On the Right Path - Gunning, Brett

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Résumé :
Brett Gunning has spent 26 years coaching in college and in the NBA. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant coach for Jay Wright at Hofstra University. Over the next seven seasons, he was a part of a staff that turned Hofstra into an American East powerhouse, posting a 72-22 (.766) record from 1998-2001. He was very instrumental in the development of the Pride players, and he assisted with recruiting, scouting and film analysis. He then went on to spend seven seasons (2001-08) as a member of the coaching staff at Villanova University, again working under the leadership of Head Coach Jay Wright. During his time with the Wildcats, Gunning played a vital role in recruiting and developing a unit that secured four straight NCAA Tournament berths and made three trips to the Sweet 16. He was named associate coach in 2005 and was recognized following the 2007-08 season as one of the top 25 assistants in the nation by Rivals.com. Gunning's responsibilities with Villanova included on-court teaching, recruiting and scouting. Gunning's NBA career began when he joined the Houston Rockets in 2008 as the team's director of player development. In that role, he was responsible for improving player performance through on-court, one-on-one skill development and the use of video analysis. He was later named an assistant coach for the Rockets prior to the 2011-2012 season before leaving to serve in that same role with the Orlando Magic for 3 seasons from 2012-2013 through 2014-2015. He then returned to the Rockets as an assistant coach in 2015, and from 2016-2020, he assisted Head Coach Mike D'Antoni coordinate the Rockets offensive scheme. During the 2017-2018 season, the Rockets won a franchise record 65 games and advanced to the Western Conference Finals....

Biographie:
Brett Gunning has spent 26 years coaching in college and in the NBA. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant coach for Jay Wright at Hofstra University. Over the next seven seasons, he was a part of a staff that turned Hofstra into an American East powerhouse, posting a 72-22 (.766) record from 1998-2001. He was very instrumental in the development of the Pride players, and he assisted with recruiting, scouting and film analysis. He then went on to spend seven seasons (2001-08) as a member of the coaching staff at Villanova University, again working under the leadership of Head Coach Jay Wright. During his time with the Wildcats, Gunning played a vital role in recruiting and developing a unit that secured four straight NCAA Tournament berths and made three trips to the Sweet 16. He was named associate coach in 2005 and was recognized following the 2007-08 season as one of the top 25 assistants in the nation by Rivals.com. Gunning's responsibilities with Villanova included on-court teaching, recruiting and scouting. Gunning's NBA career began when he joined the Houston Rockets in 2008 as the team's director of player development. In that role, he was responsible for improving player performance through on-court, one-on-one skill development and the use of video analysis. He was later named an assistant coach for the Rockets prior to the 2011-2012 season before leaving to serve in that same role with the Orlando Magic for 3 seasons from 2012-2013 through 2014-2015. He then returned to the Rockets as an assistant coach in 2015, and from 2016-2020, he assisted Head Coach Mike D'Antoni coordinate the Rockets offensive scheme. During the 2017-2018 season, the Rockets won a franchise record 65 games and advanced to the Western Conference Finals....

Sommaire:
The On the Right Path books belong in every school, library, and home, as they teach invaluable life lessons to children in an entertaining and relatable way. - Kevin McHale, NBA Hall of Famer Jordan just completed a week-long basketball camp with his siblings, Jayden and Jasmine, and their friend Shai. Along with basketball skills and life lessons, the kids learned the importance of having fun. A reflection on all the wisdom gleaned from Coach Pete throughout the week, On the Right Path: Book Six is sure to become a beloved story for parents and children alike. Former NBA Coach Brett Gunning and award-winning author Stacy Padula have teamed up to create the On the Right Path (OTRP) book series. OTRP is also a non-profit organization created by Brett Gunning to guide youth basketball players on the right path to achieving their maximum potential through education, mentorship, and skill development. The core principles of OTRP are guidance, inspiration, and creativity. The book series focuses on six life-skill pillars: Loving Others, Being Unselfish, Staying Healthy & Strong, Showing Forgiveness, Showing Respect, and Having Fun....