Slappin' Glass Podcast Justin Leslie on Creating an Adaptable Offense, Attacking Through the Middle Third, and Valuable Career Relationships {Westmont College}
May 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Justin Leslie, Head Coach at Westmont College and former Midwestern State coach, shares his expertise in creating adaptable basketball offenses. He emphasizes simplifying plays and effectively utilizing the court, especially through the middle third. Leslie also explores the dynamic between player engagement and strategy development, touching on the importance of mentorship for young coaches. His insights into balancing offensive efficiency and player roles provide a valuable roadmap for both players and coaches.
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Simplify and Focus Offense
- Simplify offense by focusing on a few key concepts tailored to player strengths and weaknesses.
- Start teaching with two-on-two actions, then expand to spacing and off-ball player decisions.
Name Offensive Actions Loudly
- Teach players to communicate and name offensive actions aloud to improve team coordination.
- Prioritize shared terminology over secrecy to efficiently execute and read offensive sets.
Progressive Offensive Concept Teaching
- Introduce offensive concepts through repetition of key actions in controlled drills before applying them in full scrimmage.
- Use consistent terminology and progressively increase complexity to build player familiarity and confidence.