• Ep 1158. Iron Sharpens Iron ( Competitive Practices)
    2025/07/17
    https://teachhoops.com/ Alright, listen up. Today, we're going to talk about what separates good teams from elite teams: the willingness to compete. I'm not talking about just on game day; I'm talking about right here, right now, on this floor. From this moment until we break the huddle, everything we do will be a competition. Every drill will have a winner and a loser. We will keep score. Why? Because pressure is a privilege, and we need to learn to thrive in it. The toughest opponent you face all week should be the player wearing the same jersey as you in practice. If you can win your battles here, against teammates who know your every move, then facing another team under the lights will feel like second nature. This isn't about being bad teammates. It's the exact opposite. It's about respecting your teammates enough to give them your absolute best, to push them beyond their limits so they can do the same for you. This is how we forge resilience and eliminate complacency. When there are consequences for losing a sprint or a shooting drill, you learn to focus. You learn to execute under duress. Today, I want you to embrace the struggle. Challenge every pass, fight for every rebound, and communicate with intensity. Let's make this practice a proving ground where we hold each other accountable and build a competitive fire that no opponent can extinguish. Keywords: Competition, practice, intensity, pressure, winning, accountability, teammates, respect, drills, scrimmage, resilience, complacency, battle, challenge, improvement, preparation, execution, focus, scorekeeping, elite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 分
  • Ep 1157 Earning Your Minutes...Thoughts for Players
    2025/07/16
    https://teachhoops.com/ Alright, let's talk about the one question that’s on every player's mind: playing time. You want more minutes, and I respect that. Every competitive player does. But I need you to understand that playing time isn't something I give out; it's something you earn. It's a currency, and the only way to get rich is by making deposits right here, during practice. When the game is on the line and I look down the bench, I'm not just looking for talent. I'm looking for trust. I'm looking for the player who has proven to me, day in and day out, that they know the plays, that they'll execute their role, and that they'll give maximum effort on every single possession. Your game-time opportunity is a direct reflection of your practice-time reliability. So, you want to get on the court? Show me now. Show me you're indispensable. I'm watching to see who communicates on defense, who hustles back after a turnover, and who executes a drill with the same intensity as the final play of a championship game. Don't just be a practice player; be a practice standout. Make your value undeniable. Your minutes are sitting right here in this gym, waiting to be claimed. They're in the sprints, they're in the defensive slides, and they're in your focus when you're tired. Show me you're not just ready for the moment, but that you've earned it long before the clock ever starts. Make it impossible for me to keep you on the bench. Your time is yours for the taking. Playing time, minutes, earn, trust, opportunity, practice, effort, consistency, accountability, role, basketball player, coach, value, hustle, execution, defense, reliability, intensity, standout, bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 分
  • Ep 1156 Tha Anatomy of an Unbeatable Team
    2025/07/15
    https://teachhoops.com/ The Anatomy of an Unbeatable Team In the storied history of basketball, there are teams that dominate, and then there are those that achieve a level of superiority so profound they seem to touch the very essence of invincibility. These are the "unbeatable" teams, squads that transcend the sport and become legends. When we talk about such a team, one of the most iconic examples that immediately springs to mind is the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Led by the legendary Michael Jordan in his first full season back from retirement, this team was a force of nature. With the tactical genius of coach Phil Jackson, the versatile prowess of Scottie Pippen, and the relentless rebounding of Dennis Rodman, the Bulls steamrolled through the NBA, finishing with a then-unprecedented 72-10 regular-season record. Their journey was more than just a series of victories; it was a masterclass in teamwork, defensive tenacity, and an unquenchable will to win that left opponents and spectators alike in awe. What transforms a great team into one that is remembered as unbeatable is a rare confluence of talent, strategy, and an almost mythical aura. The '96 Bulls embodied this, with their triangle offense proving to be an unsolvable puzzle for the rest of the league. Their games became must-see events, not to find out if they would win, but to witness the artistry of their dominance. This team didn't just defeat their adversaries; they demoralized them, creating an atmosphere of inevitability that was their greatest psychological weapon. While other teams have since posted incredible records, the 1995-96 Bulls remain a benchmark for invincibility, a shining example of a perfect storm of personnel and performance that created a truly unforgettable and, in the memory of many, an unbeatable basketball dynasty. Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, unbeatable, dynasty, 1995-96 season, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, 72-10 record, championship, teamwork, dominance, triangle offense, legacy, basketball, NBA, victory, strategy, defense, legend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Ep 1155 Basketball Tip of Day
    2025/07/14
    Teachhoops.com⁠ https://teachhoops.com/ Basketball Tip of the Day ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 450 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 分
  • Ep 1154 Improve your coaching
    2025/07/11
    Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 450 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 分
  • Ep 1153 Coach Collins Thoughts
    2025/07/10
    Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 450 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 1152 Save Money, Win More, and Simplify Game Highlights
    2025/07/09
    👉 Special offer from Sports Visio: Visit the link for more information — ⁠www.sportsvisio.ai/coachmode?utm_source=cyh&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=codemodesummer Are you still drowning in endless film edits and pricey subscriptions, thinking that’s just the price of being a great coach? Think again! Most coaches assume complex analytics are out of reach—but that’s old-school thinking. This episode, hosts Steve Collins, and special guest Sean O’Connor (youth basketball tech innovator), challenge the norm and unveil smarter, affordable ways to win. Are you maximizing your time, budget, and wins? Listen to learn: How CoachFocused analytics save money and hours. The easiest way to share highlights and stats with parents and players. Why streamlined tools = more wins and less hassle. Even more coaching gold is inside! Let’s change the game together! 👉 Special offer from Sports Visio: Visit the link for more information — www.sportsvisio.ai/coachmode?utm_source=cyh&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=codemodesummer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Ep 1151 Optimizing Player Performance Through AI Video Analysis
    2025/07/08
    Let’s change the game together! 👉 Special offer from Sports Visio: Visit the link for more information — ⁠www.sportsvisio.ai/coachmode?utm_source=cyh&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=codemodesummer Ever wondered if your team’s phone footage can actually boost player development? A lot of coaches think only pro-level cameras make a difference—but is that really true? In this episode, Coach Steve Collins chat with Sean O’Connor of Sports Vizio, who’s leading the AI revolution in youth hoops analytics. Is your current video setup helping you or holding you back? Listen in for: Why ANY camera—yes, even your phone!—can unlock next-level player feedback. How AI-powered clips and stats increase player engagement (and make you a data-driven genius). The secret sauce behind easy, shareable, coach-and-player-friendly highlights. Even more game-changing coaching tips await inside! Let’s change the game together! 👉 Special offer from Sports Visio: Visit the link for more information — www.sportsvisio.ai/coachmode?utm_source=cyh&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=codemodesummer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 分