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Latest Episodes
Episode 528 - The Sports Parent Solution with J.P. Nerbun
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
Episode 527 - Style of Play
This week TJ and Sam discuss style of play and the advantages and disadvantages of varying styles as well reasons for adjusting, changing, or doubling down on the style you choose for your team. Show
Episode 526 - Read & React Offense with Rick Torbett - Part 2
This episode is part 2 of the Read & React offense with Rick Torbett, celebrating 20 years since its creation and impact on the basketball community. In this episode we dive into teaching, impleme
Episode 525 - Read & React Offense with Rick Torbett - Part 1
This week were joined by the creator of the Read & React Offense and founder of Better Basketball, Rick Torbett. Over 20 years ago Coach Rick asked some hard questions about how he could create a
Episode 524 - Mentoring Players Through Adversity
Every season has its own challenges and as we know, adversity is coming for us and our players. This week TJ and Sam discuss how to navigate and mentor players face the challenges of earning playing t
Episode 523 - In-Game Coaching & Adjustments
This week TJ and Sam discuss In-Game coaching strategies including making strategic adjustments, how and when to use timeouts, managing our emotions and our teams energy, using stats during games, an
Episode 522 - Competitiveness, Character and Cheating
Show Notes: Intro Topic Injured player example Michigan football stealing signs Justifying breaking rules Rick Majerus example Reading opponent's scout Winning the right way Celeb
Episode 521 - From Quitting to State Championship with Jonas Allen
This week were joined by Coach Jonas Allen. With years of high school and college coaching experience, Coach Allen was in his second year as a head coach, when he was ready to quit. In this episode h
Episode 520 - Executing Your Offense
This week TJ and Sam dive into the details of what will make your offense work this season. They discuss spacing, screening angles, timing, assessing different offensive strategies for your team, and
Episode 519 - Great Teams Have Great Teammates
With all the 'Me First' influences we have in our culture, it can be even more challenging to develop great teams and great teammates in our programs. This week TJs associate head coach, Gr