Barry Brodzinski
| Barry Brodzinski | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 16, 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | La Salle University |
| 💼 Occupation | Basketball Coach, Shooting Instructor |
Barry Brodzinski is a former American Basketball player and a renowned coach, particularly recognized for his expertise as a shooting instructor. With a career spanning over four decades, Brodzinski has made a significant impact both as a player and a coach.[1][2][3][4]
Playing career
Brodzinski had an illustrious playing career, starting at North Catholic High School in Philadelphia, where he scored a total of 1,039 points, holding the school's top career scoring record from 1941.[5] After high school, he went on to play at LaSalle University, leading them to a 7th-place ranking in the country and to the NCAA tournament in 1975.[4]
Coaching career
Brodzinski started his coaching career at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1982. He led Roman Catholic to win two Catholic League Championships in 1982 and 1986, as well as the prestigious National Tournament of Champions in 1986. His tenure at Roman Catholic was marked by a National Top 25 ranking twice, and he coached future NBA first-round draft pick, Dallas Comegys. Brodzinski's coaching career also extended to Brentwood High School in Pittsburgh, Paul VI in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and Morris Catholic High School.[4][6]
Assistant Coach at Duquesne
After his successful stint at Roman Catholic High School, Brodzinski joined Duquesne University as a part-time assistant coach. He was soon promoted to full-time assistant coach in 1987, tasked with coordinating recruiting efforts. His reputation and connections in high school basketball, especially in the East, were instrumental in attracting talented players to Duquesne.[7]
Shooting instruction
Renowned for his shooting technique, Brodzinski served as the lead shooting instructor at Howard Garfinkel’s Five-Star Basketball Camp for over 20 years, working with NBA greats such as Jordan, James, Paul, Laettner, Duncan, Mourning, Mashburn, Comegys, and Artest.[4] His shooting camps and clinics in Italy, Switzerland, South Carolina, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, and 30 other states are highly popular.
Italian Basketball Camps
Since 2007, Brodzinski has been conducting basketball camps across Italy, commonly known as "Coach B". The camps, which focus on improving shooting techniques and training methods, have been especially popular in the city of Cermenate.[8][9]
Legacy
Beyond his playing and coaching records, Brodzinski's contributions to basketball lie in his expertise as a shooting instructor. His techniques are outlined in a DVD produced for the Five-Star Basketball Camp, where he shares strategies to help players maximize their offensive potential.[10]
References
- ↑ "About Barry Brodzinski". angelfire.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ↑ DeCamp, Scott (May 31, 2019). "One of nation's shooting gurus could make state record-setters even better". MLive. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ↑ Intervista a Coach B (Motion picture) (in italiano). July 24, 2012 – via Youtube.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "About Coach B". shootingcamps.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ↑ "North Catholic (Philadelphia, PA) -- Basketball, Catholic League Individual Scoring". tedsilary.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Boys' Basketball". Morris Catholic High School. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ↑ Axelrod, Phil (December 18, 1987). "Brodzinski takes reins of Dukes' recruiting". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved June 27, 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ "9° Shooting Camp Barry Brodzinski". Virtus Basket Cermenate (in italiano). Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Il coach di Michael e Kobe tra pochi giorni in Umbria per insegnare il tiro". Pianeta Basket (in italiano). Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Five Star:creating Open Shots & Free Throws". HoopsKing.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
External links
- About Barry Brodzinski
- About Coach Brodzinski on Shooting Camps
- Coach Brodzinski's Five-Star Basketball Camp Video
- Barry Brodzinski's coaching statistics
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