The Pass First Podcast - Basketball Coaching

Mastering shot selection is key to winning more games and improving overall team efficiency. In this video, we dive deep into the principles of smart shot selection, helping players and coaches understand how to take high-percentage shots. Learn how to analyze game situations, recognize scoring opportunities, and avoid low-quality attempts. Whether you're a player looking to elevate your game or a...

In this episode, we break down the essential steps to help your players transition to college basketball. From sharpening fundamental skills to developing game intelligence, we cover the key areas that coaches should focus on. Learn how to guide athletes in improving their conditioning, understanding the recruiting process, and building the mental toughness needed for the next level. Whether you'r...

In this episode, we discuss how basketball coaches can continually evolve their strategies and leadership styles. We share our personal coaching experiences, including lessons learned, the importance of delegation, and how minor yearly improvements can significantly impact team performance. Whether it's better scouting, refining drills, or implementing fresh approaches to coaching, evolving is key...

Welcome to season 2 episode 4! This week we discuss the advantages/disadvantages of single sport and multi sport athletes and also give our opinions on what we think is best. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to season 2 episode 3! Today we talk about the changes that have happened at the post position, and discuss what happened to traditional post players? If you've been enjoying this episode please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2! This week we talk about how to shut down the opposing teams best player. We'll cover tips and tricks you should know if you want to try and contain an elite scorer. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to  subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to season 2 episode 1! This week we talk about the different ways to scout your opponent, and talk about the details of scouting including what we think the best way to prepare for another team is. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 52! Year 1 of the show has finally come to pass and all we can say is thank you! To all the guests who have come on our show, we are so appreciative of you, and to anyone who's watched or listened, thank you for the support! This week we break down the top 10 tips we learned from the previous year. Don't forget to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 51! This week we have special guest Matt Bradley who just finished up his season at Cal Berkeley and is now transferring to play at San Diego State. Matt talks to us about the work ethic needed to play at the high major D1 level, the unseen hours that going into developing your game, and what his experience was growing up as he prepared to play in college. If you've been enjoyin...

Welcome to episode 49! This week we talk about substitution strategies for coaches, and why it's not always as simple as it seems to rotate your lineup! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 48! This week we have Jeff Berokoff on the show from Pacifica Christian high school. Coach Berokoff has moved multiple players to the college level, and we talk to him about how he gets his best players the ball within their offense. We also discuss how to balance touches with the rest of the team, and other tips on balancing team chemistry. If you've been enjoying these episode...

Welcome to episode 47! This week we discuss building good habits on the basketball court, why they are important, how to avoid bad habits, and how good habits translate off the court as well. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 46! This week we talk about what it means to play physical, how to improve your physicality, and what it's important to help your team win! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 45! This week we sit down with Joel Awich who currently plays pro basketball in France. Joel talks to us about his story as a late bloomer, the style of play in Europe, and his experience playing in the AfroBasket Tournament. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to like and subscribe, and as always thanks for watching!

Welcome to episode 44! This week we talk about the building blocks necessary for creating a competitive program. We'll talk about where to spend your time, where not to waste it, and what essentials you should have in if you want to be a competitive team. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 43! Today we have guest Jordan Lewis who has been playing professionally in Israel for 8 years. He talks to us about his experiences in Israel, his journey to get there, and how he's been able to have success overseas for such a long time. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 42! Today we talk about the impact of turnovers, how they affect your team, how they affect individuals, and how to use them to your own advantage! If you've been enjoying these episode please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 41! This week we cover executing the ball screen, and some of the techniques and strategies used to get good looks out it. We also cover the defensive side and the different ways to defend against on ball screens. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 40! This week we talk about the offensive side of the court, and specifically the different styles of structured and free flowing offenses. We'll cover what the differences between the two are, what the advantages and disadvantages are for both, and which one you should use with your own team. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always th...

Welcome to episode 39! Today we talk about everything related to on ball defense. We discuss techniques you can use to improve your defense, characteristics of good on ball defenders, and some of the misconceptions about on ball defense. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 38! This week we talk all about mental toughness in basketball. We cover how to improve your mental toughness, what some of the misconceptions are about it, and what it looks like in game situations. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to like and subscribe, and as always thanks for watching!

Welcome to episode 37! This week we talk about the attributes of an elite shooting guard. We discuss what skills, intangibles, and athletic attributes help make a player elite at the shooting guard position. If you've been enjoying these episode please make sure to like and subscribe, and as always thanks for watching!

Welcome to episode 36! Today we have Trevor Weiger on the show who works with Project Backboard and The Venice Basketball League. We talk about pickup basketball, the culture of streetball, and the different styles and systems of open gym. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 35! Today we have former Cal Poly point guard, and ball handling extraordinaire, Ridge Shipley on the show to discuss all the finer details of improving your ball handling skills. Ridge has some of the best dribbling abilities in the world, and breaks them down for us on today's episode. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks f...

Welcome to episode 34! Today we talk about the skills and abilities needed to become an elite point guard. We talk about how you can develop point guard skills, why they are unique to the position, and how to separate yourself from the competition! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!