The System: Press and Run Basketball with Paul Westhead

with Paul Westhead
Creator of the Press and Run Offensive System;
Former NBA, WNBA and NCAA Head Coach;
Only coach to win championships in both the NBA and WNBA;
University of Oregon Women's Head Coach from 2009 to 2014;
Seattle Supersonics (NBA) & Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) Assistant from 2007 to 2009;
Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) Head Coach from 2006 to 2007 - 2007 WNBA Champions;
Orlando Magic (NBA) Assistant Coach from 2003 to 2005;
Long Beach Jam (NBA G League) Head Coach in 2003;
Panasonic Super Kangaroos (Japan Basketball League) Head Coach from 2001 to 2003;
Los Angeles Stars (ABA) Head Coach from 2000 to 2001;
Golden State Warriors (NBA) Assistant Coach from 1997 to 1999;
George Mason University Head Men's Coach from 1993 to 1997;
Denver Nuggets (NBA) Head Coach from 1990 to 1992;
Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Head Coach from 1985 to 1990;
2x WCC Regular Season Champions (1988, 1990);
2x WCC Tournament Champions (1988, 1989);
2x WCC Coach of the Year (1988, 1990);
Led LMU to NCAA Tournament appearances in 1988, 1989 and 1990;
LMU led NCAA Division I in scoring in 1988, 1989 and 1990;
Chicago Bulls (NBA) Head Coach from 1982 to 1983;
Los Angeles (NBA) Head Coach from 1979 to 1981 - 1980 NBA Champions;
LaSalle University Head Men's Coach from 1970 to 1979;
1974 MAC Regular Season Champions;
2x ECC Regular Season Champions (1975, 1978);
2x ECC Tournament Champions (1975, 1978);
Coaching career spanning high school, college, NBA, NCAA, WNBA, ABA and international basketball (1970-2014);
Played college basketball for Saint Joseph's

Paul Westhead is one of the most innovative and influential coaches in basketball history. Known worldwide for developing The System, Westhead has won championships at the professional and collegiate levels by redefining pace, pressure, and offensive freedom.

In this video, you gain direct access to the principles, drills, and practice structure that power his legendary approach. Coach Westhead walks you step by step through how to teach a relentless fast break, apply full-court defensive pressure, and train players to think and act at game speed.

Westhead breaks down how speed impacts every phase of the game from transition offense and offensive rebounding to defensive denial and continuous pressure. Each drill builds toward the next, creating a seamless progression that reinforces tempo, spacing, and decision making.

You will also learn how to condition players through basketball actions rather than isolated running, allowing your team to maintain intensity while staying fundamentally sound. Through expertly demonstrated drills and teaching points, Coach Westhead shows how to keep the ball moving, eliminate hesitation, and create constant scoring opportunities.

This is a complete blueprint for installing a high-energy system that forces opponents to react, wears teams down, and creates advantages through pace and pressure on both ends of the floor.

73 minutes. 2026.