Winning Championships Through Offensive Concepts and Sets

with Craig Doty,
Houston Christian University Head Coach;
Emporia State Head Men's Basketball Coach from 2018 to 2024;
Graceland University Head Coach from 2016 to 2018;
2018 NAIA National Championship;
2018 Don Meyer Award;
2018 NAIA Coach of the Year;
2018 IBCA Coach of the YEar;
2018 Heart of America Tournament Champions;
Rock Valley College Head Coach from 2012 to 2016;
2x NJCAA Division III National Champions (2014, 2016);
2x Spalding NJCAA Division III Coach of the Year (2014, 2016);
2016 NABC National JuCo (all levels) Coach of the Year;
2015 NJCAA National Runner-up;
4x Don Klaas NJCAA Region IV Coach of the Yearplayed college basketball for Morningside (guard)

Coach Craig Doty has had success at multiple levels of college basketball. His philosophy of running 75% offensive sets has allowed his teams to control the action on the offensive end, creating high percentage shots. Doty not only gives you multiple sets in this video, but also breaks down how to install, rehearse and implement against a defense. Additionally, Coach Doty includes thoughts on using assistant coaches and team managers effectively throughout a season.

Offensive Approach

Doty begins by breaking down his team philosophy. A major concept he touches on deals with the structure he wants his program to utilize: 75% offensive sets and 25% creativity. Coach Doty and his assistants believe this allows their athletes to get better consistently while still having some freedom to play. In his talk, Doty emphasizes that his practices always have great energy and enthusiasm in competition, no matter if the team is in 5-on-5 action or drill work.

Sets and Options

Next, you'll receive a few of Coach Doty's favorite offensive sets, which include multiple options out of each set. Some of the options presented in these sets include:

• Horns looks
• Flex action and down screens
• Flare screens
• Ball screens
• Post ups

Next, Doty's assistant coach, Evan Lavery, runs through a set of player development drills. These drills are tailored to the offensive sets taught previously in the presentation. Players get the opportunity to get good shots up and work on specific skills that directly relate to the sets being taught.

Incorporating Assistants and Managers

Finally, Coach Doty talks about using assistant coaches and team managers effectively. Because he's worked at smaller colleges in the past, Doty has learned the best ways to use all of the resources at his disposal. You'll hear him talk about finding the strengths of your assistant coaches and letting them use those strengths in practice while also helping your assistants develop in other areas of the game.

If you're looking to add a few offensive sets to your team's playbook, Coach Doty provides effective plays that will allow your athletes to score the ball. His insights into running a program and using all of your resources to create success on the court are also invaluable!

41 minutes. 2019.