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Episode 562 - Choosing Your Fundamentals Aug 13, 2024

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This week TJ and Sam discuss fundamentals, but maybe not in the same way you’re used to. They’re talking about how to develop and communicate core principles that set the foundation for your team’s success.

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

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Episode 561 - Better Teaching Aug 06, 2024

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If you want to better teacher of the game it’s important to understand how your coaching is received. This week the discussion is about putting yourself in the shoes of the learner so you can maximize your coaching.
Show Notes:

Why focus on your teaching
Overcoaching v. undercoaching
Setting goals and creating a learning environment
Connecting with players
Continuous improvement in your coaching
Understanding the psychology behind coaching
Embracing the role of the learning
Final thoughts and a challenge for coaches

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

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Episode 560 - Playing Time Decisions Jul 30, 2024

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This week the discussion is all about playing time. It’s a topic that plagues most players and coaches all season long. How many players do we need or want in our rotation? How do we handle seniors who aren't going to play much? How do we communicate playing time decisions without closing the door to growth and adjustments down the road? How do we keep players who aren't in the rotation motivated through an entire season? - It's a lot to work through, but TJ and Sam share how we can navigate some of the toughest playing time decisions and reevaluate our approach every season to ensure we're maximizing our current team.

Show Notes:
• Thoughts after watching Team USA
• Coaching philosophies
• Managing egos
• Honesty and empathy
• The realist vs. optimist conversation
• How many in a rotation?
• Navigating challenges
• Other factors
• The Impact on player rhythm and chemistry
• The importance of communication and leadership
• The value of every player
• Challenges in implementation
• Adapting to the team's talent
• Who's to blame
• Closing thoughts

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

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Episode 559 - 3 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Season Planning Jul 23, 2024

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This week Sam and TJ share 3 Preseason Mistakes you’ll want to avoid in your planning for the upcoming season and how you can begin preparing to have your best season yet.
Show Notes:
• Lack of vision
• Defining the win
• Reverse engineering weekly and monthly plans
• Role clarity for staff
• Humility, empower, train & delegate
• Building culture
• TJ's experience at Emmanuel
• Creating a culture plan
• Sharpening the axe
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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

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Episode 558 - Coach Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen Jul 16, 2024

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This week Sam shares Coach Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen as the team discusses leadership principles that have withstood the test of time and how coaches can apply them to their teams.
Show Notes:
1. Respect Yourself and Others
2. Take Full Responsibility
3. Develop and Demonstrate Loyalty
4. Learn to be a Great Communicator
5. Discipline Yourself so No One Else Has To
6. Make Hard Work Your Passion
7. Don’t Just Work Hard, Work Smart
8. Put the Team Before Yourself
9. Make Winning an Attitude
10. Be a Competitor
11. Change is a Must
12. Handle Success Like You Handle Failure

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

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Episode 557 - Resetting Each Season Jul 09, 2024

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This week we discuss our topic comes to us from a question posed by one of our listeners as we discuss what it takes to incorporate new players into your team. When players leave and new players come in, how do you ensure that your culture as well as your systems and strategies are going to be the right for your current group? In this episode TJ and Sam share things you need to be aware of as you avoid growing complacent and seek to bring the best out of the group in front of you.
Show Notes:
• Intro: The Impact of Player Addition or Subtraction
• Acclimating New Players while Maintaining Confidence and Roles
• Starting from Ground Zero Each Season
• The Interplay Between Culture and X's and O's
• Adapting to Changes in Personnel for Long-Term Success

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

YOU CAN'T PREPARE EVERYTHING BEFORE GAME 1. LEARN WHAT DESERVES YOUR LIMITED PRACTICE TIME.

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Episode 556 - Do Coaches Yell Too Much? Jul 02, 2024

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This week our topic questions the behavior of basketball coaches on the sideline, simply, are we yelling too much as coaches? In this episode, TJ and Sam discuss the factors that lead to coaches yelling and if and when it’s necessary.
Show Notes:
• Introduction
• Expectations of a coach
• The best coaching happens in practice
• Difference between passion, anger, and putting people down
• Leadership and communication
• Demanding high standards
• Coaching effort and attitude
• Urgency and context of a game
• Teaching mistake reactions
• Getting more out of 'kids these days'
• Why NBA coaches don't yell
• Coaching insecurities
• Reacting to players and their response
• When players tune you out
• Striking the balance
• Reflecting on your experience

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

YOU CAN'T PREPARE EVERYTHING BEFORE GAME 1. LEARN WHAT DESERVES YOUR LIMITED PRACTICE TIME.

Join us on September 28th, at 8pm ET. Go to pgchustle.com/webinar to save your spot!

Episode 555 - Second Chair Leadership with Tracy Reynolds Jun 25, 2024

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This week, TJ and Sam are joined by Pastor Tracy Reynolds. With a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, Pastor Tracy shares about the importance of second chair leadership, how not to get caught up in comparison or your next career move, and how you can thrive in your leadership role regardless of position.
Show Notes:
• Introduction
• Why this book
• Advantages of second chair leadership
• Navigating disagreements as an assistant coach
• When the grass isn't greener
• Embracing where you're at
• Synergy and collaboration in well-run organizations and teams
• Where first and second chairs get it wrong
• Final thoughts

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

YOU CAN'T PREPARE EVERYTHING BEFORE GAME 1. LEARN WHAT DESERVES YOUR LIMITED PRACTICE TIME.

Join us on September 28th, at 8pm ET. Go to pgchustle.com/webinar to save your spot!

Episode 554 - Coach Zak Boisvert, Saint Louis University Jun 18, 2024

Show notes

This week, Coach Zak Boisvert from Saint Louis University with over 13 years of college coaching experience joins TJ and Sam to discuss building your offense, key elements of player development, along with some quick tips for defense and rebounding.
Show Notes:
• Building out your offense
• Motion v. set play offense
• Getting players to play to their strengths
• Creating a malleable offense
• Teaching basketball literacy
• Small-sided games & asking questions
• The role of the 4s and 5s in your offense
• Learning from the Celtics
• Be an expert on your personnel
• The key elements of player development
• Putting shooting in your practice plan
• Diagnosing your defense
• 5 areas you have to be good at on defense
• Prioritize drilling or emphasizing rebounding
• Tips for your coaching journey

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From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

YOU CAN'T PREPARE EVERYTHING BEFORE GAME 1. LEARN WHAT DESERVES YOUR LIMITED PRACTICE TIME.

Join us on September 28th, at 8pm ET. Go to pgchustle.com/webinar to save your spot!

Episode 553 - Attacking Zone Defenses Jun 11, 2024

Show notes

This week, TJ and Lisa discuss how to attack zone defenses with great habits, spacing, and screening, along with the types of sets you should have in your playbook, and the reminders that you'll want to give your team next time you see a zone defense.

Offensive identity v. zone
3s, rim shots, and counter moves
Attacking the paint
Scouting your opponent's zone defense
Disrupting rotations with screens
Player roles & limiting options
Zone habits & reminders
Maintaining flow
Running sets v. zone
Timing and pace
Quick-fire zone tips
Hunting layups
Role identification

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This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last!

From Tryouts to Tip-Off: Build a Game-Ready Team 21 Days

YOU CAN'T PREPARE EVERYTHING BEFORE GAME 1. LEARN WHAT DESERVES YOUR LIMITED PRACTICE TIME.

Join us on September 28th, at 8pm ET. Go to pgchustle.com/webinar to save your spot!

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