with Grant Leonard
Queens University of Charlotte Head Coach;
Head coach appointment was simultaneous to Queens moving to D-I;
2022 Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic Rose Hall Division Champions;
Queens University Associate Head Coach from 2016 to 2022;
Queens University Assistant Coach from 2013 to 2016;
Paine College Assistant Coach from 2011 to 2013;
Flagler College Assistant Coach from 2009 to 2010;
Played college basketball for William Penn University
Flow Meets Freedom: Grant Leonard's Downhill Offense
Keeping your offense simple, teachable, and productive doesn't mean sacrificing creativity or pace-and in this video, Coach Grant Leonard proves it by walking you through his Downhill Offense: a fast-paced, read-and-react system built on tempo, clarity, and relentless rim pressure.
Whether you're rebuilding a roster or refreshing your scheme, Coach Leonard's approach gives your team structure and freedom, allowing your players to play fast, with purpose, and without overthinking.
Three Layers to Offensive Flow:
Coach Leonard teaches a progression-based offensive system organized into three layers. Each layer is easy to install and helps players understand how to create, keep, and capitalize on advantages.
Layer 1: Transition
Run with purpose! Learn how to:
- Use the "Sequence Drill" to connect transition spacing with downhill actions
- Teach sprinting to help teammates-not just for spacing
- Initiate quick-hitting plays without needing a called set
Layer 2: Secondary Break Options
When the break slows, the pressure continues. Coach Leonard shows how to:
- Use dribble handoffs, empty corner entries, and pistol action to attack
- Teach players to make reads on the fly within a simple framework
- Maintain rhythm and spacing through movement and timing
Layer 3: Paint Touches & Scoring Cuts
Finish the job! Players are taught to:
- Use scoring cuts and backdoor actions to disrupt defenses
- Attack the paint with intention to force rotations and open looks
- Use drills like "Around the Horn" to connect movement with decision-making
Teaching Randomness with Purpose:
Coach Leonard emphasizes "planned randomness" - blending freedom and structure. Learn:
- How to practice spontaneous reads with a purpose
- How to build confidence in unpredictable moments
- How to maintain spacing even when the play breaks down
Bonus Concepts & Drills:
- Dead Ball Offense: Quick hitters, circle cuts, and how to keep flow after stoppages
- Tracking Offense: A unique drill to teach off-ball reads and second-side execution
- PPP Breakdown: Use points-per-possession data to guide offensive priorities
Simple. Fast. Efficient. Coach Leonard's Downhill Offense gives you a complete system that empowers your players to play with pace and purpose-and keeps defenses on their heels from tip to buzzer.
74 minutes. 2025.