Teachhoops.com
Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Check us out at www.coachingingyouthhoops.com Are you a new or experienced youth basketball coach looking to cut through the noise and have someone just tell you what works? It’s easy to waste time and money learning how to coach Kindergarten through 8th-grade basketball on your own. Join seasoned youth basketball coaches Bill and Steve as they give you the blueprint you need to succeed on and off the court. In each episode, you'll discover easy-to-implement tips and techniques that you can apply to your next practice. Will Launch Weekly on Tuesday Mornings
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Episodes
Ep 301 What offense should your youth basketball team run? 15.01.2026 18:51
https://teachhoops.com/ 💲Unlock More Revenue at your Tournament. 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 Is defense re...
Ep 300 Top 10 Lessons Learned from 300 Episodes of the podcast 13.01.2026 23:42
https://teachhoops.com/ Are you repeating the same coaching mistakes, or are you learning as you go? Many coaches think experience alone makes them better, but what if wisdom only comes from real reflection? Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, after 300 episodes, share the 10 biggest lessons they’ve learned so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. How much have YOU grown as a coach this year? In this...
Ep 299 What signals should coaches watch for athlete burnout? ( Part 2) 08.01.2026 28:14
https://teachhoops.com/ Are you prepared for your athletes’ next injury or just hoping it won’t happen? Most coaches assume injuries only happen to “other teams,” but youth sports injuries are rising fast. In this episode, Bill Flitter invites expert Dr. Kelly Morgan, ER physician and sports medicine pro at Elite 7 Sports Medicine, to tackle this challenge head-on. Are you truly ready to protect...
Ep 298 What signals should coaches watch for athlete burnout? ( Part 1) 06.01.2026 27:37
https://teachhoops.com/ Are you prepared for your athletes’ next injury or just hoping it won’t happen? Most coaches assume injuries only happen to “other teams,” but youth sports injuries are rising fast. In this episode, Bill Flitter invites expert Dr. Kelly Morgan, ER physician and sports medicine pro at Elite 7 Sports Medicine, to tackle this challenge head-on. Are you truly ready to protect a...
Ep 297 How do you pick between 2-2-1 and 1-2-2 trap defense? 01.01.2026 21:45
https://teachhoops.com/ Do you really know which trap defense fits your youth basketball team best? Most coaches think one press fits all, but picking a trap is more art than formula. In this episode, veteran coaches Steve Collins and Bill Flitter break down the real secrets behind choosing the right trap—even when your roster looks like a box of assorted donuts. Does your current press match your...
Ep 296 How much should coaches charge for basketball programs? 30.12.2025 42:25
https://teachhoops.com/ Think youth sports isn’t big business? Think again. Are you charging too much…or not enough? Many coaches assume youth basketball is all about drills, but few consider how pricing and community needs impact participation. In this episode, Bill Flitter and data expert Mal Mizen bust myths about spend, accessibility, and what really keeps kids in the game. Are you tuned in to...
Ep 295 What lasting impact does coaching really have? 25.12.2025 14:30
https://teachhoops.com/ What do you really get from coaching basketball—besides the box score? A lot of coaches think it’s all about wins and losses. But Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, with decades on the hardwood, show that the true value runs deeper. Spoiler: It’s not just about the W's! Ask yourself: Is your coaching fulfilling, or just stressful? Listen in for: The life lessons kids (an...
Ep 294 Is the three-man weave still beneficial? 23.12.2025 16:46
https://teachhoops.com/ Is the classic three-man weave actually making your players better—or just burning practice time? Many coaches trust tradition to build teamwork, but Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, basketball vets with decades of experience, challenge this old-school drill head-on and ask: is the 3-man weave still relevant? Are your drills truly game-like, or just comfortable routines? You...
Ep 293 Defensive Mindset and Embracing Failure in Youth Basketball ( Part 2) 18.12.2025 39:21
https://teachhoops.com/ Is defense in youth basketball really just about teaching kids how to slide their feet? Most coaches swear by the basics, but too often miss the bigger picture. In this episode, Bill Flitter welcomes powerhouse coach and CEO Hannah Howard, who breaks down how communication—not just hustle drills—builds winning defensive teams. Have you focused on the right habits with your...
Ep 292 Defensive Mindset and Embracing Failure in Youth Basketball ( Part 1) 16.12.2025 39:47
https://teachhoops.com/ Is defense in youth basketball really just about teaching kids how to slide their feet? Most coaches swear by the basics, but too often miss the bigger picture. In this episode, Bill Flitter welcomes powerhouse coach and CEO Hannah Howard, who breaks down how communication—not just hustle drills—builds winning defensive teams. Have you focused on the right habits with your...
Ep 291 Does the Blitz Offense Elevate Your Youth Team 11.12.2025 26:27
CoachingYouthHoops.com/blitz Could your offense be holding your team back from reaching its full potential? Many youth coaches think teaching complex plays is the secret to winning, but that’s a misconception. Hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, both seasoned basketball veterans, are here to bust this myth and introduce you to the game-changing Blitz Offense. Is your offense helping your player...
Ep 290 Youth Transformation with Coach Valentine 09.12.2025 34:42
https://teachhoops.com/ Youth Sports and Mentorship 💲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...
Ep 289 Integrating Pro Sports and Youth: Matt Wray’s Vision for the Next Five Years ( Part 2) 04.12.2025 26:45
https://teachhoops.com/ Is youth sports really broken, or are we just falling for the headlines? So many believe youth basketball is spiraling downward, but maybe it’s just evolving. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and youth sports innovator Matt Wray (of Lenzs Sports) reframe the conversation and the future of youth athletics. Are you clinging to old-school thinking, or embracing the new gam...
Ep 288 Integrating Pro Sports and Youth: Matt Wray’s Vision for the Next Five Years ( Part 1) 02.12.2025 28:05
https://teachhoops.com/ Is youth sports really broken, or are we just falling for the headlines? So many believe youth basketball is spiraling downward, but maybe it’s just evolving. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and youth sports innovator Matt Wray (of Lenzs Sports) reframe the conversation and the future of youth athletics. Are you clinging to old-school thinking, or embracing the new game...
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Ep 287 Coaching First Time Players 25.11.2025 13:08
https://teachhoops.com/ Coaching first-time basketball players is less about winning and almost entirely about creating a foundation of fun and confidence. The primary goal is to ensure every player has a positive experience, making them want to return for the next practice. This is achieved by celebrating effort above all else, praising hustle plays and the courage to try new skills, regardless o...
Ep 286 Optimizing Basketball Tournament Revenue Without Treating Parents Like ATMs 20.11.2025 15:54
💲Unlock More Revenue. Reward the Stands.https://sidelinesavings.com/ Are youth basketball tournaments really worth all the stress—and gate fees? Many coaches think tournament hassles are just “part of the game,” but Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter have run more tournaments than most and know there’s a better way. Is your team’s tournament experience draining your energy—and your parents’ wal...
Ep 285 Plays vs Offenses 18.11.2025 16:51
https://teachhoops.com/ In basketball, an offense is a team's overarching philosophy and system for how they intend to score. It's the general framework that dictates spacing, player movement, and decision-making. Examples include the "motion offense," which relies on players reading the defense and reacting with cuts and screens, or "continuity offenses" like the Flex, which run a repeating patte...
Ep 284 Raising Healthy Athletes and Balanced Perspectives 13.11.2025 59:20
https://teachhoops.com/ Think every kid in your program is destined for a D1 scholarship if they just “want it enough”? It’s a myth that hustle alone guarantees success. Coach Bill Flitter brings on Cameron Korab—youth sports change-maker and Made Hoops exec—to set the record straight on raising healthy athletes in today’s high-pressure world. How realistic are your expectations—for players and pa...
Ep 283 The Four Pillars of Player Development 11.11.2025 1:10:53
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...
Ep 282 The Only 3 Stats Youth Coaches Need 06.11.2025 19:34
📈 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...
Ep 281 Handling Parents, Players, and Pressure 04.11.2025 57:09
https://teachhoops.com/ Do you think coaching is just about teaching X’s and O’s? Think again! Many believe running the perfect playbook is the key, but legendary Bay Area coach Margaret Gartner says the real job runs so much deeper. Coach Bill Flitter sits down with Gartner, a 600+ game winner, to break down what matters most when building great youth teams. How would your players describe your i...
Ep 280 Handling Difficult Parents and Managing Expectations 30.10.2025 16:57
https://teachhoops.com/ Are parents really the biggest challenge in youth basketball—or is it something deeper? It’s easy to think that silent sidelines equal happy families, but that’s a myth most coaches fall for. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and Coach Steve Collins—armed with decades of experience—unpack the tricky world of parental and external pressures. How well do you set expectation...
The 60 Minute Practice Framework 29.10.2025 15:26
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Ep 279 How to Stop Parent and Player Negativity 28.10.2025 14:46
https://teachhoops.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 Do you think blaming refs, teammates, or parents helps your team win? It’s easy to believe negat...
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