The All Access Perth Wildcats Basketball Practice with Scott Morrison series is a rare chance to watch and learn from a successful professional coach. The practices are tight and efficient as Coach Morrison covers key phases of the game with his players, from transition to pick-and-roll coverage to special situation out-of-bounds plays. This video series is a fascinating inside look at the structure and pace of a comprehensive, professional practice.
No professional head coach has ever given this type of access to how they run practices and film sessions. You will see practice develop from scripted drills focusing on specific areas of emphasis to live 5 on 5 that incorporate constraints to shape the learning.Coaches will see a heavy gameplan practice developed and executed in preparation for an upcoming contest. See the design of practice as it builds from individual technique to close out and then work on competitive team transition drills as they prepare for their upcoming game. See the progression from small-sided games into live 5 on 5 using both half and full court spacing in drills.
Morrison was the NBA G-League Coach of the Year with the Maine Red Claws and served for four years as an assistant coach for Brad Stevens and The Boston Celtics. Prior to that, he was a successful college basketball coach who also coached internationally for the Canadian National Team program.
Coach Morrison covers both offensive and defensive concepts in a series that features a film session as well as multiple on-court practices. Utilizing small-sided games, full court scrimmages, and a variety of constraint-led drills, Coach Morrison prepares his team for a series of upcoming games.
The practices are tight and efficient as Coach Morrison covers key phases of the game with his players, from transition to pick-and-roll coverage to special situation out-of-bounds plays. This video series is a fascinating inside look at the structure and pace of a comprehensive, professional practice.
Morrison served under Brad Stevens at the Celtics from 2017-2021 NBA seasons. Prior to that, he was the head coach of the NBA G-League’s Maine Red Claws, where he was named Coach of the Year in 2015.
Scott Morrison began his coaching career at the collegiate level in Canada, successfully serving as the head coach of Lakehead University for 11 years. He is a three-time Ontario West Coach of the Year and a one-time OUA Champion.
During this time, he began his involvement with Canadian national programs, serving as an assistant coach for the national junior team from 2012, and the senior men’s national team from 2016.
After spending a year volunteering with the Maine Red Claws, he took over the head coach position in 2014 and went on to become the franchise’s winningest coach. A standout 2014–15 season saw Morrison coach the D-League Select team at the NBA Summer League.
Ahead of the 2017-18 NBA season, he was promoted to the assistant coach of the Boston Celtics.
“He brings a well-rounded mix of player development as well as offensive and defensive philosophy that resonates with the NBL, given his FIBA background in Canada, working with their national teams, both junior and senior. He has G-League experience as a head coach. He's already coached for over 10 years at the college level in Canada. He understands the global game and he’s had front bench assistant experience in the NBA with the Celtics. " Perth Wildcats general manager of basketball operations, Danny Mills, said.
You will see practice develop from scripted drills focusing on specific areas of emphasis to live 5 on 5 that incorporate constraints to shape the learning. Seeing practice increase in both intensity and competitiveness through intentional drill design. Learn how Coach Morrison uses simple and effective teaching methods that allow for the pace of practice to remain productive throughout.
See the design of practice as it builds from individual technique to close out and then works on competitive team transition drills as they prepare for their upcoming game. Coach Morrison uses fewer drills while loading each one up with increased intensity and demands on execution. He skillfully changes individual and team constraints to pull out the desired skills and execution of play within his team. Watch as he masterfully moves from scripted 4 on 4 finishing with competitive full court 5 on 5.
Coaches will get to experience it first-hand as Coach Morrison provides an in-depth film breakdown with his team. You will get the chance to watch and hear his analysis and player critiques as he helps them learn from the previous game to prepare for the upcoming game. He discusses the good elements and areas of needing improvement and how those will be points of emphasis in their upcoming practice sessions.