The CourtBook Blog

Coaching, stats, drills, and everything else from the bench. Written by Coach Martin.

5 Problems Every Coach Has With Stat Apps (And What I Did About It)
Buggy saves, roster re-entry, convoluted interfaces, film sessions turned into data entry, and the nickel-and-dime pricing. Every app I tried had the same problems. Here's what finally worked.
Why Every Basketball Coach Needs a Play Creator
Drawing plays on a whiteboard wastes timeout seconds. In the age of TikTok, kids need to see movement. Here's why I went digital — and why I think every coach should.
Free Basketball Coaching Templates — Score Sheets, Practice Plans, and More
Four free printable templates for coaches. Score sheets, practice plans, tryout evals, and scouting reports. Download and print — no sign-up.
The Real Problem with Basketball Stat Apps (From a Coach Who Tried Them All)
Nobody's tracking 14 stats live. The head coach is coaching. The assistant is keeping book. The real stat work happens after, watching film. Here's what I learned trying every app I could find.
How I Track a Full Game From Film in 20 Minutes
Voice entry, custom hotkeys, and a simple setup. Here's how I went from hour-long stat sessions to 20 minutes per game from film.