Josh Williams

@RDupre We basically had the same players the last four years. Our 2026 class was talented. They got better and improved their decision making over the years. That being said, the amount of space created by this spacing template along with shooters is a wonderful formula for offense.

@CoachJWilliams Could it be you had better players the second year

3 yrs. ago we were running the sideline break with a rim runner into secondary action. We avg. 9.5pts in transition. The last two years we've switched to the 2-sided break. We jumped to 12.4 last year and 13.4pts in trans. this year. It is a space generator. We call it rails. 🚝

@JohnathanHenton Just to clarify, the 37% rate means 37% of our attempts are from 3. We shot 30.6% 193/631 on the year as a team. The last 6 weeks of the season 40% of our practice was shooting. The first 8 weeks about 30% was shooting.

@CoachJWilliams I saw in your video that your team shot 37% from three last year. Your shot selection looked top quality. I’m sure that helps but what percentage of your practice is shooting focused?

@billnienstedt It's really incredible. I wish I would have done it years ago, but it's never too late to change! We've adapted so much in the last 24 months.

I love the spacing created by this system. Flyers, pushers, and a Dragon.

@coachinBB @DougBrewington I love it, awesome stuff!

@CoachJWilliams @DougBrewington We also use actions out of the 2-sided if we don’t get a score in the 1st :07. We also got 289 more shots this season than last season

@CoachBPatch hudl.com/v/2TRwWC

@CoachJWilliams Coach, care to share coach mind sharing what that looks like? I'll share email if you are willing.

@jwehner4 hudl.com/v/2TRwWC

@CoachJWilliams Quick break down of what this looks like?

@coachnoonan Agree Coach! Hope you're doing well, my friend.

@CoachJWilliams Love the 2-side break. Flows into a great spacing template for player freedom and easy to see advantages

@Dscottph325 😂

@CoachJWilliams Jealous!!!

I have an assistant that handles my subs. A 2nd that adjusts def. matchups in game. A 3rd that rates our shots on our shot scale. A manager logs the OR's for us and our opponent to track effort. Trust & believe in your people & they will stay. It's our team. #AlwaysUs

@DougBrewington Honestly, because the ppp increases w/ the spacing in the first 8 seconds of the possession, I don't see the rim runner returning. They can still get out of the rail and cut to the rim if they get behind the defense. If the conversion is good and we're neutral, one will PNR in.

@CoachJWilliams Will personnel ever dictate this? Or believe in it enough that if you have two strong posts you’d still not use a rim runner?

@mhensler21 We no longer get into disagreements over shots. They know we're hunting 9's and 7's. We just say, hey that's 3 sub-7's (or whatever the number might be). They fix it. We will show examples of game shots to the team during some film review for evaluation.

@mhensler21 Objective: 9 = Uncontested layup 8 = Contested layup 7 = Uncontested shot w/ range, room, & rhythm 6 = Contested shot, or open shot out of range 5 = Hero & highlight, higher level of difficulty, leaners, stretching, floaters 4 = 4th grade shot, dad yells shoot it from the stands

@mhensler21 I ask at the end of each quarter how many sub-7's did we shoot? We hope it's 3 or less. The more time we spend at the end of the clock the harder it becomes, so we shoot the first big advantage 9 or 7 that we create. 👍

@CoachJWilliams Hey Coach, wondering what your shot scale looks like?

@ITM_Enterprises Small sided game

@CoachJWilliams What does SSG stand for?

In early Jan. we shortened practice from 2 hours to 90 min. We eliminated our footwork and our entire def. segment. No more shell, ball screens, or post traps. We shot the basketball, played SSG's, and made more decisions. We didn't lose from Dec. 9th - Feb. 18th. #RenewSpirit

@candid_coach Yes, of course! 🤝

@CoachJWilliams Do different players have different definitions of “ joy, fun, and a lighter mental load”? Might the same player even have different interpretations of those terms on a frequent basis?

@candid_coach Yes, to make the point that we don't need to keep burying our kids with more time in the gym, defensive drills, and the daily grind. I think more joy, fun, and a lighter mental load will keep athletes fresh and increase retention in our sport that is fading before our eyes.

@CoachJWilliams Nice run. Is this an example of assumed causation?

@CoachDeshazior Habits were created, so our traditional drills were no longer needed. We still defend, because our SSG's and live games have X's and O's. Late in the year --> increase joy, more shooting, SSG's, 5 vs. 5, less habit forming drills. If you keep sharpening your pencil, it breaks.

@CoachJWilliams I understand the concept but how do you sharpen your defense with this model.

Most coaches will never win a state title. As coaches, our more has to be more fulfillment, more enjoyment from those having success around us, more of the journey, more of the relationship, and eliminate the resulting. We must surrender the outcome and empower the experience.

@CraigCarr1 It allows me to be a better coach and adjust to what is happening on the court without being distracted by minutes. Also, giving up that type of responsibility tells others I trust you and I believe in you. That builds a strong relationship. Leaders must water the garden.

@CoachJWilliams Loved having an assistant handle the subs. People thought I was nuts.

@DMladychiefs Yeah, 😁 you are the champions! Society has no idea how hard it is to win. To win a state title is mind blowing 🤯. I'm proud of you, Coach, and your team of Lady Chiefs! Keep serving and keep leading. You're one of the best! 🤝

@CoachJWilliams We shortened practice to 90 minutes at the end of January. Rest and recovery are necessary to success. We didn’t go undefeated for 2+ months, but we are State Champions! Good stuff, Coach!