Hardwood Hustle

Hardwood Hustle


Latest Episodes

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

Episode 527 - Style of Play
December 04, 2023

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
November 26, 2023

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
November 22, 2023

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
November 16, 2023

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
November 08, 2023

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
November 01, 2023

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
October 24, 2023

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
October 16, 2023

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
October 11, 2023

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