Episode 585 – Avoiding Complacency
This week, is a reminder of the importance of the mindset and approach you bring to every practice and every game throughout the entire season. TJ and Sam discuss how to avoid complacency and maintain enthusiasm for the standards. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Practicing like you lost your last game• The value of consistency v. […]
Episode 584 – Maximizing Your Next Season with Mano Watsa
For most of us, the off-season is closer than we think. This week we’re joined by Mano Watsa, president of PGC Basketball to discuss how players, coaches, and parents can focus on the most important aspects of player development. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Introduction• Being intentional• Personal trainers and how to utilize them• Overskilled and […]
Episode 583 – Win More Games
This week TJ and Sam discuss coaching tips and strategies that impact winning and can make a big difference for your team and season. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Playing harder• Play hard, smart, and together• What loses• Coaching effort• Coaching examples• Identifying the standard without emotion• Avoid coaching out of frustration• The game is held hostage• Coaching the […]
Episode 582 – Obsessing Over the Game
This week we discuss a quote from UCONN Men’s Coach, Dan Hurley about wanting his players to be obsessed, how we agree and disagree with his statement, and what that might look like for your team. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Coach Dan Hurley’s quote• Helping your players love the game• Baseline standards and expectations• Understanding […]
Episode 581 – 4 Quarters: Ball Pressure, Preparation, Rebounding, & Culture
This week is a 4 quarters episode with TJ and Lisa discussing ball pressure, preparation, rebounding, and what we do in our culture when you’re winning versus when we’re losing. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Ball pressure• Compete and anticipate• Anticipate what they do if you apply pressure• Changing pressure – keep offense guessing• Mental pressure […]
Episode 580 – Handling Confrontation as a Coach
This week TJ and Sam hit on an important topic for coaches which is how you confront your players and be honest with where they’re at while also creating a team culture that genuinely cares about each other. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Good coaches aren’t afraid of confrontation• Finding the balance between avoiding and seeking it• High […]
Episode 579 – Problem Solving Your Offense with Coach Micah Mills
Coach Micah Mills is back on the show to discuss troubleshooting your offense and player development in order to find solutions to your offensive frustrations midseason. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:
Episode 578 – How to Manage Your Roster
This week TJ and Sam discuss managing your roster in terms of number of players along with playing time decisions in order to limit the headaches and maximize the potential of your team. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• The challenges of managing your roster• What happens if you get this wrong• Who + Why = What + How• Setting expectations• The […]
Episode 577 – Culture, Standards & Accountability
This week we’re talking about aspects of your program that make for a winning culture such as setting high standards, building accountability, and growing through conflict and adversity. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:
Episode 576 – A Coaching Conversation with Jason Peery
Joined by special guest, Jason Peery, this week we dive into how he built a successful high school program as he shares his best practices when it comes to creating drills, teaching the game, and developing players. Listen: Watch: Show Notes: More about Jason Peery:
