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The System Beating the EuroLeague (⛹🏽TSF: 128)

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? Valencia finished 2nd in the EuroLeague regular season after being projected to finish 16th… and they did it without a superstar. They did it through their SYSTEM OF PLAY. Their offense led the league in scoring, built on pace, ball screens, and a design where everything connects - spacing, decisions, and relentless pressure. It’s one of the most complete team-driven systems in basketball right now. I just added a full Valencia film study (including a...

4 days ago • 4 min read

The “Red Defense” Everyone’s Asking About (⛹🏽TSF: 127)

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? At least a dozen coaches have asked me for the document from this YouTube video on the Flexible 1-2-2 Defense: If you want it too, you can access it here for free: The_Red_Defense_Playbook.pdf The above video is an excerpt from the full stream with Coach Marty Dello (90+ minutes in length that includes game film) And for the an even deeper dive into the 1-2-2 3/4 court press and learning all the details of running it, check out the guide to the Jay...

11 days ago • 4 min read

Steal Fred Hoiberg’s 1-3-1 "Lanes" Twist (⛹🏽TSF: 126)

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? I just added something new to the 1-3-1 Multiple Defense System - and it fits the identity of the product perfectly. The 1-3-1 system is built around one idea: breaking offensive rhythm with multiple looks out of the same structure. This new addition is exactly that. In a 22+ minute video, I broke down the Morphing “Lanes” 1-3-1 Zone Defense used by Fred Hoiberg at Nebraska - a change-of-pace defense that doesn’t pressure the ball… it takes away the next...

18 days ago • 5 min read

I definitely had Michigan winning it all (⛹🏽TSF: 125)

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? Just like I said from the very beginning of the tournament… Michigan is your national champion! Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Didn’t you pick Houston?” Fake news. AI deepfake. Never happened. “Wasn’t it Purdue?” No, that was 2023 when they lost to a 16-seed in the first round. “Arizona?” That must have been a dream (why are you dreaming about my picks, weirdo?). All jokes aside - congrats to Michigan and Dusty May. What. A. Tournament. No more...

25 days ago • 4 min read

This pattern keeps showing up vs zone (⛹🏽TSF: 124)

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? There are certain concepts in basketball… Once you understand them, you start seeing them everywhere. This is one of those. It’s a simple pattern that consistently breaks down zone defenses - and once it clicks, you’ll recognize it instantly on film. I call it Stretch-Seal-Dive. I just put together a quick breakdown showing how it works and how you can use it with your team. I would love for you to check it out: THE STARTING FIVE 🥇 Best of the Week Coach...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

⛹🏽TSF 123: March Madness Withdrawal - Happening Now

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? So I picked Houston to win it all. And what do they do? They go out and handle business in the first two rounds. Look sharp. Look tough. Look like a team that might actually make me look smart for once. But here’s the thing… Not a single email. Not one. No “Great pick, Coach.”No “You might be onto something.”No “We see the vision now.” Nothing. BUT… When I picked Purdue in 2023 and they got bounced by a 16-seed in the first round you ALL had jokes!...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

⛹🏽TSF 122: My (Official) Pick to Win the Natty

What’s up internet basketball junkie? Before I reveal my official March Madness champion pick, I need to quickly launch two new coaching resources this week - both with some pretty ridiculous launch bonuses. 1️⃣ Rebuild 101 (Cohort Course) This is a small-group course built by Coach Kramer specifically for coaches leading programs that need a reset. We’re limiting the cohort to just 8 coaches so the experience stays focused and interactive. Coaches who join Rebuild 101 will also receive the...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

⛹🏽TSF 121: March Is For Basketball Junkies

What’s up internet basketball junkies? Next week we’re releasing an Advanced Coaching Course and Coach Kramer's Rebuild 101 The Advanced Coaching Course is a structured deep-dive built from some of the most valuable coaching resources in the store and organized into one complete course for coaches who want to level up. Coach Kramer's Rebuild 101 is a cohort-style experience designed for coaches taking over struggling programs or trying to reset the culture of a team that’s lost its way. Many...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

⛹🏽TSF 120: Xavi Pascual’s Return to Barca

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? The EuroLeague Tactics Lifetime Subscription just received its 13th feature - and it’s a good one. We’ve added a full Xavi Pascual “Return to Barca” Video Playbook, breaking down the tactical details behind his system, along with a separate film session where I sit down with Coach Kostas Kalogeropoulos to watch portions of the playbook and talk through what makes EuroLeague basketball different. This is the 13th feature added to the library. Features...

2 months ago • 4 min read

⛹🏽TSF 119: An Ode to Tournament Time

What’s up, internet basketball junkie? One bad quarter and it’s over. One great run and you’re immortal. That’s the deal this time of year. Margins shrink, the noise gets louder, and every possession feels heavy. Seniors play like it’s their final breath, underclassmen find out if they’re ready, and coaches either trust what they’ve built - or pull out all the stops to survive and advance. Welcome to tournament basketball, where nothing is promised and everything is earned. Good luck coach!...

2 months ago • 3 min read