2013 Nike Coaches Clinic

My father has always taught me that if you want to find success in whatever you are doing, look to people that have been successful before you.  Study them, and learn all you can from them.  I have taken this advice in watching videos and reading books from some of the great coaches whom I have a lot of respect for.  This past weekend I took a great opportunity to learn from some of the biggest names in collegiate coaching first hand by going to a coaching clinic sponsored by Nike in Tunica, Mississippi.

For I believe nine years now, Nike has been putting on these coaching clinics for coaches who want to learn more.  They bring in successful coaches to come and put on these clinics for coaches to take notes and learn from some of the best.  So this past weekend I left my home in Malvern, Arkansas and set out towards Tunica.  I was very excited as this was my first coaching clinic to attend.  I met one of my coaching buddies from high school down there and we were set for the weekend. 

The clinic was held at the Harrah's Casino in Tunica.  They had some beautiful facilities on their property and was a great place to host this event.  This year's lineup hosted from great speakers.  I got to hear form coaches like 2 time national champion Billy Donovan of the Florida Gators, 2011 final four coach Shaka Smart of Virginia Commonwealth, Mike Anderson from the Arkansas Razorbacks, Jamie Dixon from Pittsburgh, among many others.  This was a great place to make contacts and meet some great coaches and get information.  I would highly recommend for anyone going into coaching to attend one of these Nike clinics or go to one similiar to them. 

Me and VCU's Shaka Smart

Nike will host two more coaching clinics in the springs of 2013.  May 10-12 there will be one in Las Vegas, NV and then May 17 & 18 there will be another one in Verona, NY.  If there is any way to make it to either of those I would strongly suggest it.  I learned so much this past weekend and cannot wait until next year's clinic.  Nike is also talking about having four clinics in the fall.  Once I get those dates and locations, I will blog about those as well, and I will be attending at least one.  All information about Nike's clinics as well as other resources can be found at www.basketballcoach.com. This is a great website with a lot of great information for coaches and future coaches alike.  Go check out some information on this website and remember this is just another way to insure that coaching is in your future!