Scouting 101 with Susan Orvis, Part I

In this episode we are joined by Mark Cascio of SAVI Coaching to discuss shot selection. In the conversation we address:* Establishing Language Around Shot Selection* Communicating the Standard* Correcting "Bad Shots"* Activities to Do With Your TeamWe also touch on Mark and Tyler's new venture into coaching culture and their partnership with JP Nerbun at TOC Coach.

Please enjoy my conversation with AHSTW boys coach G.G. Harris. We hit the fab 4 at the end but coach also hits on the impact his defense has had on the culture of the program. In addition to the title we also talk about ball screen coverages during the discussion. Check out the IBCA website www.iowabca.com

Please enjoy the second part of our conversation of the Fab 4 topics. Also, be sure to check out the IHSAA, IGHSAU, and IBCA websites for up to date info on the upcoming season. Good luck to everyone as practices are just around the corner. Have a great week coaching!

Please enjoy our conversation on the first half of the Fab 4 topics. My abbreviations are something I do on our practice plans to list our teams for the day, initials only. Thanks to Rick Byrd at Belmont for the idea from a good handful of years ago. Also, be sure to check out the IHSAA, IGHSAU, and IBCA websites for up to date info on the upcoming season.

In this episode we discuss the many benefits of playing 2-3 Zone defense with South O'Brien Head Coach Kiley Yates. In the conversation we discuss...* Why the 2-3?* Personnel & Positioning* Rebounding* Scouting* Wrinkles to the ZoneFor anyone interested in following up with Kiley, he can be reached at [email protected]

Enjoy our conversation with Coach Kovarik from DMACC. She has experience at multiple levels as a player and coach. Coach does a great job of detailing her primary and secondary break. Be sure to check out the IBCA website www.iowabca.com

In this episode we continue our conversation with former Muscatine High School head coach Susan Orvis. In Part II we address:* Scouting for Man vs Zone Defense* BLOB Defense* Common Actions vs Set Plays* How We Organized the StaffIf you'd like to see a sample of our scouting report email Nate at [email protected].

This week we are joined by Susan Orvis, a former Division-I assistant, and former head girls basketball coach at Muscatine High School. In this episode we discuss our approach to scouting reports, and individual player tendencies. The fall clinic is less than a week away! Join us on Saturday, October 4th at the RecPlex in West Des Moines for an outstanding in-person clinic. Visit TinyURL.com/2025IBCAClinic for more information!

Today's episode features B.J. Windhorst, recently retired head boys basketball coach at DM Valley. In today's episode, we discuss Coach Windhorst's journey and his teams during his recent state championship success at DM Valley.  Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠IBCA Membership Registration: ⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership

Today's episode features Dick Wettengel head girls basketball coach at St. Albert school. In today's episode, we discuss Coach Wettengel's journey and his teams during his time at St. Albert. Below are some links for the IBCA:IBCA Website: ⁠⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/⁠IBCA Membership Registration: ⁠https://ia.nhsbca.org/membership