Prepare like the pros with the all new FastDraw and FastScout. The need to “recruit” your own players so they stay in your program.The little things like cool gear and social media posts that mean a lot to players and help build the program.Designating coaches’ roles during practice and empowering his assistants to do a lot of the coaching.How he plans and organizes his practices.It’s a huge part of our program, but when our first game hits, the best kids are going to play.” “Yes, off-season commitment is important. ![]() How he figures out his offensive and defensive systems each year.Coaching the whole program and not just the varsity.“You really have to buy into that fact that you have to get to know your kids starting in third grade.”.“Girls care more about the team dynamic than they do individual success.”.Why he took the girls’ head coaching job at Brunswick.Working as an assistant coach for his college teammate Joe Mackey at Brunswick (OH) High School.Lessons he learned from each of the coaches he played for.“I want players to feel like how I felt about my coaches.”.Just enjoy watching your kids play and don’t worry so much.His daughter’s ACL tear and how that impacted her college decision.Signing with Western Michigan out of high school, but eventually transferring to Baldwin Wallace University to play with his high school teammate Joe Mackey.His affection for his high school coaches Bob Casey & Norm Connors.His early experiences with Strongsville Basketball from rec to junior high.The early influence of his Dad getting him started in the game.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Kevin Braaten, the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Berea-Midpark High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Find out more at or shoot me an email directly sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. ![]() By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you’ll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. ![]() ![]() We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. His 1,867 career points rank fourth in school history and his 1,230 rebounds rank first. Kevin played his high school basketball at Strongsville and collegiately at Baldwin Wallace University where he was selected to the Ohio Athletic Conference first-team three times and twice to the NCAA Division III All-American team. As a center, he led his teams to two consecutive NCAA National Tournament appearances in 19. As a head coach for both boys’ and girls’ Braaten has won more than 225 games in his career. He took over the boys’ program this season after two different stints as the head girls’ coach at the school. Kevin Braaten is the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Berea-Midpark High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
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