Hardwood Hustle

We’re back with part three of our four-part series covering coaching topics based around helping coaches get better. We begin the first half of the episode discussing the one thing that can help maintain a happy family life during the busy basketball season, and finish with a second half discussing the one thing that your […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact i...

In this week’s player episode we bring a strong challenge to players and ask them to consider asking their coaches this question: “What’s the most frustrating part about coaching me?” The answer to this question could be a game-changer for your development and relationship with your coach. Take this opportunity that most players won’t and […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, inclu...

As we continue our ‘One Thing’ series with part two, we begin with a first half covering the one thing coaches have tolerated in their program longer than they should have. The second half rounds off with a discussion about the one thing that coaches wish was different about their program. We appreciate everyone who […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Today we start a new series called “One Thing” and begin with feedback we received from coaches about the one thing they’d like to see their players do more of. We also discuss the one thing that coaches do that demotivates their team the most. Stay tuned for the next three installments of the series […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s quick hitting player episode Adam challenges players to consider what good character is, and how players can maximize this area of their development. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

With the February 7 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, we cover the current state of player demands in the NBA and the trickle down effect this player power has on the increasing high school and college athlete transfer rate. We’d love your feedback on this episode – send us a tweet at @hardwood_hustle. As always, […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

We’re back with another fun NBA shoot-a-round episode covering recent headlines including the Chicago Bulls practice drama, James Harden’s tear, Eurpoean success in the NBA, and Tom Brady’s NBA comparison. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In this week’s player episode we are joined by sophomore phenom Jordan Hawkins, one of the top underclassmen in the state of Maryland. Jordan shares his perspective on leading as an underclassmen, sharing a starring role, and more.  Be sure to share this player episode with your team for great insights from a current player, […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contac...

We are joined by the nations top football recruit for the 2020 class, Bryan Bresee. Bryan is a member of the football powerhouse Damascus High School and shares his work ethic, recruiting experiences, and much more in this interview. Coaches, be sure to share this with the players in your program as Bryan brings a […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

We are joined for a special interview by one of the top basketball players in the state of Maryland, Jao Ituka. Adam and Jao discuss learning to lead as an underclassman, as well as how leadership roles change for players as they grow as a leader and player. Players are sure to love the valuable […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s episode we are joined by Coach Holda, head coach for Gaithersburg High School, one of the top basketball programs in the state of Maryland. Topics include fostering relationships between players in your program, building trust with your players, and focusing on the present. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Whether it’s for a part-time position or your first job after your sports career, we want to help you prepare to the fullest. In this week’s player episode we are joined by Kayla Smith, one of the youngest Owners and Operators in the Chick-Fil-A organization, to help players start thinking about how they can prepare […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Coaches are sure to love this interview with Kayla Smith, one of the youngest owner and operators in the Chick-Fil-A organization. Adam and Kayla discuss bringing the right people into your organization, instilling your core values from day one, and how to build strong relationships with those in your work/team community. Get your notebooks ready […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to repl...

We’re back with another special interview today joined by Logan DiPaolo, President of LOUYAA (Linganore, Oakdale, Urbana Youth Athletic Association), one of the biggest youth sports organizations in the state of Maryland. Logan shares his incredible perspective on the current state of youth athletics, as well as LOUYAA’s passion for providing the best possible experience […] Send us a Message. If...

In this week’s player episode Adam challenges players to consider the time they spend developing their athleticism in comparison with the time they spend developing their focus, leadership, and mindset. The value of quality strength and conditioning sessions can’t be stated enough, but if there’s no time left to develop the mental aspects of your […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to repl...

Adam is joined for a special interview with JP Nerbun, Author of Calling Up and host of CoachingCulture podcast. Adam and JP discuss ways for coaches to impact their team outside of the Xs and Os, as well as the motivation for writing his book and how he hopes to impact those who read it. […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Today Adam and Sam share a powerful conversation about the ups and downs on the journey to success. In many fields of work, especially coaching, health and family life are often sacrificed in order to reach the highest level. The balancing act that takes place for those that are successful in work as well as […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In this week’s new player episode Adam sits down with author and podcast host JP Nerbun to break down how players can drive positive change with their teammates. For more great content from JP check out his podcast called CoachingCulture! Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s episode we are joined by Wake Forest football commit Zach Ranson for a special interview covering the in’s and out’s of his recruiting process, excelling as a multi-sport athlete, and more! Coaches and players will love Zach’s insight as a current high school athlete who has gone through the process of getting an […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact...

In today’s episode Adam and Sam break down the pros and cons of having a ‘dunk’ versus a ‘lay it in’ mentality. We’ve heard from coaches on both sides of the discussion about why they coach dunking over laying the ball up, as well as coaches who stress getting the sure points with a lay-up. […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Legendary Atlanta high school basketball coach Gene Durden and assistant coach Kobe Durden join us for an incredibly insightful show. Gene has lead his Buford Lady Wolves to eight out of the last ten state championship games with six state titles and brings a wealth of coaching experience to our hustlers today. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

At every level of basketball coaches find themselves in situations where getting player buy-in seems impossible and leads to feelings of helplessness. To that we say, welcome to leadership! In this episode Adam Bradley and Sam Allen discuss getting burned out in your leadership role and how you can fight against this at all costs […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your c...

Almost all players have pre-game routines, but very few have pre-practice routines! Today Adam and Sam share their thoughts on what players can do to not only maximize game day but every practice day as well. A structured and disciplined pre-practice routine can be a game changer for a players development with the amount of […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact...

In today’s episode Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen are joined by Coach Parr of St. Pius at the BCB Buford basketball showcase in Atlanta, GA. Coach Parr shares the key areas his program strives for excellence in. He also shares great insight into how he tries to develop true mental toughness with his […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Today co-host Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen sit down to discuss how players can ‘beat the coach’ during key leadership moments of practices or games. In most situations, coaches have to stop practice to reset their teams energy level, effort, and focus. What if this came from players earlier and coaches didn’t have […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your co...