The NBA’s New Superpower: Why the Oklahoma City Thunder May Become the First Team to Win Primarily Because of Their Bench The modern NBA has always celebrated superstars. Dynasties are usually built around legendary names:Michael Jordan,LeBron James,Stephen Curry,orNikola Jokić. But the Oklahoma City Thunder may be changing the blueprint entirely. Yes, they have a superstar in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Yes, they have elite young talent. But what separates Oklahoma City from every other...
10 days ago • 9 min read
David Lepisto — Connection Before Commitment Here is an excerpt from my new book "The Championship Blueprint" Head Girls Basketball Coach, Kimberly High School (WI) Record: 200+ wins | Renowned Educator and Program Builder David Lepisto believes relationships are the foundation of winning. A longtime educator and multi-sport coach, he has built Kimberly into a respected, competitive program by emphasizing connection before commitment. Lepisto’s integration of choice theory and player...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Basketball is far more than a game. It is a relentless pursuit of excellence — a craft that demands curiosity, humility, passion, and an unwavering commitment to getting better every single day. In The Championship Blueprint, Kevin Furtado brings together the voices and philosophies of some of the most respected minds in coaching, offering a roadmap for anyone striving to become not just a better coach, but a master teacher of the game. As someone who has spent decades in the gym — building...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
🎧 Championship Vision Podcast Library – Membership Access Become a member of the Championship Vision Podcast Library and get unlimited access to all Championship Vision podcast courses for just $9 per month. This library is built for coaches and athletic leaders who want more than inspiration—you’ll get real systems, proven strategies, and practical tools you can apply immediately to your program. As a member, you’ll get: Full access to all Championship Vision Podcast Courses In-depth...
5 months ago • 1 min read
The CMC Practice Systemwith Coach Kevin Furtado Win More By...Making Practices CompetitiveMotivating PlayersCreating Positive Culture The CMC Practice System with Kevin Furtado Good coaches know the universal coaching truth - games are won in practices! As a coach, what sets your practices apart from others? Because we all have… Limited practices Limited practice time So what do you do better or different from the rest? If you're simply following the same old playbook, why should your team...
5 months ago • 7 min read
The Buzz Defense - A Half Court Trapping Defense Lack Athletes & Skilled Players? This 2-3 Zone Creates Easy Baskets For You Unlock the secret to dominating the competition with The Buzz Defense by one of the nation's leading Buzz Defense experts...Coach Kevin Furtado! Are you giving up too many points defensively?Coach Furtado's team is currently allowing a miniscule 26% Effective Field Goal% Want to create more turnovers?Coach Furtado's teams create 25+ TO per game each season Need easy...
5 months ago • 8 min read
This interview program will feature a complete insight into our Jerry Honeycutt built his award winning PE program at Indian Land HS in SC. Philosophy and Culture Vision Mission Goals Success Formula Advocate and Market Challenges and Obstacles Acronyms Content Structure Planning Scope ADA National PE Presenter 2021 SD HS PE TOY 2012 and 2019 SD HS PE TOY 2016 SD MS PE YOY 2002 and 2004 SC State Champ Football Coach 2000 SC State Champ Wrestling Coach This is a series of speakers who are the...
5 months ago • 1 min read
For those coaches who are purely 2-3 matchup zone coaches or for those coaches who want to add something to their defensive scheme. Check out two of my following video courses in my coachtube library: Unlocking the 2-3 Matchup Zone Defense : Coach Mike Tartara In this episode of the Championship Vision Podcast, host Kevin Furtado interviews Coach Mike Tatara, the creator of the Lockdown 2-3 Zone defense. They discuss the philosophy behind the defense, its misconceptions, and how it can be...
5 months ago • 2 min read
🏀 Unlock Chaos: How the Buzz 2-3 Zone Can Transform Your Defense By Coach Kevin Furtado In a game where speed, spacing, and offensive creativity dominate, coaches are constantly searching for a defensive system that can disrupt rhythm, force turnovers, and energize their team. Enter the Buzz 2-3 Zone Defense — a dynamic, high-pressure system designed to turn passive half-court defense into an attacking weapon. In my Championship Vision eBook — The Buzz 2-3 Zone Defense, I share a complete...
7 months ago • 2 min read
