Directors Message

My love of teaching basketball has been with me for many years. This is an absolutely fabulous game with much to offer both the player and coach.

Basketball is the ultimate team game, and in order to have players that plays well, you must have players who are well versed in the basic skills. Unfortunately, many players today do not have the skill base that was very evident in the game fifteen years ago. There are many more athletes, but not as many pure basketball players. Shooting percentages have been on the decline, there is far less passing and cutting, and many players either cannot dribble or use it effectively to help their teammates. There needs to be greater attention paid by all coaches and players to building a strong skill base. This is achieved by a commitment to practice. This in turn leads to improved skills, which in turn leads to greater confidence.

Confidence in skills leads to success in games and renews commitment to practicing. To have the confidence to defeat more physically talented athletes, you must believe you have worked harder and are better prepared, especially in fundamental skills. Confidence comes from demonstrated ability. Therefore, the first objective of the player and coach is a complete mastery of the individual fundamentals. Secondly, is the integration of these individual skills into team play. Once this is done, the basketball house has been built on a solid, sound foundation. This will lead to the team playing with the confidence and poise so essential to success.

I tried to follow this with my teams at Queen's. I challenged each and every one of my players to become as good with and without the ball as they could. I tried to have five players on the floor who could pass, shoot, dribble and work together. Why is Carleton having so much success? All the players can shoot, handle the ball, and commit to playing good fundamental defense.

I hope you enjoy the site and please feel free to contact me if you are interested in any of our camps, clinics, or have any questions of a basketball nature.

Yours truly, Scott Meeson