Description:

This course introduces students to the theory and principles of coaching basketball and the rules and mechanics of officiating. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to organize, coach and plan daily practice sessions. 2 hrs./wk. This course will not meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Recognize and discuss the different philosophies of coaching basketball as a profession.
2. Develop a practice schedule.
3. Demonstrate and teach the correct fundamentals of shooting, passing and dribbling a basketball.
4. Discuss and demonstrate various offensive systems.
5. Recognize the various team defenses and development of systems of attack.
6. Demonstrate a comprehension of the rules and mechanics of officiating.
7. Develop a scouting report.
8. Discuss film analysis.
9. Discuss strategies during a game.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Coaching as a profession
   A. Discuss responsibility as teacher first
   B. Discuss students, academics and then basketball
   C. Discuss purpose as a coach
   D. Develop personal philosophy
   E. List basketball publications
   F. Discuss public relations opportunities
   G. Planning the practice sessions
   H. Develop overall check list
   I. Develop first two weeks of practice
   J. Discuss practice schedule theory
   K. Develop early season practices
   L. Develop mid-season practices
   M. Develop late season practices
   N. Discuss situation scrimmage theory
   O. Discuss game scrimmage situations
   P. Develop shooting practice situations
   Q. Discuss pre-season conditioning and weight program

II. Fundamentals of shooting, passing and dribbling
   A. Explain triple threat position 
   B. Demonstrate 1 on 1 moves
   C. Demonstrate proper footwork prior to shot
   D. Demonstrate four basic lay-ups
   E. Demonstrate different types of passes

III. Offensive systems
   A. Demonstrate use of screens
   B. Demonstrate post play options
   C. Discuss and demonstrate selected offensive drills
   D. Discuss JCCC high post offense
   E. Introduce the motion offense
   F. Discuss components of the fast break
   G. Discuss fast break drills
   H. Discuss attacking zone defenses
   I. Demonstrate out-of-bounds plays

IV. Defensive systems
   A. Discuss man to man principles
   B. Demonstrate individual and team defensive drills
   C. Discuss numbering system
   D. Discuss defending screens philosophies
   E. Discuss zone defenses and principles
   F. Demonstrate breakdown drills for zones
   G. Demonstrate rebounding techniques
   H. Demonstrate drills for rebounding

V. Officiating
   A. Discuss responsibilities of officials
   B. Discuss ten general rules of basketball
   C. Discuss relationship of officials with coaches and players

VI. Scouting report
   A. Assess purpose for scouting
   B. Discuss organization for scouting opponents
   C. Develop a scouting report
   D. Discuss evaluating statistics

VII. Film analysis
   A. Discuss how to break film down
   B. Assess opponents strengths and weaknesses
   C. Critique effectiveness of own team

VIII. Strategy during game
   A. Recognize and assess tempo of game
   B. Develop effective use of time outs
   C. Discuss coaches conduct on bench

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests and Final Exam             50 - 70% of grade
Projects                         20 - 50% of grade
Quizzes/Lab Assignments/Homework 15 - 25% of grade
Total                              100%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.