5 "Non-Negotiables" in Basketball

with Dick Bennett,
Creator of the 'Pack Line' Defense and the 'Blocker/Mover' Offense;
28 years of collegiate coaching experience with 489 career wins;
2013 Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award;
Washington State University Head Coach from 2003 to 2006;
University of Wisconsin Head Coach from 1995 to 2001;
2000 NCAA Final Four;
University Wisconsin-Green Bay Head Coach from 1985 to 1995;
2x Mid-Continent Conference (MCC) Regular Season Champions;
3x MCC Tournament Champions;
1994 Basketball Times Midwest Coach of the Year;
2x MCC Coach of the Year;
2x NABC District 11 Coach of the Year;
2007 Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame inductee;
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Head Coach from 1976 to 1985;
4x WIAC Regular Season Champions;
2x Wisconsin State University Conference Coach of the Year;
2x NAIA District IV Coach of the Year;
1984 NAIA Coach of the Year

There are five "non-negotiables" that form the bedrock of Dick Bennett's philosophy in his storied coaching career. Players learn and execute by what specifics the coach teaches and what is emphasized. Coach Bennett's list of what he emphasizes includes intangibles, convert to defense, rebound on defense and sureness with the ball. Intangible areas begin with:
Humility - the knowledge of self vs. what others think he is.
Passion is a focus toward the task ahead with a total commitment.
Unity, which comes from scripture, is the true way to greatness.
Servanthood is a trademark of the way Bennett likes the game played and screening, being in the right place and passing are all skills that exemplify servanthood.
Thankfulness is another intangible in Bennett's system.
Progress comes from acceptance of losing and how it is handled. A loss of poise, consistency, focus are indicators that players must avoid and can be accomplished with being true to the five intangibles. Teaching areas that make up Coach Bennett's coaching philosophy are fundamentals, roles on offense, stopping penetration and recovering and trapping the post. Drills are demonstrated to illustrate intangibles and to aid in teaching them - which is the core and focal point of this excellent video.

56 minutes. 2008.