Hardwood Hustle

Coaches have the ability to change lives, especially with the power of a team environment. It is often said that without a program or coach or group of teammates, young people don’t know where they may have ended up. Despite this, it has become riskier for coaches to bring in players who behaviorally may be […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Have you ever experienced this as a coach? You’ve watched film on your opponent, reviewed stats and match-ups, consulted with other coaches, and finally you’ve come up with a game plan you feel good about. You take share it with your team and go through it in practice and begin to feel even better. Tip-off […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Basketball is a game of passion filled with tremendous emotion. With that said, when too much emotion is present it is hard to stay fully in control. A recent viral clip of the Indiana Men’s Basketball coaching staff spurred this episode as there was much debate on how coaches should handle their communication on the […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Executives love hiring people from IBM, Enterprise, and Xerox because they know exactly the kind of person they are getting. As coaches we should ask, “What are people going to get from the players that come through our program? Understanding the leadership abilities, character traits, intangibles that we want to instill in our players is […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, inclu...

Your team’s leadership is the factor that will determine whether or not you reach your full potential. With this in mind, we ask coaches, “Is your team’s leadership an asset or obstacle?” Adam shares five signs your teams leadership is an obstacle, and seven signs that it is an asset. You will leave this episode […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s episode we discuss a new trend in basketball and it’s impact on players and coaches. In the NBA, TV viewership is down. However, the NBA is also considered to be more popular than ever. Despite viewership being down, impressions through social media are up. This is a reality that needs to be discussed […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

During a recent Emmanuel College basketball practice, Adam caught a great teaching moment happening between TJ and his team. The practice stopped and ensued with TJ reminding his team of the off-center/on-center defensive concept, focusing on when to be aggressive as a defense and when to pull back. This episode dives into the concepts behind […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, i...

For those that have followed the Hardwood Hustle from day one, you know today’s guest very well. Former co-host Alan Stein joins the show to share his transition away from basketball into the corporate space, what he’s learning in his career as a professional speaker, and how he helps organizations perform at the highest level. […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your con...

Player communication needs to be improved. In this episode we share strategies that will enhance the communication of players on your team. We also discuss the consequences of not making this a priority in your program. You’ll also learn a communication exercise utilizing an Amazon Alexa that can drastically change the way your players communicate. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply,...

Today we preview our re-launch of the Hardwood Hustle. Adam and TJ share updates on their coaching, businesses, and families, as well as the new content our Hustlers can expect moving forward. Be on the lookout for our first new episodes coming Thursday! Finally, we’d love if you left us a rating and review on […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Jayson Wells is back on the show for an incredible interview discussing the themes from his book “The Things We Know But Do Not Do”. He shares his experience in connecting with today’s youth, becoming the best version of yourself, and much more! Make sure to follow Jayson on Twitter @jaysonwells_ and grab a copy […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Head coach and assistant coach duo Randi and Duez Henderson sit down for an interview with Adam and share the dynamics involved in coaching with a spouse, delegating roles to assistant coaches, and insight assistant coaches can provide for their head coaches. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In this episode Adam is joined by college head coach Randi Henderson for a special interview. Randi shares her experience in taking over a program with a history of success and continuing that tradition while bringing her culture, systems, and strategies to the table. She also shares her insight into how she treats incoming freshman […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include you...

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 […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, i...

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 […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your co...

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. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

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 […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

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 […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

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 […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include yo...

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, […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your...

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? […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact inf...

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 […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

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 […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Today we sit down with girls varsity basketball head coach Aubrey Van Pelt who has built her Utah program up from a 1-19 to a 21-4 record in just three years, as well as now being the desired program to be apart of in her region. Aubrey shares her game-plan for building a winning culture […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

A college athletic scholarship is the most sought after accomplishment for most high school athletes, and now seems to be something to be achieved at any and all costs. Do the ends justify the means? Adam and TJ share their experiences with athletes striving for these goals in today’s episode. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.