Episodes
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In today's coaching world it's important you push your players but also know they care about you. How do you balance the two? Coach Marks shares his insight on how he does it by sharing his non-negotiables, talking high standards and also how to have fun but demanding practices. We also discuss the term "player's coach" and how that has shaped his coaching tenure. Use this episode to get some valuable insight to have on and off court success!
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As a coach, you may have multiple stops in your career. How do you know what to take with you and what to leave behind? What makes sense to maintain regardless of personnel? We get into that with Coach Hand who shares what he has kept consistent during his coaching journey. We discuss what he sticks with, why it works and how he developed his coaching philosophy. We also discuss changes he has made and lessons learned throughout his career. Enjoy this reflective episode and think about what's important to you as a coach!
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We all know the pressures on teen athletes is greater than ever and that’s why we have on Coach Frederickson to discuss how he grows and maintains his players’ confidence. Coach shares what he feels is currently affecting his players, relationship building and handling high pressure environments. We also discuss how to keep things positive and energized so player’s always leave the gym in a good mood. Use this episode to get your players in the right state of mind!
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Pressure is one of the best ways to create defensive havoc and Coach Vetter shares with us how he shows pressure in multiple ways. Coach shares the different types of defenses he runs, how he teaches a defensive mindset and how he knows which ones to run in different situations. Coach also shares his practice philosophy as well as ways to make individuals great defensive players. Get your defensive pressure up with this episode!
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We all know how important it is to have a high energy team who gives it their which is why we brought on Coach McGill to speak on the subject. Coach shares what energy means for him as a coach, what that looks like on the court and how to have a culture which emphasizes energy and maximum effort. We also get into how this energy translates into running and offense and defense as well as discussion of energy killers. Get your program's energy up with this episode! -
We get the opportunity to talk to Coach LeMay on finding your coaching identity. We discuss his journey in finding out what worked, what didn't and how he became the coach he is today. Coach shares his philosophy on X's and O's, overcoming adverse situations and other milestone events that transformed his coaching self. Learn a lot through his story and gain some valuable insights!
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As a coach you know how important it is to maximize your team's strengths. Coach Hill talks about personnel based offense in this episode with a focus on making the most of who you have on your roster. Coach shares the different offenses he has ran in the past, how to make mid-season adjustments, installing and running practices and so much more. Use this episode as a way to maximize your offensive potential!
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The 5 out offense is one of the most popular ones in today's game and we discuss it with Coach Buaku. Coach talks about how he has implemented the 5 out offense to success and gives tips and advice on how you can as well. Coach shares drills, practice ideas, how he teaches decision making and winning 1 on 1 matchups. Learn more about this versatile offense and see success on the court!
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We dive into analytics in this episode with Coach Mortellite. We discuss the way he uses analytics to help the University of Washington Men’s team see success, We talk about his role, how he communicates to coaches and players and the information he’s looking for when scouting or analyzing another team. We also discuss his role in helping player’s understand analytics and suggestions on how to balance the data versus your instincts as a coach. Learn about analytics at some of the highest levels of basketball in this episode! -
We are honored to be joined by Coach Mel Abrams Jr. as he breaks down his man to man defense. We have a great discussion with coach about installing the defense, the teaching points and the way to execute in game situations. Coach breaks down drills, talks about expectations, and shares insight into his program’s culture along the way. Become a better man to man defensive team using this episode!
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Small schools bring their own unique challenges and opportunities. Coach Sheffield shares his journey and how he was able to build a competitive program in his location. We talk about the unique culture that comes at a small school, navigating having a small pool of players to choose from and the importance of a youth program. We also discuss school culture and creating an environment that brings the community together. Find out how to build something big even in a small school. -
Offense is dynamic and everchanging in this sport and Coach Limberiou is here to talk about how to create offensive advantages and get more points on the board. Coach shares his insights on finding advantages, how to practice them, how to dissect defenses and teach your players how to find holes in the defense. Need more points? Then learn the secrets in this episode!
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As coaches we know how important it is to have every stakeholder on board for a team's success and this episode we discuss the importance of a strong relationship with administration. Coach Arnold shares his expertise and knowledge having worked for many administrators. We talk about expectations coaches should have, what to ask in an interview and how to work together positively with an athletic director. Use this episode to build your coaching IQ and become a great relationship builder with adults!
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We discuss an interesting topic in the coaching world as Coach Crumbley Jr. joins us to discuss how to teach and train players while also keeping it fun. We discuss how to properly push your team while also keeping the energy high, how to gauge the "pulse" of your team and know when it's time to slow down as well as maintaining personal positivity. Listen to this to help your players have a fun and rewarding basketball experience!
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Coach Kyle Rouse shares his knowledge on practice design and practice planning to explain how he makes every practice count. Coach talks about his goals for practices, how his goals change depending on where in the season he's in and how he works on individual and team objectives during these practices. If you're serious about your practice planning then give this episode a listen! -
Coach and trainer Tim Howell joins us to discuss his work in guiding players to the next level. Coach talks about training sessions, work he does with players and how today's athlete has different expectations than previous years. We also discuss the small details that separate players and can get a player to stand out from the pack. If you are training high level athletes or just want to know what gets a player to the next level, give this episode a listen! -
Coach Birch shares his experience coaching a team with talented players - many who are playing in college. He shares how he instills team concepts, gets his team to work together and finds ways to maximize his player's exposure. We discuss the balance of players wanting to individually stand out versus being a great teammate as well as how to get these already great players even better. Gain some insight with this episode so you, too, can find great success with great players!
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We bring you a fantastic culture-based episode today with Coach David Bailey. Coach shares how culture has translated into on-court success, how he establishes winning practices and the role culture had to his team's push to a championship game run. We also discuss moments where the culture was tested and when he saw that things had "clicked". Want a great or better culture? Listen to this episode!
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We all know how important having shooters on the floor is during a game, so we bring on Coach John Stockton to discuss how to build them. We get into what it means to be a great shooter, how to build drills and teach the finer points to improve shooting and where to find game-like shot opportunities in practice. Coach also shares the mentality of being a great shooter and much more. Make more shots this season with this episode!
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We celebrate 4 years with clips from every interview over the past year! Thank you for your support! - Show more
