Hardwood Hustle

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...

After a recent video surfaced of a coach speaking to his team with words laced with profanity, TJ and Graham dive into whether or not they believe profanity should be commonly used with coaching, as well as scenarios in which it may change depending on the situation. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

As the basketball analytics movement continues to move forward, it’s important to outline what and why you are tracking certain aspects of your teams performance. Today we share data points to consider tracking from a culture, offensive, and defensive perspective. Be sure to share this with another coach and discuss things that may be most […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, incl...

In today’s episode we are back with another fun NBA shoot-a-round episode where we cover some of the top storylines from the first quarter of the NBA season. Send us a tweet @hardwood_hustle with your thoughts on the players TJ and Max outline as “Do not touch” regarding players they wouldn’t want if they were […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In this week’s player episode co-host TJ Rosene is joined by his assistant coach and former college basketball player Graham Maxwell to discuss keys to becoming a great defender. They discuss defensive mindset, anticipation, having a willingness to fail. Share this episode with your teammates who you know are dedicated to improving themselves in order […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to...

This week TJ sits down with assistant coach Graham Maxwell to discuss the things they are most thankful for in their coaching careers. Tweet us with the things you are most thankful for as coaches @hardwood_hustle! Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s episode our Hustlers get an inside look into a college basketball program and their game preparation/game-day routines. Co-host and head coach TJ Rosene sits down with his assistant coaches to discuss how they structure their game preparation practices and specific game-day routines that their team implements. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s player episode college coach and co-host TJ Rosene shares an out-of-the-box method to scoring more through ‘stealing’ points. By using some of the strategies discussed today, players may be able to provide more scoring for their teams on a consistent basis, without needing to be able to shoot like Klay Thompson. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info...

Today co-host TJ Rosene and assistant coach Graham Maxwell discuss the differences between playing hard and competing hard. It’s on coaches to teach players how to differentiate whether or not they are truly competing hard all season long. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s episode TJ Rosene brings you a special edition offensive strategy episode focused on how to gain small advantages throughout games in order to maximize your offensive efficiency. TJ breaks down the process of ‘stealing’ points, which can be a game changer for your entire team. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Today we discuss a vital question Adam was recently asked by one of his athletes. The question was, “Can you get a scholarship without being a leader?” Of the many things that go into receiving a college scholarship, leadership certainly plays a role at some level. Be sure to share this important conversation with your […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info...

In today’s episode we bring you an impactful interview with long-time head coach Larry Hurd, Jr. Coach Hurd shares his passion for teaching players, growing as a coach, and developing a program full of great relationships. You will love the insights shared from Coach Hurd’s wealth of experiences he’s accumulated during his incredible career. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, includ...

In this episode Ryan Hoover joins us once again for a great interview sharing what has educated, empowered, and encouraged his basketball career. We also discuss basketball analytics and the ability coaches now have to show their players more details than ever before with the technology that is available. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

As a player, we often forget about our role as a coach in addition to the player. If we want our team to be the best team possible, then players need to embrace the role of coach as well as player. In this episode we’ll teach you how to assist your coaches and be a […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s episode we are joined by analytics coach Corey Wacknov. Before joining ShotTracker, Corey was a member of the Orlando Magic Basketball Operations staff, and brings a special perspective to our hustlers with his analytics background. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Former professional basketball player Jeremiah Boswell and Jr. NBA representative joins us today to talk about how the NBA is working to develop youth basketball into an even better experience for players, parents, and coaches around the world. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

As a player, you will make mistakes which are okay, but what’s most important is how you respond from the mistakes you make. In this episode we’ll share ways you can create a healthy mistake response and eliminate unhealthy mistake reactions. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In today’s special interview we are joined by one of  ShotTracker’s Founders, Davyeon Ross. Our Hustlers get an incredible inside look into the ShotTracker technology that is revolutionizing basketball stats and analytics at every level of the game. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

Our hustlers are in for a treat today as TJ is joined by NBA Senior Director of Basketball Operations International Troy Justice. Troy shares his incredible journey to his current position with the NBA, as well as his passion for developing players and sharing the game with kids all over the globe. 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 PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen to talk about the differences in what society has deemed “being a man” and what actually defines manhood. From becoming a star on the court to success in your career, we cover multiple aspects of how you can truly become a man. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In this Jr. NBA series interview we are joined by Coach Haro from Finland. We discuss his time at the Jr. NBA event, as well as differences he sees in the international game versus the American game. He shares a great perspective from the viewpoint of a successful veteran coach that you won’t want to […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In Episode 238 we are joined by Coach Walter Webb who leads the DMV’s Slam City basketball program. His mission statement is “Committed to training the overlooked to compete against the overrated” and brings a wealth of great basketball insight for our hustlers. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

A list of advice from Warren Buffett, one of the world’s wisest men, recently came out and is the topic of today’s player episode. Try to work on one of the ten pieces of advice every week for the next ten weeks and try to build in these new habits! Make sure to share this […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.

In this episode co-hosts Adam and TJ debate the importance of pro athletes aligning all of the messages they share through their platforms. The center of debate forms around Adam’s thoughts on LeBron James sharing the incredible message of hope through his school, as well as promoting music that may not have the most positive […] Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your conta...

In Episode 236 we are joined by repeat guests Derek and Jody Wynn. Jody recently became the women’s basketball head coach at the University of Washington with her husband Derek joining as an assistant with the team. We discuss building a program from the ground up as well as parenting kids through their basketball journey. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info...