25. Planning Your Season - Part II: Assessing, Reflecting, and Adapting the Plan

In Pill 25, "Planning Your Season - Part II: Assessing, Reflecting, and Adapting the Plan," Peter Bristotte explains why a coach's most important tool isn't just the initial calendar, but the willingness to question it. This chapter transitions from the "macro-plan" to the daily reality of measurement, providing a comprehensive toolkit of physical assessments—like the Pro-agility 5-10-5 and Counter Movement Jump—and high-impact performance metrics like First Ball Sideout (FBSO) and Breakpoint efficiency. You will learn how to use periodic scrimmages to gather objective data for every player on your roster and discover the power of the "post-mortem" checklist to turn your season's failures into next year's strengths. By treating your plan as a living document that breathes with the data, you can move away from guesswork and toward a culture of honest reflection and continuous growth.