COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (March 17, 2025) USA Basketball, the national governing body for basketball in the United States, has published the ultimate playbook for basketball coaches working with athletes from the youth to elite levels. Available in paperback for $39.99 or as an e-book for $19.99, The USA Basketball Coaching Guide for All Levels is a comprehensive resource to all who participate in the game as players, coaches and fans.
The guidebook, published by BookLogix Books, is the best manual for learning and implementing USA Basketball's four-level Player Development Curriculum. The publication features content on basketball philosophy and life skills tactics for coaches, lessons on culture from USA Basketball national teams, 200+ pages of skills and drills by ability level, practice planning strategies and outlines, and more.
“Our goal is that The USA Basketball Coaching Guide for All Levels will be the go-to resource for coaches across the country and around the world,” said USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley. “The book has been expertly crafted to bring USA Basketball’s coaching philosophy, which focuses on player development on and off the court, to a one-stop publication.”
The guidebook outlines recommended skills and drills organized by player ability level, including introductory, foundational, advanced and performance. Within each level, drills are laid out in a progressive manner that align under eight primary skill categories.
Additionally, off-court content includes life skills training, teaching techniques, strategies to build a team culture, coaching philosophy guidelines and practice planning standards.
The USA Basketball Coaching Guide for All Levels is essential for coaches who want to elevate their craft while positively impacting the lives of their players.
To view the table of contents, read free excerpts or order a copy of The USA Basketball Coaching Guide for All Levels, click here.
USA Basketball, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the National Governing Body for the sport of basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of USA teams that compete in FIBA-sponsored basketball competitions and select national events, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives addressing player development, coach education and safety. To learn more, click here.