Bob Starkey: The Little Things That Matter - On-Court Drills for Teaching Rebounding, Relentless Defense & Instinctive Team Play

with Bob Starkey,
LSU Associate Head Women's Coach;
2023 NCAA National Champions;
Auburn Women's Assistant Coach from 2021 to 2022;
Texas A&M University Women's Assistant Coach from 2012 to 2021;
LSU Women's Assistant Coach from 1998 through 2011;
Back-to-back Final Four appearances (including as acting head coach at LSU in 2007);
LSU Men's Assistant Coach from 1990 through 1996;
Worked closely with future NBA first round picks/post players Shaquille O'Neal (2x NBA Finals MVP) and Stanley Roberts

Bob Starkey, one of the most respected coaches in college basketball, delivers an on-court masterpiece focused on the "Little Things" that separate good teams from great ones. This live demonstration video is packed with actionable drills and detailed teaching designed to help your team master rebounding, defense, and instinctive team play.

Rebounding and Defensive Drills
Coach Starkey walks you through essential drills that build toughness and accountability on both ends of the floor. You'll see 2v1 and 4v4 drills that sharpen rebounding, ball-handling, defensive rotations, and offensive decision-making. His full-court and half-court "change" drills teach players to think quickly, communicate effectively, and maintain discipline under pressure.

Team Play and Special Situations
Learn how to develop team instincts through spacing, communication, and shared responsibility. Coach Starkey demonstrates baseline out-of-bounds and quick hitter sets that maximize scoring opportunities while emphasizing clarity and execution. These drills and actions encourage constant talk, spacing awareness, and connected team defense.

Coaching Nuggets and Practice Organization
Drawing on lessons from coaching legends such as Don Meyer, Bobby Knight, and Denny Crum, Starkey shares invaluable insights into structure, organization, and leadership. His practice methods emphasize clarity, tempo, and purpose helping you stretch your players while building a confident, disciplined team culture.

Every segment of this video from rebounding fundamentals to teaching situational awareness is designed to help your players develop game-ready instincts. Coach Starkey's thoughtful approach and master-level communication make this an essential resource for coaches looking to elevate both the skill and mindset of their teams.

Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"I love listening to Coach Starkey! He is a great teacher and is always looking to help you grow your program. One of the best videos I've seen for actionable ideas for improving your ability to think about the game!"

74 minutes. 2025.