COLLEGE STATION - Two-time WNBA Coach of the Year, and current head coach of the San Antonio Stars, Dan Hughes will speak at the third annual Gary Blair Coaching Academy, which takes place October 4-5 at Reed Arena.
Hughes helped the Stars to the WNBA Playoffs in 2014, his 10th career postseason trip. He led the Stars to the 2008 WNBA Finals. Hughes coaches former Texas A&M All-American and 2011 Final Four MOP Danielle Adams at San Antonio. Hughes will speak on Oct. 4.
“We couldn't be more excited about have Dan join us at this year's Academy,” said Gary Blair. “Dan's a dear friend of mine, and an outstanding coach and teacher. Those attending our Academy are going to leave here better learning from him.”
Last year's academy attracted over 100 coaches from all levels to learn from the Texas A&M women's basketball coaching staff.
“The Coaching Academy has created a wonderful platform for us to share how we play and teach basketball the Aggie Way,” said Texas A&M women's basketball head coach Gary Blair. “Our staff takes great pride in putting the Academy together in such a way that we can benefit junior and high school coaches as much as possible during the weekend, and continue our commitment to grow the game.”
The academy includes sessions led by each of the Texas A&M women's basketball coaches, focusing on wide-ranging topics on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.
Registration for the academy includes three meals, a Texas A&M highlight DVD, a DVD of the academy sessions and a notebook that includes tips on scouting, motivation, coaching philosophy, conditioning, and practice planning, in addition to a playbook.
Coaches that register in advance can pay online through the 12th Man Foundation website for only $50.
Interested coaches may register here or get more information here.
For more information, email Coach Bob Starkey at rstarkey@athletics.tamu.edu
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 4, 2013
12:30 PM Registration
2:00 PM Aggie Basketball Philosophy (Gary Blair)
3:15 PM Stars Basketball (Dan Hughes)
4:45 PM Dinner
6:00 PM The Don Meyer Legacy (Bob Starkey)
7:15 PM Quick Hitters vs. Zone/Man (Kelly Bond-White)
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 5, 2013
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Point Guard Play (Amy Wright)
10:00 AM Aggie Offense
Primary & Secondary Break
Shooting Development
11:45 AM Lunch
1:00 PM Aggie Defense (Bob Starkey)
Ball Screen Defense
Shell Defense
2:00 PM Q&A with the Aggie Staff