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Here is another coach we are excited to feature today from our recent virtual clinics where he gave great insight on what it takes to execute a tough defense.

Nelson Terroba - Texas Legends G-League Assistant Coach

Coach Terroba has worked at the college and pro levels for over 15 years.  He is currently the defensive coordinator for the Texas Legends, the G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks.

There are some coaches out there who will tell you that “The NBA does not play defense”.

Well, have you ever asked a pro coach that question?  You might be shocked at the answer.

NBA Teams have to prepare for a variety of actions each game against the best players in the world.  You cannot rest on one defensive strategy all game and expect to be successful.  

How do NBA coaching staffs design their defensive philosophy and systems each year?  By asking the right questions. Click Here to the 6 Essential Questions

So could a coach at the college, high school, or youth level learn from a pro coaches experience teaching defense based on the questions they use?

You bet!!

NBA Defense for All Levels: 6 Defensive Questions Every Coach Should Answer is designed to give you a framework for asking the right questions about your defensive system and how you implement it.

In this clinic, Coach Terroba discusses:

• The 6 Questions Every Coach Needs to Ask About Defense
• How to take the answers you find and apply them to your defensive system
• A blueprint for using video to teach and correct defensive deficiencies.

Here is another clip from the clinic where Coach Terroba discusses their non-negotiables on defense.

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One of the biggest takeaways for me from this course was how they chart defensive errors and then review them with the players both in team and individual film sessions.   Not only does it create accountability but also serves as a way for both coaches and players to work together on improving.

Always be Growing,

Lason, Leigh, and the Coaches Clinic Community