@LACourtReport
By @LACourtReport
Covering Southern California’s Boys HS Basketball Scene: LA, OC, Inland Empire, San Diego, and Ventura Counties.
@LACourtReport Jan 14, 2024
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2024 MLK Day Showdown Preview
Previewing the eight match-ups in the 2024 MLK Day Showdown at South Pasadena HS
Jan 14, 202422:34
The 2023 Holiday Classic Preview Pod
Catching up with Torrey Pines assistant coach Nick Diaz about the 2023 Holiday Classic
Dec 24, 202331:21
The St. Francis Holiday Hoopfest preview
Getting all the info we need to know about the first ever St. Francis Holiday Hoopfest
Dec 22, 202321:18
POV: JJ Prince
Viewpoint HS coach JJ Prince blends traditionalism and innovation very well and we get to hear about it firsthand from him.
Nov 20, 202319:39
The 2023 State Preview Classic
Talking to State Preview Classic founder and legendary high school coach Harvey Kitani about this year’s State Preview Classic
Jan 16, 202314:07
The Preview Pod: The MLK Classic at South Pasadena HS
Talking to South Pasadena head coach Ernest Baskerville about his annual MLK Day Showcase
Jan 13, 202324:59
The Preview Pod: looking ahead to the 2022 Holiday Classic by SB Live
Talking to Torrey Pines assistant coach Nick Diaz about the return of the Holiday Classic presented by SB Live coming back full force this year.
Dec 19, 202220:44
Julius Von Hanzlik: Doing It His Way
A conversation with Southern California Academy head coach Julius Von Hanzlik. Please pardon a few sound glitches and echoes.
Jun 02, 202220:29
Wolfgang Wood: Blending the old school with the new
A conversation with St. Bonaventure HS head coach Wolfgang Wood
May 21, 202221:15
Johnny Dukes: A standout Inland Empire Player Becomes a standout Inland Empire Coach
A conversation with Rancho Verde HS head coach Johnny Dukes
May 15, 202225:27
Yousof Etemadi’s Road to Sacramento
Catching up with Foothill HS head coach Yousof Etemadi about their historic season
Apr 22, 202231:13
Scott Waterman: The Art of Coaching
A conversation with Academy of Art University head coach Scott Watermen
Apr 12, 202225:25
Catching up with JSerra head coach Keith Wilkinson
A postseason conversation with the head coach of Orange County powerhouse JSerra Catholic High School
Mar 11, 202217:09
Matt Okada: from one Bay Area to another
Catching up with Dominican University associate head coach Matt Okada
Aug 23, 202120:36
Justin Hutson: Valley Tough
A conversation with Fresno State head coach Justin Hutson
Jun 23, 202123:03
Building and Development with Jackson Wood
Taking to Hillcrest HS head coach Jackson Wood about program building at a public school in Riverside County.
May 31, 202145:05
Saugus Strong with Alfredo Manzano
Talking about some really important life lessons with Saugus High School coach Alfredo Manzano
May 17, 202122:11
Turning things around quickly: catching up with Coach Caveness
St. Anthony HS head coach Allen Caveness shares his experience turning around the Saints program.
May 03, 202126:31
The uniqueness of Holy Martyrs Basketball
Talking to Holy Martyrs head coach Koko Kaprielian about his program’s unparalleled atmosphere.
Apr 26, 202128:44
Good Trouble with Lou Richie
Talking to Bay Area legend Lou Richie about activism and social justice.
Apr 12, 202124:35
Scott Garson: The Final Four Experience
Catching up with Santa Clara assistant Scott Garson about his three trips to the Final Four with UCLA in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Apr 04, 202137:02
Nick Halic: Establishing a program
Talking about the emergence of Birmingham HS as a force in the City Section.
Mar 22, 202129:35
Multi-tasking with Jamal Hartwell: coach, trainer, and dad.
Talking City Section Basketball with Fairfax asst Jamal Hartwell
Mar 15, 202119:59
Talking Toughness with Joe Wyatt
Checking in with El Camino Real head coach Joe Wyatt about cultivating a competitive atmosphere
Mar 08, 202129:48
Going from the hunter to the hunted: catching up with Lloyd Webster
A conversation with King/Drew head coach Lloyd Webster
Mar 01, 202129:25
Shelton Diggs and the importance of flexibility in your philosophy
Catching up with Long Beach Poly head coach Shelton Diggs about how to adjust your schemes based on your team’s strengths
Feb 22, 202120:59
Talking guard development with Cal State Stanislaus head coach Paul Trevor
Talking to a veteran coach about developing guards for the rigors of college basketball.
Feb 15, 202130:48
Leadership 101 with Colin Pfaff
Talking about player leadership with Windward head coach Colin Pfaff
Feb 08, 202140:48
St. Francis High School coaching staff: a model in staff cohesion
Catching up with Coach Wolfson and his assistant coaches about effective group dynamics
Feb 01, 202144:37
Jon Palarz: Developing your assistant coaches
Talking to Calabasas head coach Jon Palarz about getting the most out of your assistant coaches.
Jan 18, 202132:26
An Administrator’s Perspective: Tim Collins
A former collegiate coach, now a Senior Associate Athletics Director at Fresno State tells us what it’s like in an administrator’s chair.
Jan 11, 202138:34
A man for others: Jamal Adams
Talking to Loyola HS head coach Jamal Adams on his holistic approach to coaching
Dec 31, 202028:37
Coaching with Faith and Purpose: Chad Bickley
A conversation with Santa Fe Christian head coach Chad Bickley
Dec 31, 202029:32
The Torrey Pines Way with Nick Diaz
Talking with Torrey Pines assistant coach about the Torrey Pines way of doing things, including the Holiday Classic.
Dec 27, 202048:04
Lior Schwartzberg: Being an Extension of Your Institution
A conversation with Valley Torah HS head coach Lior Schwartzberg about the uniqueness of his coaching situation.
Dec 25, 202037:38
Kevin Nosek: The art and science of being a great assistant coach
A conversation with UC Davis associate head coach Kevin Nosek about the lessons he’s learned about being an effective assistant coach.
Dec 23, 202030:31
Talking basketball with Bucknell head coach Nathan Davis
Connecting with a highly accomplished head coach about March Madness, the Patriot League, and academic excellence
Dec 19, 202027:50
Jarvis Turner: When Great Players Become Great Coaches
Talking to Beverly Hills High School head coach Jarvis Turner about the journey that led him to be the successful leader of the Normans.
Dec 16, 202046:05
A conversation about the LA area scene with Connor Morrisette
Talking with one of the most visible reporters in LA about notable players and programs.
Dec 11, 202031:56
“The Way We Do Things Here”: Talking Culture with Mike Wolf
A conversation about establishing the culture of your program with Southern California native and Westview High School (Oregon) head coach Mike Wolf.
Dec 09, 202037:10
Talking Basketball and Positive Psychology with Shalhevet HS head coach Ryan Coleman
Talking to Shalhevet HS head coach Ryan Coleman about classroom and on-court lessons in Positive Psychology and other things.
Dec 06, 202039:52
Catching up with the Cavers: AJ Burgin and Bazz Fontenot
Talking about program building with San Diego HS standout player AJ Burgin and Cavers coach Bazz Fontenot
Dec 04, 202047:56
Reggie Morris Jr speaking about the Importance of Accountability and other lessons.
Fairfax High School head coach says that there’s no secret sauce, but he’s found a way to be successful everywhere he’s been.
Dec 01, 202036:02
Matt Elkin talks about making the jump from high school coaching to college coaching.
Catching up with newly hired Yale Director of Basketball Operations about the transition from high school to college.
Nov 28, 202049:04
The Coaches Workshop: Goal Setting and Program Evaluation with Eric Bridgeland
Talking to University of Redlands head coach Eric Bridgeland about receiving feedback from players and using it for program transformation.
Nov 26, 202032:16
Catching up with Vince Oliver about community, culture, and the importance of relationship building.
Pivoting from growing up in a Christian and Catholic school environment to being the head coach at a prominent Orthodox Jewish school in Los Angeles.
Nov 24, 202044:22
Keeping it Real: Checking in with Clint Parks
Talking to master trainer Clint Parks about skill development, Kawhi Leonard, and the value of candor.
Nov 19, 202030:54
The Coaches Workshop: The Grinnell System
An in-depth conversation with Grinnell College assistant coach Aaron Levin about one of the most potent offensive systems in college basketball history. A system unlike any you’ve ever seen.
Nov 16, 202059:50
The Coaches Workshop: John Lamanna
A conversation with Whitman College head coach John Lamanna about practice planning and implementing the Princeton Offense.
Nov 12, 202034:24
The Coaches Workshop: Ray Lokar
Talking about goal setting and team cohesion with veteran coach Ray Lokar. Coach Lokar is sharing with us the lessons he’s learned in his 40+ years of coaching.
Nov 09, 202050:38