High-Energy Drills & Decision-Making for Defense & Rebounding

with Kim Barnes Arico,
University of Michigan Head Coach;
2x Big Ten Coach of the Year (2017, 2022);
2017 WNIT Champions;
St. John's University Head Coach from 2002 to 2012;
2x Big East Coach of the Year (2006, 2012);
2x MBWA Coach of the Year (2006, 2010);
Adelphi Head Coach from 1999 to 2002;
2002 NYCAC Champions;
2002 WNIT/MBWA D-II Coach of the Year;
2x NYCAC Coach of the Year (2000, 2002);
NJIT Head Coach from 1997 to 1999;
Fairleigh Dickinson Head Coach from 1996 to 1997;
played college basketball for Stony Brook & Montclair State

Take your team's defensive intensity and rebounding dominance to the next level with insightful coaching from Michigan's Kim Barnes Arico!

In this fast-paced instructional video, Coach Barnes Arico breaks down essential drills that challenge players to think and react quickly in live-game situations.

You'll see how to reinforce defensive fundamentals through dynamic closeout drills, positioning techniques for help-side defense, and high-pressure rebounding exercises designed to eliminate wasted movement and increase second-chance points.

Barnes Arico also shares key insights on decision-making in transition, using her 3-on-2 plus 1 drill to sharpen offensive and defensive awareness under pressure.

With an emphasis on teaching players to process the game faster, move efficiently, and execute in critical moments, this video is a must-have for coaches looking to build a smarter, more disciplined team.

52 minutes. 2025.