Posted by jaymc2007 on 2/19/2014 12:44:00 AM (view original):
I don't know.... I'm just trying to take it all in right now! As I said, I want to play at the D3 level, at least until I become competitive (I was an easy win at D2 on my last name). So I'm thinking Man to Man and Triangle, as I want 3 or 4 main scorers and I think that man to man wins you more ball games (the Syracuse's of the world are too few and far in-between). Of course, that doesn't mean it transfers over to HD like that, that much I have definitely learned!
if your goal is to move to the next level, the smart play is not to change offense and defense - that will let you become successful quickest
if your goal is to stay at that level, pick what you like, take your lumps for a season and coach em up
I'd avoid fastbreak offense - some run it, but hard.
read forums to learn about the different schemes
think also about where your team is located. If you are in a remote location it can be tougher to get guys who have the DEF rating to play man. Like say when I have coached in Hawaii or Puerto Rico, I have leaned toward zone so any good kid who is near me can play a useful role.
good luck!