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There can be a lot of mixed emotions when the basketball season finally comes to an end. In this week’s episode, TJ shares personal reflections on his season at Emmanuel as he discusses with Sam how coaches can properly reflect and evaluate where they’re at and where they need to be. Show Notes: __ __
This week, TJ and Sam discuss how coaches show up as leaders. Consistency matters, but so does the ability to see a need and fill a need for your team. Whether it’s knowing when to be demanding, supportive, empathetic, or inspirational, in this episode we discuss the importance of understanding and growing in your role as a coach. To take your defensive to the next level, join PGC Coaching's 4-Week Defensive Strategies Track for coaches. Go to PGCCOACHING.COM/TRACKS http://pgccoaching.com/tracks by April 4th.
This week we’re joined once again by special guest, Cody Royle, a former professional head coach who now works full time helping coaches perform at their best. In this episode we discuss ideas from his 3rd book, Second Set of Eyes, and how coaches can better approach their goals, others’ expectations, and feelings of burnout.
This week, TJ and Sam are joined by PGC Director Chad Songy, and Puget Sound Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Casey Kushiyama. In his 7th year as head coach, they’re coming off 3 20-win seasons and most recently a big upset win in the national tournament. In this episode Casey and Chad share how making the team culture a priority has played a big role in their success including ideas you can take back to your programs.
We believe competitiveness is a skill that can be taught and this week Sam and TJ discuss the difference between playing and competing and popular misconceptions so we can better develop it in our programs.
Usually its the little things that can have the biggest impact on your teams performance. TJ Rosene and Sam Allen discuss four underrated aspects of basketball practices especially mid-season when the pressure ramps up, and the desire to enhance your offensive and defensive scheme is high. They dive into passing, rebounding, playing powerful, and shooting and emphasize the how and why behind their importance so as to not regret overlooking them at the end of your season. PGC Coaching’s Player Development Track kicks-off February 29th. If you think you’d benefit from a COMPLETE TOOLKIT that can ELEVATE EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM head to pgccoaching.com/pd https://coach.pgcbasketball.com/pd/ to learn more.
How do you know your team is ready for the postseason? Whether you’re the underdog or the favorite, in this episode, Sam and TJ discuss 4 mistakes to avoid making to ensure your team is prepared and confident going into tournament play. Show Notes: THE GOLDILOCKS MISTAKE - Adding too much or not doing enough - Having something in your back pocket - What can you double down on and emphasize? THE HUNTING MISTAKE - Playing not to lose rather than playing to win - Feeling the pressure of the postseason - Using tactics to enhance your mentality - Do you know your team? THE BOXING MISTAKE - Preparation: Its not working - whats next? - Reviewing zone options, press situations, etc. gives confidence - Anticipating scenarios, special situations, foul trouble THE HEAD & HEART MISTAKE - Is the vibe right? - Getting your players connected, confident, energized, and enthusiastic - Asking the right questions - Putting energy on the defensive rather than offensive end - Dont hunt home runs, aim for singles Go to https://pgcbasketball.com/ to learn more about PGC Camps can be a game changer for your players and program.
This week were joined by Greg Tonagel, head mens basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. With over 500 wins and 3 national championships, we discuss how hes created a winning culture and his journey as a coach and transformational leader. He shares his early learning moments and the mistakes he made as a young coach. Coach Tonagel highlights the root of their team culture and how they made a significant jump as a program when he focused on taking fear out his coaching. Hear more about the I AM THIRD philosophy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iwuhoops-presents-the-pursuit/id1375802520 Go to https://www.iwuhoops.net/ to learn more about their program.
This week we dive into current events with Sam and TJ’s teams to see if you can relate as a leader and coach as we discuss a variety of topics including creating player-led teams, and fighting complacency. Its also important to be able to pinpoint why your team is struggling. Do you have a basketball, head, or heart problem? We typically like to solve our teams problems with better drills, strategies, and practices, but theres also a chance theres something deeper for you to address. Listen this week to hear how your own coaching strategy stacks up. Limited Time Offer! PGC Basketball is inviting serious coaches to attend a PGC Summer Session for free. Go to https://pgcbasketball.com/coaches/ https://pgcbasketball.com/coaches/to learn what PGC Basketball has to offer you and your players this summer.
Managing your player’s expectations as well as your own can be one of the toughest tasks as a coach. From social media influences, the role of parents, the overvaluing of the stat sheet, and dealing with disappointment all of these factors can create a frustrating situation for coaches. This week we discuss underlying factors, opportunities, and solutions to help you turn the corner in this area. Building a strong team culture and setting team standards are key to helping players adjust their expectations, set new ones, and create an environment where everyone can find fulfillment. Limited Time Offer! PGC Basketball is inviting serious coaches to attend a PGC Summer Session for free. Go to https://pgcbasketball.com/coaches/ https://pgcbasketball.com/coaches/to learn what PGC Basketball has to offer you and your players this summer.
Talent is overrated… A statement that TJ and Sam explore in this episode how in a given coaching career you can experience the highest levels of success along with the lowest of lows in losing and frustrating seasons. When we face these challenges how do we figure out what’s hurting our team the most and help our team reach their potential? Accountability, consistency, building culture and more are big keys discussed when it comes to maximizing your team’s talent.
In this episode, TJ and Sam discuss winning offensive habits as they each draft their top five habits, including valuing the ball, playing with pace, decision-making, spacing the floor, and more. Wherever you’re at in your season, you can see how your team’s habits stack up with Sam and TJ’s picks. Show Notes: __ __
Theres power in being able to say, "I dont know." This week Sam and Lisa dive into the topic of leadership and the importance of being able to admit we don’t have all of the answers, and what we can do about it. It’s facing the ever-present challenge to stay humble and live what we preach by being honest, prepared, and committed to growth. Leaders have to evolve and adapt, by balancing old school principles with new age approaches. The value of surrounding oneself with complementary team members is critical to our success. We reflect on the leadership lessons learned about making tough decisions, embracing change, and the rewards of the leadership journey.
This week, Sam and TJ discuss frustrations and questions coaches face during seasons as we try to problem solve strategy and scouting decisions as well as common mistakes we’ll want to avoid making. Show Notes: • Understanding changes from game to game • The 80/20 Rule • Growing your offense by adapting and evolving • What Good offensive coaches do • Shot selection and playing to your strengths • Having multiple ways to generate the shots you want • Knowing the most frequent decisions in your offense • "Offense gets better when your passing gets better" • Common coaching mistakes • Defining good spacing • Adapting to your opponent • Defensive identity and creating clarity • Characteristics of good defensive teams • Forcing baseline v. playing square • Overcoming lack of athleticism with basketball IQ • Complementary defensive principles • What are you taking away and what are you living with • Process v. outcome oriented • Minor adjustments v. wholesale changes • In-season player development
This week, coach and author, JP Nerbun is back as we 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 to create an even better experience for our athletes and make an even greater impact in our communities. If you listen to this episode and want to go deeper, check out his new book, The Sports Parent Solution available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNCLFC2W.
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 Notes: __ __
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, implementing, and gamifying the Read & React where you can get ideas and strategies for coaching any offense.
This week we’re 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 flow to his offense, play his 5 best players regardless of position, and truly help his players learn the game. In Part 1 Coach Rick shares the stories behind how he developed it and why so many coaches have implemented the Read & React Offense.
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 time, receiving tough coaching, or being disappointed in their role. Helping players understand that adversity is meant to make us better if we learn how to face it head on is a great opportunity as a coach which can change the trajectory of our players lives. Listen this week to join the discussion and follow us @hardwood_hustle to stay connected.
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 team’s energy, using stats during games, and ensuring your team is prepared.
Show Notes: • Intro Topic • Injured player example • Michigan football stealing signs • Justifying breaking rules • Rick Majerus example • Reading opponents scout • Winning the right way • Celebrating the right way • Getting a technical on purpose
This week we’re 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 he shares how he transformed his coaching and quickly turned around his program to win a state championship.
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 much more. Sign up now for our In-Game Coaching Track: PGCCoaching.com
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 TJ’s associate head coach, Graham Maxwell joins us to discuss how to take our programs to the next level by ensuring we help our players zoom out and develop the tools and skills to be a great teammate in basketball and in life. The difficulty level is high, but the reward is worthwhile.
This week’s episode is about offensive and defensive rebounding strategies and tactics including things you can try with your team and lessons learned from TJ and Sam. SHOW NOTES: • Offensive rebounding percentage • How many to send to the glass? • Creating clarity • Tagging • By area on the court • Do what you do best • What your players do naturally • Emphasis and accountability • Statistical examples • Defensive rebounding strategies • Basketball IQ, physicality, and incentevize • Practice details • Technique Sign up now for our In-Game Coaching Track: PGCCoaching.com
This we discuss staff dynamics and how both assistants and head coaches can lead well and bring the best out in each other even when it comes to disagreements and giving feedback. Show Notes: • Importance of alignment • Giving assistants ownership • Loyalty to the head coach • Finding the best solutions for the team • Can you agree to disagree? • Being all in • Importance of trust • Were in the relationship business • How staff dynamics effect the team
* This week we’re joined by Todd Gongwer, a best-selling author, speaker and teacher on leadership and cultural development. He wrote one of our favorite books, Lead… for God’s Sake, and in this episode they discuss leading well in a competitive environment amidst the pressures of winning. SHOW NOTES: • Responsibility crisis • Finding blind spots • The emphasis on results • Winning the right ways • Pursuing happiness • Finding peace • Being a competitor • Passion v. Purpose • Making an impact • What will be enough • What other relationships are effected • Finding purpose • Reaping the rewards Learn more from Todd Gongwer: @ToddGongwer Kardiatg.com https://t.co/Hl4uSXzRwF Todds Gongwers Bio: (Pronounced GONG-wur) For nearly thirty years, Todd Gongwer has been building his expertise in leadership and team dynamics by serving in a variety of senior level roles in business and athletics. From entrepreneurial start-up, to public company to college athletics, Todd’s real-life practical experiences in these worlds have given him a perspective that allows him to connect with his audiences in powerfully impactful ways. As a best-selling author, speaker and teacher on leadership and cultural development, Todd has spent the last decade working with some of the most successful coaches, teams, business leaders and educators in America. His principles have been embraced by countless leaders, including coaches and athletes from championship programs in the NCAA, NBA, MLB and NFL. Stories of the profound impact of Todd’s message have been featured on ESPN the Magazine, ESPN.com, Bleacher Report and Forbes.com. Todd continues to work with many of the most successful coaches in sports and is a popular speaker at major universities, high-profile sports teams, national associations, and high-profile businesses throughout the country. He lives in Indiana with his wife and three children, Kaden, Kira, and Wadson and is currently leading a cultural transformation initiative as an executive vice president at Patrick Industries.
This week TJ and Sam zoom out on offense and discuss different approaches coaches take in choosing their offensive strategy. They discuss what works and what doesn’t, and how to get your team to buy-in. SHOW NOTES: • Getting players into roles • Style of coaching • The good and bad of freedom on offense • Understanding what wins • Having to breakdown bad habits • Scoring v. winning • Cultivating discipline and responsibility • Does your team know? • Players losing trust early in the season • Offensive essentials: pressure on rim, perimeter threat, shot selection • Getting your team to understand and buy-in • Deeper questions about your strategy • Playing small example • Bringing your coaching to life • Paint Touches
This week we discuss the importance of how a coach evaluates their team throughout the season. Specifically we dive into evaluating games, practices, players, and staff.
This week TJ and Sam discuss whether individual stats or team success get you in the hall of fame, what it means to impact winning, and how to get our players to value more than just scoring.
