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  • Ep 2790 Have You Taken a Moment to Remember Why You Coach?
    Dec 25 2025
    It is Christmas Day, and if you are tuning in, it proves one thing: you care deeply about your program. In this special reflective episode, we hit the pause button on the X's and O's, the scouting reports, and the endless grind of the season. We discuss the importance of stepping back to reflect not on the scoreboard, but on the deeper "why" behind the long hours and the sacrifices. We shift the focus from the next game to the long game of coaching. We talk about recognizing the "real wins" that often go unnoticed—the player who finally "got it," the huddle that felt more connected, and the character building that happens when things get tough. This episode is a reminder that while your players might forget a specific drill or play call, they will never forget how you treated them or the standards you modeled during adversity. Finally, we discuss the absolute necessity of self-care for coaches. You cannot pour into your players if your own cup is totally empty. We challenge you to use this holiday to reset your tone, express gratitude to your assistants, and spend guilt-free time with your family. This conversation is your permission slip to slow down today so you can return to the gym grounded, clear, and ready to be the present leader your team needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2789 Are You Ready for the Final Minute Chaos?
    Dec 24 2025
    WIN THE SEASON Link⁠ ⁠Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠GameChanger Website⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Ep 2788 Should You Send Everyone to the Glass or Prioritize Transition Defense?
    Dec 23 2025
    Teachhoops.com⁠ In this episode, we tackle the strategic debate that divides many coaching staffs: the balance between crashing the offensive glass and getting back on defense. We analyze the risk-reward ratio of offensive rebounding in high school basketball, discussing why the NBA "get back" analytics don't always apply to the varsity level where shooting percentages are lower and second-chance points are often the difference-maker. We explore different philosophies, such as sending three to the glass while two protect, and how to designate roles so your players aren't caught in "no man's land." We move from philosophy to technique, breaking down how to actually teach rebounding as a skill rather than just an effort play. We discuss the importance of "weak side" positioning, reading the flight of the ball, and using swim moves or spins to escape box-outs. We also share specific drills that simulate game-like chaos, forcing players to pursue the ball relentlessly while maintaining the discipline to locate it at its highest point. If you are tired of watching shots go up and seeing your team stand still, this segment offers the technical fixes you need. Finally, we open up the "TeachHoops Mailbag" to answer some of the most pressing questions coming from our community of coaches. We cover a range of topics submitted by members, including how to handle mid-season parent meetings, quick hitters for zone offenses, and managing player rotations during tight games. This segment is all about real-world problem solving, offering direct, actionable advice on the hurdles you are facing right now. Whether you are a veteran or a first-year head coach, these answers will help you navigate the day-to-day grind of the season. ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠GameChanger Website⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2787 Is Work-Life Balance Even Possible for a High School Coach?
    Dec 22 2025
    https://teachhoops.com/ The "three-legged stool" of a high school coach's life—career, coaching, and family—is notoriously wobbly. In this episode, we address the silent struggle that drives many great coaches out of the profession: the overwhelming guilt of trying to be everything to everyone. We discuss the reality of the "invisible hours"—the film study at the dinner table, the mental absence even when you are physically present, and the strain that a four-month season places on spouses and children. We move beyond the cliché of "balance"—which often implies everything is equal—and focus instead on "work-life integration" and setting boundaries. We share practical strategies for protecting your family time, such as establishing "no-phone zones," scheduling date nights with the same rigidity as practice times, and finding creative ways to involve your children in the program so they don't view the team as their competition for your love. We also discuss the vital importance of having a transparent, pre-season conversation with your spouse to manage expectations before the chaos begins. Finally, we look at the long-term perspective. We argue that you cannot be an effective leader for your players if your home life is falling apart. We explore the concept of quality over quantity and why "leaving work at the gym" is the single best thing you can do for your mental health. This episode is a survival guide for keeping your marriage healthy and your relationship with your kids strong, all while chasing a championship. Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠GameChanger Website⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2786 Is Your Team Ready for the "Win or Go Home" Pressure?
    Dec 21 2025
    https://teachhoops.com/ Tournament time is a different beast than the regular season. The "marathon" mentality of development shifts immediately to the "sprint" mentality of survival. In this episode, we discuss the critical adjustments a coach must make when the stakes are raised and every possession matters. We explore the delicate balance of keeping players’ legs fresh while maintaining their competitive edge, discussing why practices need to become shorter, sharper, and more mentally focused rather than physically draining. We dive into the strategic shifts required for tournament play, particularly the art of the "quick turnaround." When you have to play back-to-back nights or prepare for an opponent with only 24 hours' notice, your scouting and game-planning process has to be streamlined. We discuss how to simplify your game plan so you don't paralyze your players with too much information, focusing instead on the two or three non-negotiables that will win the game. We also touch on the difficult decisions regarding rotations and whether it is time to shorten the bench to secure a win. Finally, we tackle the psychological aspect of the post-season. The pressure to "win or go home" can cause teams to play tight and coaches to over-manage. We share strategies for keeping your team loose and confident, ensuring they run to the pressure rather than shrinking from it. Whether you are prepping for a holiday tournament or the state playoffs, this episode provides the roadmap for navigating the chaos and maximizing your team's potential when it counts the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2785 Teachhoops.com Member Call
    Dec 20 2025
    Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠GameChanger Website⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2784 Is Excessive Dribbling Killing Your Team's Flow?
    Dec 19 2025
    https://teachhoops.com/ There is no quicker way to kill an offense than a player who pounds the air out of the ball while four teammates stand and watch. In this episode, we tackle the epidemic of over-dribbling that plagues high school and youth basketball, often fueled by "mixtape culture" and a misunderstanding of what actually creates offense. We discuss why the "ball stopper" destroys team rhythm, allows the defense to rest, and ultimately leads to lower-percentage shots and increased turnovers. We move beyond just yelling "Pass the ball!" and dive into concrete strategies for breaking this bad habit. We explore the implementation of constraint-based games in practice, such as "zero-dribble" or "two-dribble" scrimmages, which force players to rely on cutting, spacing, and passing to create advantages. We also discuss the "0.5-second rule"—teaching players to shoot, drive, or pass immediately upon the catch—to eliminate the hesitation and ball-holding that allows defenses to recover. Finally, we talk about teaching the "purpose" of a dribble. We explain how to coach your players to understand the difference between dribbling to improve a passing angle or attack the rim versus dribbling out of boredom or indecision. By redefining what a "playmaker" looks like and rewarding the "hockey assist" over the isolation move, we outline how to build an offense where the ball moves faster than the defense can rotate, making your team infinitely harder to guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2783 Does Your Practice Plan Kill Your Team's Momentum?
    Dec 18 2025
    https://teachhoops.com/ Momentum in practice is incredibly fragile; one poorly timed lecture or a slow transition between drills can suck the oxygen right out of the gym. In this episode, we look at practice planning not just as a checklist of drills, but as a study in flow and energy management. We discuss the "art" of sequencing your time on the court, ensuring that you aren't asking for high-mental focus immediately after a physically exhausting conditioning segment, or conversely, letting players stand around too long when they need to be moving. We dive into the logistics of an efficient practice, focusing on the "hidden" time killers that most coaches ignore. We talk about the importance of rapid-fire transitions, the "zero seconds" mentality, and how to set up your gym before the players even walk in so that not a single minute is wasted moving cones or searching for basketballs. We also cover strategies for "sandwiching" your teaching moments—keeping instructions short and punchy so the sweat doesn't dry and the legs don't get stiff. Finally, we explore the psychology of the start and the finish. We discuss why the first 10 minutes determine the mindset for the next 80, and why the last 5 minutes determine how your players feel about coming back tomorrow. You will learn how to "prime the pump" with early energy drills and how to use the "peak-end rule" to ensure your team walks out of the locker room feeling accomplished and hungry, rather than drained and defeated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 m