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Behind the Coaching isn’t just a website, it’s a community of writers, coaches, athletes, and sports fans committed to sharing the spotlight with the coaches who rarely get the credit they deserve. Coaching builds the foundation for every team, player, and program. It shapes culture, creates structure, and drives development.
The question we all ask is how do coaches actually make that impact?
Explore our coverage and stories across multiple sports and competitive levels to find out. From youth leagues to the pros, we tell the stories behind the sidelines: the strategies, the leadership, and the people who make the game possible.
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Through our content, we shine a light on these deeper layers of coaching the techniques, the teaching, and the human impact to show just how essential coaches are to every level of sport.
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Recent Posts
Jeff Hornacek and the Art of the Shot: From Execution to Instruction
Jeff Horanacek during his playing career was known for his deep shooting, having shot 40.29 percent from the 3-point line in his entire NBA career, making 828 out of 2055 total threes he shot in 14 seasons as a player. Hornacek also has a career free throw percentage of…
Read moreFrom Paul to Stephen Silas: A Coaching Philosophy Passed Through Generations
Stephen Silas was born August 6, 1973, in Boston, Massachusetts, his father, Paul Silas would later become a 3x NBA champion (2 with the Boston Celtics and 1 with the Seattle Supersonics) and 2x All-Star. He attended John Jay High School in Cross River, New York, while Paul served…
Read moreJohn Loyer’s Path Through the Basketball Coaching Ranks
Loyer played basketball at Northmor High School in Galion, Ohio under John Harris, where as a senior he led the team in scoring. After graduation he played college basketball for the Akron Zips men’s basketball at the University of Ohio under Bob Rupert in his rookie season and Bob…
Read moreRandy Wittman: The Indiana Born Coach Who Carried Hoosier Grit to the NBA
Randy Wittman is an American former professional basketball player who played the guard position in college and in the NBA for 9 seasons. Wittman is a former head coach of Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Washington Wizards. Including his head coaching tenures, he has a total of 20 years of coaching experience in the NBA.…
Read moreFrom Duke to Denver: The Rise of Joe Belmont, the “Houdini of the Hardwood”
Joe Belmont was born on July 12, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1952, He started his playing career at Duke University, on their Duke Blue Devils squad, under head coach Harold Bradley. He played 4 seasons at Duke and averaged 13.0 points a game. He was named Co-Captain of…
Read moreFrom Journeyman to Champion: Quinton Crawford’s Rise Through the NBA
Quinton Crawford was a walk-on as a junior for the Arizona Wildcats in 2010, only playing 9 games for them. After he graduated, he attended Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, where he received his master’s in educational psychology. While he attended, he was a graduate manager and video exchange…
Read moreRemembering Doug Moe: A Maverick Mind Who Changed Pro Basketball
Long time NBA and ABA coach Doug Moe has passed away on February 17, 2026. Coach Moe was a huge innovator of the game of basketball, being the one who implemented the “Run and Gun” Offense. Moe was also known for his player’s first personality who brought the best…
Read moreFrom Floor General to Sideline Teacher: The Coaching Journey of Terry Porter
Terry Porter was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he played prep basketball, as a forward, at Milwaukee’s South Division High School. In his career, Porter was known for his defensive abilities and playmaking skills. Playing Career College Porter attended and played for the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he…
Read moreShining the Spotlight on the NBA’s Emerging Assistant Coaches
The NBA has 30 Teams, 30 coaching staffs, and over 200 coaches occupying the bench around the league. This is a part 1 of the assistant coaches in the league who are rising stars in their roles whether they’re future head coach candidates or making an impact on their…
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