Head Start Basketball
Hoop Heads Newsletter

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as we all figure out how to best navigate this challenging time.

We'll continue to produce the Hoop Heads Pod three times per week, hopefully giving you some positive content to consume. Plus, be sure to check out our new webinar series!
We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will follow guidance from public health officials and government agencies, so we can continue to support our families and communities.

Our camps in Oberlin & Hudson have been cancelled for now. The decision on Strongsville will be made this weekend and Avon Lake later this summer. These are extraordinary times and we believe strongly that youth sports can help us in our recovery. However, it has to be done safely, with the utmost care for the health of our youth and our society.

Thanks,


Mike Klinzing
Founder & Executive Director of Head Start Basketball
Host of the Hoop Heads Podcast

BRAND NEW HOOP HEADS POD WEBINAR SERIES SPONSORED BY
We are proud to bring you our new Hoop Heads Pod Webinar Series, sponsored by Analytics 4 Coaches.

Our line-up of coaches includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow and improve as a coach. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball. Our coaches will be sharing from their years of knowledge, strategies, and success. If you’re focused on improving your coaching and your team, we’ve got you covered!

All Hoop Heads Pod Webinars are free!

Don Showalter - USA Basketball

Gold Standards

Tuesday, June 2 at 9 pm EST
Pascal Meurs - Belgian Professional Basketball Coach

Practice Design: Lessons from Video Games

Saturday, June 6 at 3 pm EST
Alicia Komaki - Sierra Canyon (CA) High School Girls' Varsity Head Coach

Running a High Level Practice : A Blueprint

Thursday, June 11 at 9 pm EST
Lee Swanson - Bunker Hill (NC) High School Girls' Varsity Head Coach

Championship Culture: Creating an Authentic Culture in Your Program

Thursday, June 18 at 9 pm EST
Randy Sherman - Radius Athletics

Offensive Spacing Principles

Thursday, June 25 at 9 pm EST
Matt Vespa - Lakeland Community College (OH) Assistant Coach

Secondary Break Options and a Family of Quick Hitters

Thursday, July 2 at 9 pm EST

Head Start Basketball Camps - Summer 2020

We are continuing to monitor the situation relative to Covid-19 here in the Cleveland area. We anticipate making a final decision on our ability to safely conduct our local day camps over the next few weeks. Whenever a decision is made please know that you will have the choice of receiving a full refund or rolling over your camp fee to 2021 at this year's price.

HEAD START BASKETBALL CAMPS emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with individual attention given to each young player. The campers will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. The camp will not only provide a fundamental base for each young player, but will also be a fun and enjoyable experience for every camper.
Our coaches work with the young players on developing their individual basketball skills. We want to make the most of every day and we do that with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Learning is FUN!

Here are just a few things you will learn out on the court
  • Ball handling drills that you can work on at home to become more confident with the ball
  • Proper shooting technique
  • Passing and catching skills
  • How to box out your opponent and grab a rebound
  • Defensive stance and movements
  • Sportsmanship
  • How to be a good teammate
  • Basic 3 on 3 basketball strategy
This Week's Episodes of the
Hoop Heads Podcast
MATT McCALL - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEN'S HEAD COACH - EPISODE 310
HOW & WHEN WILL THE NBA RETURN? - EPISODE 311
MIHAI RADUCANU - FOUNDER OF NO LIMIT PERFORMANCE & DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR GANON BAKER BASKETBALL - EPISODE 312
This Week's Parent Article

How Sports Can Help Rebuild America

by Tom Farrey
This Week's Coaching Article

Morgan Wooten’s Favorite Coaching Concepts

from Mark Cascio
This Week's Player Info
During these challenging times, our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are continuing to create and deliver as many useful resources for players to get better at home.
 
Recently, they launched their FREE 10 Day Dr. Dish Virtual Camp designed for players to execute at home!
 
Throughout each of the 10 days, they packaged complete basketball training drills, workouts, inspiration, and content including:
  • Proper warm ups & stretching
  • Agility drills
  • Conditioning drills
  • Ball handling drills/progressions
  • Shooting drills/progressions
  • Challenges
  • Daily inspirational quotes and videos
  • And more!
*Each workout segment is led and executed by an elite skills trainer/coach.
 
Please note: Access to a Dr. Dish machine is absolutely NOT required to participate in the camp! Even if you don't have access to a hoop, there are a ton of drills that you'll still be able to execute alongside the pros.
 
Sound like something you or your players would enjoy? Click below to learn more, sign up, and follow along
 Head Start Basketball, Inc.
  
Mike Klinzing - Director 
 
12017 The Bluffs, Strongsville, OH 44136
 
216-392-4059