Philosophy10–12 min read
Why Africa Needs Evidence-Based Coaching (Not Just Passion)
Our players are hungry. The problem isn't talent, it's methodology. Here's how modern principles transform chaotic environments into elite development systems.
Modern Hoops Africa
Evidence-based coaching for African basketball
A living playbook that transforms African coaching realities into competitive advantages. Built for 40 players, two hoops, and championship ambitions.
The Playbook
Evidence-based articles to transform your coaching
Systems & Identity12–14 min read
Building a 5-Out Conceptual Offense for African Teams
Replace rigid sets with spacing, triggers, and reads: drive-kick, 0.5 decisions, dominoes, second-side actions. Built for FIBA & pro styles on the continent.
Systems & Identity12–14 min read
Modern African Defenses: Switch, Scram & Pressure Without Fouling
Use our athleticism intelligently: multiple coverages, rotations, and communication that mirror NBA & Euroleague standards.
Practice Design12–14 min read
Designing Practices with a Constraints-Led Approach
How to move beyond drills-on-air into game-realistic situations that sharpen perception, decisions, and execution under pressure.
Practice Design8–10 min read
Coaching Through Chaos: 40 Players, 2 Hoops, 90 Minutes
A full session blueprint for when your environment is 'impossible'. It isn't. Here's how to structure it to build real-game advantages.
Player Development14–16 min read
How African Guards & Bigs Can Train for Euroleague & NBA Roles
Role clarity, reads, and workouts that mirror modern pro demands: connectors, advantage creators, versatile defenders.
Practice Design14–16 min read
Smart Load, Tough Environments: Evidence-Based Practice Design for African Clubs
How African clubs can train hard, smart, and modern without GPS units or sports science departments — aligning load management with modern game models.
Systems & Identity16–18 min read
Building a Club-Wide Game Model for African Basketball
Most African clubs don't have an identity problem—they have an identity confusion problem. Here's how to build a clear, simple game model that connects every team from juniors to pros.
Game Preparation14–16 min read
How to Scout & Gameplan in African Leagues Without Synergy
You don't need Synergy, Second Spectrum, or a video coordinator room to scout like a professional team. Here's how to build an elite, low-budget scouting system that fits African reality.
Courses
Soon you'll find short, practical courses built from seasons on the floor across Africa — no fluff, only frameworks you can apply tomorrow with U12 to pros. All shaped by elite-level concepts, adapted to our context.
Modern Offense Lab
5-Out, triggers & advantage rulesBuild a conceptual offense: spacing maps, triggers, domino extensions, late-clock solutions. Ideal for FIBA & African club structures.
Defense Lab: Switch & Protect
Coverages for aggressive teamsImplement switch, ICE, weak, show, peel & scram with simple rules. Turn athletic rosters into disciplined units.
Constraints-Led Practice Design
Game-like trainingBuild sessions around small-sided games, scoring systems, and representative constraints tailored to African realities.
Youth & Academy Blueprint
From chaos to pathwayAge-appropriate principles, development standards, and seasonal frameworks for African academies and schools.
About This Platform
Modern Hoops Africa is led by Sérgio Benitez Cristóvão, rooted in on-court work across the continent since 2010. The mission: bring modern, advantage-based basketball to African players and coaches without waiting for perfect facilities or budgets.
Every piece is built on game-realistic practice design, current NBA & Euroleague concepts, and skill acquisition principles that respect how players actually learn.