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Brianna Finch
@WBBCoachFinch
Head Coach at UMass Lowell 🏀 #UnitedInBlue Keynote Speaker👇
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    Brianna Finch
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    Jun 11, 2020
    Improved shooting performance has more to do w/improved shot selection & confidence than technical skill; esp. at more advanced level. This plyr shot 11% 3FG her JR yr (for diff. coach/system) & 37% her SR yr. Didn't change her shot; just built confidence & emphasized selection.
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    Brianna Finch
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    Sep 10, 2022
    Warmed up with some “fencing” to work on balance. Goal was to replicate stunting as general movement pattern (specifically defensively). 🤺🏀🐾
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    Brianna Finch
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    Jan 3, 2020
    80% of offense is what happens after the play is broken. Goal is to try and teach players how to create advantages from every action to achieve a high percentage opportunity.
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    Brianna Finch
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    Feb 13, 2019
    Why do coaches assume/believe that skill work=on-air drills? When I talk about small group skill work, this always incorporates defense 1v1/2v2/3v3 etc. If decision making is 1 of most important skills to develop, how can we effectively improve it unless we train in that dynamic?
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    Brianna Finch
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    Oct 9, 2021
    Poor offensive spacing shrinks the court and reduces the time and area for offensive players to make decisions, which usually leads to a greater number of turnovers. Offensive objective is to gain space; defensive objective is to take it away.
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    Brianna Finch
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    Aug 4, 2023
    Started workout with Foosball Tag. Players who are “it” can only move laterally along their lines (FT/half-ct). Once tagged, you replace the player and they continue toward other end. Goal: get from one end to other w/out being tagged. Thx 💡@brianmccormick
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    Brianna Finch
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    Apr 14, 2019
    Asked recruit her thoughts after watching plyr skill work: Recruit: It was good, but you didn’t yell or do any conditioning. Me: Did you think the players went hard & were fatigued by end? Recruit:Yes! Me: Then why would I yell at them or do conditioning? What more can I ask for?
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    Brianna Finch
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    Jul 6, 2022
    Let’s Do This! 🐾🏀🐾🏀
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    Brianna Finch
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    Aug 23, 2022
    Using one of my favorite games, Basketball Tennis, to warm-up and work on dexterity and coordination. In fairness, this was the first time the post group played, so a bit of a learning group. Thanks to @JamesJanssen for the idea collaboration.
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    Brianna Finch
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    Jul 8, 2022
    The ability to play off the catch is an essential tactical skill. You’re most open when you first catch and the decision making component in that 0.5 sec (and prior) is critical. If you have to jab step, etc. - it’s not open and the ball has to move to find/create next advantage.
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    Brianna Finch
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    Oct 12, 2019
    Had a possession in practice today where we had great spacing, 2-3 ball reversals, drive & kick, and inside out w/post, but didn’t make the shot. I celebrated on sideline as if we’d won the game...b/c the small wins matter. #ItsWhatYouEmphasize. Process > outcome
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    Brianna Finch
    @WBBCoachFinch
    Jul 29, 2019
    Women's Basketball Names Brianna Finch Assistant Coach - FIU Athletics #ItsOfficial #PawsUp
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    Women's Basketball Names Brianna Finch Assistant Coach - FIU Athletics
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    Brianna Finch
    @WBBCoachFinch
    Sep 1, 2020
    Incredibly excited to join @CoachGCF staff and have the opportunity to be a part of an amazing program and outstanding academic institution. #ShareShootStifle #WildcatReady
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    Brianna Finch
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    Jun 15, 2023
    So humbled and thankful! 🐾🏀🐾🏀
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    BU Women's Basketball
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    Jun 15, 2023
    We're proud to share that @WBBCoachFinch has been elevated to associate head coach ahead of the 2023-24 campaign! Congratulations, and let's keep the work going, coach!!! #GoBU
    Graphic highlighting Brianna Finch's promotion to associate head coach, featuring a photo of Finch instructing Sydney Johnson on the bench.
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