The Basketball Teacher Podcast

We bring you the 6th Q&A Episode taking your questions!

We celebrate 3 years by presenting clips from every episode over the past year. As always, thank you for the support and we are so excited for year 4!

We discuss culture with Coach Edwards in our latest episode. Coach is passionate about players improvin every day and we discuss how that mindset is built. Coach also discusses Earn Everything and how that has shaped his program. Finally we discuss opportunities outside of basketball and growth beyond the court. Improve your culture with this episode!

Need to generate more turnovers? Then listen to our talk with Coach Smith as we discuss how to get more of them. We talk defensive principles, fast breaks and pace of play. If you need more turnovers and want to speed up the opponent, then listen to this!

Coach Kern talks with us about coaching a competitive and traveling youth team and keeping them engaged. We discuss the needs of young (8 years old) players and how to make basketball a a fun experience while also making it competitive and worthwhile. We also discuss how to motivate and inspire these young players who already are traveling and competing against good competition. If you want to kno...

We discuss one of the most popular forms of basketball today and its implementation. Coach Bryson joins us to talk about positionless basketball. Coach shares how to implement it, how to have players feel comfortable anywhere on the court and how to empower players to be creative and have freedom. We also discuss roles, being patient, practice, players finding their identity and so much more. List...

Coach Antosz comes on the show to discuss how to develop skills prorgam wide. We discuss success criteria, identifying where players are at and planning practices and drills that grow the whole program. We also discuss offensive and defensive strategy along with goal setting. If you are serious about developing your whole program then you need to listen to this!

We talk defense in this episode with Coach Blatch. We discuss man, buzz defense, triangle and 2 and also the art of blending and disguising defenses. Coach talks about the purpose of each defense, where it fits within his gameplan and how to use them when the time is right. We also discuss communication and preparation as it relates to practicing and refining the defense. If you love defense then...

We discuss respect in our latest episode. Coach Robertson comes on to talk about how he teaches his players to respect the game, coaching in a manner that respects the game and so much more. We discuss what is possible when players respect the game and how to be role models. With so much attention on our sport, this is a must listen to have your program respect and love the game!

We talk to Coach Kennard about the important and versatile role that is being an assistant coach. We discuss how he handles these roles, what his roles are and being an active part of the staff. We also discuss collaboration with other coaches and finding your own voice. This is a must watch to learn how to do assistant coaching right!

Coach Scott is here to talk about overcoming and coaching through adversity. We discuss what adverse situations he has dealt with, how he kept the program competitve and the lessons learned along the way. We also discuss maintaining high expectations and building a strong program. If you are facing adversity as a coach you need to listen to this episode!

Coach Eric Litherland joins us to discuss his journey of consistently finding new ways to learn and improve his craft. We discuss the process of finding areas to improve, camps and clinics and reflecting on team needs in order to implement what is most useful. We also discuss his current team makeup and what is next for his team. Enjoy this episode and learn some ways to improve as a coach!

We take this episode to break down the resume and the interview process with Coach Miszkiewicz. Coach brings valuable and unique experience with his own interviews and talks about how to be fully prepared for what an interview brings. We also discuss how to create an effective resume and what questions to ask when you are being interviewed. Use this episode or share it with someone you know to hel...

We are talking leadership in this episode with Coach Parket Gravitt and specifically about being a leader as an assistant coach. We discuss what his roles are, how to have a voice as an assistant and what coaches should look for in one. If you are a head coach, learn more about effective delegation and if you are an assistantt, learn some new roles to potentially take on!

We had the pleasure of discussing team chemistry with Coach Edwards in this episode. We talk about his program, how it was built, and how to get players to act as one. We discuss how to bulld chemistry in practice, what to do off the court and chemistry killers. If you and your program need help coming together then this is the episode for you!

Trent Hill joins the show and we discuss, define and explain the hard work mindset. We discuss what it means to have a team with this mindset, how to bring it out of your players and how to consistently grow it throughout the season. We also discuss hard work practices and culture. If your team needs to become tougher and work harder then you need this episode!

Coach Natalie Marlowe  discusses film in this latest episode. We discuss how coach does individual and team film sessions as well as the process of teaching film. We also discuss how this film study translates into practices and how to make sure players are learning and engaged in the film process. If you love film and want your players to love it too, you need to listen to this!

We had the pleasure to speak to Coach David Carpentier and discuss practice and practice structure. We do a deep dive into what an effective practice is and how to run one. We discuss drills and skills needed to make a practice a success as well as dive into designing a practice around the needs of a team. If you want to improve and refine your practices then this is the episode for you!

Coach  and Referee Justin Feinberg comes on to talk about the youth game and  the way it is officiated. We discuss what he sees at the youth level, how to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone and how coaches can teach while also having fun. We also discuss coaching, referee philosophy and so much more. If you are passionate about the youth game, give it a listen!

The recruiting process is more hectic than ever and we were fortunate to have Coach/Recruiter George Ross come talk to us about it. We talk about what recruits need to know, what college coaches look for and how student-athletes can stand out. We also discuss social media presence and the way for players to contact coaches. You need to listen to this if you want to be up to date on modern recruiti...

Coach Brandon Sanders joins us to discuss winning close games. We discuss what coaches can do to put themselves in positions to win close ones, how to execute and how to practice these situations so your team is ready. We also discuss the mental aspect of staying mentally disciplined as well as keeping focus and poise on the sideline. If you want to win and close out tight  games, you need to give...

We had the pleasure to speak with Coach Manning and discuss the importance of mentorship and the role mentors have played in his career. We discuss the lessons he has learned as well as what coaches should look for in their own mentors. Also, we discuss how to find your own identity and create your own path. A lot of fun stories and advice in this one!

We dive into a topic beyond basketball in our latest episode with Coach Nicks. We discuss opportunities beyond basketball and how coach makes them for his players. We discuss what opportunities exist, how to create them and how to prepare players for life beyond the ball. This a true culture episode and everyone needs to listen. Enjoy and keep building great prorams!

We have the pleasure to talk small school basketball and success with Coach Sutphin. Coach has built a solid program with successes to speak of both on and off the court. We talk about the way he has built the culture, incorporated the community and overcome barriers that small populations can have. We also discuss the ways coaches can be at their best when in a small environment. Coach talks abou...

We are joined by Coach Reggie Brooks as we discuss maximizing each day. We talk about what how to make sure you and your team are using each day to its fullest potential. Coach discusses his practice schedule, how his players find time to put more work in and how to work on the skills that matter the most for his players. If you are wanting to become a more efficient coach and use your time well,...