Basketball Analytics, Coaching Tips and Innovative Hacks
Our Head Coach and Assistant Coach team at Hoopsalytics have been talking and Zoom’ing with coaches from all over the country and indeed, continent (shout-out to our Canadian friends and coaches), and we’ve been getting some excellent feedback and response. Here’s a sample of comments from our coaching community: “We want to track stats and […] →Read more
It is hard to remember the day when cuts were made until you see the expressions and reactions of those players that did not make their chosen team. It’s a look of disbelief, anger and in some circumstances, unscripted disappointment. Of course, the same holds true for those players elevated to a level only their […] →Read more
Video is one of the most valuable modern technologies available to coaches. I can’t imagine not having video of a game to review after the fact. You miss so much in the heat of the moment, and being able to go back and review a game is invaluable. And not just for coaches, but for […] →Read more
Most coaches I’ve gone up against use a single word or number for their play calls – especially inbounds plays. I used to do this too. Smart coaches will remember previously used plays, and adjust the next time they hear the same play. So there has to be a better way. I remember a game […] →Read more
Here’s a quick coaching hack you all might find useful. Often you will play a team you have never seen before, and it’s really useful to know who their best player(s) are. If it’s an away game, I always take a look at the scorebook, and flip back a few pages to see the scoring […] →Read more
In preparation for the season, video recording is on every coach’s things-to-do list. Here’s a few helpful reminders, ideas and tips to get the most out of your effort with the least amount of friction: We recommend using an iPhone or iPad to record. Uploading video from either device to Hoopsalytics is quick and easy. […] →Read more
As players and coaches across the country are gearing up for the return of a full season of basketball, the energy around our program and throughout the City is abundant and the excitement is palpable. Here in San Francisco, we finally have had a few days of rain, which, combined with mid-50’s, low-60’s temps, appropriately creates a […] →Read more
VPS is an acronym for the Value Point System, a statistic created to look at the efficiency of a player and to give a more well-rounded indication of overall player performance. A VPS of 1 is considered average, while a VPS of 2+ is excellent. The formula for VPS is as follows: Points+Rebounds+2x Assists+2x *Recoveries […] →Read more
The college recruiting process for players and coaches and especially parents has always been fraught with nerves, joys, and surprises. Playing college sports is the dream of many but it is a distinction not easily attained. According to scholarshipstats.com, the numbers are daunting. Overall, a little over 7% of high school athletes (about 1 in […] →Read more
In Hoopsalytics, as well as most any other box score stats, you’ll see a column labelled EFG% – Effective Field Goal percentage. This article explains that statistic in more detail. Here’s how EFG% is presented in Hoopsalytics: You can also see two-point makes and misses, three-point makes and misses, and percentages for two-point and three-point […] →Read more