A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years

Focusing on playing time; ignoring the larger issues. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/a-players-...

What is a player's coach? brianmccormick.substack.com/p/a-players-...

All turnovers are not created equally. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/the-turnov...

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. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/staring-as...

Feedback. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/the-purpos...

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.

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.

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...

Is two always better than one? Making more layups. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/two-foot-l...

Flashing lights do not train decision making: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/flashing-l...

Using the Four Factors to re-consider skill development: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/skill-deve...

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.

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...

The environment affects development and performance. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/the-enviro...

Elite/pro/experienced players require more than repetitions to improve. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/angel-rees...

Using visualization in the locker room to prepare for a game. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/visualizat...

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. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/supersizin...

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.

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. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/the-art-of...

Talent ID and play: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/via-negati...

What really drives the improvement? brianmccormick.substack.com/p/shooting-d...

Philosophy determines drills, not a drill book. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/philosophy... NADA: The Antifragile Defense: www.amazon.com/NADA-Antifra...

The true value of most private basketball trainers: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/staring-as...

The endgame. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/teaching-t...

Midrange madness: brianmccormick.substack.com/p/practicing...

It still strikes me that a big part of what analytics said about sports is that the top athletes and coaches in the world were too cautious, not aggressive enough: Shooting 3s over mid range, going for it in 4th down, no bunts, for example.

Play and talent identification. brianmccormick.substack.com/p/via-negati...