The Pass First Podcast - Basketball Coaching

Welcome to episode 33! This week we have Chris Cobb, the associate head coach at the University of Montana. He talks to us about the high-low offense that they use, and how to incorporate and develop your post players. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 32! Today we have coach Brendan Rooney from Menlo College on the show to discuss NAIA basketball. We cover everything you need to know about the NAIA, including how it compares to the NCAA, what type of scholarships are available, and how to get recruited at an NAIA school. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 31! This week we talk about offenses we liked as players, and why we may or may not continue to use those same offenses as coaches. If you're enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 30! Today we have a special holiday episode geared towards talking about the experiences of players/coaches during the holiday season! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 29! Today we have the head coach of St. Leo University, Lance Randall, on the show to talk about adjustments on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 28! Today we sit down with Dynn and Lynn Leaupepe, both are former players at Cal Poly SLO and are currently playing professionally in Spain. They talk to us about the D1 women's basketball experience, what a normal day looks like for a D1 athlete, and what habits they built as high schoolers in order to achieve their goal of playing college basketball. If you're enjoying these...

Welcome to episode 27! Today we sit down with brothers Connor and Taylor Kim who both played at the D3 level in the same conference! We discuss their experiences with D3 basketball, how the recruiting process works, what daily life was like, and everything else about D3 basketball. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 26! This week we discuss what to look for at every position in order to build the perfect basketball team. We talk about skill, athleticism, basketball IQ, and all the other details needed at each position. Please make sure subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 25! Today we have special guest Kaniela Aiona, who is the head coach at Hawaii Hilo University. Coach Aiona talks with us about his coaching journey which has spanned 7 different colleges and universities. He shares insight on the lifestyle of a college coach, and the mindset needed to be successful. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 24! Today we discuss drills and workouts that we didn't like as players, but may still use as coaches. We'll discuss the value of doing certain drills and workouts, and why we think some workouts are better than others. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 23! Today we have Coach Bryan Rooney from Cal State East Bay on the show to talk to us about developing your basketball IQ. We discuss why basketball IQ is important, how coaches look for it when recruiting players, and how coach Rooney helps his players develop their basketball IQ. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 22! Today we discuss what it's like when you take over a high school basketball program. We cover how the process works, what were some of the challenges, how we went about evaluating our teams, and all other information related to being a new coach with a new program. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 21! Today we talk about two of the most under appreciated skills in basketball, rebounding and passing! We'll cover why they're under appreciated, how to improve on them, and why you should value them as a player and coach. Make sure to subscribe for more great coaching content, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 20! Today we have special guest Trevor John, who holds the single season 3 point record at Drexel University, and is currently playing pro basketball in Romania. He breaks down the skills necessary to become an elite shooter, and how he built and worked on his shot over the years. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for watching!

Welcome to Episode 19! Today we have Coach Mark Berokoff who's the head coach at Randall University and a 3 time national champion on the show with us. We talk about what it takes to build a successful program, and hear from Coach Berokoff on what he's learned over his basketball coaching career. If you've been enjoying these episodes please subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 18! Today we talk about the art of setting/using screens in your offense. We break down techniques to set and use a screen, why you should use screens in your offense, what the different types of screens are, and the ways offenses incorporate screening. Let us know your thoughts, and please subscribe! As always, thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 17! Today we talk with former college/pro basketball player and current trainer Alex Raj about the world of basketball training. We break down the best ways to train and improve your skills, what to look for when hiring a trainer and also what to avoid, and how to get the most out of your potential. Please subscribe to help us grow the channel and get other great guests on the s...

Welcome to episode 16! Today we talk about the importance of athleticism and skill when it comes to basketball. We discuss how to develop in both areas, what we think are the most valuable skills/athletic abilities, and which is more important to have? Let us know your thoughts, and as always please subscribe! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 15! Today we have Steve Becker, the head coach at Cal State Dominguez Hills on the show to talk about transition offense and defense. We discuss different styles and ways to transition between offense and defense, and cover the "tagging up" rebounding system from Australia that has started to become more popular in the U.S. Please subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 14! Today we talk about moving without the ball and specifically the art of cutting. We discuss the different types of cuts, why you should look to cut, what types of offenses use cuts, and how coaches/players can create better scoring opportunities by including cuts in their offense. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 13! This week we have special guest John Bynum on the show. John played basketball at Metro State, won a DII national title there, and then played professionally overseas for 13 years! He's currently an assistant coach at Metro State. Today's episode is all about trapping, including how to implement a trapping defense, what some of our favorite traps are, using junk defenses, an...

Welcome to episode 12! Today we talk about zone offense and defense. We'll discuss how to play a 2-3 zone, how best to attack the zone on offense, and options for traps or other variations out of a zone. Let us know your thoughts on zone defense and please subscribe. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 10! Today we talk with coach Sam Kirby of Seattle University about the experiences of NCAA Division 1 coaching. We'll discuss a day in the life, recruiting, offensive and defensive styles, and how family life is for a coach. If you ever wondered what it's like to coach at the D1 level, make sure to check this episode out!. Please subscribe to help us grow the channel and get oth...

Welcome to Episode 9! Today we talk everything about shooting! In this episode we'll cover good form, how to fix a broken shot, shooting off the dribble/midrange, and good footwork. Let us know your thoughts below, and as always thanks for watching!

Welcome to episode 8! Today we talk with former college All-American and overseas pro Keith Bowman about learning to play different positions on the court. We cover the struggles and advantages of learning a new position, how best to adapt to a different spot on the court, and hear from Keith about his basketball journey from unrecruited high school player to pro. Please be sure to like and subscr...