The Basketball Teacher Podcast
By Mike Hernandez
The Basketball Teacher PodcastFeb 15, 2021
Episode 206: Building A Physically Strong Team With Coach Mike Chase
Episode 205: Running “The System” in High School With Coach Chris Petitti
Episode 204: Building a Competitive Team in a Competitive League With Coach Justin Perron
Episode 203: Getting The Most Out Of Your Talent With Coach Jeremy Fox
Ever feel you want to get more out of your talent? Coach Fox is joining us to show how you can make the most out of the talent you have and overcome any limitations. We discuss skill building, offensive and defensive strategy and building a competitive spirit. Coach also shares culture tips and a lot more. See how to get your team to its fullest potential in this episode!
Episode 202: Running Multiple Defensive Sets With Coach Kevin Bigelow
Coach Bigelow joins us to discuss the why, how and implementation of having multiple defensive sets. We discuss how he has overcome lack of star talent through defensive intensity, a walkthrough on how to implement these sets and how they may look different than tradition. We also discuss in-game adjustments and teaching habits. Learn some new versatile defensive ideas here in this episode!
Episode 201: Pushing Your Team to Its Fullest Potential With Coach Tom Letellier
Episode 200: In-season Skill and Basketball IQ Development With Coach Doug Dorio
Coach Doug Dorio joins us to discuss improving in-season skill as well as basketball IQ development. With practice time limited in the season, coach shares his insights into making effective practices, plans and finding teachable moments. Coach also shares how he is a teacher of the game and aspects he finds undertaught. Check it out!
Episode 199: Team Coaching Effort to Rebuild a Program With Coach Nicks and Cantu
We bring to you our first double guest interview wit reoccurring guest Billy Joe Nicks and first time guest Dylan Cantu. They both discuss the team effort that went into rebuilding a program. We discuss how each coach played off each other, collaboration and maximizing each others strengths. We also discuss strategy and positive culture. Enjoy this special treat of an episode and the stories they share!
Episode 198: Total Program Buy-In With Coach Kyle Poe
Episode 197: Getting Players College Ready With Coach Cody Dudley
Coach Dudley joins us to discuss coaching high level athletes and the process to have them ready for the next level. We discuss how to run a program that prepares players for the next level, culture, building college connections and recruiting. We also discuss training and practice tips to build players up for college. Listen to this and unlock some secrets to having a high level program!
Episode 196: Being an Effective Player’s Coach With Coach Matt Long
What does it mean to be a players coach? What makes a good one? Coach Matt Long is here to define, describe and talk about why bein a players coach is the key to his success. We discuss motivation, relationships and what it means to push your players while also supporting them all the way. Coach also talks about shooting and makin players better in-game shooters. Give it a listen!
Episode 195: Keeping Players Mentally Sharp Throughout The Season With Coach James Sweeney
The season is long and players need to stay sharp. We talk to Coach Sweeney about how to keep players mentally sharp throughout the season. Coach shares how he stays positive, does mental health checkups and also teaches X s and O's. Coach also talks to us about culture and when to let kids have a mental and physical break. If you want your team to be ready for the end of the year, then you need this episode!
Episode 194: Tweaking and Changing Your Defensive Philosophy With Coach Jolee Carswell
Love defense? Love adaptation? Then you will love our chat with Coach Carswell. We discuss the college game, the art of teaching defense, learning and implementing new strategies and so much more. We also discuss recruiting, evaluating talent and getting players ready for the college level. Want to learn how to be a better defensive coach? Check this out!
Episode 193: Leading by Example With Coach Fletcher Brown
Episode 192: Coaching Players to Understand The Why With Coach Ty Bullock
What is your why? We discuss that with Coach Bullock and his process of teaching players to understand the why. We discuss how to communicate to players to understand offensive and defensive philosophy, practice plans and more. We also discuss self-reflection and how Coach reflects on his why and improves. If you are into the mental side and the philosophy of the game, listen to this episode!
Episode 191: Converting Reporting Into Coaching With Coach Owen Carlson
We bring you a fun and unique episode as we talk wit Coach Carlson about bringing his reporting experience into his coaching. We discuss what he has learned from his time covering basketball and what he brought with him into his coaching style. We also discuss what he as learned from other coaches and players he has covered. Enjoy this fun look inside a different coaching perspective!
Episode 190: No Middle Defense With Coach Cory Hoff
Episode 189: Coaching Players to be a Star in Their Role With Coach Rob Phelps
Need your players to be stars and dominate their role? Then check out our conversation with Coach Phelps. Coach talks about the roles players have on his team, how to maximize their potential and put them in positions to succeed and motivation. We discuss motivation when it comes to players doing the gritty roles such as rebounding and playing physical. If you want your players to be the best they can be then listen to this!
Episode 188: Training Players To See All The Options With Coach Brian Giesler
We dive into basketball IQ and teaching the mental side with Coach Brian Giesler. He talks to us about teaching players to read an offense, developing court vision and practice habits. We also discuss offensive philosophy, teaching styles and getting ideas from peers. Want better decision makers on the court? Check this out!
Episode 187: High Standards For A Travel Team With Coach Ward Yount
We dive into travel ball in this episode with Coach Ward Yount. Coach talks about his involvement in a competitive travel proram, what coaches and parents need to know for travel ball to be a success and playstyle. We also discuss Coach as an athletic director and how travel ball has improved his craft. Learn how to be the best travel coach you can be here in this episode!
Episode 186: Program Building a Championship Level Team With Coach Scotty Pennington
Episode 185: X’s and O’s Accountability With Coach Justin Weiland
Episode 184: Player Nutrition and Conditioning With Coach Mike Dokter
Episode 183: Body and Feet Positioning With Coach Jake Rhodes
Do you want to learn about body movement and putting your players in the right position? If so, you need this episode. Coach Rhodes joins us to discuss how he works with players on their feet and body position. We discuss workouts, tips and offense/defense strategy. We also discuss overall team concepts regarding positioning. Position your players for success with tis episode!
Episode 182: 4 Out 1 In Offense With Coach Jake Voelker
Coach Voelker joins us to discuss the popular 4 out 1 in offense. We discuss the philosophy behind why he likes the offense, how to use the post player along with using the post player effectively. We also discuss decision making and mental health. We have you covered to help you and your offense this season!
Episode 181: Guiding Players to Success (High School Through College) With Coach Kevin Herod
Episode 180: Training Players: Development to Mastery With Coach Ryan Lundvall
We discuss training in this latest epiosde with Coach Ryan Lundvall. Coach shares with us the process of training players to mastery, how to assess and work with players individually and what skills coaches and trainers should be working on with their players. Also, we discuss what players should be doin on their own time to become masters at a skill. Use this episode to take your players skillset to the next level!
Episode 179: Developing Elite Guard Play With Coach Joseph Colletti
Do you want elite players on the perimiter? We have you covered! Coach Colletti joins us to discuss elite guard play. We discuss training methods, what separates good from great guards and training guards to be on court leaders. We also get into holistic coacing and so much more. Ceck it out!
Episode 178: Lessons Learned From Multiple Rebuilds With Coach Jordan Carter
Episode 177: Using Sets Effectively With Coach Logan Kingsbury
Episode 176: Building Individual/Team Defensive Toughness With Coach Dwayne Paul
It is all defense in this episode with Coach Dwayne Paul. We cover it all from practice, team concepts, drills and more. Coach also discusses the mental side of the game and what he teaches his team so they are ready for anything. Dominate the defensive side of the game with this episode!
Episode 175: Using Scouting Reports to Gameplan With Coach Eric Epstein
Epsiode 174: Being a Tough Coach And Player Accountability With Coach Melissa Sanchez
Episode 173: Building Practice Culture With Coach Bryan Rooney
Episode 172: 4th Quarter Exeuction With Coach Will Marchino
Episode 171: Getting High School Players Ready For College With Coach Alan Foy
Coach Foy’s starting five last year all are going on to play at the college level. We discuss how in our latest episode. Coach talks about his program, the expectations, the desire to push players to the next level and so much more. We also discuss how he works with his player for them to be seen and recruited. Learn how to get your program to another level in this episode!
Episode 170: Adapting and Tweaking the Packline Defense With Coach Jake Nannen
We discuss the packline defense in this episode and specifically some of the adjustments that Coach Nannen has made to it. We discuss why the packline works, what tweaks he has made and results he has seen from its implementation. We also discuss drills and practice concepts. If you love defense then check this out!
Coaching Moments 4 With Coach Mike Hernandez
In our final episode of this series, coach talks about the need to create experiences outside of basketball and how players will most likely remember basketball for things outside the court
Coaching Moments 3 With Coach Mike Hernandez
Coach Hernandez shares a story about a player joining his program late and the need for girls coaches to fight and advocate for the game.
Coaching Moments 2 With Coach Mike Hernandez
In Part 2, Coach Hernandez shares a story about one of his former players and the importance of celebrating the student in student-athlete!
Coaching Moments 1 With Coach Mike Hernandez
In this series, Coach Hernandez shares moments from his coaching career that he hopes you all can learn from. This one is about trusting your players and not overcoaching!
Q&A 6 With Coach Gliebe and Coach Hernandez
3 Year Anniversary Show
We celebrate 3 years by presenting clips from every episode over the past year. As always, thank you for the support and we are so excited for year 4!
Episode 169: Earn Everything Culture With Coach Kory Edwards
We discuss culture with Coach Edwards in our latest episode. Coach is passionate about players improvin every day and we discuss how that mindset is built. Coach also discusses Earn Everything and how that has shaped his program. Finally we discuss opportunities outside of basketball and growth beyond the court. Improve your culture with this episode!
Episode 168: Creating More Turnovers With Dillon Smith
Need to generate more turnovers? Then listen to our talk with Coach Smith as we discuss how to get more of them. We talk defensive principles, fast breaks and pace of play. If you need more turnovers and want to speed up the opponent, then listen to this!
Episode 167: Engaging Youth Players With Coach Kyle Kern
Episode 166: Positionless Basketball Implementation With Coach Will Bryson
We discuss one of the most popular forms of basketball today and its implementation. Coach Bryson joins us to talk about positionless basketball. Coach shares how to implement it, how to have players feel comfortable anywhere on the court and how to empower players to be creative and have freedom. We also discuss roles, being patient, practice, players finding their identity and so much more. Listen and learn about this fun and popular style of basketball!
Episode 165: Program Wide Skill Development With Coach Tom Antosz
Coach Antosz comes on the show to discuss how to develop skills prorgam wide. We discuss success criteria, identifying where players are at and planning practices and drills that grow the whole program. We also discuss offensive and defensive strategy along with goal setting. If you are serious about developing your whole program then you need to listen to this!
Episode 164: Mixing and Blending Defensives With Coach Aaron Blatch
We talk defense in this episode with Coach Blatch. We discuss man, buzz defense, triangle and 2 and also the art of blending and disguising defenses. Coach talks about the purpose of each defense, where it fits within his gameplan and how to use them when the time is right. We also discuss communication and preparation as it relates to practicing and refining the defense. If you love defense then check this out!
Episode 163: Coaching With Respect For The Game With Coach Greg Robertson
We discuss respect in our latest episode. Coach Robertson comes on to talk about how he teaches his players to respect the game, coaching in a manner that respects the game and so much more. We discuss what is possible when players respect the game and how to be role models. With so much attention on our sport, this is a must listen to have your program respect and love the game!