Brian McCormick
@brianmccormick.bsky.social
PhD. Basketball Coach. Author.
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Every time I accept a connection request on LinkedIn, someone wants to get on a 10-15 minute Zoom to discuss the product they are selling...
December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Every time I accept a connection request on LinkedIn, someone wants to get on a 10-15 minute Zoom to discuss the product they are selling...
Is two always better than one? Making more layups.
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Two-Foot Layups
Is two always better than one?
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December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Is two always better than one? Making more layups.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Flashing lights do not train decision making: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/flashing-l...
November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Flashing lights do not train decision making: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/flashing-l...
Using the Four Factors to re-consider skill development:
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November 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Using the Four Factors to re-consider skill development:
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Fake Fundamentals, Evolution of 180 Shooter, The 21st Century Basketball Practice, SABA, NADA, and more.
Fake Fundamentals, Evolution of 180 Shooter, The 21st Century Basketball Practice, SABA, NADA, and more.
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Brian McCormick is a professional basketball coach, strength coach, consultant and author. He has coached professionally in Denmark, Sweden, and Irela
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November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
15% off paperbacks with code GIVE15 at www.lulu.com/spotlight/br...
Fake Fundamentals, Evolution of 180 Shooter, The 21st Century Basketball Practice, SABA, NADA, and more.
Fake Fundamentals, Evolution of 180 Shooter, The 21st Century Basketball Practice, SABA, NADA, and more.
Lessons from Superman: flow and skill development brianmccormick.substack.com/p/flow-learn...
Excerpt from Free Play: A Decade of Writings on Youth Sports - www.amazon.com/Free-Play-De...
Excerpt from Free Play: A Decade of Writings on Youth Sports - www.amazon.com/Free-Play-De...
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Lessons from Superman: flow and skill development brianmccormick.substack.com/p/flow-learn...
Excerpt from Free Play: A Decade of Writings on Youth Sports - www.amazon.com/Free-Play-De...
Excerpt from Free Play: A Decade of Writings on Youth Sports - www.amazon.com/Free-Play-De...
The environment affects development and performance.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The environment affects development and performance.
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Elite/pro/experienced players require more than repetitions to improve.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Elite/pro/experienced players require more than repetitions to improve.
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Using visualization in the locker room to prepare for a game.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Using visualization in the locker room to prepare for a game.
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I've followed a lot of hip-hop writers, but as someone who will be celebrating their 20th (!) year in Boston next year. I definitely recommend @dartadams.bsky.social for his knowledge about hip-hop in general, and Boston's own scene in particular. My perspective is always as an outsider.
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I've followed a lot of hip-hop writers, but as someone who will be celebrating their 20th (!) year in Boston next year. I definitely recommend @dartadams.bsky.social for his knowledge about hip-hop in general, and Boston's own scene in particular. My perspective is always as an outsider.
"Small ball" is skill ball.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"Small ball" is skill ball.
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65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
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Rudy Bridges is younger than the Sitting President of the United States and 29 sitting United States Senators
It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Rudy Bridges is younger than the Sitting President of the United States and 29 sitting United States Senators
Feedback: As little as possible, as much as necessary.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Feedback: As little as possible, as much as necessary.
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Talent ID and play: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/via-negati...
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Talent ID and play: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/via-negati...
What really drives the improvement?
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What really drives the improvement?
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Philosophy determines drills, not a drill book.
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NADA: The Antifragile Defense: www.amazon.com/NADA-Antifra...
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NADA: The Antifragile Defense: www.amazon.com/NADA-Antifra...
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Philosophy determines drills, not a drill book.
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NADA: The Antifragile Defense: www.amazon.com/NADA-Antifra...
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NADA: The Antifragile Defense: www.amazon.com/NADA-Antifra...
The true value of most private basketball trainers:
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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The true value of most private basketball trainers:
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The endgame.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The endgame.
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