Hardwood Hustle

Hardwood Hustle


Latest Episodes

Episode 537 - What's Underrated in Practice
February 20, 2024

Usually it's the little things that can have the biggest impact on your team's performance. TJ Rosene and Sam Allen discuss four underrated aspects of basketball practices especially mid-sea

Episode 536 - 4 Postseason Mistakes Coaches Make
February 12, 2024

How do you know your team is ready for the postseason? Whether youre the underdog or the favorite, in this episode, Sam and TJ discuss 4 mistakes to avoid making to ensure your team is prepared and c

Episode 535 - Coach Greg Tonagel, Indiana Wesleyan University
February 06, 2024

This week we're joined by Greg Tonagel, head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. With over 500 wins and 3 national championships, we discuss how he's created a winni

Episode 534 - In-Season Support: Accountability & Fighting Complacency
January 30, 2024

This week we dive into current events with Sam and TJs teams to see if you can relate as a leader and coach as we discuss a variety of topics including creating player-led teams, and fighting complac

Episode 533 - Managing Player Expectations
January 23, 2024

Managing your players expectations as well as your own can be one of the toughest tasks as a coach. From social media influences, the role of parents, the overvaluing of the stat sheet, and dealing

Episode 532 - Is Talent Overrated?
January 16, 2024

Talent is overrated A statement that TJ and Sam explore in this episode how in a given coaching career you can experience the highest levels of success along with the lowest of lows in losing and fru

Episode 531 - Winning Offensive Habits
January 08, 2024

In this episode, TJ and Sam discuss winning offensive habits as they each draft their top five habits, including valuing the ball, playing with pace, decision-making, spacing the floor, and more. Wher

Episode 530 - NOT Having All the Answers
January 01, 2024

There's power in being able to say, "I don't know." This week Sam and Lisa dive into the topic of leadership and the importance of being able to admit we dont have all of the answ

Episode 529 - In-Season Decisions & Adjustments
December 20, 2023

This week, Sam and TJ discuss frustrations and questions coaches face during seasons as we try to problem solve strategy and scouting decisions as well as common mistakes well want to avoid making. T

Episode 528 - The Sports Parent Solution with J.P. Nerbun
December 12, 2023

This week, JP Nerbun is back to help us discuss the important topic of working with and ultimately building partnerships with parents. If we can get this right in our programs, we have the opportunity