The Hours

Coaches talk too much. Players learn too little. This episode fixes that. In this episode of The Hours , Mark Cassio and Tyler Coston break down one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) teaching tools in coaching: The Plus One Principle . If you’ve ever: Overloaded your players with feedback Watched practice look good but games fall apart Felt like you’re “teaching” but players aren’t improvin...

Welcome to The Hours podcast by SAVI Basketball! In this episode, Tyler and Mark dive deep into the 10 Levels of Coaching , a framework designed to help you identify exactly where you are in your career and what you need to do to reach the next stage. Whether you are just starting out or leading a championship program, understanding these levels will help you decide where you can become the best c...

In this episode of The Hours , host Mark Cascio sits down with longtime friend and high school coach Travis Uzee (St. Amant High School, Louisiana) to discuss the evolution of his program. Coach Uzee shares his "coaching superpower"— accountability —and how it serves as the bridge to success on both ends of the floor. The conversation dives deep into Uzee’s transition from traditional set plays to...

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about Welcome back to The Hours Podcast , presented by SAVI Basketball ! In this special mailbag episode, Mark and Clare dive into the SAVI member community to answer burning questions about team transformations, defensive troubleshooting, and building...

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about Welcome to an experimental episode of The Hours, where Mark and Tyler try out a "simulcast" live film session, breaking down a recent Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors game. Join them as they watch the action, discussing high-level c...

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about Mark and Tyler from SAVI Basketball dive into the coaching trenches to tackle a common challenge: designing a practice plan that drives immediate, noticeable improvement. Using the fun, high-stakes game of "Start, Bench, Cut," they go back and for...

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about Join Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball as they review Tyler’s highly acclaimed 7-Principle guide for youth coaches, reframing it as The 7 Principles of a Master Coach applicable to coaches of all sports. Inspired by the development of their Art of...

Join SAVI Basketball 👉 https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about to help revolutionize the way the game is taught and played. Coaches, welcome to a special episode! Instead of our usual format, Mark Cascio and Tyler Coston invite you to sit in on a live consulting call with a few members of the SAVI Basketball community. We dive into the real, in-the-moment problems coaches face, dissecting film and...

Join Mark and Tyler for a special Mailbag episode of The Hours podcast! Celebrating over 600 members in the Savvy Basketball community, they tackle listener-submitted "smart questions" that show effort and application. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, from youth development to high-level defensive strategy, emphasizing principles over prescribed plays and function over form. Get r...

Join Mark Cascio, Claire Murphy, and Tyler as they dissect what's wrong with most traditional coaching clinics and celebrate the success of their first-ever annual SAVI Coaching Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona! They share why their clinic was so impactful, from deep, intentional conversations to a focus on holistic, identity-based coaching over simple X's and O's. Then, the "Dream Team" breaks down key...

Mark and Tyler from are back to finish the "Building the Best Coach" tournament bracket and decide which attribute is the undisputed champion of coaching excellence! In this jam-packed finale, the hosts complete the first round with debates that pit System Design against High Energy, and Recruiting against Player Roles. The competition quickly whittles down to the "Core Four" of coaching excellenc...

Welcome into The Hours! Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball are back with another bracket tournament, this time tackling the monumental task of building the "Perfect Coach." In Part 1 of this two-part special, the hosts kick off the 16-attribute bracket by seeding and debating the most crucial skills and qualities a successful basketball coach must possess, ranging from Practice Design to Communicat...

Join Tyler in this episode of The Hours Podcast as he sits down with renowned basketball teacher Edward Leblanc! Edward is an innovative mind known for helping players and coaches achieve their full potential, and in this episode, he shares his revolutionary insights on player development, skill acquisition, and what really moves the needle for young athletes. Edward Leblanc brings a game-changing...

Welcome back to The Hours Podcast , presented by SAVI Basketball! Hosts Mark and Tyler are fresh off program clinics and dive straight into the trenches of coaching philosophy and defensive installation. In this must-listen episode, they break down the common barriers coaches face when transitioning to a conceptual system like the Lock Left Defense (which they successfully installed in just 90 min...

Welcome back to The Hours Podcast, presented by SAVI Basketball! In this special episode, hosts Mark and Tyler ditch the lecture hall for the court as they go head-to-head in an exhilarating 16-Action Bracket challenge. Coming out of the development of their new RDS Offensive Course (Race & Driving Space), the hosts aim to rank their favorite basketball actions in a single-elimination tourname...

In this episode, Mark and Clare flip the script on traditional coaching. They reveal why the "fix-it" mentality is a trap and how the most transformative coaches empower their players to lead. Drawing on their experiences as teachers and coaches, they discuss how to build a program that is truly bigger than any one person. They cover practical strategies like asking better questions, creating a ps...

In this episode of The Hours Podcast, Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball dive into Part 2 of their series on special situations in coaching. They challenge coaches to not only have a pre-determined philosophy for these critical moments but also to actively "test and teach" it to their teams. This episode moves beyond late-game scenarios to cover situations that happen every single game, including p...

Are you leaving opportunities on the court? Most coaches are great at preparing for "first-order" situations like transition and half-court offense, but fail to properly train for "second-order" situations that happen frequently but are rarely practiced. In this episode, Tyler and Mark dive deep into two major special situations: free throws and baseline out-of-bounds plays. They challenge traditi...

In this special episode, we're making a huge announcement. We're thrilled to officially launch the TOC Coach Community, a new platform and partnership between TOC and SAVI. Join us as we sit down with Leadership & culture consultant and our partner, JP Nerbun to discuss our personal coaching journeys, the lessons learned from influential mentors, and the powerful "Venn diagram" that brought ou...

What's your one thing? 🤔 In this thought-provoking episode of The Hours, hosts Tyler and Mark play "Would You Rather" to help coaches define their core priorities. They argue that having too many "priorities" devalues the word and leads to confusion. Listen in as they break down: Their personal "one words" for life: Boundaries and Lean . The power of consistency over motivation. Why simplicity wi...

Ready to transform your basketball practices? 🏀 In this episode of The Hours, Tyler and Mark reveal the secrets behind "pre-practice." Tyler shares a powerful story from his visit to a Duke practice under Coach K, highlighting how intentional and player-led warmups can set the tone for your entire program. 🔥 We’ll break down how to: 💥Make practices more impactful by moving drills to pre-practic...

In this episode, Tyler and Mark dive deep into one of basketball’s most crucial skills: shooting . They break down common myths , share the science and art behind great form, and discuss the power of external cues that can transform how players approach their shot. 🚫 Shooting myths debunked – Separating fact from fiction 🎯 The art & science – Why shooting is more than just mechanics 🗣️ Exter...

In this episode, Clare and Tyler break down how to flip the script on traditional basketball practices. Instead of running the same repetitive drills, learn how to create game-like situations that actually prepare your players for real competition. They’ll also dive into how shifting your practice approach builds decision-making, energy, and player engagement on the court. 🎮 Make your drills game...

Mark and Tyler share fresh insights from teaching at recent events, unpacking what they’ve learned about making practices more engaging, competitive, and effective. They explore why game-based learning often beats endless drills, and how to spot—and eliminate—common coaching mistakes that hold players back. 🔥 Why games create better learning environments than traditional drills 🛑 Coaching mistak...

In this second part of the ROSE Series deep dive, Mark and Tyler focus on the often-dismissed details that actually determine whether your offense works or falls flat. From overlooked cues to micro habits, they break down the hidden parts of the process that separate good teams from great ones. 🌐 Access the full ROSE Series breakdown here: savicoach.com/roseseries 👀 Learn the small habits that c...