Episodios

  • Ep 2767 How Do You Coach Through Losing?

    Ep 2767 How Do You Coach Through Losing?
    Nov 12 2025
    🔥 Brought to you by ⁠www.DrDishBasketball.com⁠ — The #1 shooting machine trusted by champions — and ⁠www.TeachHoops.com⁠ — where coaches go to get better. www.sidelinesavings.com Every coach faces it — that stretch where nothing seems to click. Shots miss. Energy dips. The locker room gets quiet. In this episode of Coach Unplugged, Hall-of-Fame coach Steve Collins breaks down the truth about slumps and losing streaks — why they happen, how to stop the spiral, and what great programs do to bounce back stronger. You’ll learn: How to diagnose whether your slump is mental, mechanical, or cultural. The three most overlooked coaching habits that extend losing streaks. Proven team reset tools to rebuild confidence and identity. Coach Collins also shares real stories from his own championship teams — including how one mid-season collapse turned into a state-title run. Whether your team’s struggling or you’re just preparing for that inevitable dip, this episode gives you the mindset, systems, and leadership tools to steady the ship. 🔥 Brought to you by www.DrDishBasketball.com — The #1 shooting machine trusted by champions — and www.TeachHoops.com — where coaches go to get better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2766 Are Your Practices Too Long or Just Too Inefficient?

    Ep 2766 Are Your Practices Too Long or Just Too Inefficient?
    Nov 11 2025
    www.TeachHoops.com | www.DrDishBasketball.com | www.SportStories.ai In this episode of Coach Unplugged, Hall-of-Fame coach Steve Collins shares why most basketball practices aren’t too long — they’re just too inefficient. He walks through five powerful changes that can instantly make your team sharper, faster, and more competitive: Start every drill with intent and purpose. Shorten segments to keep players locked in. Make every rep game-like with pressure and decisions. Film practice to eliminate dead time. Always finish with competition to simulate late-game pressure. You’ll also hear a personal story from Coach Collins on how trimming just ten minutes transformed his team’s energy and focus. Whether you coach youth, high-school, or college hoops, this episode gives you practical steps you can use tomorrow. Sponsored by: 🏀 DrDishBasketball.com — The #1 Shooting Machine in America™ with real-time tracking through the Training Management System (TMS). 💡 TeachHoops.com — Join the community of coaches learning, sharing, and winning together. 🎬 SportStories.ai — Tell your team’s story in minutes using AI. www.TeachHoops.com | www.DrDishBasketball.com | www.SportStories.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2765 What Mistakes do New Coaches make...?

    Ep 2765 What Mistakes do New Coaches make...?
    Nov 10 2025
    Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠https://goredlands.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/eric-bridgeland/602⁠ ⁠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 2764 The Only Three Stats youth coaches need

    Ep 2764 The Only Three Stats youth coaches need
    Nov 9 2025
    📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai⁠ Ever ask yourself if youth basketball really needs all those fancy stats and endless film break-downs? Most coaches think more data means smarter coaching—but is that always true? In this episode, Steve Collins and Bill Flitter bust this myth, sharing decades of wisdom, and reveal how focusing only on essentials can transform your coaching. How much is your team’s success being buried under too much info? Here’s what you’ll learn: Prioritizing film and stat review (without losing your weekend!) The only three stats youth coaches need (goodbye overwhelm!) How quick lessons lead to big wins, even with little time Plus, there’s more game-changing advice ahead! Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 💲Unlock More Revenue. Reward the Stands.https://sidelinesavings.com/ 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2763 Why Basketball Fundamentals Still Matter

    Ep 2763 Why Basketball Fundamentals Still Matter
    Nov 8 2025
    Coach Collins breaks down why fundamentals still matter in modern hoops—and how to blend technique with small-sided, constraints-led games. You’ll hear the simple sequence “Clean it → Blend it → Battle it,” plus quick examples for shooting, finishing, and handling pressure that turn boring reps into game-ready skill. Sponsors & Resources: SportStories.ai — automate highlights, shot charts, and actionable film breakdowns: https://www.sportstories.ai TeachHoops — proven drills, practice plans, and a coaching community that saves you hours: https://www.teachhoops.com Dr. Dish Basketball — the shooting machine that accelerates real improvement: https://www.drdishbasketball.com Coach Collins breaks down why fundamentals still matter in modern hoops—and how to blend technique with small-sided, constraints-led games. You’ll hear the simple sequence “Clean it → Blend it → Battle it,” plus quick examples for shooting, finishing, and handling pressure that turn boring reps into game-ready skill. Sponsors & Resources: Coach Collins breaks down why fundamentals still matter in modern hoops—and how to blend technique with small-sided, constraints-led games. You’ll hear the simple sequence “Clean it → Blend it → Battle it,” plus quick examples for shooting, finishing, and handling pressure that turn boring reps into game-ready skill. Sponsors & Resources: SportStories.ai — automate highlights, shot charts, and actionable film breakdowns: https://www.sportstories.ai TeachHoops — proven drills, practice plans, and a coaching community that saves you hours: https://www.teachhoops.com Dr. Dish Basketball — the shooting machine that accelerates real improvement: https://www.drdishbasketball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2762 The Four Pillars of Player Development ( Part 2)

    Ep 2762 The Four Pillars of Player Development ( Part 2)
    Nov 7 2025
    Are your players really developing or just playing more games? Many believe nonstop tournaments mean nonstop progress, but that’s a costly myth. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter welcomes Tim Livingston, a veteran in youth sports and player development, to break down why true growth means more than endless games. Is your coaching building well-rounded athletes? Discover: The real cost of no “off-season” Why technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills all matter Simple ways to keep youth athletes healthy, happy, and improving There’s even more game-changing advice ahead. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. Looking for a complete management platform for your team, check out https://Acesnation.org 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Ep 2761 The Four Pillars of Player Development ( Part 1 )

    Ep 2761 The Four Pillars of Player Development ( Part 1 )
    Nov 6 2025
    Are your players really developing or just playing more games? Many believe nonstop tournaments mean nonstop progress, but that’s a costly myth. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter welcomes Tim Livingston, a veteran in youth sports and player development, to break down why true growth means more than endless games. Is your coaching building well-rounded athletes? Discover: The real cost of no “off-season” Why technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills all matter Simple ways to keep youth athletes healthy, happy, and improving There’s even more game-changing advice ahead. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. Looking for a complete management platform for your team, check out https://Acesnation.org 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 m
  • EP 2760 Getting Ready for the Season

    EP 2760 Getting Ready for the Season
    Nov 5 2025
    https://teachhoops.com/⁠ ⁠Win the Season Masterclass⁠ ⁠https://hub.wintheseason.com/challenge-optin⁠ Steve Collins welcomes listeners to Coach Unplugged and emphasizes the importance of community engagement through reviews and feedback. He highlights two sponsors, Doctor Dish (a top shooting machine) and TeachHoops.com, his platform for coaching resources, which provides tools and a support network for basketball coaches. The episode focuses on the "4 Seasons of Commitment" for basketball players and coaches, emphasizing that commitment changes over time and needs constant management. The "seasons" include: Preseason – When enthusiasm is highest, and players are eager and hopeful about their roles. Midseason – Once roles are established, sustaining commitment is challenging, especially as players adjust to their specific roles. Postseason – Preparation for playoffs demands renewed focus and role clarity. Offseason – The real test of commitment, as players dedicate time to skill-building outside the regular season. Steve introduces his course Better Coach OS, designed to help coaches manage and nurture these phases effectively through practical tools. The discussion also touches on core indicators of commitment: showing up, giving effort, self-improvement, and putting the team first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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