Episode 540 – Optimizing Your Coaching with Cody Royle
This week, we’re joined once again by special guest, Cody Royle, a former professional head coach who now works full time helping coaches perform at their best. In this episode we discuss ideas from his 3rd book, Second Set of Eyes, and how coaches can better approach their goals, others’ expectations, and feelings of burnout. […]
Episode 539 – Putting Culture First with Casey Kushiyama & Chad Songy
This week, TJ and Sam are joined by PGC Director Chad Songy, and Puget Sound Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Casey Kushiyama. In his 7th year as head coach, they’re coming off 3 20-win seasons and most recently a big upset win in the national tournament. In this episode Casey and Chad share how making the […]
Episode 538 – Playing v. Competing
We believe competitiveness is a skill that can be taught and this week Sam and TJ discuss the difference between playing and competing and popular misconceptions so we can better develop it in our programs. Listen: Watch:
Episode 536 – 4 Postseason Mistakes Coaches Make
How do you know your team is ready for the postseason? Whether you’re the underdog or the favorite, in this episode, Sam and TJ discuss 4 mistakes to avoid making to ensure your team is prepared and confident going into tournament play. Listen: Watch: The Goldilocks Mistake– Adding too much or not doing enough– Having […]
Episode 535 – Coach Greg Tonagel, Indiana Wesleyan University
This week we’re joined by Greg Tonagel, head men’s basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. With over 500 wins and 3 national championships, we discuss how he’s created a winning culture and his journey as a coach and transformational leader. He shares his early learning moments and the mistakes he made as a young coach. […]
Episode 532 – Is Talent Overrated?
Talent is overrated… A statement that TJ and Sam explore in this episode how in a given coaching career you can experience the highest levels of success along with the lowest of lows in losing and frustrating seasons. When we face these challenges how do we figure out what’s hurting our team the most and […]
Episode 529 – In-Season Decisions & Adjustments
This week, Sam and TJ discuss frustrations and questions coaches face during seasons as we try to problem solve strategy and scouting decisions as well as common mistakes we’ll want to avoid making. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the variability of opponents and the need for players to adapt to different game situations. […]
Episode 527 – Style of Play
This week TJ and Sam discuss style of play and the advantages and disadvantages of varying styles as well reasons for adjusting, changing, or doubling down on the style you choose for your team. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:
Episode 526 – Read & React Offense with Rick Torbett – Part 2
This episode is part 2 of the Read & React offense with Rick Torbett, celebrating 20 years since its creation and impact on the basketball community. In this episode we dive into teaching, implementing, and gamifying the Read & React where you can get ideas and strategies for coaching any offense. Listen: Watch:
Episode 525 – Read & React Offense with Rick Torbett – Part 1
This week we’re joined by the creator of the Read & React Offense and founder of Better Basketball, Rick Torbett. Over 20 years ago Coach Rick asked some hard questions about how he could create a flow to his offense, play his 5 best players regardless of position, and truly help his players learn the […]
