Brian McCormick
@brianmccormick.bsky.social
PhD. Basketball Coach. Author.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This (originally from 2011) may be one of the funnier paragraphs I have written, as several years later, Rico Hines did exactly that, taking over from the nameless coach and re-branding decades-old pickup games as Rico's Runs.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This (originally from 2011) may be one of the funnier paragraphs I have written, as several years later, Rico Hines did exactly that, taking over from the nameless coach and re-branding decades-old pickup games as Rico's Runs.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Never overreact to early scoring margins when there’s a big 3PT% gap. One team can start hot while the other starts cold, but it usually evens out.
Illinois and Nebraska being tied at halftime despite Illinois at 28% from three and Nebraska at 53% suggests Illinois should control the second half.
Illinois and Nebraska being tied at halftime despite Illinois at 28% from three and Nebraska at 53% suggests Illinois should control the second half.
December 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Never overreact to early scoring margins when there’s a big 3PT% gap. One team can start hot while the other starts cold, but it usually evens out.
Illinois and Nebraska being tied at halftime despite Illinois at 28% from three and Nebraska at 53% suggests Illinois should control the second half.
Illinois and Nebraska being tied at halftime despite Illinois at 28% from three and Nebraska at 53% suggests Illinois should control the second half.
December 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
For the second year in a row, NADA: The Antifragile Defense is my best-selling book. If Dante and Oscar could see me now...
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For the first time ever, my paperbacks are outselling my Kindles on Amazon.
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For the first time ever, my paperbacks are outselling my Kindles on Amazon.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
For the second year in a row, NADA: The Antifragile Defense is my best-selling book. If Dante and Oscar could see me now...
amazon.com/NADA-Antifra...
For the first time ever, my paperbacks are outselling my Kindles on Amazon.
amazon.com/NADA-Antifra...
For the first time ever, my paperbacks are outselling my Kindles on Amazon.
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the 21st century so far summed up in one perfect post
i think a (perhaps underappreciated) aspect of this whole situation is the extent to which every elite profession is filled with people who excel at drawing attention and want to be famous more than they want to do the actual job
December 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
the 21st century so far summed up in one perfect post
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.
brianmccormick.substack.com/p/angel-rees...
brianmccormick.substack.com/p/angel-rees...
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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