CHRIS MACKHEAD COACH

7th YEARXAVIER ‘92

LUKE MURRAYASSISTANT COACH

1st YEARFAIRFIELD ‘02

MARIO MERCURIODIR. OF ADMINISTRATION

12th YEARXAVIER ‘03

JEREMY GROWEDIR. OF OPERATIONS

7th YEARINDIANA ‘09

MIKE PEGUESASSISTANT COACH

4th YEAR DELAWARE ‘00

TRAVIS STEELEASSISTANT COACH

7th YEARBUTLER ‘04

2015 XAVIER COACHING CLINIC

17OCTOBER

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Give your staff a day they’ll remember. Get an inside look at a program that has advanced to 5 of the last 8 NCAA Sweet 16’s. Xavier’s philosophy, offensive and defensive principles, and specialized breakout

Sessions will give you / your staff new ideas and drills as you approach your season.

TRAVIS STEELEASSISTANT COACH

steelet@xavier.edu

XAVIER DRILLS - “WARRIOR SERIES”A. POST - TAP, PITCH, POST

1. The player taps the ball off of the backboard 5 times.2. "Snatches" the rebound and outlets to a coach.3. The player posts up for five shots.4. He then sprints the floor to halfcourt, touches, and then returns to tap second ball off the other side of the backboard five times.5. "Snatches" the rebound and outlets the ball to a coach, sprints to halfcourt, touches, and then runs and catches an "over the top" pass for a transition dunk.6. The player then alternates sides of the backboard for 5 post up shots on the opposite side and an over the top pass from the opposite side from the start. - 10 post shots and 2 finishes are taken for 12 total shots.

B. POST - RICOCHET

1. A player passes to a coach. He runs to touch the ball in the coaches hands. A second coach ricochets the ball off of the backboard.2. The player pursues the rebound.3. The player snatches the rebound and passes the ball to the second coach and posts up to receive a return pass for a low post score.4. This is repeated 5 times for 2 sets for a total of 10 shots.

NEWSLETTER #181 - 2015-2016

STAINBROOK - HAMMER ALL-AMERICANROSEMONT, ILL., June 12, 2015 – Hammer Strength, a Life Fitness-owned performance brand of strength equipment, in partnership with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), named Matt Stainbrook of Xavier University and Lauren Okafor of James Madison University as the win-ners of the 2015 Hammer Strength All-American Award. These winners exemplify the best of what it takes to become an elite athlete. To be considered as a Hammer Strength All-American, athletes were judged on their personal qualities and achievements in terms of work ethic, leadership, consistency and academic performance. Winners were announced at the CSCCa annual national conference at the Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches Dinner and Ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. "With the Hammer Strength All-American Award, we recognize and celebrate collegiate athletes who lead the way in superior performance, both on and off the court," said Chris Clawson, president, Life Fitness. "We congratulate Lauren and Matt for their tireless work ethics and academic performance, as well as the inspiring example they set for others." Passion On and Off the Court Shapes Winners Male winner Matt Stainbrook of Xavier University led his men's basketball team in the BIG East Champion-ship Game, as well as to the Sweet 16 Round of the NCAA Tournament. As an athlete, he selflessly aided the team with enthusiasm, intensity and determination, while staying devoted to a competitive strength and conditioning program to transform his body and refine his work ethic. In the community, Stainbrook is a volunteer for Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the Down Syndrome Association. Currently, he holds a 3.42 GPA as a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Business Administration. Stainbrook was nominated by his strength and conditioning coaches for his leadership skills and academic accomplish-ments. "Hammer Strength continues to help college athletes across the country refine their performance and reach their true potential," Clawson said. "These athletes demonstrate that the dedication applied in the weight room can be translated to other aspects of life, and we're proud to honor their efforts."

This award is a tremendous acknowledgement of the hard work both Matt Stainbrook and Head Strength Coach Matt Jennings have put in over Matt’s three years at Xavier. Matt Jennings is entering his seventh year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Xavier for the 2015-16 academic year. His responsibilities include overseeing the entire XU Athletics Strength and Conditioning Department, as well as working directly with the Men's Basketball Program. For more information on the award, please visit http://www.cscca.org/news/amaaward.

MATT JENNINGSSTRENGTH COACH

7th YEAR TENNESSEE ‘96

@_MattJennings

WORKOUT #1

Warm Up: Star DrillReach out, reverse, 2 ft power, PUJ

Back to Basket: Contact Crabs Start just inside the 3pt line, spin the ball out and crab dribble (pad if possible) to the post. Make 5 of each of the following finishes on both sides...50 total a. Nudge Wall = ML JH b. Loosen Wall = ½

counter ML JH c. Spin Off Wall = Counter

JH d. Beat Wall = Pro Hop e. Run Off Wall = Sweep

JH

Finishing: ORBs Start in front of the rim and toss the ball off of the back board. Grab it at its highest peak, come down, and explode up to finish (pad). Repeat for 10 makes. Alternate hands. 2 sets = 20.

Face Up: Face Up Series Start in the long post, spin it out, and execute the following moves on both sides…5 reps each movea. Rip = 2ft power b. Rip = Counter c. Rip = Per. to Post d. Fake Rip = Pro

Hop/Over You Finish e. Fake Rip = Pro Hop/Up

and Under f. Fake Rip = Sweeping JH g. Reverse Pivot Js

Shooting: Celtic Drill Start in the right corner. Make 2 3s in a row at 5 spots and quickly repeat for a grand total of 10 spots. Must make 2 in a row at each spot in 2 minutes.

WORKOUT #2

Warm Up: Mikans/Reverse; Block to Block Shooting Make 10 of each

Back to Basket: Physical Duck-Ins Start with head under the rim. If possible, have a pad. Duck pad in, catch with a foot in the box, and execute the following finishes…(1 dribble max) a. ML JH b. Counter JH Reset and duck pad in on opposite block. Continue to alternate until 10 makes. Make 10 ML JHs then 10 Counter JHs.

Finishing: Extensions Start in front of the rim and have balls shuffled to you repeatedly. Step to the pass and bounce up and finish with a “half hook.” Finish 10 RH and 10 LH. Work on “in between/over you finish”

Face Up: Knock Off Drives Start with the ball in the corner (spin it out) and quickly pivot (alternate reverse and front). Play in a straight line and finish with 2 ft power at 5 spots going right to start. Repeat coming back going left. Must make every shot or go again.

Shooting: Round Shooting Make 5 at 5 spots in 2 minutes. 17ftrs. and 3s.

WORKOUT #3

Warm Up: Sideline TouchesReach out, 2ft power, stride stop and step thru, PUJ

Back to Basket: Snatches Make 10 each way = 60 Cover ground with drop step and extend on every finish!

Finishing: Explosion DunksStart in front of the rim and defensive slide from lane to lane as balls are slid, shuffled, etc. Step to each pass and bounce up and dunk it. Defensive slide until the next pass is made. Make 10.

Face Up: Post Trailer Explosion Start at half court and sprint to catch at top of key. Start with the strong side drive and execute the following finishes… a. Reach out b. 2 ft power c. Perimeter to Post d. ETR Floater (PACE) e. ETR 1 dribble PUJ

(PACE)Complete these same finishes using the cross over step to your weak hand. Make 3 of each = 30

Shooting: 5 Shot Post Start at half court and execute the following finishes… a. Transition Dunk (reach) b. Elbow J c. SBS Pop J d. Reverse Pivot J e. 1 on 1 in post 2 sets best out of 10 each side.

SUMMER WORKOUT SERIES - WING #2

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WORKOUT #1

Star Drill1 Ft. Lay Up, Reverse, 2 Ft. Power, Jumper

150 KillLeft & Right for Time

Triangle Shooting2:00, Makes & Attempts

Round Shooting5 3's at 5 spots for Time

Ginobli Series3 Spots-3 3's, 3 PUJ's, 3 Finishes (Right & Left) for Score

Knock Off Drives2 Foot Power, Pro Hop

Round Shooting5 3’s at 5 Spots, Maximum Time 2:00

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WORKOUT #2

Wraps Weak Hand Finishes1 Foot Lay Up 1 Foot Reverse FloaterPUJ

Cone DribblingCross Over Between Legs Behind Back In Out Cross/BetweenCross/BehindCross/Between/Behind

Triangle Shooting2:00 Drill Keep Track of Attempts/Makes

Ball Screen SeriesReject Moves-Extra Pivot or Jab into Game Like Finish (5x Each Side) Hard Hedge-Get Around (attack hip), Pass Back, Split (3x Each Side) Flat Hedge-Flip Hips Hesi & Go, Hip Defender, Pocket Pass (3x Each Side)

Celtic Drill2:00 Max 2 in a row from 10 Spots

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WORKOUT #3

Form Shooting 10 Makes 3 Spots, 3 Levels

CP325 Reps Around Right & Left Leg Time is Goal

150 Killer (Left Hand/Right Hand) 25 Pound Dribble 25 Kill Dribble 25 Pound In Out 25 Pound Double Cross 25 Pound Between Cross25 Behind Cross

Full Court Lay Ups (Right & Left)4 Makes for Time

Damian Lillard Transition MovesHesitate & Go In Out Cross Over Go Down Left Hand, Back Right Hand Start with 4 Mikans Finish of the Day

Round Shooting5 Makes at 5 spots, Maximum Time 2:00

SUMMER WORKOUT SERIES - GUARD #3

MYLES DAVIS

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1.1 ZONE OFFENSE - EAGLE LOB

1.2 ZONE OFFENSE - KENTUCKY

1.3 ZONE OFFENSE - LOB FOR 3

1.4 ZONE OFFENSE - LOOP

1.5 ZONE OFFENSE - PIN IN TO CORNER

1.6 ZONE OFFENSE - POST CATCH VS. 1-2-2 ZONE

1.7 ZONE OFFENSE - PUNCH

1.8 ZONE OFFENSE - REGULAR

1.9 ZONE OFFENSE - SBS

1.10 ZONE OFFENSE - SCREEN BACKSIDE

XAVIER NEWSLETTER #181PLAYS OF THE WEEKPLAYS OF THE WEEK

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ZONE OFFENSE - EAGLE LOB

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A lob play out of our regular zone offense look. 3 or 4 can play onthe perimeter here, depending on whom we want to throw the lobto.

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When 1 catches the ball the opposite post (the 3 man in this case)flashes to the ball side elbow as 5 goes and sets a back screen onthe opposite forward in the zone for a lob to 4.

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ZONE OFFENSE - KENTUCKY

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Off of ball reversal 4 flashes to the ball side elbow.As the ball is reversed 5 sprints to screen the opposite forward inthe zone for a lob.

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ZONE OFFENSE - LOOP

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On the catch, 3 attacks the elbow.2 fills into the wing.4 starts cut to the short corner.

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Once 1 has the ball we have them outnumbered on the strongside. We can go high-low with 4-5 or we can have a shot from 1,2, or 3.

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ZONE OFFENSE - POST CATCH VS. 1-2-2 ZONE

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Box set. 1 bends the ball to the right wing.5 moves to the short corner, baseline area.2 cuts to the opposite wing.4 moves to the high post.

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ZONE OFFENSE - REGULAR

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ZONE OFFENSE - SBS

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