Recommended Reading
Below are some of the books that have had an impact on me as a coach. Many of them contain timeless principles of learning, coaching, teaching, and skill acquisition that we try to employ through Playmakers.
Origins of the Game
The 4 texts below shine a light on Dr. James Naismith’s original vision for the game of basketball. I believe Fundamentals of Basketball in particular is a timeless text that outlines much of what we would consider today as basketball intelligence, and insights as to what makes a successful player and team.
I particularly enjoy his section on Passing, although the whole text is gold and worth revisiting from time to time.
These free downloads are available courtesy of Springfield College Digital Collections.
