Skill Development

180 Skill Development is a consultant to individual players and teams.

Brian McCormick, PhD has coached professional basketball and trained hundreds of players individually. Additionally, he has taught Motor Learning and Sports Pedagogy to graduate students at the University of Denver, presented at conferences such as GAIN IX, Boston Sports Performance and Medical Group, and the National Coaches Conference on topics such as dynamic systems, motor learning principles in strength and conditioning, and small-sided games and skill development.

McCormick published The 21st Century Basketball Practice and 21st century Guide to Individual Skill Development, which emphasize skill development through proper practice design.

Testimonials

I went from averaging 8 points per game as a senior in high school to averaging 22 points per game my sophomore year of college. Coach McCormick's workouts and drills played a key role in my vast improvement.

Matt Glynn

2004 NCAA DIII All-American

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Coach McCormick has put together the most complete book about shooting that I have ever seen. His breakdown of shooting methods and techniques are essential for athletes who want to improve their form and accuracy.

Hernando Planells

Assistant Coach, Duke University Women's Basketball

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Coach McCormick's attention to detail and specific teaching techniques provide a perfect framework for players at every level to build technically sound shooting form. There are pieces of his program that can be utilized by every player, at any level to bring rapid improvement to the bottom line: MAKING MORE SHOTS!

Michael Wolf

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, The University of Portland

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I always look forward to reviewing new work done by Brian McCormick, because I know it will be well-researched, insightful, and cutting edge. His 180 Shooter did not disappoint. Brian has a critical eye and great ability to break down complex basketball movements into their most fundamental elements, and then incorporate an effective training protocol to progressively teach their mastery. 180 Shooter will be a valued addition to my training resource library.

Rick Allison

Shooting Coach, Lone Star Basketball Academy

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Brian McCormick is an outstanding coach, instructor and writer. His newest book, 180 Shooter, covers in great detail how to become a better shooter from the ground up. Brian worked for my program (Hoop Masters) as a coach and his attention to detail and ability to teach young eager players is a special gift. I would recommend the 180 Shooter to any player, coach, or parent that really wants to understand all aspects of improving your shooting percentages and overall shooting skills. In this day and age of quick fixes and short cuts it's refreshing to have someone take the time to really explain how to become a better shooter. If you follow the drills, practice the habits outlined in this book and really believe that you can become a better shooter. You will. There are no short cuts to improvement.

Jerome Green

Program Director, Hoop Masters AAU Program