Insights from Dr. Tim Rice's 30+ Years in Basketball Coaching
Dr. Tim Rice shares valuable insights from over 30 years of experience in basketball coaching, emphasizing the importance of coaching philosophy, the principles of the Basketball Code, and the impact on players both on and off the court. Through his extensive background in coaching at various levels and internationally, Dr. Rice's expertise offers a unique perspective for coaches looking to enhance their leadership skills and inspire their teams.
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The Basketball Code: 30+ Years of Lessons Learned from Coaching and Leading Dr. Tim Rice Basketball Mentoring Rend Sports Academy Online Coaches Clinic April 29, 2020 Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Introduction Live in West Fargo, North Dakota USA. Married for nearly 25 years to my wife Candy (the smarter Dr. Rice ). Originally from Robertsdale, Alabama USA. Scholarship student-athlete in cross country at Mobile (AL). Involved in basketball as a student assistant, coach, special assistant or consultant since 1988. Named as an assistant coach for Ireland Under 20 men s team for 2020 European Championships. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Introduction (cont.) Been on the bench for over 600 games. Head coached teams at the club level, schools level and college level, both in the U.S. and internationally. Have worked at the NJCAA, NAIA, NCCAA, and NCAA Division I and III levels in college basketball. Served as an assistant for nine different coaches since 1988 (these coaches have won 2,985 games, three are Hall of Fame coaches, and five have won over 300 games in their careers- more on these coaches in the presentation). Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Introduction (cont.) Currently serve in a consulting and governance role with Basketball Ireland and Admirals Basketball Academy in Chisinau, Moldova. Lead the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) academic program at Ashford University in San Diego, California, as well as teach for four other universities as an adjunct faculty member. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Agenda What is the Basketball Code? Basketball Code-Discussion of the Principles. Why your Coaching Philosophy Matters. Takeaways from over 30+ years in the game. Closing and Questions. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
What is the Basketball Code? A set of standards, not rules. o Standards are instinctively more positive than rules. Rules encompass negative undertones and empower the coach/leader while standards inspire everyone in the program to contribute/grow for the betterment not only of the team, but also of themselves. o We want our players to transfer these principles to their lives after we teach them. o As Steve Lamie says, the Code is our team s Constitution. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
The Basketball Code We listen with eyes and ears. We run on the floor. We are on time for everything. We are responsible for our actions. We communicate, encourage, and acknowledge. We never tolerate anything less than our best effort from our teammates and ourselves. We find solutions, not excuses. We do and say the right thing. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles 1. We listen with eyes and ears. 2. We run on the floor. Steve Lamie Currently has 306 career wins. Head men s coach at Grove City College (PA) since 1998. Has won 5 conference titles at GCC. Led his teams to NCAA tournament twice, making a second round appearance in 2020. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) 3. We are on time for everything. Dr. Bill Elder Had 549 career wins. Head coached at junior college and NAIA level over his 28-year coaching career. Teams won numerous conference titles and played in the national tournament on numerous occasions. Member- NAIA Basketball Coaches' Hall of Fame/University of Montevallo Sports Hall of Fame/City of Mobile (AL) Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) 4. We are responsible for our actions. Woodie Head Had 791 career basketball wins (overall coaching record in all sports was 1,615-292) over a 32-year career. Head coached basketball, volleyball and softball teams at Faith Academy to 26 state titles (9 in basketball). Member- Alabama Independent School Association Hall of Fame. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) 5. We communicate, encourage, and acknowledge. Erik Johnson Coached at NCAA Division I level for 24 years. Was head women s basketball coach at U. of Denver and Boston College for 10 years (140 wins). Coaches at the club and high school level in the Boston area. Heavily involved with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) 6. We never tolerate anything less than our best effort from our teammates and ourselves. Ciaran Murphy Taught and coached for over 35 years at St. Mary s College Galway. Former National League player and coach in Galway. Led the Raquette Lake Boys Camp (NY) basketball summer program for over 10 years. Gave me my first team to head coach in the summer of 1991. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) 7. We find solutions, not excuses. Harry Sheehy Had 324 career basketball wins at Williams College over a 17- year career. Coached Williams to 13 NCAA appearances, nine 20-win seasons, two New England championships, and two NCAA Division III Final Fours. His final recruiting class led Williams to the 2003 NCAA Division III national title. Current athletic director at Dartmouth in the Ivy League. Inducted into New England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002 with Bob Cousy, Patrick Ewing, Julius Erving, Jim Calhoun, and Geno Auriemma. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) 8. We do and say the right thing. Sid Elliott Played in the SEC at Tennessee (1961-1964) during the Adolph Rupp era at Kentucky. Served as the head coach at Enterprise State Junior College for 21 years, winning four conference titles. Gave me my first break in college basketball in a bowling class in the summer of 1988. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) What is the takeaway from these coaches? They had a philosophical approach to everything they did. They all focused on concepts that would not only impact success on the court, but also impact the lives of those they coached. They took it upon themselves to hold their student- athletes accountable, not because they wanted to hold it over them, but because they wanted their athletes to become great citizens who would impact the world. They seized teachable moments and were always looking for ways to point out to their players how what they were learning in sport could be applied to their own lives. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Basketball Code- Discussion of the Principles (cont.) What is the takeaway about these coaches? These coaches have led many former players to go into teaching and coaching, but also into many leadership positions across various career fields. The legendary coach Tony Bennett once said this: I want these young guys to learn about the joy of family, the joy of what will matter in their life. Sports is one of the greatest classrooms that I can think of and adversity is maybe the greatest teacher. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Why your Coaching Philosophy Matters A coaching philosophy is a statement of what you value and how you will approach your coaching role. It covers your purpose as a coach and how you will approach comprehensive player development and success. Your coaching philosophy consists of your major objectives and the beliefs and principles that you adhere to in order to achieve your objectives. Your coaching philosophy guides how you behave as a coach and how you interact with your athletes. It should reflect who you are and who you want to be. It is based on your experiences, knowledge, values, opinions and beliefs. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Why your Coaching Philosophy Matters (cont.) Here is my Coaching Philosophy Execute the Fundamentals. o We are what we repeatedly do- excellence then is not an act, but a habit. Defensive Pride. o Defense is not a variable- it s a constant. Defense has to be deeply embedded in your attitude. It s something you must do well every time. Teamwork. o Individual commitment to a group effort- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, and a civilization work. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Why your Coaching Philosophy Matters (cont.) Defensive Philosophy No Lay-ups. o We don t give up the easiest shot in basketball. o There is no excuse for getting beat in transition- sprint back on defense and make our opponent play against our half court defense. o Keep the ball out of the middle of the floor and out of the paint. No Second Shots. o Giving up offensive rebounds allows our opponent easy shots, gets us into foul trouble, and gets them to the free throw line. o We box out on every shot. o Rebounding completes the defensive possession and starts our fast break. Contest Every Shot. o A statistic to consider: 50% of all uncontested shots are made, while 33% of all contested shots are made. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Why your Coaching Philosophy Matters (cont.) Offensive Philosophy Handle the Ball. o Limiting turnovers will allow us to get more shot attempts which translates into scoring more points. o Limiting turnovers eliminates easy baskets by our opponents. Take Good Shots. o We don t shoot contested shots, unless it is in the paint. o Understand time and score. o We are looking to, first, beat our opponent down the court and score a lay-up off our fast break. Second, take advantage of our opponents transition confusion and score easy baskets. Third, execute our half court offense for a high percentage shot. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Why your Coaching Philosophy Matters (cont.) Offensive Philosophy (cont.) Get Second Shots. o Think of every shot as a missed shot when you think about rebounding. o Counter the box out and get the offensive rebound. o Offensive rebounds equal more shot attempts. They are usually close to the basket, can cause our opponents to foul and get us to the free throw line. Execute Quickly and Aggressively. o Our success is not about which offense we run, but how well we execute our offense. o Be detail-oriented. First, be disciplined, and then seize the initiative. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Takeaways from over 30+ years in the game In Greek, the true definition of the word passion (p or p thos) is to suffer. It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. John Wooden. Make the big time where you're at. Never forget where you came from. Know your why. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Takeaways from over 30+ years in the game (cont.) The best teachers of this game aren't often at the highest levels. Teach and model character (caring/honesty/ respect/responsibility) through the game. Hold the Ladder. What a teacher is, is more important than what he teaches. Karl Menninger, noted 20th century psychiatrist. Teach life lessons and always compete. Networking is a difference maker in this business. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Holding the Ladder It isn t easy to stay motivated day in and day out to be disciplined with the small things, but serving others, having a no task is too small mentality, and doing everything with excellence often leads to success where it matters most. Live in the moment and give your best effort one day at a time. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Holding the Ladder No matter what role you re in, serving those around you goes a long way. Holding the ladder is something that teams do when they cut down the nets every year when they win championships. My goal in my role as a coach and as a leader is to hold the ladder to let everybody else climb. To hold the ladder takes selflessness- to know that those who you lead and coach can lean on you and are able to climb up to reach their potential. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
In Closing... You have a great responsibility to not only teach the game, but also teach life lessons. Strive to be a mentor and if you don t have one yet, find one! People are watching- I know I was with my mentors walk the talk and live what you coach. Read The Chap Who Follows Me by James Gibbon. If you do not currently have a coaching philosophy, develop one! Keep learning: When you're through learning, you're through. Will Rogers, American humorist from early 20th century. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
Questions? Tim Rice Website: www.basketballmentoring.com (currently under construction) Email: drtimrice@gmail.com Twitter- @drtimrice Phone (USA): North Dakota: +1 512.585.0323 Holding the ladder so others can climb to greater heights. Dr. Tim Rice, Basketball Mentoring Telling you the truth about your team.
