“Every Coach Needs a Blueprint: How to Build a Winning Program That Lasts”


Every championship program starts with more than talent — it starts with a vision. In The Championship Blueprint, veteran coach Kevin Furtado pulls back the curtain on what truly drives success, sharing insights from eight master coaches who have built elite cultures, developed unstoppable habits, and led their teams to sustained excellence. From locker room leadership to on-court execution, this book dives deep into the systems, values, and daily standards that separate the good from the great. Whether you’re a young coach looking for direction or a seasoned leader searching for a spark, The Championship Blueprint is your roadmap to building a winning program — one built on purpose, passion, and proven principles.

I wrote The Championship Blueprint because I believe coaching is more than X’s and O’s — it’s about people, purpose, and the pursuit of excellence. After 35 years of teaching and coaching, I’ve learned that championships are built from the inside out. This book is my way of capturing the wisdom of the game’s best builders — coaches who have mastered the art of culture, connection, and consistency. My goal is to inspire other coaches to think deeper, lead better, and create environments where players thrive not just as athletes, but as people.

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The Championship Blueprint: Eight Masters Coaches on Building Elite Teams

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🔥 Buzz Press Video — Breakthrough Basketball

“Disrupt. Dictate. Dominate.”
Take your defense to another level with the Buzz Press System, featured in Breakthrough Basketball’s exclusive video with Coach Kevin Furtado. This aggressive, high-energy press turns defense into offense — designed to pressure every pass, force tempo, and create chaos without giving up easy baskets. Coach Furtado breaks down his complete Buzz package: the 2-2-1 matchup press, 2-1-2 halfcourt trap, and 23-Wide quarter court zone, along with the hand signals, rotations, and teaching progressions that make this system work at any level.

If you’re looking to create defensive identity and turn your team into a relentless swarm, this video gives you everything you need — drills, philosophy, and real-game footage to bring the Buzz alive.
➡️ Available now at BreakthroughBasketball.com

The Buzz Defense - The 2-3 Half Court Trap Defense

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🧠 Competitive Motivation Practice System (CMPS)

“Where Motivation Meets Measurement.”
The Competitive Motivation Practice System (CMPS) is Coach Furtado’s signature framework for transforming ordinary practices into high-energy, player-driven competitions. Built from decades of coaching experience and inspired by Coach Jan Lahodny’s competitive drill philosophy, this system turns every drill into a measurable, meaningful challenge that fuels improvement and accountability.

Inside the CMPS, coaches will discover how to:

  • Build daily competition charts that track wins, effort, and skill progress.
  • Use points-based practice design to keep players fully engaged.
  • Instill team culture through competition — teaching grit, focus, and teamwork in every rep.
  • Create a motivational ecosystem where players love practice and crave improvement.

It’s more than a drill book — it’s a system that develops the heart, habits, and hunger of championship teams.

Order at https://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/pr/furtado-competetive-practice.html

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Coach Kevin Furtado

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