Steve Collins (Teachhoops.com)
The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast
The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast will share, tips, drills and much more Published Mon-Friday at 7:00 am
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Steve Collins (Teachhoops.com)
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Eo 1282 How Do You Balance Individual Skill Development with Team Practice Time? 09.01.2026 15:11
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for skill development workout plans, individual player development templates, and practice design frameworks that help you maximize both team preparation and individual growth within your limited practice hours each week. In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging time-management dilemmas every basketball coach faces: how to dedicate adequate time to indiv...
Ep 1281 Why Do We Teach Basketball the Way We Do, and Should We Rethink Our Methods? 08.01.2026 12:13
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for innovative teaching methodologies, player-centered coaching frameworks, and resources that challenge traditional basketball instruction to help you develop more skilled, intelligent, and autonomous players who love the game. In this episode, we explore fundamental questions that every thoughtful coach should wrestle with: why do we teach basketball using the metho...
Ep 1280 How Do You Systematically Increase Your Team's Offensive Efficiency This Season? 07.01.2026 8:36
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for offensive analytics tools, efficiency tracking systems, and data-driven practice plans that help you identify weaknesses, make strategic adjustments, and transform your team's scoring output without completely overhauling your offensive system. In this episode, we dive into the practical strategies and measurable approaches for improving offensive efficiency—the...
Ep 1279 Should Your Players Be Required to Wear Ankle Braces for Injury Prevention? 06.01.2026 4:48
Email if interested at steve@teachhoops.com Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for comprehensive player safety resources, injury prevention protocols, and evidence-based strategies that help you protect your athletes while building competitive, physically prepared basketball programs. In this episode, we tackle a practical yet often debated question in basketball coac...
Ep 1278 How Does Funnel Down Defense Protect the Paint and Limit Easy Baskets? 05.01.2026 10:42
Funnel Down Defense Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for defensive system breakdowns, drill progressions, and practice plans that will help you install and master funnel down principles to transform your team's ability to protect the rim and defend ball screens. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most effective defensive philosophies for high school basketball: funnel down defense, where...
Ep 1277 What Should You Look for When Interviewing for a Basketball Coaching Position? 02.01.2026 15:22
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for resources specifically designed to help aspiring and current assistant coaches develop their skills, understand their roles, and position themselves for future head coaching opportunities. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked path of assistant coaching—a critical stage in most coaches' careers where foundational skills are developed, relationships are...
Ep 1276 What Should You Look for When Interviewing for a Basketball Coaching Position? 01.01.2026 14:15
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for basketball coaching resources, practice plans, and tools designed to help you manage every aspect of your program, from X's and O's to student-athlete development. In this episode, we tackle two of the most challenging responsibilities that fall on high school basketball coaches: navigating player injuries and monitoring academic eligibility. These aren't just adm...
Ep 1275 What Actually Motivates Basketball Players Beyond Wins and Losses? 31.12.2025 10:29
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for comprehensive coaching resources and strategies that help you connect with your players, build team culture, and create the intrinsic motivation that sustains excellence throughout long seasons. In this episode, we dive deep into one of coaching's eternal questions: how do you genuinely motivate diverse groups of teenagers with different personalities, backgrounds...
Ep 1274 What's One Basketball Tip That Could Transform Your Practice Today? 30.12.2025 6:29
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for daily coaching insights, proven practice strategies, and a comprehensive library of basketball tips that will help you continuously improve your program one detail at a time. In this episode format, we deliver focused, actionable coaching advice that you can implement immediately—no fluff, no theory that doesn't translate to the gym floor, just practical wisdom th...
Ep 1273 How Do You Build Genuine Confidence in Players Who Doubt Themselves? 29.12.2025 4:54
Visit https://teachhoops.com/ for coaching resources, practice planning tools, and player development strategies that help you create a culture where every athlete can grow in confidence and reach their potential on the court. In this episode, we explore one of the most important yet challenging aspects of coaching: inspiring authentic confidence in your players without creating false bravado or...
Ep 1272 What Does a Real Day in the Life of a High School Coach Look Like? 26.12.2025 5:39
Teachhoops.com Here are a few options for the title phrased as engaging questions, followed by three paragraphs of show notes. What Does a Real Day in the Life of a High School Coach Look Like? Do You Ever Feel Like Coaching Is a 24-Hour Job? How Do You Manage the Chaos from First Bell to Final Buzzer? Is the "Glamour" of Coaching High School Basketball a Myth? To the outside world, high school b...
Ep 1271 Why Are You Listening to a Coaching Podcast on Christmas Day? 25.12.2025 5:17
https://teachhoops.com/ Why Are You Listening to a Coaching Podcast on Christmas Day? It is Christmas Day, and if you are tuning in, it proves one thing: you care deeply about your program. In this special reflective episode, we hit the pause button on the X's and O's, the scouting reports, and the endless grind of the season. We discuss the importance of stepping back to reflect not on the scoreb...
Ep 1270 Should Your Players Be Wearing Ankle Braces or Just Taping Up? 24.12.2025 4:52
https://teachhoops.com/ The debate over ankle braces is one of the most persistent topics in basketball, with coaches, trainers, and parents often split on the best approach. In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of prophylactic ankle bracing versus traditional taping. We break down the cost-benefit analysis, looking not just at the price of tape versus a one-time brace purchase, but al...
Ep 1269 What Defines Your Greatest Coaching Moment? 23.12.2025 6:48
Teachhoops.com When we think of "great coaching moments," our minds often drift to the buzzer-beaters, the championship trophies, or the net-cutting ceremonies. In this episode, however, we flip the script to discuss why the most impactful moments often happen in the quiet corners of the gym, far away from the cheering crowds. We explore the idea that your greatest success as a coach isn't always...
Ep 1268 How Do You Choose a Motto That Actually Resonates? 22.12.2025 3:58
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Ep 1267 How Do You Bring Consistent Energy to Basketball Practice? 19.12.2025 9:40
Teachhoops.com https://teachhoops.com/ Energy is the lifeblood of any great basketball program, but it is rarely something that happens by accident. In this episode, we tackle the challenge of maintaining high intensity and enthusiasm, especially during the "dog days" of the season when legs are heavy and attention spans shorten. We discuss why energy must be treated as a skill that can be taught...
Ep 1266 How Do You Effectively Communicate Your Vision to Your Team? 18.12.2025 4:47
https://teachhoops.com/ Teachhoops.com Having a clear vision is the foundation of any successful program, but that vision becomes useless if it stays locked inside your head. In this episode, we explore the critical gap between establishing a vision and effectively communicating it to your team. We discuss why "saying it once" at the beginning of the season is never enough and examine the common...
Ep 1265 What Are the Coaching Moments That Shape Us the Most? 17.12.2025 6:37
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Ep 1264 What Really Gets Players Put on the Bench? 16.12.2025 4:55
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Ep 1263 Are there Keys to a Good Basketball interview? 15.12.2025 14:00
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p 1263 Drill of the Day 12.12.2025 6:10
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Ep 1262 Is There Difference between GOOD vs Great? 11.12.2025 8:05
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Ep 1261 Is it Possible to Stop an Offensive Rebounder? 10.12.2025 6:36
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Ep 1260 Tip of the Day 09.12.2025 5:52
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Ep 1259 How do YOU teach Player Mistake Response? 08.12.2025 6:42
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