Tag Archives: Kevin Eastman

How Do You Defend The Pick & Roll?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by coachmikemak

1. Be prepared for more creative pick-and-rolls. The days of the basic pick-and-roll are over. “I think you have a lot more double and small pick-and-rolls, where you have like the one and two guards together,” one scout said. “Even … Continue reading →

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Kevin Eastman: Destiny or Choice

Posted on March 8, 2013 by coachmikemak

Now that teams all over the country are into February, many teams probably feel they are destined for something. There are those that feel they have a magical season going and they are destined for post season success. Then there’s … Continue reading →

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Kevin Eastman: How Do The Best Become The Best?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by coachmikemak
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Defensive Thoughts from Kevin Eastman

Posted on November 8, 2012 by coachmikemak

We’re all looking for ways to “GET” our teams to understand and appreciate defense and how important it is to winning. So often we talk to our team about having to GET things done in order to be a good … Continue reading →

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Kevin Eastman On What The Best Do

Posted on August 4, 2012 by coachmikemak

I’ve been very fortunate in my career to work with, talk to, and help improve some of the best players in the game. As I look at our 2012 Olympic team, I remember working with Kevin Durant when he was … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From Coaching U Live

Posted on July 25, 2012 by coachmikemak

Jimmy Dykes @JimmyDykesLive The best do not get bored with the basics. Toughness – doing what’s right when it’s really, really hard to do what’s right. Good coaches identify the problem. Great coaches fix the problem. Kevin Eastman @KevinEastman You … Continue reading →

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