Build Mental & Physical Toughness in Practice

with Phil Martelli,
St. Joseph's University Head Men's Basketball Coach,
2004 National Coach of the Year

In 2004, the Martelli-coached St. Joseph's Hawks finished their regular season with a 27-0 record, demonstrating a high degree of mental and physical toughness throughout the season. In this video, Coach Martelli reveals techniques and drills he uses with the Hawks that will help any team become tougher - mentally and physically - during competition. He includes time-tested drills for developing mental toughness, focusing on areas such as ball-handling, converting on easy scoring opportunities, as well as passing and catching on the go. With emphasis on the fundamentals, this video will help any team reach its physical and mental potential. Martelli discusses the goals and objectives for each step and demonstrates the drills that can be incorporated to help your team develop that skill or team concept. When all the drills are put together, you get a practice atmosphere that is competitive, fundamentally sound, and is related to your offensive and defensive schemes. This video will help you build team chemistry, trust, and the ability to depend on each other when the game is on the line!

69 minutes. 2005.