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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

10 months

Excited to represent Guilford College as a roundtable speaker at the upcoming WBCA Final Four Convention in Cleveland, Ohio! Hope you’ll make plans to stop by as we talk “Practicing Adaptability 101”!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

This is the best tweet ever.

WeRateDogs

@dog_rates

2 years

This is Milo. His human took him to see the Christmas lights. 14/10 core memory unlocked

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

Ability to coach > Your playing career.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

I cleared about $1,800 per month as a full-time DII assistant. I cleared $2,800 per month as a rookie elementary PE teacher. Nights, weekends, holidays, and summers off. 😂 As I’ve said before, if you’re chasing money in coaching...teach and coach instead of coaching college!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

When I coached HS basketball, we literally had no calls in the half-court. We just played. We taught reads and concepts and just played. I encourage others to do the same. Players love it. They get to take ownership. It becomes theirs. And it’s way less frustrating!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

I’ve been at the NCAA DI/DII levels and I can tell you straight up: you’ll be hard pressed to find any better facilities than those here at NCAA DIII Roanoke College! #GoNoke Break the misconceptions of DIII 💪🏼

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

DIII coach here! I love that at DIII, you can do it ALL. Play multiple sports, study abroad, do internships, be involved on campus, enjoy your summers and other breaks. And there are a lot of sweet DIII gyms/facilities too like here at Roanoke!

Natalie Deacon

@N_Deacon

2 years

Division III is not a relegation. The DIII EXPERIENCE is a CHOICE! Many players choose high-level DIII programs over DI/DII offers, not bc they “aren’t good enough” for DI, but bc they love the @NCAADIII philosophy! No clue what I’m talking about? Find a DIII coach and ask!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

Advice to coaches: Don’t base your happiness on your coaching career. I put all my eggs in the coaching basket and the last few months without a team have absolutely destroyed my mental health. Find other things to root your happiness in.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

7 months

Women’s basketball staff stands up to talk to a kid coming out, gets yelled at by officials. Mens basketball staff are all up walking around, standing, on the court during play, yelling at refs…nothing. Big discrepancies in how women’s coaches are handled vs men’s coaches.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

One the of the most effective and simplest zone motions I’ve ever ran. Love this action!

Matt Hackenberg

@CoachHackGO

2 years

The revolving middle in “Zone Motion” reduces some of the typical stagnation found in many zone offenses

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

What if we did drills like these on the side goals of our gyms for a few minutes each day rather than on-air lay up drills? How much better would our players get at finishing compared to on-air layup drills that lack context?

Coach Tony Miller

@tonywmiller

2 years

SSG: Cone 1 v 1 ⭕️ Finishing against pressure ❌ Contesting from help w/o fouling

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Coaching is not simple. It’s not about “if we just do these drills, we’ll get better.” There is sports science. There is psychology. There is neuroscience. There is pedagogy. There is nuance. There is individuality. Coaching is not “drills and skills and we should win.”

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

If sports get cancelled in your neck of the woods this school year, you can thank all the people who didn’t wear masks, didn’t social distance, and didn’t trust the information from scientists and doctors.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

7 months

Biggest shift in my philosophy over the past 5-6 years: not blaming players. Always asking: “What could I have done differently to put players in a better spot? What can I do to reach them if they aren’t doing what we need them to do?” Accepting full ownership at all times.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

If you shift from a traditional coaching style (block style/coach-centered) to a modern & science/pedagogy-based approach(random style, athlete-centered, leaving expected traditional coaching norms behind), be ready for the criticism & doubt from those who don’t understand it.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

Filled out a form yesterday where I wrote “basketball coach” as my occupation. Thought about all the times people said I couldn’t do that for a living & the criticism I got when I abandoned my original career choice to pursue it. How lucky are we that we coach a game as a “job”?

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

I coached HS boys basketball for eight years, girls HS for 1 year, and college women for 1. But now I’m considered by many to just be a “a women’s coach”. Stop labeling coaches. I’m a coach. Period. I connect with people. HS age, college age, old, young, male, female, etc.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

In the last 4 years, I've gone from varsity assistant, to 1st-time head varsity coach, to NCAA D-II assistant, to NCAA D-II interim head coach for 9 months, to Director of Player Development for an NCAA D-I program. All that to preface this thread: Lesson Learned.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 months

I was a 5-out coach for sooo long but recently, have fallen in love with 4-out! Honestly, 4-out works better against all the pack line stuff IMO. More double gaps if you space it right!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

Just finished speaking on Small Sided Games and over 200 coaches via @Coaches_Clinic ! My inbox and mentions have blow up with people wanting access to my notes! And you can all gladly have them! About to make a long drive so just give me a little time! 😉

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

4th grade team: 0-3 our 1st tourney to 3-0/champs in our 2nd tourney. No set plays. No drills. Just playing/teaching in practice, offensive freedom, full-court M2M defense the entirety of each game, no yelling, & giving each of our 10 players significant/meaningful playing time!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

My first job, the head coach and I (who I had played under for 6 years) used to have some heated debates in his office. Then we’d walk out pulling in the same direction for practice/games. Worked on his staff 9 years and we still talk almost daily.

Coach Mac 🏀

@BballCoachMac

5 years

Assistant coaches disagreeing with the HC can lead to new ideas/strategies. But do in an office, not on the court.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

You can see more people play at an AAU event…but there’s something cool to me as a former HS coach/teacher about going to a HS game. Will always love the vibe of a HS gym on game night in the middle of winter!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

The egos of college coaches at these recruiting events man...I hope I never forget where I came from.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

UNCG men’s basketball coach Wes Miller was 50-99 in his first five seasons. Since then, five straight 20+ win seasons, 3 conf. titles, and 2 NCAAM tournament appearances.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

1 year

North Carolina, I’m coming home! 🚨🚨🚨 Pumped to be the new Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Guilford College! @Guilfordbball #GoQuakes

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

When I tell people I coach basketball, they are generally intrigued at first. When they learn it’s women’s basketball, a lot of times there’s a noticeable drop in interest. The disrespect of women’s athletics is slowly fading for sure but there’s still a lot of work to do!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

The game of basketball is absolute chaos when you’re in the thick of the action. So why do we remove the chaos for the sake of “fundamental drills”? Yes, those on air drills could be beneficial if you are just learning a skill. But after that? Practice in chaos.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Love the view from my classroom. 🏀

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Over-coaching is possibly worse than under-coaching. Giving players too many constrictions, rules, things to think about = slow moving and scared. There is no “absolute wrong”. Put aside preconceived beliefs and let players flow. Let them be creative.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 months

Play Olympic-style 3v3 in practice and I promise your team will have a blast and get better! Speaking from experience!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

From my understanding of people close to a situation, my support of BLM was a definite factor in me not getting a job offer from a school who initially expressed their desire to hire me. I’ll discuss more in time. But my views remain the same. Black Lives Matter. Period.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

6 years

What do college coaches do at work during March Madness?

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

If you have a coaching job right, be grateful. There are a lot of heartbroken coaches left in the wake of these past 6 months. And even without Covid, there are still those who have sacrificed an enormous amount and have yet to break through.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

2021: The Year I Return to Coaching. ✊🏼

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

1 year

For young coaches: the path to making coaching your “job” is a wild and crazy ride. Lots of rolling the dice, hoping, and heart break. But if you can find a place where you’re cared for and can make ends meet, you’ve accomplished more than many. “Big breaks” take patience.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

Just read a cool article on talent evaluation. If you aren’t playing small-sides games to evaluate talent, you aren’t evaluating talent. I encourage all coaches to ditch the drills/sprints this upcoming try out. Instead, play a bunch of games and you’ll find the right players!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

Excited to announce that I will be serving as the Director of Player Development for the women’s basketball program at Davidson College! I am grateful to Coach Fulks and the staff for letting me be a part of something really special! #WilcatReady

Davidson Basketball

@DavidsonWBB

5 years

A special Wildcat welcome to Aaron Fernandez! Welcome to Davidson... READ HERE: #CatsAreWild #WildcatReady

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

It happened! After a year out of coaching college hoops…I’m officially back on a staff starting July 1! Can’t wait to share more with everyone soon! ✊🏻 Thanks for everyone’s support and help while I was away!

Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

2021: The Year I Return to Coaching. ✊🏼

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 months

My full-time job required me to hang out in a gym and watch basketball games all day. How lucky is that!? 🙌🏼

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Honestly, this is what offense truly should be. Not plays with 5 parts to it. Just simply run an action to trigger an advantage and then play from the advantage. No need for a multi step, linear process process or 25 set plays. Base actions and be good at dominoes.

Francesco Nanni

@Franz_NanniBK

2 years

Example of dominoes: 🔫How to trigger an advantage? 🎯Ball inside vs a mismatch brings 2 defenders to the ball 🌊How to keep the dominoes falling? ⏲️0,5" decisions ⏩4 quick passes to generate a long closeout⏩2nd drive⏩3pt shot

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

As a free agent coach taking a year off from coaching for the first time in my life: Are there any coaches who would like to zoom sometime in between your busy schedules to talk Xs/Os, program structure, recruiting, etc.? I want to continue to grow and learn!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

8 months

“Follow your shot” being yelled in a game is THE WORST. 🤣

Pat Freeman

@pwfree23

8 months

Want to become a better shooter? 🗣️ Don’t follow your shot! I’ve never met a great shooter who thinks about following their shot. Great shooters FINISH their shot.

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@CoachFernandez1

2 months

Young coaches:. If you coach long enough and try to make a career out of it, you’ll have your heart ripped out constantly. Most people never make it even close to their goals. Have a good support system and find a place you can be happy even if your dreams never materialize!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Hate seeing good people giving up coaching/being forced out because of poor leadership/parents/community/etc. Have seen many cases of that the past few months.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

Frustrating: I’ve been given much more respect/acknowledgment as a “college coach” than I was given as a “high school coach”. So much easier to connect to others because my email had “.edu” or b/c of my title. We’re all in this together, coaches. None of us are more important.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

“Instead of coaching the way you want to coach, you have to coach the way your players learn.” Great quote from Doug Lemov’s “A Coach’s Guide to Teaching”.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

“If we stop charting turnovers, we would have very few...probably zero.” 😂

The Hill

@thehill

4 years

Trump on coronavirus: "If we stop testing right now, we'd have very few cases, if any"

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Fundamental of Coaching: until they’ve learned it, we haven’t taught it. A coach’s job is to continue to find ways to teach and get things the transfer to the game. We cannot simply wash our hands of responsibility.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Great way to replace on-air layups for your warm-ups this year.

Billy Clapper Basketball

@BillyClapperBCB

2 years

1 on 1 Interior Reaction - in this drill the defense faces the basket and the offense puts the basketball on their back. When the offense moves the ball it’s live and the defense tries to react to stop them. I got this drill from now University of Denver Assistant Coach Rob Zewe

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

My whole coaching career has been full of closed doors. But it’s crazy how those closed doors always led to something better. Everyone keep chasing your dreams!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

6 years

Coaches: Let's create a cool and useful thread. Reply with one of your "bests" (best drill, best play, best notes, best advice, best coaching-related thing you are willing to share. Pictures, links, etc. Briefly describe it and why it's one of your favorite whatever.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

This is sick yet simple action!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

1 year

You could do these at all 6 goals in a gym and get so many great reps while replacing traditional on-air layup drills. And way more fun!

Joerik Michiels

@JoerikMichiels

1 year

2v1 Transition Game Offense is all about finding the 2on1 and being efficient with it. This mini transition game is meant to do just that!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

1 year

*Immediately adds to notebook* Love this!

Gerard Hillier

@HillierGerard

1 year

Chaos Shooting - 5v3 Contested Shooting Shooting Team, 5 perimeter players who cannot dribble or cut, but can pivot & pass & relocate after rebounding. Defenders, contest & disrupt as much as possible. 2mins per team, 1pt per made shot, highest score wins! Easily my favourite

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

9 months

1v1 defense is the absolute most difficult thing to teach in basketball. How do you break it down? Do you use biomechanical principles? Just play? How can we train the mind to perceive/react quicker? 1v1 is not simply about just playing hard and being in a stance. Thoughts?

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

If I ever go back to being a HS coach, I would require that our JV coach play everyone meaningful and semi-equal minutes at least in the first half of every game. (As long as they were adhering to team rules and attempting to apply themselves in practice).

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

You asked for BLOBS...so here are a few of the best I saw while scouting this year! I'll be release one per day over the next five days that can hopefully help your team or spark a new idea for you to come up with your own! Follow along with this thread to see them all!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

1st game officiating of the morning and…I already had to T up a coach for dropping a loud F bomb. They were down 14. He had been complaining all game. He went back to coaching more. And they ended up losing by 1. Amazing what happens when you focus on the controllable.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 months

Really love Horns stuff against a zone! Experimented with it this year!

Chris Oliver

@BBallImmersion

6 years

Ever run Horns vs. a zone defense? Love this play design as they use a horns flare action to set up a 3-on-2 advantage & multiple shoot or drive decisions.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Counter idea to the old “Pressure FT Drill” (where you line up and run for every miss) Line up 5v5 like you’re going to shoot a FT (or 2 or 1&1). Make = get the point. Miss = live play for other team to score. Keep score. Pressure FTs in a more realistic way. Easy!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

1 year

I’ve coached HS and college and I can tell you HS coaching is definitely more difficult…especially public HS coaching where you cannot recruit.

Todd Wolfson

@CoachWolfson

1 year

Sometimes coaches don’t get enough credit HS Coaches have: • 3-4 teams/levels to manage • Around 50 athletes to take care for • Near 100 parents to please • 7-10 admin to report to • 5-10 assistant coaches High school coaching is becoming an extremely difficult profession!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

I promise you @BBallImmersion if you make this shirt a reality, I’ll be the first time buy one! And I’ll wear it at least once a week!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

So many ways to work on finishing besides 1v0 that ACTUALLY translates to games! Could build off of this so much! Love it!

Matt Hackenberg

@CoachHackGO

3 years

1v1 Weak Side Finishing… Unique, competitive, advantage-based

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

I always thought you should just play in tryouts. Play 1v1, play 5v5, play 3v3, play advantage games, etc. drills are deceptive. I want to see you execute game skills against game conditions!

Coach Matt Dennis

@CoachMattDennis

4 years

Tryouts are around the corner. What drills are you doing to determine who you keep? #cmdcoachinglab

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

If the teams I coach never had to run another set play in my entire career, I’d be the happiest coach to ever live.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

If you’re looking for stability, don’t get into coaching. I’ve had 3 jobs in 3 years (Assistant HS then head varsity. No teaching job opened at the varsity job so on to the college level). And still no stability or guarantees as to what next year holds.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Advice for young coaches: make time for your significant others during the season. It’s hard on them. I have some more film to watch but she asked to watch “The Notebook” tonight and have grilled cheese and soup so I made a store run. Rest of film can wait until morning. 🙂

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Great way to replace on-air ball-handling drills. And great concept for working on reaction/anticipation (better than old-school agility drills also)

Jarrod Moore

@coachmoorej

2 years

W/U ballhandling drill by Coach @laurieflemingbb - "Cat, Mouse, Shield" - 1 person tags, other evades, & last shields. - All handle a ball Layer ideas💡: No ball, weak hand only, 2 balls, pass on whistle.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

Today, I lost my last grandparent and there’s a hole in my heart that can’t be filled anymore. 💔 She was my biggest fan and helped bring me hope and joy through the ups and downs of the last few years. If you still have your grandparents cherish them with everything you’ve got!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

I coached HS basketball for 10 years (boys and girls side). If I were still doing that, here is what a random pre-season workout would look like for me! This one focuses on a little bit of individual skill, mostly team tactics/implementation, and…competitive fun!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

6 years

Really cool watching UNC men's basketball practice today! Biggest takeaways: *Relaxed atmosphere with lots of smiles and encouragement. *A lot of time spent playing 5v5 in small segments with stopping and teaching in between. *Emphasis on assistants being active teachers.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Tobin Anderson took over a team that was 4-22 & immediately won 20 games, finished 2nd in conference, won a conference tournament title, made the NCAA tourney and knocked off a #1 seed as a #16 . Gee thanks, coach! Put a lot of pressure on all future coaches taking new jobs. 😂

NCAA March Madness

@MarchMadnessMBB

2 years

(16) FDU SHOCKS THE WORLD 😱 THE KNIGHTS STUN (1) PURDUE 63-58 TO SURVIVE AND ADVANCE #MarchMadness

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

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2 years

If you can puncture the defense within the first fews seconds of transition offense, you’re going to get some $$$ looks. Teach your players to look for seams EARLY to puncture the arc and watch the offense unfold! How do we do this? Spacing and green light for aggression!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Before coaching college bball, I coached HS bball for 9 years as a HS coach (was an assistant and head coach and coached boys and girls). HS season has arrived! So to all my HS coaching followers, Tweet me (or DM) your questions if you have them! Let’s talk shop!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

A staple for System-esque teams. Honestly, should be a staple for all transition possessions. Simple.

Eric Shapiro

@eric_shap

2 years

Iowa ran "21 Pitch" to send its wild comeback vs. Michigan State to OT. The same play that Villanova first used to win the 2016 National Championship. Has spread as a late game play since.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

My first month with @RoanokeWBB is in the books and it’s been absolutely amazing! Wonderful people, a beautiful campus, high quality facilities, and some great hangout spots! Give us a follow and stay up to date with things Maroon Women’s Basketball and Roanoke College! #GoNoke

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

A great weekend recruiting! Going to events and sitting alongside coaches from all different levels always makes me reflect: How did I get so lucky to do this job!? I was cut as a player twice between 7th-12th grade. I never played college basketball. Yet here I am! 🙏🏼

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Trying to figure out what you want to do for transition offense this season? To play fast, you must be ok playing "free". Keep it simple. Attacking mindset. It's all about basic ideas: puncture the paint early, keep the dominoes falling, make sagging help pay, etc. A 🧵of x/o's

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

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This reminded me of a game two years ago where we went down 1 with 6 seconds left. I called timeout. PG asked if they could run a play from the previous coach/year. I said yes. She drew it up to remind everyone. We ran it. Got a layup. Won the game.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Before I was a “college coach”, I was a “high school coach” and I absolutely loved every second of it! As the high school season approaches, I hope all my HS coaching followers know how much you’re appreciated and how critically important your job is! Have fun with it!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

5. Whatever your philosophy is about anything (program details, player-coach relationship, conditioning, X's/O's, skill development, etc....QUESTION IT ALL THE TIME. Research the reason you could be wrong. Have trusted people challenge your ideas. 6. Understand your true "why".

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

When I was a HS coach, here are some things I tried to do regarding practice as we came into the middle of the season: *Spend some time playing with those reads your team is missing in your offense. *1v1/2v2/3v3 tournament *Player-led practices (let them teach/lead segments)

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

1990-91 Loyola Marymount Men’s Basketball. 122.4 PPG. 28 games with 100+ points. 149 pts in an NCAA tournament game. Will we ever see something like that again in Division I basketball??

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

Excited to get started today on my journey towards pursuing a M.Ed. in Coaching and Athlete Development through Xavier University!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

Super pumped to join @Carla_Flaherty , @RoanokeWBB , and the @RCmaroons family! ✊🏻 Thankful for the opportunity to continue doing what I love and putting my passion for people and basketball back to work! #GoNoke

Roanoke College Women’s Basketball

@RoanokeWBB

3 years

SO excited to announce the addition of Coach Aaron Fernandez to our staff!! Welcome to the Maroon Family! #gonoke

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

The abuse that high school referees have to take and the disdain that fans have towards them is sad. Who in their right mind would want to do that job? We want young people to learn to be respectful yet…🤔

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Gas is $7.16/gallon here in Italy. Thanks a lot Italian Biden. 😉😂

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

Not only do we have one of the best basketball arenas in the country here at Roanoke College…we also have one of the most beautiful campuses. 😍 (Credit: Ryan Hunt Photography)

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

2 years

Super cool! Can absolutely use with basketball also!

Coach David Baird

@CoachDavidBaird

2 years

Small-Sided Game that creates constant overloads Created on @TacticalPad

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 months

Lock Left Defense: who has experience with it? Thoughts?

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

The notion that the players you work with should automatically respect you simply because of your title is flawed. You will work with many players who have been deeply hurt/disrespected/abandoned by “authority figures”. As coaches, we must earn their respect through our actions.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

1 year

Love it. MUCH better than 1v0 layups or 1v0 Mikans (which…have I mentioned, are pretty much useless?)

Coach Tony Miller

@tonywmiller

1 year

SSG Saturday: 1v1 Hot Potato Players pass back and forth until coach gives the “go.” Player drives to finish while the defense contests without fouling.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

One positive thing about being a coaching free agent: I get to actually wear any of my random 70+ college/H.S. t-shirts daily! Collected them for a while and always looking to add more! Today, I’m representing @bethunecookman and @BCUhoops ! #HailWildcats #PreyTogether

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

5 years

I’ve uploaded my resume if anyone knows of a good coaching opportunity to stay at the college level! My DMs are open if you need my contact info and references!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

When you interview for a basketball job and an interviewer mentions how much they love the Grinnell System before you even bring it up.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

6 months

Here is our annual chance for us coaches to remind HS kids: GO TO PROM.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

4 years

The pandemic combined with job uncertainty has really taken a toll on my mental and emotional health. My best advice for young coaches: your mental/emotional health is the most important thing. Make time for it. Stay on top of it. Talk about it. Don't neglect it like I did.

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

Interested in learning more about player development/practice? Podcast 1: Podcast 2: Podcast 3: Podcast 4: Clinic 1: Clinic 2:

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

6 years

People: "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" 18 year old me: "Coaching college basketball! " * 9.5 years later...* Chase your dreams!

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Aaron Fernandez, M.Ed.

@CoachFernandez1

3 years

Have limited space/baskets? Looking for a fun game to work on passing, cutting, awareness, offensive concepts, and defensive concepts? Don't let limited space/baskets stifle your creativity. Here is a SSG I've been using that has sparked much better passing/cutting/defense!

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