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Bonus Episode – 3 Episode Special with Sam Allen Dec 30, 2019

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Our Hustlers are in for a great 3 in 1 bonus episode featuring PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen. Sam recently hosted a high school basketball tournament through his Blue Collar Basketball company in Georgia. During the tournament he interviewed coaches to get a deep look into their approach to basketball, strategies for success, and lessons learned […]

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Episode 324 – John O’Sullivan Dec 16, 2019

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Today we are joined by author of the current Amazon #1 Sports Coaching and Sports Psychology book Every Moment Matters, John O’Sullivan. John is the Founder of the Changing the Game Project and host of Way of Champions podcast. John shares great basketball stories and ideas for culture building, practice design, and much more in […]

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Episode 323 – Good Counsel’s GJ Kissal Dec 03, 2019

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Today Adam is joined by head coach of Good Counsel boys basketball team, GJ Kissal. Coach Kissal shares his experience as head coach of both public and private high school programs, as well as what it’s like to prepare for each game in the WCAC, what many consider the best basketball conference in the country.

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Episode 322 – Sacrificing short-term productivity for long-term results Nov 28, 2019

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Today Adam and TJ dive into a discussion about how coaches can balance success with both short-term and long-term goals. If you’re in a situation with pressure to win now or be let go, how can you possibly afford to spend time on your long-term vision? If you are building for the long-term, how do […]

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Episode 321 – Load Management Nov 25, 2019

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As many trends of the NBA trickle downward to the college and high school levels, Adam and TJ discuss how load management plays out in these environments. Should coaches be more aware of the amount their players are doing in-season and throughout the rest of the year? How do you balance hard work with rest […]

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Episode 320 – John Kelley Nov 21, 2019

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Episode 320 brings you a special interview with Maryland football powerhouse Quince Orchard head coach John Kelley. Coach Kelley shares about his teams mindset when it comes to trying to repeat as 4A State Champions. He also gives insight into effective communication as a younger head coach with assistant coaches who are older in age […]

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Episode 319 – Sharing with other coaches Nov 18, 2019

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Most coaches would say that the coaching community is a strong one. Within this community, do you feel willing and open to share information with other coaches and programs? Some may find it difficult to share openly while also wanting to maintain their competitive advantage, which is the focus of today’s episode with Adam Bradley, […]

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Episode 318 – Workout Guys vs Development Coaches Nov 15, 2019

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Stemming from a recent Twitter discussion, Adam Bradley and Sam Allen continue the conversation about the differences between training with a “workout guy” and development coach. Is one better than the other? How can you tell the difference? What should I be looking for in when trying to find a great coach to work with? […]

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Episode 317 – The Art of Cutting a Player Nov 12, 2019

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Along with the incredible moments coaching brings you there are accompanying valleys. This time of the year may certainly be one of them as you navigate player cuts from your team try-outs. How do you structure try-outs? Do you post the cuts or meet individually with each player? How do you work with the parents […]

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Episode 316 – The Role of the Specialist Nov 02, 2019

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Few players do everything well at the highest level. The vast majority of players are specialists, and today Adam and TJ sit down to share how you can better develop your players into specialists that can contribute more to your team. How many specialists in each area is enough? Do you push specialists to work […]

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