Trent Johnson Nike Clinic Notes by Jonathan Gatlin

Written by Coach Peterman

I have coached at the NCAA Division 2 (Southwestern Oklahoma State University), NAIA (USAO), and JUCO Levels (Blinn College and Carl Albert State College) as well as high school. I just felt that fellow coaches especially young coaches need to constantly work on their “game”. Just like the basketball players that we coach. We as coaches need to improve ourselves. That is my story and why I do this blog.

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October 30, 2013

Trent Johnson Nike Clinic Notes

Today I wanted to bring you clinic notes from Coach Trent Johnson as he teaches us his half court man offense at the Nike basketball coaches’ clinic. Coach Johnson is the head coach at Texas Christian University and is in his 33rd year of coaching. Coach Johnson has previously held the Head Basketball Coach duties at Louisiana State University, Stanford University, and the University of Nevada prior to becoming the Head Coach at TCU. Trent Johnson just completed his first year of coaching at TCU and during his first year led the “Horn Frogs” to their first Big 12 victory, and first win over a top 5 ranked opponent.

Coach Johnson’s notes are fairly brief but there are definitely great points and he teaches us about offense but also about how we ought to provide opportunities for our players to be successful on that end. As you read Coach Johnson’s notes think about the team you have and if you are maximizing the talent on your team and are you playing to the style of your team. Trent Johnson believes that it is important to have an effective system for the players you have on your squad.

Trent Johnson Half Court Man Offense
Facts are what I base comments on

You have to be able to execute ½ court level.
Better the player, the better the coach, the better system. Have a system that applies.

Put a system together to play against all levels and all kinds of players.
Every program has signature of the way they play.

Cards system – every time we come down the floor, we have a quick hitter, Why?
1. Give opportunity to get guys to make plays. 2. They need help end of game.

4 A’s
Attitude
Aggressive
Angles
Adjust to (___ fill in the blank)

1 Set “Basic”
Stacks at the mid post, before he gets to half, get space, be aggressive. Wing entry – post position, 1 man sprints opposite FT. setting up the shuffle cut.
Counters on offense if they are fronting the post.

Jonathan Gatlin is a recent graduate of North Carolina State University finishing with a major in Sport Management and a minor in Coaching Education. He has worked for AAU programs, coached intramural athletics, and worked various basketball camps. He is a student of the game looking to further his coaching career as a Graduate Assistant. “Teaching the game, Training for life”