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In the last of a four-part series with North Andover High School Coach Paul Tanglis, he told me about details. Specifically, Coach Tanglis touched on delegating, game day routines, and enthusiasm. Delegating Coach Tanglis has learned…
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I spoke with Coach Tanglis on box outs and close outs. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to sit as a fly on the wall at Coach Tanglis’ practices. The themes of boxing out…
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I have had limited opportunities to watch Coach Tanglis’ teams at North Andover and before that Stoneham High during the winter months. Every time I watch though it seems like they are forcing a five second…
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I sat down with North Andover High School head coach Paul Tanglis recently. Earlier this year I sat down with his brother and assistant coach to discuss small details like yelling dead when the dribble is…
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In the book Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, there was a consistent theme around the usefulness of variable practice. Last season, my team had twelve out of bounds plays in the playbook at the…
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In watching the Pentucket High School girls basketball program over the years, it is evident Coach John McNamara gets many players in the game. Other coaches and other teams stay use the bench less. I asked…
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