickerstaff, has put in his time. JB has a father who he has been blessed to have learned from. JB has been on the NBA bench for more than a decade. he has Experince. he has the ability to Communicate,he has the ability to Instruct, Teach, and of course , he has the ability to Coach.
In his first game, it earned a "W" he got the Stars and talent to respond and Go Hard to earn the "W".

Let's put analytics to the side, let's put stats to the side. It is about Players performing, and following a Leader, it is about Coaching, It is about having a PLAN, having a Vision of what you want the players do to in special situations. Those players executing is what makes the stats, it is what makes the analytics. Let's not complicate the simplicity of Leadership and Connection from the Coach to Players.

I understand this grind, I understand this sacrifice, I understand the Time and Energy it takes. It is all about having a skill set, it is all about having the ability to connect. I am a Pro Coach myself, I am not a member of the press. I am also all about being positive. I am thrilled for JB Bickerstaff. I am happy for his break, I am happy for his opportunity. I want him to have success. I want there to be a wave of fresh new faces on the sidelines who also have the ability to Lead and direct.

I cheer for the coach who puts in the sweat equity on the floor, I cheer for the coach who hasnt forgotten who he is and conforms to a mold. I applaud the coach who has sacrificed his time to live out his true purpose and passion.

Keep on Coaching them up JB !!! I am proud for you ! Allow me to live vicariously through you until I too am blessed to live my purpose.

Enjoy these links on the Coach who will soon be a household name...It is like a singer on the Voice who is living their dream and get this break.......

This first link supports my thinking on a shift in Coaching !

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14165005/mchale-firing-signals-shift-coaching-field

This next link is on the Rockets giving JB his opportunity.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raised-in-an-nba-locker-room--rockets-interim-coach-j-b--bickerstaff-has-unique-understanding-of-the-life-115242838.html

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How to Improve "Youth Basketball" -36 experts sound off - Coach Scott Fields

How to Improve "Youth Basketball"
36 experts sound off -Coach Scott Fields

I am once again humbled and honored to have a voice as a expert when asked , " How to Improve Youth Basketball"

In attached photo above, I am running a camp in Twin Falls, Idaho last spring 2015.

The emphasis on this camp was Teaching and Teaching in progression.

Great improvement was visible. The were many positive comments from campers and parents of campers involved.

This is Youth Basketball , Teaching...Teaching proper form, Teaching and skill development.

Enjoy this link to 36 experts on "How to Improve Youth Basketball"

http://www.basketballforcoaches.com/improve-youth-basketball/?utm_content=buffer04f6e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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USU Eastern Basketball names Team Captain

Brandon Sly named Team Captian for USU Eastern Basketball 2015-16

As a parent, you are always thrilled to see your kids happy and following their dreams.
Brandon (BSly) is doing just that. As a Sophomore at USU Eastern in Price, Utah. This 19 yr old is pursuing his dreams and leads his Team into the 2015-16 season.

He has a great story of perseverance. he is a great kid, hard worker.

Click the link to read the article.

Very proud of this young man. As a parent, we are thrilled he is a great kid, as a Coach, I am thrilled to see him soak up the knowledge, and transfer it to his Team.

NCAA coaches hit me up, if you need a true PG ?

Good Luck this season and eager to see where your journey takes you next.

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"Put in the Work" Reason why Steph Curry has crazy handles -Coach SF

Steph Curry "Puts in Work" Reason why he has crazy handles
- Coach Scott Fields

I am a process guy, I am detailed oriented, I believe in teaching in progression.i learn from others and observe practices to become a better teacher to empower my athletes and staff.

I was with Steph Curry when he was a Rookie with GS at the NBA Summer league, at that time, he was of course small for a shooting guard and honestly he wasn't a PG, because of his decesion making and ball handling skills.

Wow, has he every worked to prove the scouts wrong. He didn't allow his size to stop him. He didn't allow his weaknesses to define him. Steph was not heavily recruited to colleges, Steph was not everyone's All American. But he had Heart and he has tremendous work ethic. he isa. Great person, and he will outwork and out prepare the best of them.

This is why he is the NBA MVP, this is why he is off to a great start this season.

I am attaching this link to see some of the things he does in the off season to "PUT in WORK"

Young players, Observe, get your notebooks out..

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2586460-steph-curry-shows-off-ridiculous-handles-during-dribbling-drill?utm_campaign=tsipad&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=teamstream

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Steph Curry Pre Game Warm Up Routine - Coach Scott Fields

MVP Steph Curry Pre Game Warm Up Routine

As most of you may know, I have been blessed to have worked with Steph Curry on a couple occasions. I was with him his rookie season at the NBA Summer League in Vegas and again with my NBA players for a Charity event in SLC.

Let's discuss the NBA MVPs  Pre Game Routine. And why it is successful.....

I will support this with a video link as well.

Players who have a set routine seem to have more of a success rate in the league.

they get on the floor prior to the game, prior to thousands of fans coming into the arenas. And they WORK, they don't go through the motions.the start the Focus, the Muscle memory, and get MOVING at game speeds to emulate game situations.

Steph has a routine where he gets a good feel of the ball and court, gets used to the lighting, get aclimated to the surroundings and works up a sweat.

This starts off with a two ball,  ball handling drills on the baseline to get a feel and start his focus and preparation.

This is a warm up, again to start circulation, get loose, get a feel of the ball in his hands.

Then he goes up close to basket lay up , scoop shots  both left and right hands to start muscle memory, to visualize seeing the ball go through the hoop to gain confidence, notice he starts close to basket, he doesn't walk in court and start shooting threes. he see's the ball go in the hoop many times, then he Moves out to elbows to get a series of shots, after Starts to move back with a series of drills for three point range, 

He will get more than 100-150 shots up, sprint work, foot work, 1 dribble pull ups, to left and right and step back, some sprint catch and shoot drills and again, after more 1 dribble rt, 1 dribble left and more step back shots 

He will get some one on one with assistant coach to have some physicality and shoot on the move

Again, this is the same routine before every game, it does not change....

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Happy Halloween - scary video BOO !

Happy Halloween  - scary video
BOO !

I am a huge fan of Halloween ! Yes, it is my birthday for one..but it is also my favorite season.
Fall, the cool crisp in the air, the colors, to me it is the kickoff to Basketball season.

Enjoy this video to kickoff your Halloween weekend

I hope it brings as much Fun to you as it does me !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMnbw-AM4VA&sns=em

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HOF Coach Jerry Sloan introduces New Arena name - Vivint

HOF Coach Jerry Sloan introduces new name for Arena- Vivint

I wanted to share this video of my friend Coach Jerry Sloan introducing the new name to the home arena of the Utah Jazz. Knowing Coach like I do, I am sure he was not comfortable to do this project.
Knowing Coach like I do, I am sure it was a favor to the Miller family and to the franchise he loved working for for more than two decades. Jerry you are and always will be known as a JAZZ man.

From Delta Center, to Energy Solutions Arean to now the Vivint arena.
It will take some time, but I and it will catch on !

This heartfelt message is well done....

I ask that you click the link below to enjoy watching and listening to this Hall of Fame Coach discuss History, Legacy, All Stars, Winners, and New BEGINNINGS

Well done Coach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZePZkCmX4Xw&sns=em

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RIP Coach Flip Saunders

RIP Coach Flip Saunders

I have always considered myself Blessed, Lucky, and Fortunate to be apart of the Coaching fraternity.
But yesterday morning, the fraternity, and the NBA lost a great man.

Coach Flip Saunders of the Twolves lost his battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
At the young age of 60, we as a society lost a great man.

I send my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Saunders Family and to the Twolves franchise for the loss.

I have a friend who is currently in a Battle with Cancer, Cancer Sucks ! Please continue to be a support system for those in a battle, this loss happened so quickly.

I wish Flips son Ryan all the best in his climb in the coaching ranks, as he carries on his fathers legacy.

I feel the franchise is in great hands form he future, I feel this is why Kevin G is back in the franchise.

RIP Coach !

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Amerileague Basketball SCAM- Glendon Alexander aka Cerruti Brown

Glendon Alexander aka Cerruti Brown needs to be sent away and held accountable
Amerileague Scam

I have been away for awhile from my blogs and post, but when I came across this story, I felt I wanted to be apart of the awareness process. I want this man to be held accountable.

I feel bad for the people involved in this exploiting of people's dreams.

The communities involved, this time the people of Las Vegas. the people he gets to "Buy In," League reps looking to be Comminsioners, League Representatives, The Coaches, the Players, the so called National Try Outs camps....the list goes on

People turn down jobs, as they feel they have an opportunity, I pray they land on their feet soon.
This affects people, families and kids...

I have seen this in the ABA, the CBA and other minor leagues across the country.
What a Shame !

This man (pictured above) Glendon Alexander aka Cerruti Brown who has a LinkedIn profile.
Took NBA former players names, found a couple coaches and chased down HS players.
This is more than a poor business plan or mismanaged franchises, this is misrepresentation, a FRAUD and SCAM.

This man has a pattern, and it must be stopped !

Great job by the D league digest and the research and story done, which was then picked up by ESPN.

This is the D league digest story below

http://dleaguedigest.com/2015/10/20/questions-surround-amerileague-weeks-before-tipoff/

I want to share the links, but please help me spread and share this story

This is the ESPN story and Link below:

http://es.pn/1jBYq5P


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Coach Scott Fields and Basketball Experts on Basketball Tryouts Advice

Coach Scott Fields and 27 Basketball Experts give Try Outs advice

I was honored and humbled to be be apart of a Expert Basketball panel to discuss the topic of Basketball Tryouts.

The link is attached here for your Read of this content from 28 Basketball Experts

Again, I appreciate the opportunity to be apart of this select group of coaches

http://www.basketballforcoaches.com/tryouts-advice/

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Please use this New Sports Networking Site -World Sports ID

I want to help my friend and former player Julius Nwosu and his new Sports Networking site.

It is in the grassroots and members are signings p now.

Please go create a Profile and start networking with other Sports members

Coaches, Players, General Managers, Agents, Members of the Press Re all welcome

What a great place to share thoughts and ideas.

Share photos, Share videos, get to know others in our fraternity

I have a profile there.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Go to this attached link and GET STARTED !

http://worldsportsid.com/

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Help me Show support to Coach Flip Saunders and his battle

Timberwolves Coach Flip Saunders
Hodgkin's Lymphoma battle 

Cancer - Orlando Magic's Pat Williams said on the Coach Scott Fields show that 1 in 3 people will battle it in a life time ! Staggering numbers.

Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Flip Saunders has been in a battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and it has now been upgraded to Life Threatening.
(See link below)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2574894-flip-saunders-unlikely-to-coach-this-season-due-to-hodgkins-lymphoma?utm_campaign=tsipad&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=teamstream

Help me in sending Thoughts and Prayers to he and his Family.

God Speed to this great basketball mind !

This should get 10,000 likes and thousands of share.
Help me show support for this member of the basketball community !

Let's show him we are all behind him


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Scott Fields - Basketball Coach - "Resume"

Scott Fields - Basketball Coach - "Resume"

Scott Fields - Professional Basketball Coach - "Resume"

Men's Professional Coach experience (NBA/FIBA/CBA) College experience (NCAA 1/2, NJCAA/NAIA, AAU)  Accumulative near 760 Win percentage.

{Summary}

I have more than 25 years of High Level Basketball Coaching experience and expertise. I have a proven record of building and maintaining Winning Cultures. I am a man of integrity, driven, ambitious,competitive, self motivated and passionate about my craft. I have an affinity for building a Family atmosphere with a since of Empowering all individuals we guide and direct for growth and development. I have a near 760 win percentage in my many years of Coaching. I believe in teaching life lessons and preparing young men for their successful journeys on and off the court. I am thrilled to take on challenges by taking Teams to the next level of Success and leaving programs and franchises far better than I find them. This is more than a Passion, Coaching is my Purpose.

{Goal} 

To land a High Level Coaching position that best utilizes my strengths and skill sets while building a Team to compete for Championships.

{Honors/Accolades}

Multiple Championships, Multiple Coach of the Year awards

Nationally Ranked College Teams, Inducted into HS Hall of Fame, Undefeated Championship seasons, records for most wins in a season, largest win margins in a game. Coached NJCAA "Player of the Year" "Developed over 100 players to represent their countries. Coached Current and Former NBA players.

{Specialties}

Leadership- leading by example with hard work and being a positive role model for the community

Player and Staff Recruitment- I have a large network of colleagues to call upon to build a blue print program and staff - Trained eye to find high level players to fit my philosophy 

Player Development- I have Coached Current and Former NBA Players, NJCAA National Player of the Year, Developed over 100 players to represent their National Teams around the globe for Olympic or World Championship competitions.

Scouting- preparing Teams for opponents and breaking down idiosyncrasies  for competition. 

Communication- I have effective communication skills to identify player roles and responsibilities within a Team concept for a winning culture.

Strength and Conditioning- Players will be disciplined and prepared both mentally and physically for maximum individual and Team performance.

Public Speaking- for marketing and promoting the Franchise or Institution within the community.

Fundraising- marketing our brand to utilize our program as a vehicle to attract local businesses for productive business relationships

Community Involvement- being a proactive member of the community and giving back and building a community Awareness while teaching life skills.

{Education}

King University -Bristol, Tn.      B.A. received   Major Psychology

Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. HS - Walton, In.     Diploma received 

{Contact Information}

Cell - (801) 859-6793

E mail- coachscottfields@gmail.com

Website- coachscottfields.com

{References} 

Available upon Request

#WCW - My Wife Kim Fields

#WCW - My Wife Kim Fields

So we all know what the hashtag #WCW stands for correct?
Woman Crush Wednesday !

Well, mine is and always will be my beautiful wife, Kim.
I was at work the other day, I was a bit frustrated and my wife sent me this selfie, it brought a smile to my face right away.

I am blessed and fortunate...

Just wanted to share my #WCW

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*** Must Watch - Spurs Coach Pop being Pop

*** Must Watch - Spurs Coach Pop being Pop

I am sorry, but this is funny to me and I wanted to share.
I grew up in an era where Indiana University Coach Bob Knight used to work the press.

But Pop has fun, he has earned the reputation of hating the game time interviews on TV.

Watch this interview for NBA Media day 2015

Classic Pop

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2573160-gregg-popovich-gets-reporter-ready-for-2015-16-season-in-classic-popovich-style?utm_campaign=tsipad&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=teamstream

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#TBT Throwback to '94 BBC Ecluse- Luxemburg

#TBT Throwback to '94

So, this was my second Professional Head Coach position, but first Head Coach position in Europe.
I traveled to the small country of Luxemburg, they have their own language, Luxemburgish, only a population of about 350,000, the country is bordered by Germany, Belgium and France.

It was a great experience, we finished with a best ever record in franchise history and competed in the Final Four of the Luxemburg Cup.
My first personel move was to fire the existing American player and I brought in a versatile american player.
Double D, Doug Devore a poor man Larry Bird, he was smart, he could play multiple positions and defend multiple positions, he was a team player and made those around him better.
This was a young team with a few vetran players sprinted in.
We had a solid backcourt, Claude and his younger brother Guy,
Luc was our Big Man, Eric was an athletic wing, our bench was solid and they knew their roles.
We wonky lost 1 regular season game that season going into the finals

I will never forget this Team and these guys, they were coachable.
We suprised everyone.......

Stadtbredimus will Live on
Ecluse along the Mosel River  
BBC Ecluse

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Steve Jobs -Apple- Quotes

Steve Jobs -Apple - Quotes

Steve Jobs, Apple Founder, Movies are made about him. Books have been written by him Nd about him.

Here are two profound quotes I wanted to share with you, as they at applicable to all walks of life.

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Not My First Magazine Cover - Fun Times- Coach Scott Fields

Not MY First Magazine Cover- Fun Times- Coach Scott Fields

Just having some fun- This is not my first Magazine Cover- Asia, Latin America, Europe, Scandanavia. I have been blessed with my career ....

Maybe North America soon ? Just sharing some fun

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Happy Birthday to my WhItt (Twitters) the big 28 !

Happy Birthday to my Whitt (Twitters) the big 28 !

Happy Happy Birthday to our Girl Whittney Sperry ! You are the BIG 28 today !

I can't tell you how proud I am of you and the lovely lady you have become. I am blessed to have you in my life. There are so many superlatives to discribe you. You are Fun ! You are georgous like your Mom ! You are successful, You are caring, you are a great older sister ! You are giving ! You are a great Momma to Betty ! Well, your Condo is not always the cleanest, but I still LOVE YA !

I came into your life at the tender age of 17 as you were finding your way through those crazy HS years ! I have watched you transform into amazing gal !  I have never been more proud of who you are and who you have become.

I can says this, YOU MAKE 28 LOOK GOOD !
This is to a year of health/wealth and all the happiness you deserve !

I got nothing but Love for you and just know I am always behind you in everything you choose, it is funny this thing called a step dad, but you make it Fun, Enjoyable, and Easy !

I hope everyone helps me wish you a Happy Birthday !

#MYstepDaugtherisCoolerthanYours

It all starts with VISION- Coach Scott Fields

It is starts with VISION- Coach Scott Fields

Where does it come from? How do you get started? How can I make a difference?
You must have VISION ! You must be confident in yourself and your skill set and abilities.
You must be comfortable to teach, break down to the simple basics and be able to teach it, demonstrate it, show how you want it done. Don't take for granted they know what you know.
Don't assume, talk to them and teach them like you are talking to a Martian.

As a Coach, there are many paths to take on your journey. What level do you want to Coach?
What gender do you want to Coach? Are you in it for the right reasons? If you are in it for the fame? The money? I will tell you this, you are in it for ALL the wrong reasons.

If you are in it to help others to obtain their goals and aspirations, it is a great place to start.
You must care for the people you Coach ! You must take the time to get the know the athletes off the court you are Coaching.
You must be able to Communiate.
But take it to the next level, you must be able to effectively Communicate with them one on one.
You must be able to identify. Role for the individual before you set your Team goals.
Everyone must know and understand their Role on the Team.
They must buy into your system or Philosophy.
This comes easier for those who have had success and from those who have reached success at higher levels.
You must be comfortable to hold them accountable. You must use tidy who the Team CPtian is going to be and hold that person accountable as well.
Just know before you hold them accountable, you must hold yourself accountable for all of your actions, so, you must lead by example.

As a man with Vision, you must be ready to build and create a CULTURE of Dedication, Disapline,
Hard Work. These must be Goal driven, Winning will be the by product of the Hard Work.
Individual Goals must be willing to sacrifice for the betterment of the Team, Players and everyone in the organization must be mindful of the process.

The can be no hidden agenda's , Things must be first and foremost realistic to everyone.
You must be willing to make a stand for what you believe and not waiver. You must have confidence, you must believe in what you Teach and what you preach. If not, you will loose the respect of those you are leading.

You must stay calm during stressful times, you must control your emotions, as mental clarity comes with rational thinking. You must be able to see what others can't not, but lead them to your vision. We must stive for perfection in a no perfect environment, as many factors you will never be able to control. You must prepare your Team to perform at peak levels in times of stress and pressure, you must make them comfortable being out of their comfort zones. This is practiced, let them start with visualization. Get your players focused on the current task and centered mentally and mindful of their self and each other. This is all done in a competitive environment.  Everyday their must be competition and under stressful conditions and everything must imulate game speed and game conditions.

This is all organized, planned out to the most specific detail, under time management. Allowing time for corrective skill modifications.

I say, , "We are what we repeatedly do. We are what we repeated think. We are what we repeated Vision"

If you cant see it, don't try to Teach it, don't try to Preach it. But you better first believe it.
Allow your Vision to come to fruition.
This is were Success lies.

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