Jerome Tang: No Middle Defense, Staff Development & Player Development Drills

with Jerome Tang,
Baylor Associate Head Coach;
Kansas State University Head Men's Coach from 2022 to 2026;
2023 Naismith College Coach of the Year;
2023 Big XII Coach of the Year;
2023 AP Big XII Coach of the Year;
2023 NABC District 8 Coach of the Year;
2023 Elite Eight;
Baylor Associate Head Coach from 2017 to 2022;
2021 NCAA National Champions;
Baylor Assistant Coach from 2003 to 2017

The 2023 Naismith College Coach of the Year, Jerome Tang, shows you how to combine elite defensive concepts, staff cohesion, and on-court skill development to create a winning program. This instructional video is packed with actionable strategies, step-by-step drills, and coaching insights that can be applied immediately to elevate your team's performance.

No Middle Defense
Discover Coach Tang's No Middle Defense, including live 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 drills that teach players to protect the paint, stay disciplined, and defend efficiently. Learn the alignment principles, the defensive questions to ask your team, and the techniques your players will need to master to prevent opponents from exploiting gaps.

Staff Development
Coach Tang emphasizes how his program's success starts with a strong foundation built within his staff. Tang shares ideas and examples on how to create a family-oriented, high-trust coaching staff that communicates effectively and supports one another through the highs and lows of a season. He offers insights into his retreats, meetings, and practice structures that strengthen staff cohesion and create a winning culture.

Player Development Drills
From blackline dribbling to on-time/on-target passing, and from Level 1-3 finishing to inside-hand techniques, Tang demonstrates drills that develop complete players. You'll learn how to integrate these skills into live drills while maintaining competitive pressure and accountability.

Putting It All Together
This video shows how defense, player development, and a solid staff culture intersect to form a program that competes at the highest level. After watching this video, you'll walk away with drills, teaching points, and strategies to take your program, staff, and players to the next level!

84 minutes. 2025.