Coaches Clinic

The Thunder will host its eighth annual Coaches Clinic at Chesapeake Energy Arena, inviting basketball coaches at any level from around the region to take part in a day of tips and training on Saturday, Aug. 18 2018, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with lunch served at 1 p.m. The Coaches Clinic offers an in-depth look at coaching techniques and team development, with a range of topics that can enhance the skills of coaches on any level.

Pre-registration for this event has closed, day-of registration will be available at the door for $65.

Below you will find the agenda for the day:

  • 7:30-8:20 a.m.: Check-in inside northwest entrance
  • 8:20 a.m.: Clinic Welcome – Michelle Matthews, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 8:30 a.m.: Guard Development – Bobby Hurley, Arizona State University
  • 9:20 a.m.: Breakout Sessions Begin
  • Horns Action – Mickie DeMoss, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Pick and Roll Concepts – Paul Mills, Oral Roberts University
  • 10:30 a.m.: Individual and Team Offensive Development – Lon Kruger, University of Oklahoma
  • 11:20 a.m.: Improving Communication with Officials – Don Vaden, NBA Officials Consultant
  • 11:40 a.m.: Coaching Lessons From Basketball at All Levels – Billy Schmidt, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 12:30 p.m.: Speaker Q&A
  • 12:45 p.m.: Lunch

Please note that speakers are subject to change.

Questions? Email: coachesclinic@okcthunder.com.