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Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)

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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 161 The Importance of Flexibility and Hydration for Young Athletes ( Part 2) 23.07.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops https://teachhoops.com/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops. I'm your host, Bill Flitter. Today, we're joined by Kent Mercer, head athletic trainer at De La Salle High School, to share his extensive expertise. Kent underscores the importance of balancing fun activities with traditional training. He also highlights how...

Ep 160 The Importance of Flexibility and Hydration for Young Athletes ( Part 1) 18.07.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops https://teachhoops.com/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops. I'm your host, Bill Flitter. Today, we're joined by Kent Mercer, head athletic trainer at De La Salle High School, to share his extensive expertise. Kent underscores the importance of balancing fun activities with traditional training. He also highlights how...

Ep 159 Building Team Cohesion Through Conflict Resolution Techniques ( Part 2) 16.07.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Welcome to another insightful episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we discuss effective strategies for managing conflicts in youth basketball. I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today, we're privileged to have Dr. David Radosevich share his invaluable insights. David not only emphasizes the need to manage emotions effectively for long-term te...

Ep 158 Building Team Cohesion Through Conflict Resolution Techniques ( Part 1) 11.07.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops https://teachhoops.com/ Welcome to another insightful episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we discuss effective strategies for managing conflicts in youth basketball. I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today, we're privileged to have Dr. David Radosevich share his invaluable insights. David not only emphasizes the need to manage emo...

Ep 157. Strategies to Prevent Easy Layups in Youth Basketball Defense ( Part 2 ) 09.07.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops! I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today we have the esteemed Patrick O'Connor, head coach at St. John's in the DC area, sharing his wealth of knowledge on youth basketball defense. Patrick emphasizes the crucial role of preventing layups, advoc...

Ep 156 Strategies to Prevent Easy Layups in Youth Basketball Defense ( Part 1 ) 04.07.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops! I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today we have the esteemed Patrick O'Connor, head coach at St. John's in the DC area, sharing his wealth of knowledge on youth basketball defense. Patrick emphasizes the crucial role of preventing layups, advocating for disciplined defensive po...

Ep 155. Ultimate Youth Basketball Drill: Develop Passing, Cutting, and Pressure Handling 02.07.2024

Coaching Clinic Sign up Coaching Youth Hoops Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we dive into effective drills and impactful coaching techniques for young basketball players. I'm your host, Steve Collins, joined by co-host Bill Flitter. Today, we're excited to share a simple yet powerful drill that can teach passing, pivoting, cutting, and handling pressure. Bill recounts lea...

Ep 154 Tips for Coaches When Youth Teams Are Outmatched 27.06.2024

Coaching Youth Hoops Clinic CoachingYouthHoops.com Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we tackle the challenges and celebrate the successes of youth basketball coaching. I'm your host, Steve Collins, joined by co-host Bill Flitter. Today, we dive into a topic every coach hopes to avoid but inevitably faces: getting blown out in a game. We explore effective strategies to maint...

Ep 153 Strategies for Coaches When Leading by a Large Margin 25.06.2024

Coaching Youth Hoops Clinic CoachingYouthHoops.com Welcome back to another insightful episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we dive deep into effective coaching strategies for young basketball players. I’m your host, Steve Collins, alongside Bill Flitter, and today we’re tackling a significant topic: managing games when you’re blowing out the other team. Today we discuss the best practices for ha...

Ep 152 Tips For Running Effective Youth Basketball Summer Camps 20.06.2024

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where hosts Bill Flitter and Steve Collins dive into ways to make summer basketball camps a success for young players. In today's episode, they share their experiences and insights on the benefits of smaller, more intimate camps compared to large, impersonal ones. They emphasize the importance of focusing on skill development and personalized att...

Ep 151 Why Cross-Training is Essential for Youth Basketball Players 18.06.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic/ Welcome to another enriching episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, hosted by Bill Flitter and Steve Collins. In today we dive deep into the significance of cross training for youth basketball players and how incorporating multiple sports can prevent injuries and contribute to their overall development. Bill and Steve kick off the co...

Ep 150 The Most Important Skills Youth Basketball Coaches Should Focus On 13.06.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we delve into essential coaching strategies and player development tips for youth basketball. I'm your host, Steve Collins, joined by my co-host, Bill Flitter. Today, we're diving into a topic inspired by our Facebook Group: "What is something every coach should teach th...

Ep 149 Youth Basketball Off-Season Guide: Training Tips for Different Age Groups 11.06.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we delve into impactful strategies and essential tips for developing young basketball talent. I'm your host, Steve Collins, along with co-host Bill Flitter, and today, we’re diving deep into the crucial topic of off-season training for youth players, pinpointing what mak...

Ep 148 How to Run Out the Clock In A Close Game 06.06.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingyouthhoops/permalink/1380477810015288/ Welcome to Coaching Youth Hoops, where we dive into essential strategies and expert advice for coaching young basketball players. I'm your host, Bill Flitter, joined by co-host Steve Collins, and in today's episode, we tackle the crucial topic of End...

Ep 147 Adapting European Training Methods for US Youth Basketball (Part 2) 04.06.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic https://coachingyouthhoops.com/youth-motion-offense-basketball/ Welcome back to Coaching Youth Hoops, where we delve into innovations and best practices that shape the future of youth basketball coaching. I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Brendan Winters, a visionary in youth b...

Ep 146 Adapting European Training Methods for US Youth Basketball (Part 1) 30.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic https://coachingyouthhoops.com/youth-motion-offense-basketball/ Welcome back to Coaching Youth Hoops, where we delve into innovations and best practices that shape the future of youth basketball coaching. I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Brendan Winters, a visionary in youth b...

Ep 145 One on One Call about the Blitz Attack Offense ( Part 2 ) 28.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic https://coachingyouthhoops.com/youth-motion-offense-basketball/ Welcome back to Coaching Youth Hoops. I’m your host Bill Flitter, and my guest, Coach Heim. In this episode, I help Coach Heim understand the intricacies of the Blitz Attack Offense, an offense designed to empower youth basketball players, irrespective of th...

Ep 144 One on One Call about the Blitz Attack Offense 23.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic https://coachingyouthhoops.com/youth-motion-offense-basketball/ Welcome back to Coaching Youth Hoops. I’m your host Bill Flitter, and my guest, Coach Heim. In this episode, I help Coach Heim understand the intricacies of the Blitz Attack Offense, an offense designed to empower youth basketball players, irrespective of th...

EP 143 Developing a Court-Savvy Youth Basketball Player 21.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic In this episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, hosts Bill Flitter and Steve Collins tackle the topic of teaching court awareness in youth basketball. They delve into actionable coaching strategies after Bill's team members express a desire to improve how they recognize open players and game opportunities. Steve suggests a simp...

Ep 142 Alex Sarama's Vision for Transforming Basketball (Part 2) 16.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic https://teachhoops.com/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we explore game-changing strategies and transformative methodologies in youth basketball. I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today, we're thrilled to have basketball coaching aficionado Alex Sarama join us to share his trailblazing insights....

Ep 141 Alex Sarama's Vision for Transforming Basketball (Part 1) 14.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic https://teachhoops.com/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, where we explore game-changing strategies and transformative methodologies in youth basketball. I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today, we're thrilled to have basketball coaching aficionado Alex Sarama join us to share his trailblazing insights....

Ep 140 Increasing Player Output Through Constraint-Based Drills 09.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic In this episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter dissect the use of constraints in drills to boost player growth and mimic real-game pressure. They share insights on customizing drills, making practice varied and dynamic, and encouraging player input to keep drills fresh and exciting. Steve a...

Ep 139 Adapting Practices for Individual Improvements Within Team Settings 07.05.2024

In this episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter discuss effectively integrating individual player development within team practices. They also discuss utilizing constraints to customize training, skill development prioritization, and tackling the spread of talent across a team. Steve and Bill exchange methods for engaging practices, maximizing limited time, and foster...

Ep 138 Learning The Full-Court Matchup Man-to-Man Press ( Part 2) 02.05.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic Welcome to another episode of "Coaching Youth Hoops," I'm your host Coach Bill Flitter, alongside my fellow basketball enthusiast, Coach Carter. Today, we're diving deep into a unique full-court matchup man-to-man press. We'll break down how pressing can elevate the defense for youth teams from the 3rd through 8th grade....

Ep 137 Learning The Full-Court Matchup Man-to-Man Press ( Part 1) 30.04.2024

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/waitlist https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic Welcome to another episode of "Coaching Youth Hoops," I'm your host Coach Bill Flitter, alongside my fellow basketball enthusiast, Coach Carter. Today, we're diving deep into a unique full-court matchup man-to-man press. We'll break down how pressing can elevate the defense for youth teams from the 3rd through 8th grade....

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