Episode 644 – Breaking Down the Value of the 3-Point Shot
The three-point shot has transformed basketball—but are teams actually using it the right way? In this episode, TJ and Sam dig into the analytics behind the 3, why only a handful of college teams shoot 40% from deep, and how chasing threes the wrong way can hurt your offense. They break down the importance of […]
Episode 642 – 500 Wins: Lessons in Leadership, Coaching, & Culture
This week, TJ and Sam dive into player development and discuss the best approach, why coaches and players may be frustrated, and overlooked areas such as defense, mindset, application, and alignment. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data […]
Episode 641 – Improving Player Development
This week, TJ and Sam dive into player development discuss the best approach, why coaches and players may be frustrated, and overlooked areas such as defense, mindset, application, and alignment. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists […]
Episode 639 – Coach Neighbors Top 3s: Rules for Culture, Leadership, Coaching, & More
This week we’re back again with Coach Mike Neighbors, and this time going through his lists of Top 3’s sparking conversation on culture, leadership, game coaching, and a little life outside of basketball. There’s life lessons and practical insights to challenge us as coaches to think differently, grow our experiences, and be better both on […]
Episode 638 – What Every Coach Needs to Know About Referees
This week, our referee friend Tim McLean with over 35 years of experience joins the show to pull back the curtain on officiating. From managing emotions and reading the game to how coaches, players, and parents can communicate better with refs, this episode offers practical insight to improve relationships—and the experience for our players. Show […]
Episode 635 – Managing 2-Day Prep
This week, Sam and TJ discuss the critical two-day prep period between games especially after coming off a loss, needing to evaluate your team, determining the focus in practice, and addressing both team dynamics and individual needs. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing […]
Episode 632 – 4 Quarters: 4 Quarters: Closeouts, Exploiting Matchups, Scouting, and Developing Point Guards
This week we have a 4 quarters episode on applicable topics for in-season troubleshooting which are closeouts, exploiting matchups, scouting opponents, and developing point guards. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered […]
Episode 628 – Building Confidence & Grit with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
This week we’re joined by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. She’s a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and founder of the Mentally Strong Institute. As an expert in helping teams and athlete reach their goals with mental skills, in this episode Dr. Kamphoff shares how to improve your players’ performance by building grit and confidence in your athletes. […]
Episode 627 – The Pros and Cons of Pressure Defense
This week TJ and Sam discuss the pros and cons of implementing pressure defense in your program and how to break it on offense. Show Notes:
Episode 626 – Scoring More Points
This week we have special guests, John Carter from Noah Basketball and Mano Watsa from PGC Basketball with us to discuss three specific ways you can improve team and individual scoring this upcoming season. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Introduction to scoring more points• Generating good shots• Understanding shot selection• Player development and shooting skills• Shooting […]