Lesson 1:
Climate for Success
Coach Paul Page opens by reflecting on his 30-year journey in coaching, from sweeping floors at small schools to leading a 6A powerhouse at Frenship High. He introduces his program’s “climate for success,” built on three pillars—tough, trust, together—which guide both player development and team culture. With limited time and resources, he emphasizes efficiency, mental toughness, and building habits that translate directly into on-court success.
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This course is a step-by-step build of a no-middle, “keep it sided” half-court defense. Coach Paul Page walks you through layered NBA-style closeouts (inside-foot, hand-in/hand-off), ball pressure and footwork, rebounding habits, and communication standards (“ball, ball… dead!”). You’ll progress from catch-and-shoot fly-bys into “guard-it” holds, shot-fake drives with the defender’s jump-back, ...
