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:
Episode 575 – Starting the Season Right
This week TJ and Sam discuss how to start the season off right by knowing what you need out of your first practices, how to evaluate your first games, and setting up your team for success not just at the start, but throughout the season. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• General Thoughts on how to prepare […]
Episode 574 – The 3pt Line
This week we discuss the offensive and defensive implications of the 3pt line, how it affects your players and has changed all levels of the game. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:
Episode 573 – Building Winning Relationships with Graham Maxwell
This week Graham Maxwell joins the show to discuss how coaches can win in their relationships with opponents, players, and staff and why it can be the difference maker for you this season. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Opponent relationships• Healthy competition• Finding middle ground• Setting the example• Tony Bennett example• Staff relationships• Who over What• Coaching hard• Jockeying for […]
Episode 572 – Coach Tony Bennett, University of Virginia (Repost)
In light of Coach Tony Bennett’s recent retirement announcement, we thought we’d honor his legacy and what he’s given to the game by reposting his 2021 interview with us where he laid out his foundation as a coach and how his team bounced back to win a National Championship. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• 5 Pillars […]
Episode 571 – Coaching Truths & Lies
In the world of coaching and leadership we often hear phrases and mantras that serve our coaching in a positive way. And there’s also statements and quotes that initial appeal to us and may even carry some truth, but if we put too much stock in them, they could also steer us in the wrong […]
Episode 570 – 5 Practice Design Mistakes to Avoid
This week TJ and Sam discuss the importance of practice design and share common mistakes you’ll want to avoid in your practice planning this season. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• 1. Lack of preparation• Communication and delegation + more tips• Picking the right things to practice• Enrolling your players• Knowing your strengths and practices• What to pay […]
Episode 569 – Energy, Emotions, & Ego
This week we’re joined by Micah Mills, head coach at Wilmington College and PGC Coaching mentor to discuss managing the energy, emotions, and egos of your players as well as yourself. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Bringing energy & being your authentic self as a coach• Teach players how to bring their own energy• Individual hype numbers• […]