Kim Carducci is the author of the book, “The I of the Tiger: The Athlete Identity and Remedying Sport’s Greatest Conflicts” and founder of Everything Athletes. She discusses ways in which coaches can help athletes facing mental health issues related to injury and retirement.
(more…)Scafati Basket’s assistant coach, Francesco Nanni, dives deep into the topic of attacking switching defenses. Defenses frequently use switches to neutralize advantage-creating actions in the modern game. Coach Nanni provides tactics for teaching your players how to attack those switches.
(more…)Dr. Matthew Raidbard is a former college basketball coach and the author of “Lead Like a Pro: Effective Leadership Styles for Athletic Coaches.” He discusses practical ideas for building the player-coach relationship, the importance of a coach’s personal core values in leadership, and perceived vs. actual leadership for coaches.
(more…)Graham Maxwell, assistant coach for the Emmanuel College Lions (GA), shares thoughts for both assistant coaches and head coaches for improving the roles within a basketball staff.
(more…)Steve Prohm has been a head coach at both Murray State and Iowa State, reaching the NCAA Tournament at both schools. He shares insights on developing your playbook, organizing timeouts, balancing work/life, and more.
(more…)Do you coach any players with aspirations of playing college basketball? Matt Sanders, head coach for the Calvary University Warriors, provides suggestions for high school coaches helping players find a place to continue their college careers.
(more…)Thomas Bridges is an assistant video coordinator in the NBA. He discusses where the current game of basketball is moving, suggestions for succeeding as a player at the next level, and how analytics and video have created an opportunity for a career in basketball.
(more…)Mike Leviere is in his 10th year as the women’s basketball coach at Bob Jones University. He shares what it’s like to start a program from nothing, lessons learned from his experience in running a team, and advice for those who want to coach for more than wins.
(more…)CJ Watson spent 10 years in the NBA as a member of teams like the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors. He shares insights on what it means to “be a pro” and what it takes to contribute at the highest level.
(more…)Lewis Shine, former college player and college basketball coach, shares the best defensive tips from his new eBook, “Keys To Becoming A Top Defensive Team.”
(more…)Nicholas Sciria joins the show to discuss Doug Lemov’s book, “The Coach’s Guide to Teaching,” and provides a basketball coach’s perspective on the teaching required for effective coaching on the hardcourt.
(more…)Great Britain’s U20 national team coach, Alan Keane, breaks down the 2020 Olympic basketball games, analyzing modern basketball concepts for coaches and players, alike.
(more…)Addi Walters is a member of the Iowa Wolves’ (G-League) coaching staff. She shares her experiences from the G-League Bubble. her summer training pros with Phil Beckner, and working this year’s NBA Draft Combine.
(more…)Guam’s Coach Brent Tipton is back to talk narrowing the competitive gap. This time, he breaks down the Tagging Up Rebounding System and why it may be a great fit for your program.
(more…)CBS Sports’ Kyle Boone is back on the podcast to preview the 2021 NBA Draft. He shares what makes Cade Cunningham so special, first round “sleepers,” and why this draft class is so intriguing. In addition, Kyle breaks down potential 2022 and 2023 draft class stars, Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama, and Paulo Banchero.
(more…)Drew Hanlen, NBA skills trainer and CEO of Pure Sweat Basketball, shares his thoughts on the most important characteristics of a player development coach, how to organize a workout, and the necessary skills for succeeding in today’s game.
(more…)After serving at Cedarville University, John Leonzo is entering his first year as an assistant coach for Wright State Raiders women’s basketball team. In this episode, he discusses Dribble Drive Offense, changes they’ve made to fit their program, and adjustments for modern defenses.
(more…)Mike Jagacki is an assistant coach for the Hofstra women’s basketball team and the creator of Lockdown Defense. He shares the importance of a defined defensive system, teaching cues for defense, and in-game adjustments to help improve team defense.
(more…)On this special Father’s Day episode, New Mexico’s Richard Pitino shares his experience as a coach’s son and how parenthood has impacted his coaching.
(more…)We’ve gone back into the vault for this interview with Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes. Coach Forbes shares how the acronym GRACE helps him teach and build culture within his teams.
(more…)Radius Athletics’ Randy Sherman breaks down zone offensive strategies, including adjustments for junk defenses, teaching points for your players, and rebounding suggestions the offense.
(more…)After an illustrious career as a college and professional player, Jonathan Jones is now a member on Mitch Henderson’s Princeton staff. Coach Jones dives into player development for Princeton Offense and shares what it takes to be a successful college assistant coach.
(more…)Brent Tipton, head coach for the U17 Guam Men’s National Team, provides strategies for narrowing the competitive gap. Topics include two-sided break, tagging up, switching defense mid-possession and more.
(more…)North Florida’s Matthew Driscoll talks about his road from high school to community college to assistant to NCAA D1 head coaching. Stories, insights, and important lessons – a little bit of everything on this episode.
(more…)Rex Walters has coached at every level of basketball. He shares some of the most valuable lessons he’s learned along his journey.
(more…)We’ve gone back into the vault for this interview with Bethel University’s Doug Novak. Coach Novak is a master teacher, and in this episode, he’ll explain how he introduces new ideas and plays to his team during practices for optimal learning.
(more…)We went back in to the Quick Timeout vault to grab this interview with Coach Mark Cascio of Courtside Consulting. Coach Cascio talks about his version of conceptual offense and what it takes to have your team playing modern basketball.
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Montverde Academy’s girls basketball coach, Special Jennings, talks about her transition from college and professional player to high school basketball head coach. A unique perspective from one of the great, young talents in coaching.
(more…)Former Fighting Irish women’s basketball coach, Muffet McGraw, shares her experiences preparing for a NCAA National Tournament title game and gives her thoughts on the weekend’s men’s and women’s championships.
(more…)What’s your plan to improve your program this offseason? Coach Jerry Stackhouse, former UNC Tarheel player and current Vanderbilt Commodores head coach, shares his experiences for bettering your game in the offseason.
(more…)ESPN college basketball PxP man, Rich Hollenberg, has had the unique opportunity of having an front row seat for hoops games this season. He shares some insights on a few of the top college coaches and how adaptability has helped them lead their teams to new heights.
(more…)Hoop Vision’s Jordan Sperber is back to make his annual pre-NCAA Tournament appearance. He goes in-depth on the strategies and analytics for some of the top teams in college basketball.
(more…)Coach Aaron Fernandez has experience coaching at the youth, high school, and college levels. In this episode, he shares his philosophy on small-sided games, including suggestions for setting up, scoring, and improving your SSGs.
(more…)Chantel Osahor is an assistant coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks and former All-American at the University of Washington. During her time as a player, Osahor recorded 42 double-doubles, including a 30-rebound game. She shares some ideas for helping your players become better rebounders.
(more…)Josh Pastner is in his 13th season as a head coach at the D1 level. You’ll hear how his offense has evolved over his time at Memphis and Georgia Tech, ideas for practicing team offense, and where he thinks the game is going offensively in the coming years.
(more…)Abe Woldeslassie is the head men’s basketball coach at Minnesota’s Macalester College (NCAA D3). In 2018, he took over a program that had won just 35 games in 10 seasons. In this episode, he shares how he’s changing the program’s culture and how his past experiences as a player and coach have helped him revitalize the program’s culture there at Macalester.
(more…)Joanne P. McCallie is the former women’s basketball coach at Maine, Michigan State, and Duke. She is also the author of the new book, Secret Warrior, the story of her own mental health journey.
(more…)Zak Boisvert, Army assistant coach and creator of PickAndPop.net, talks his love for learning, getting players to compete in practice, and what he’s learned from European basketball.
(more…)Christopher Spartz is the founder of SWSH and a former college basketball player and coach. He shares how he’s helping players break down and improve their shooting mechanics with the SWSH shooting sleeves.
(more…)In these excerpts from a recent HUDL Basketball IQ Workshop Series, you’ll hear how coaches are practically using analytics to improve their practices, individual workouts, and games.
(more…)Bruce Weber, head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats, provides a checklist of essential elements for your team’s defense. In addition, he shares how his defensive philosophy has changed over the years as well as a few drills to help improve your team’s defense.
(more…)Joerik Michiels is the co-founder of Elite Academy in Antwerp, Belgium. As a professional skills trainer, Joerik has experience coaching and presenting at camps and clinics around the world. In this episode, he shares how small-sided games have revolutionized his coaching, from the youth levels through the professional ranks.
(more…)Long-time coach, Lason Perkins, does a deep-dive on European offense, including Euro Ball Screen Offense. We also talk Horns sets, including how to develop Horns actions specific to your team.
(more…)Chris Mongilia has helped the Princeton Tigers become one of the best digital and social brands in college athletics. In this episode, he shares ideas and strategies for elevating your program’s brand in the minds of recruits, alumni, and fans.
(more…)Steve Dagostino is an expert on basketball training, having played at the professional level and coached for USA Basketball. In this episode, he shares some of his best insights on skill and player development.
(more…)Florida State University head coach, Leonard Hamilton, consistently has one of the top defensive teams in the country. He shares insights on the Seminoles defense and the culture of toughness he’s created there in Tallahassee.
(more…)Ed Schilling has trained over 60 NBA players from his time at Indiana, UCLA, Memphis, and UMass. In this episode, you’ll hear how he’s adapted skill development for these unique times.
(more…)As a 3x national champion (NCCAA), Mark Berokoff has some experience in scouting and game prep. In this episode, he shares some of the things that have helped his Randall Saints succeed against teams from every level.
(more…)Milton High School’s Coach Allen Whitehart joins the show to talk matchup zone defense, zone offense, and program management.
(more…)What happens in the first 10-15 minutes of practice sets the tone for the entire session. Andrew Wingreen and Tony Miller discuss various ideas for getting your practices off to a great start.
(more…)In part 2 of this conversation with Coach Jon DeMarco on the Get Better Show, Coach Tony Miller shares some of his favorite small-sided game (SSGs) and group drills from reinforcing your team defense.
(more…)Coach Tony Miller joined Coach Jon DeMarco on an episode of Getter Better Basketball Live to discuss simplifying and unifying your team defense.
(more…)NBA skills trainer, Gilbert Abraham, goes next level in this talk on ball screen offense. His elite teaching of pick and roll basketball will help coaches at every level.
(more…)Long-time ESPN personality, Dick Vitale, joins the show to discuss his new book, “The Lost Season: A Look at What the Journey to the 2020 National Championship Could Have Been.”
(more…)Jackie Carson is the current coach and a former player for the Furman Paladins. As a player, Carson finished her collegiate career in the Paladins’ top 10 for points (2nd), rebounds (7th) and blocks (2nd). She shares tips for being an effective post player at both the high school and college levels.
(more…)Chris Spatola is an ESPN college basketball analyst and former member Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Duke Blue Devils basketball staff. On this episode of “Coffee with Coaches,” we talk leadership, teamwork, building culture, and more.
(more…)With the start of basketball season approaching, we dive into the topic of conducting tryouts and constructing your team’s roster. Michael Lynch, head boys’ basketball coach at Leicester High School (MA), shares some suggestions from his 15+ years of experience.
(more…)Edniesha Curry is entering her third season as an assistant coach for the Main Black Bears men’s basketball team. She is currently the only woman serving as a full-time assistant coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball. In this episode, she talks about two of her areas of expertise, self-scouting and skill development.
(more…)Bobby Cremins is the former head coach at Georgia Tech, College of Charleston, and Appalachian State. He amassed 579 wins (.607 winning percentage) at the NCAA Division I level, including 3 ACC Coach of the Year awards, 4 Southern Coach of the Year awards, and a Naismith Coach of the Year award (1990). His teams appeared in 11 NCAA Tournaments, including 1 Final Four (1990). In addition, he coached on multiple gold medal USA Basketball teams.
(more…)Wesley Brooks is an assistant coach for the University of Michigan’s women’s basketball team. During his time with the Utah Utes and Michigan Wolverines, Coach Brooks has been instrumental in developing both perimeter and post players into all-conference players. In this episode, he shares some of his best tips for training players in the area of skill development.
(more…)Coaching is so much more than developing athletes into better basketball players. Mike Sotsky, assistant coach at Harvard University, discusses was to help players grow as people, not just as players.
(more…)Rex Walters, former head coach at the University of San Francisco and associate head coach at Wake Forest University, shares his thoughts on creating your defensive system as well as what makes a great offensive play.
(more…)Jefferson Mason, player development specialist for Dr. Dish Basketball, joined A Quick Timeout’s “Coffee with Coaches” show to share tips for improving your players’ skills this off-season.
(more…)Over the past two seasons, Richard Westerlund’s Great Lakes Christian College team has been in the top two in all of college basketball in steals (826) and forced turnovers (1386). In this episode, Coach Westerlund shares his philosophy for pressure defense, both full court and half court. If you’re looking to improve your team’s defense this season, this episode is a must-listen.
(more…)Want to improve your shooting mechanics and mindset this off-season? Fletcher Magee, former Wofford Terrier and current professional basketball player, checks in to talk about shooting mechanics, getting yourself out of a shooting slump, and the fundamentals of great shooting.
(more…)Ever wonder what makes the best college coaches in the country the best? In this episode, Pete Wehry, national director for Nations of Coaches, shares some of his observations from a few of the top college basketball coaches.
(more…)Looking to up your team’s PPG this season? Evaluating your offense’s effectiveness during the summer months? Jaycob Ammerman, video coordinator for the UCF Knights, provides suggestions for how to best design and select offensive actions for your team.
(more…)How would you evaluate your own leadership is a coach? In this episode, Matt Doherty, former UNC Tarheel’s player and coach, talks about leadership lessons learned during his 30+ years of being around the game of basketball.
(more…)Do you, or someone you know, dream of becoming a college basketball coach? Matt Mossman (Oklahoma Sooners) and Andrew Wingreen (Stetson Hatters) join Tony Miller to discuss their paths to the college ranks and what you should be doing now to prepare for being a valuable member of a college basketball staff.
(more…)Ray Lokar is the Director of Coaching for Gold Standard Coaching. Coach Lokar is a native of California who grew up a UCLA Bruins basketball fan. His dreams came true when he had the chance to work John Wooden’s basketball camps in the summers at UCLA. Coach Lokar shares some of things learned from the then-retired Bruins coach, including what made Wooden such an effective teacher.
(more…)Cori Close is the current women’s basketball coach for the UCLA Bruins. While an assistant, Close was introduced to Coach Wooden, and over the next 17 years, she developed a close friendship with Wooden. She shares in this episode how the legendary coach impacted her as both a coach and person.
(more…)Andy Hill won three national championships in the early 1970’s as a UCLA Bruins player. Hill later went on to become the president of CBS Productions. He reunited with Coach Wooden after 25 years and became a close friend to Wooden. In this episode, Hill talks about that bond and the lessons learned from his friend.
(more…)Steve Lavin is the former head men’s basketball coach for the UCLA Bruins. Lavin met Coach Wooden while an assistant in the early 1990’s. Once promoted to head coach, he drew on Coach Wooden’s wisdom to help guide the Bruins to 6 20-win seasons, including 4 appearances in the Sweet 16 and 1 in the Elite Eight. He gives an inside look into Coach Wooden, the person.
(more…)Swen Nater was a member of two of Coach John Wooden’s national championship teams (’72, ’73), backing up Bill Walton at the center position. Although he never started a game at UCLA, Nater was drafted in the first round of the NBA. In this episode, he gives an inside look into Wooden, the coach.
(more…)Adam Bradley is the founder of Lead’em Up and long-time host of the Hardwood Hustle podcast. On this episode, Adam talks with Tony Miller and Andrew Wingreen about developing leaders, the importance of communication, and how the Lead’em Up program can help your team.
(more…)Do you want to improve your ability to connect with and motivate your players? To help coaches better understand their players, Dr. Neal Ring joins A Quick Timeout podcast to discuss the DISC assessment. Dr. Ring is a certified behavioral consultant and former high school and college basketball coach with over 20 years of experience in athletics. In this episode, he explains the basics of the DISC assessment and how understanding the DISC’s results can be the key to unlocking our players’ full potential.
(more…)Coaches agree about the importance of coaches knowing about and caring for their players. However, that looks very different for a lot coaches. In the second episode of “Coffee with Coaches,” Coach Tony Miller and Coach Nick Hauselman discuss the player-coach dynamic as well as ways coaches can effectively motivate their players.
(more…)Coach Mike Shaughnessy stops by the podcast to break down skills development training. Coach Shaughnessy has experience as a college player and coach and is a proven skills development trainer. In this episode, we talk about designing workouts, essential skills for training, and preparing players for the next level.
(more…)Despite the popularity of social media, many college and high school sports programs are failing to take advantage of the marketing and branding opportunities presented by social. In this “Coffee with Coaches,” Coach Tony Miller and Coach Mason Waters share ideas for implementing a social strategy and creating engaging content.
(more…)Looking to improve your ability to teach shooting to your players? Want ot be able to identify common mistakes in players’ shooting techniques? NBA shooting coach, Dave Love, shares some of his secrets to becoming an effective shooting coach.
(more…)Long-time college basketball coach and ESPN analyst, Jimmy Dykes, talks about the pandemic’s effect on college basketball, how he’s managing during these difficult times, and his new book, The Film Doesn’t Lie.
(more…)Joe Abunassar is the founder and president of Impact Basketball. Coach Abunassar has trained thousands of players, including 130 NBA Draft picks, in his 20-years of basketball training. In this episode, Coach Tony Miller and Coach Abunassar focus in on the 5 pillars of basketball training.
(more…)Coach Mark Cascio is back to answer your questions about conceptual offense. He discusses some of the year-one struggles when installing the offense, tips for a smoother transition, and more.
(more…)Kansas City Star reporter and AP Poll voter, Jesse Newell, stops by to look at what could have been at the 2020 Final Four.
(more…)Coach Donnie Jones is well-known for turning around struggling basketball programs. In this episode, you’ll hear the steps he takes to instill a winning culture into a program.
(more…)In the final episode in our Pack Line Defense series, Coach Jim Boone answers your questions about the Pack.
(more…)In the second episode in our week-long series on the Pack Line Defense, Coach Kevin McGuff talks specifics of the Pack Line defensive system. We go into detail about positioning, ball screen coverages, post defense, and more!
(more…)In this first episode in our week-long series on the Pack Line Defense, Coach Andrew Wingreen rejoins the show to talk about installing the Pack Line defensive system. Coach Miller and Coach Wingreen discuss the basics of “the Pack,” including the importance of ball pressure, closeout techniques, and post defense.
(more…)Hoop Vision’s Jordan Sperber is back to talk X’s and O’s, analytics, and the strategies coaches love to debate.
(more…)CBS Sports’ college basketball and NBA writer Kyle Boone stops by to talk about this year’s NCAA Tournament – who’s trending up, who to avoid, players to watch for, and who’ll cut down the nets in Atlanta.
(more…)Alan Stein is no stranger to the sports world. His books, podcasts, and clinics have been a help to basketball coaches across the globe. Most recently, he’s taken his knowledge of leadership and team building to the corporate world. Now, he shares these lessons to help coaches raise their team’s game.
(more…)Drew Hanlen, NBA skills trainer and Pure Sweat Basketball’s CEO, shares his thoughts on the most important characteristics of a player development coach, how to organize a workout, and the necessary skills for succeeding in today’s game.
(more…)Coaches across the globe have benefited from Coach (Dr.) Jon DeMarco’s weekly #GBetBBChat. On this episode, Coach DeMarco shares some of the things he’s learned from those chats, as well as from his time as a high school basketball and football coach. This one is PACKED with great content for coaches of all ages!
(more…)ESPN’s Jay Bilas joins the show to talk about his prep for calling some of the biggest college basketball games on TV, shared characteristics of some of the top coaches in the country, the Kansas-Kansas State brawl, and the Jay Bilas Skills Camp that he holds for players and coaches each summer.
(more…)What do you get when you mix data science and college basketball? You get Adrian Atkinson. The founder of the Carolina Charting Project and writer for Inside Carolina is this week’s guest on A Quick Timeout. He talks lesser-used forms of statistical charting, what makes the Carolina break so effective, and more!
(more…)Before his time with the Bruins, Burton Uwarow coached the varsity boys basketball team at Creekside Christian Academy (GA). In just seven seasons, he transformed the team from a first year program into state champions, winning three Division I-AA State Championships. During his first year at BJU, he was named region coach of the year while leading the team to a regional championship and an appearance in the NCCAA (DII) national championship game.
(more…)Who are the leaders on your team? What are the characteristics you’re looking for in your team leaders? How do you make more leaders for your team? BJU Bruins Sports Information Director, Jonny Gamet, and I discuss making leaders in your program in this episode of A Quick Timeout.
(more…)ESPN college basketball analyst, Richie Schueler, joins the podcast to give us his observations on coaching trends in this early 2019-2020 college basketball season.
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