Michael Coleman

Michael Coleman is the co-founder of the Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation (KBAF), a non-profit organization whose mission is "to provide high quality workouts and exposition opportunities for student athletes to gain recognition by post-secondary athletic programs." He trains athletes for basketball, speed and agility through academies and outreach programs in Pratt, Wichita and Kansas City, Kansas. Coleman has coached Division III and high school basketball in six different states (Arizona, Kansas, New Mexico, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia), and has coached in the state playoffs in three of them (Arizona, New Jersey and Ohio). He is committed to encouraging student-athletes to excel in the classroom as well as on the court.

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Build Endurance With This Basketball Transition Drill

April 10, 2013 | Michael Coleman

Enduring tough conditioning drills will prepare you for next basketball season. Enhance your fundamentals while staying in shape with this transition offense conditioning drill from Onteora (N.Y.) High School coach Samuel Guest. (See also Dwyane Wade’s On-Court Basketball Skills and Conditioning Routine.) Set-Up Needed:...

Develop Your Team's Fast Break Skills With the Four-Pass Drill

April 8, 2013 | Michael Coleman

Improve your team's passing and fast break skills with this competitive transition drill from Pratt High School (Kan.) Head Coach David Swank. Four-Pass Drill (a.k.a. "Greenback Drill") The Four-Pass Drill calls for four quick bullet passes leading to a layup without dribbling. (Improve...

3 Keys To Coaching Man-To-Man Defense

March 10, 2013 | Michael Coleman

No matter what level of play, all basketball teams share a common goal: have the higher score when the final buzzer sounds. A strong offense is your playmaker, but defense wins games. Although some coaches favor active zone defenses, in my...

Developing an Offensive Philosophy for Basketball

March 1, 2013 | Michael Coleman

Coaching basketball doesn't require expertise in sets plays, quick hitters and half court offense. Coaches on all levels need the ability to evaluate the talent they have and try to put players in positions to maximize their abilities within an...

4 Youth Basketball Drills That Teach the Fundamentals

February 17, 2013 | Michael Coleman

The basics of understanding and playing the game of basketball should start no later than third grade. Teaching youth athletes the proper footwork and how to play man-to-man defense will lift them to a higher standard when they get to...

2 Drills to Increase Your Basketball Shot Quickness and Accuracy

February 7, 2013 | Michael Coleman

It's said that the game of basketball is won with defense, but the final result usually reflects the ability to score points and shoot consistently. Honing this skill takes time and commitment to practicing your shots during the off-season. The most...

Point Guard Game-Speed Drills

January 18, 2013 | Michael Coleman

As the starting point guard, you're the heartbeat of your team during games. Your responsibilities are to make sure the coach's game plan is carried out, control the design of the offense and be ready to take the open shot...

The Best Basketball Shooting Drills for Kids

December 26, 2012 | Michael Coleman

Youth programs are the feeder systems for high schools, and what they teach can hurt or help the present and future of high school basketball programs. As a youth coach, you can only watch young kids take shots out of their...

2 Great Basketball Drills to Do on Your Own

December 21, 2012 | Michael Coleman

Formal basketball practice is obviously an important part of your development as a player. However, spending time practicing on your own will give you an extra edge over your competition and turn you into a standout player on the court. The...

2 Dribbling Drills to Improve Your On-Court Game

November 28, 2012 | Michael Coleman

Dribbling is one of the most underrated skills in basketball. If you cannot dribble effortlessly, you won't be able to move fluidly around the court. Plus, your mind will be focused on the task of dribbling, rather than on making...

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