Shooters Touch
By Shooters Touch
Shooters TouchMar 29, 2022
Farewell to Dick Peth - Wartburg Legend
Get ready for an episode packed with nostalgia, insights, and a vision for the future! It's been a long time coming, but we've finally got a couple of these guys on the podcast! We dive deep into the legendary career of Coach Peth spanning an incredible 27 years at Wartburg. But that's not all—we unravel the stories of how each of us found our way to Waverly and what kept us there. From unforgettable moments to invaluable lessons learned, we share our biggest takeaways from our time at Wartburg.
And let's not forget about DP—the man, the myth, the coaching legend. What made him so exceptional? We dissect the secrets behind his success and uncover the ingredients that fueled the Knights' dominance.
But perhaps most excitingly, we gaze into the crystal ball and ponder the future of the Knights. Where should they go next? How can they forge a new dynasty? The possibilities are endless, and the discussion is electrifying!
Join us for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, memories, and aspirations. Trust us, this episode is an absolute blast!
What's Next?
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Hoop Troop - Boys State Basketball Tournament 2024
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Girls State Tournament 2024
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Hoop Troop - Post Season 2024
MONSTER week! Girls will finish getting their State Tournament set and Boys start to set their eyes on the Well!! Who to watch out for and who might run away things! Does Doug change his 3A pick? What does Tony Roe think about all of this!? Uncle Larson has a story.. or is it a lesson? And Tom Betz always ready for at least 1 shoutout! Follow along in the journey! Let's goooo! Iowa High School basketball.. we got now!
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Hoop Troop - Brackets are out!
Post season time!! Let's go we break it all down! 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A games to watch. Any sleeper picks? Did Boone get it right? Will Doug have a new 3A pick? Larson with a BOLD statement in 3A!? TB might get in the car for a team not named Heelan. Tony is the expert! Uncle Larson still loves all officials! Action!! #hoopsIowa #hooptroop Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA
Hoop Troop Season 3 Ep. 6
A lot of games!! Things are wild right now in HS hoops! We break it all down plus look ahead to the playoffs!
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Hoop Troop Season 3 Ep. 5
Quick chat up on everything has the weather clears out and we starting looking to March! New #1?? Doug's 3A pick of the week?? Chris Larson use to love it when his team got beat!? What is going on with the Troopers!? #shootthatthang
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Hoop Troop Mailbag with Brett Watson
Technical fouls reinvented by Coach Larson! Sportsmanship- Does it matter? Captains meetings- Why have them? Dunking in warm ups- Why not? The good & bad with HS bball! We cover it all in this one! Thank you listeners for sending in some questions! Keep them coming! #shootersshoot #hoopsIowa
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Hoop Troop Season 3 Ep. 4
New year, new you! What teams are ready to make a run in 2024! We chat about them all!
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Hoop Troop Season 3 Ep. 3
We cover a lot of teams in this one! If you don't know what's going on around the state in HS hoops its on you not us! Just listen.. #shootersshoot
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Coaching Catch Up
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Hoop Troop Season 3 Ep. 2
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Sneak Peek: Just for Kicks!
As hoopers we care about what we put on our feet! Whether you consider yourself a sneakerhead or not shoes have played a role in your playing and coaching career! In this episode Jordan Atchison(@JordanAtchison) joins Bryan to reminisce about the late 90s and early 00s of kicks on court! They also talk about what's next and the current state of the sneaker market!
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Grace Boffeli - UNI Panthers
MVC pre-season player of the year Grace Boffeli (@boffeli_grace) joins the podcast to talk about their brutal non-conference schedule, winning 3 state championships, getting only one D1 offer, umpiring baseball and Coach @nateoakland slingshot jumper! Enjoy!
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Past Guests Mike Hilmer, Bryan Petersen, Elle Ruffridge, AJ Green, Brett Watson, Justin Wieck, Tucker DeVries, Bowen Born, John Henry, Maya McDermott, Josh Sash, Zeke Mayo, Caleb Cline, Brittni Donaldson, Nate Oakland, Kenyon Murray, Matt Woodley, Jeff Horner, Aaron Thomas, Doug McDermott, Chris Jans, Ali Farokhmanesh, Nate Loenser, Stevie Johnson
Steve Bergman - Iowa City West
With over 600 wins and multiple state championships including a run of 3 in a row, Coach Bergman (@ICWesthoops) has cemented his legacy as an all time great! However, when you get a chance to talk with Coach, he really just loves hoops, teaching, winning, fishing and golfing! The list of talented players he has coached over the years is a good one... but his ability to teach toughness both physically and mentally is often what separates his team from the pack! @ICWest_Bball This one is a gem, we hope you enjoy! #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA
__________________________________ Past Guests Mike Hilmer, Bryan Petersen, Elle Ruffridge, AJ Green, Brett Watson, Justin Wieck, Tucker DeVries, Bowen Born, John Henry, Maya McDermott, Josh Sash, Zeke Mayo, Caleb Cline, Brittni Donaldson, Nate Oakland, Kenyon Murray, Matt Woodley, Jeff Horner, Aaron Thomas, Doug McDermott, Chris Jans, Ali Farokhmanesh, Nate Loenser, Stevie Johnson
Chad Helle - Iowa Central
Chad Helle(@CoachChadHelle) is the head coach for the Iowa Central Tritons. He was the long-time assistant for legendary head coach Dennis Pilcher, is a former Triton standout himself. After graduating from Western Dubuque High School, Helle played two seasons for Pilcher and Iowa Central where he was named first team all-region. Coach comes on the pod to talk @ICTritons basketball but we also talk about life, influencing others, being a leader, example and accountable! This one was a lot of fun! We hope you enjoy! Triton Schedule - https://www.ictritons.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/schedule Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA #shootersshoot ______________________________________________________ Past Guests Mike Hilmer, Bryan Petersen, Elle Ruffridge, AJ Green, Brett Watson, Justin Wieck, Tucker DeVries, Bowen Born, John Henry, Maya McDermott, Josh Sash, Zeke Mayo, Caleb Cline, Brittni Donaldson, Nate Oakland, Kenyon Murray, Matt Woodley, Jeff Horner, Aaron Thomas, Doug McDermott, Chris Jans, Ali Farokhmanesh, Nate Loenser, Stevie Johnson #ShootersShoot #hoopsIowa
Hoop Troop Season 3 Ep. 1
Fun podcast and we start to look forward to the new season!
- IBCA Clinic (@IowaBCA)
- Top 64 (@top64league)
- Top 250 all things @PrepHoopsIA
- Predictions
- Rule changes
- New faces in new places
Let's get it! #jeansandjumpers
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HoopTroop is a part of Shooters Touch Productions. Bringing you the latest news in prep hoops from across the state of Iowa. Bryan and Adam teamed up with some special talent on this!
The Coaches - Chris Larson and Tom Betz
The Professional - Tony Roe
The Antagonist - Doug Diers
Missouri Valley Outlook - Panthers and Bulldogs
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Nate Tobey - Ankeny Hawkettes
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Past Guests
Mike Hilmer
Bryan Petersen
Elle Ruffridge
AJ Green
Brett Watson
Justin Wieck
Tucker DeVries
Bowen Born
John Henry
Maya McDermott
Josh Sash
Zeke Mayo
Caleb Cline
Brittni Donaldson
Nate Oakland
Kenyon Murray
Matt Woodley
Jeff Horner
Aaron Thomas
Doug McDermott
Chris Jans
Ali Farokhmanesh
Nate Loenser
Taylor McAulay and Courtney Becker - Drake Bulldogs
And 1... that's right 2 guests today! Welcome @TaylorMcaulay and @cbecker_32 to the podcast! Leaders on the @DrakeWBB they talk with us about last years run to the MVC title and getting the chance to play in the NCAA tournament. We also dive into last year's trip to Italy, HS sports, pre-game routines and what it means to be a Bulldog! #shootersshoot #BeBlue
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Conor Enright - Drake Bulldogs
Drake guard Conor Enright(@Cenright04) joins the pod to talk mullets, Chicago basketball and the future of @DrakeBulldogsMB! We revisit last seasons @MVCsports run in St. Louis and the opportunity to compete in @MarchMadnessMBB. Conor is a high energy, tough nosed, talented guard, with a lot of "juice"! This was a fun chat, enjoy! #DSMhometownteam
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Bryan Bender - Ellsworth Community College
Bryan Bender (@BryanBender), current Head Coach at Ellsworth Community College(@MbbEllsworth), previously led a successful basketball program at Southwest Mississippi Community College, instilling a culture of Passion, Humility & Discipline (PHD) that nurtured academic, court, and community growth. The team achieved outstanding academics, boasting high GPAs and a 100% graduation rate. On the court, Bender secured remarkable wins, including against top-ranked opponents, and orchestrated a historic comeback. His adept recruiting facilitated players' transitions to Division I and other collegiate levels. Leveraging experience from Appalachian State University and University of Minnesota, Bender excels in coaching, operations, and leadership platforms. Committed to basketball excellence and holistic player development, he balances his career with family life alongside wife Kristi and daughter Livi.
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Courtney Henderson - Johnston High School
A staple in the metro hoops scene @CoachCHenderson has been winning games a for a lot of years. Now he gets the opportunity to come back to the CIML with new colors! Coach sits down to chat with us about the change and the new challenges ahead! Enjoy! #shootersshoot @JCSD__Athletics
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Highlight Season
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Spring AAU with Tony Roe
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Jon Mckowen - Cedar Rapids Kennedy
This week we bring Jon McKowen(@kennedybball) on to discuss his journey to Cedar Rapids, being coached by his Dad(@CoachMcKowen) and coaching his son(@TreyMckowen), as well as some youth basketball! Jon’s a wealth of knowledge about all of the above, so enjoy the nuggets! Hang on until the end.. might be a slight jab at brother (@bjmckowen) about late game situations! #shootersshoot #hoopsinIowa
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Todd Lorensen - Graceland University
Jumping on the podcast this week is Todd Lorensen (@toddlorensen). Todd is the Associate Head Coach for @GracelandU_MBB down in Lamoni, IA! Todd has some unique experience taking him to all corners of Iowa. Coach shares some good insight into NAIA life and how recruiting and connections make the world go round! Enjoy it!
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Bowen Born - UNI Panthers
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Ep. 141
Tucker DeVries - Drake Bulldogs
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Ep. 140
Hoop Troop Season 2 - State Recap
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Hoop Troop Season 2 - State Tournament
BEST time of the year... MARCH!! State Tournament time and we have all the picks, predictions and breakdowns for you! @tom_betz picks who?? To win 3A? Does the whole pod really think @clarson5 Christian will win 1A? 2A could really get wild.. do you think @ShootItacademy picked the Eagles to fly? Big week coming up for @tonysroe... his pre-seson picks are holding strong... does he still stand by those? Enjoy! #hoopsIowa
Shop Talk - March
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John Henry - William Penn University
500 wins and counting for @WPUBasketball HC John Henry! Coach Henry is an all timer and we had a lot of fun chatting with him about the lessons he has learned along the way! Recently named Coach of the Year, Henry continues to build dominance down in Osky! We get into everything with coach from throwing players out of practice to coaching cross country. Promise you don't want to miss this one!
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Hoop Troop Season 2 - E8
Shooters! Last week was the Super Bowl, this week the NBA All-Star game. It doesn’t matter, we pod anyway! We have our picks for 3a and 4a on Larson’s birthday! We also have some heated discussions about 3a and even story time with Uncle Larson. Enjoy!
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Hoop Troop Season 2 - E7
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Hoop Troop Season 2 - E6
Rankings.. Pairings.. Spot Light... Game of the Week.. Shoutouts and Story time! If you are an Iowa High School basketball fan there is something in this episode for you! This was recorded Sunday night so we don't have full response to 1A and 2A pairings released yesterday but we like what we are seeing!
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Katie Dinnebier - Drake Bulldogs
Katie(@katiedinnebier) jumps on the pod to talk gymnastics, overcoming a knee injury and winning a lot of basketball games! We also break down the coaching transition before her freshman year and where she sees this Bulldog team going! A lot of big time basketball still in front of her, with a great head on her shoulders the sky is the limit! Enjoy... #BeBlue #shootersshoot
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Episode #138
Hoop Troop Season 2 - E5
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Hoop Troop Season 2 - E4
Things are heating up!! Both on the court and with the Troopers! More Ts.. more laughs... some great spotlights, shoutouts and teams to lookout for! Don't miss WEEK 4! The best yet! @ShootItacademy makes his 3A pick of the week! @tom_betz Shout Out hopes to score some brownie points @tonysroe Monocle Minute features a Tiger... and Story Time with Uncle @clarson5 does it again! #hooptroop #shootersshoot #shooterstouch
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Jeff Schertz - Ballard Bombers
From Alabama to Tennessee to Iowa, Jeff Schertz is a well travelled coach! He’s constantly seeking out knowledge from his peers and surroundings, which is one of the reasons he’s a great coach. Currently in year four at Ballard he’s led the Bombers to state and has a good young group of kids coming through now.
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Episode #137
Hoop Troop Season 2 - E3
@ShootItacademy makes his 3A pick of the week!
@tom_betz jumps to the college game for his Shout Out this week
@tonysroe Monocle Minute features a Lancer who is making his rise
Story time with Uncle @clarson5 is always something to stick around for!
We hope you enjoy it! #shootersshoot #hooptroop
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Hoop Troop Season 2 - E2
We talked whiteboards, rankings, rivalries, press clippings (or lack of), late game situations & Coach Larsons thinks ALL youth AAU practices should be canceled! Let's go!! @tonysroe @clarson5 @tom_betz @ShootItacademy #shootersshoot
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2022 Year in Review
BONUS - Frankie Cartoscelli - Sacramento Kings Beat Writer
Maya McDermott - UNI Panthers
We had an incredibly thoughtful conversation with Maya McDermott(@mayamcdermott_) in this weeks episode. We discuss her time with All Iowa Attack(@alliowaattack), her experience at Johnston(@JCSD_Girlsbball)where she was on several state tournament teams and one state championship team, and her decision to join the Panthers(UNIwbb). Enjoy!
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Episode #136
Hoop Troop Season 2 - Episode 1
Brian Niemuth - Simpson College
After 35 years of coaching, Brian Niemuth has been a part of a LOT of wins at Simpson College(@SCStorm_WBB). 650+ actually! He has all the accolades, 9x conference coach of the year, 2x D3hoops.com coach of the year but he’s still humble enough to give credit to his players. We had a great conversation about his upbringing, how he got into coaching and his career in baseball!
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Episode #135
Roger "Smokey" Barr - Hall of Fame Official
Roger “Smokey” Barr is a long time official and umpire in Iowa. He also spent time in Boone as the Director of Officials. If you’ve played high school hoops in the past 30 years chances are, he’s officiated one of your games. We talk to Smokey about how he got his start in 6 on 6, his Sporting Goods store in Storm Lake, where Bryan spent most of his allowance and how Smokey would fix the referee shortage. NW hoopers, you remember those Iowa Camps they use to have at Storm Lake? We get into that story as well! Great conversation with a great guy! #hoopsiowa #jordanbrand @IHSAA
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Episode #134