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Aug 11
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Eric Gaff | Applying and Handling Pressu...

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About this episode

South Bend Saint Joe (IN) boys basketball coach, Eric Gaff discusses his philosophy on applying pressure on your opponent. He also discusses handling the pressures of having success. The conversation ventures into practice plans and program philosophies among other topics.

Coach Gaff will be speaking September 27 at the Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic in Knightstown, Indiana. You can find his program on X @SJhoopsquad.

United Basketball+ is hosting the 2025 Hoosier Gym Clinic in Knightstown, IN on September 27. We have 4 great coaches and other coaching resources lined up to present! The clinic is only $30 for members, $50 for non members. Use the code HoosierSpecial for $10 off! Sign up here: https://unitedbasketballplus.com/united-basketball-hoosier-gym-coaches-clinic/

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