Lesson 1:
Highland Park Offensive Foundations
Coach Todd Monsey introduces the guiding principles behind Highland Park’s offensive philosophy, focusing on player interactions by role—post, guard, driver, shooter, and screener. He outlines the program’s growth across multiple years and emphasizes the Four Es: Energy, Effort, Execution, and Empowerment as the foundation of their culture. Drawing from mentors and competitive influences, Coach Monsey highlights how the system has evolved through shared learning and adaptation. The segment concludes by transitioning into practical teaching with the team’s four-on-four pick-and-roll reads.
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This on-court video lecture series with Coach Todd Monsey dives deep into how to teach, implement, and refine a high school basketball offensive system through the lens of player roles and interactions. The course emphasizes not only the Xs and Os, but also the mindset and culture behind effective offense. You will learn: The responsibilities and interplay of the five core roles: post, guard, s...