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Hoop Heads

Hoop Heads Podcast Network

The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance

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01:33:26

Jim Baker - Cannon (NC) School Boys' Basketball Head...

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2025/02/21

Jim Baker is in his first season as the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. Baker spent the past seven seasons at Central Carrabus High School where he had a record of 132-53 and won 2 NCHSAA 3A State Championships in 2023 and 2024 going 65-0 during those two seasons.Prior to his stint as a high school coach Baker was the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Catawba College from 1994 – 2014 amassing an overall record of 344-236. He guided the Indians to the NCAA II

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01:04:51

NBA All-Star Weekend Recap - "I just want to watch...

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2025/02/19

On this episode, Mike and Jason delve into the recent NBA All-Star Game, discussing its shortcomings and the overall format. They express their disappointment with the lack of competitive spirit and the excessive downtime filled with entertainment that detracted from the basketball experience. The conversation evolves into a critique of the All-Star Game's structure, exploring potential solutions to enhance player engagement and viewer satisfaction. Next they hit on the skills challenge, the

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27:26

Round Table 74 - What frustrates you the most as a...

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2025/02/17

Welcome to the 74th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month.February’s Round Table question is: What frustrates you the most as a coach and what actions do you take to overcome that frustration?Our Coaching Lineup this month:·Jim Baker – Cannon (NC) School·Jake Boyd –

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01:22:29

Cory Baldwin - South Georgia State College Men's...

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2025/02/14

Cory Baldwin is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at South Georgia State College. During his tenure, which began in 2009, the Hawks have won more than 340 games, won three conference tournaments, and played in the NJCAA National Tournament in 2023, 2021, and 2011.110 student-athletes have moved on to continue their education at four-year institutions while playing basketball at the four-year level. Also, over the past 14 years, 94% of Baldwin’s basketball players have graduated with an Associate

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01:18:00

Luka Trade Fallout, Theoretical DeAndre Hunter, Trade...

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2025/02/12

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the recent trade involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzing the fallout for both teams. They delve into the implications of the trade for the Mavericks and the Lakers over the second half of the season and into the playoffs. The conversation highlights the unprecedented nature of the trade and the strong emotions it has stirred among Mavs' fans. Next, the focus turns to the Cavs, delving into the impact of

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01:26:51

Ben Veshi - Hargrave Military Academy Basketball...

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2025/02/10

Ben Veshi is the Basketball Operations Director and Head Boys’ Post Grad Coach at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. Before taking on the title of Operations Director, Ben coached the Boys’ High School Varsity Basketball team at Hargrave leading the team to four straight VISAA Elite Eight appearances and setting a modern school record for wins (26 wins) in a season in 2016-17.Prior to joining Hargrave, Ben held the position of Assistant Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity Basketball Coach at

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55:57

"The Triple Double" #16 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook...

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2025/02/07

The 16th episode of “The Triple Double” with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”.1. Pre-game warmup philosophy2. Preparing a team for state tournament play3. Lessons learned as a parent that have made him a better coachOn this episode Mike and Jason welcome back Rob Brost to discuss what his team does during pre-game warmups, how he prepares his team for state tournament

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01:21:24

NBA Trade Season - Luka to LA, Fox to the...

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2025/02/05

On this episode, Mike and Jason delve into the recent shocking trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss the implications of the trade, the perspective from both teams, and the broader impact on the NBA landscape. The conversation explores the rationale behind the Mavericks' decision, the Lakers' acquiring yet another star player, and the potential future dynamics between Luka and LeBron James. The hosts also engage in a devil's advocate discussion,

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01:05:32

Justin Newton - Reinhardt University Men's Basketball...

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2025/02/03

Justin Newton is in his 6th season as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Reinhardt University. He has amassed over 120 Head Coaching wins and has 13 years of experience as a college coach. Newton has had 3 top 2 Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season finishes in his 5 years at Reinhardt. Newton previously served one season as the Head Coach at Andrew (Ga.) College where his team had a record-breaking 24-8 mark in 2018-19. He also spent time as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II University

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41:32

Eric Demers - Professional Basketball Player -...

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2025/01/31

Eric Demers is a professional basketball player currently playing in Spain. He also spent two season with the Maine Red Claws in the NBA G League. Demers played his college basketball at D3 Gordon College where he scored over 2,500 points and averaged 32.4 points per game as a senior. He is also a member of the We are D3 TBT team. On this episode Mike and Eric discuss Eric’s journey from Division 3 basketball at Gordon College to playing professionally in Spain, highlighting the challenges and

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01:24:39

Theoretical NBA Mid-Season Playoff Predictions -...

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2025/01/29

On this episode, Mike and Jason dive into midseason playoff predictions, focusing on the Eastern Conference. They discuss the play-in tournament matchups, and evaluate the performance and potential of teams like the Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons. The conversation highlights key players, injuries, and the overall playoff landscape as they make predictions for potential first round series in the East and hypothetical matchups in the NBA playoffs, focusing on the

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01:20:40

Chris Kreider - Rice University Men's Basketball...

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2025/01/27

Chris Kreider is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Rice University where he is in his second stint at Rice and his sixth season working with Head Coach Rob Lanier, including the last two years as an assistant coach at SMU and three seasons at Georgia State.Kreider was selected to the Top Connect Basketball Symposium in 2022 and 2023, a networking and leadership event that includes athletics directors and some of the top assistant coaches in the country. He was also invited to the 2023 Jay

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59:29

Dave Klatsky - New York University Men's Basketball...

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2025/01/24

Dave Klatsky is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at New York University. He was named head coach of the Violets in May of 2022. Klatsky produced his second consecutive winning season at NYU in 2023-24, as he led the Violets to a 21-6 record, the University Athletic Association (UAA) Co-Championship (the program’s first title in 30 years), and to the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.In his first season at NYU, Klatsky led the Violets to their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2015-16

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01:01:46

The NBA's Biggest Disappointments so Far in 2025 -...

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2025/01/22

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the biggest disappointments in the NBA so far this season. They analyze the struggles of key players and teams, including Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler drama. They also express their disappointment over the absence of NBA analyst Zach Lowe, highlighting the impact of his insights on the basketball community. Next, Mike & Jason delve into the current state of several NBA teams and players, focusing on JB

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58:47

Matt Mann - Basketball Shooting Coach & Founder of...

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2025/01/20

Matt Mann is a basketball shooting coach and the Founder of Skills Within Hoops. Mann's journey began in Australia where, with no formal training available, he taught himself basketball fundamentals using makeshift equipment and a relentless drive for improvement, eventually playing professionally in five different countries. Today, he channels his experiences into a thriving platform that transforms players into confident, consistent, and strategic scorers. I bring a global perspective to my

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38:15

Round Table 73 - What is an unconventional tactic,...

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2025/01/17

Welcome to the 73rd edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month.January’s Round Table question is: What is an unconventional tactic, process, or strategy you've used that more coaches should be willing to try?Our Coaching Lineup this month:·Jerry Buckley– Bishop Kenny (FL)

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01:20:21

Cavs at the Top & A Check In on the Current Playoff,...

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2025/01/15

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, Mike and Jason discuss their return after a brief hiatus, reflecting on the holiday season and the NBA Christmas Day games. They analyze the performance of the Cleveland Cavaliers, particularly their recent games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, highlighting the team's resilience and playoff potential. The conversation also touches on the All-Star selections and the impressive performances of key players like Darius Garland and Evan

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01:38:26

Michael Rejniak - Senior Recruiting Coordinator at...

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2025/01/13

Michael Rejniak is a Senior Recruiting Specialist at NCSA, the GM/Head Coach of the “We Are D3” team in the TBT tournament, and a former college coach. Rejniak began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at The College of New Jersey from 2004-2006. His next stop was an assistant coach at Plymouth State for one season before he joined Hall of Fame Coach Dave Hixon as an assistant at Amherst for four seasons from 2007-2011. Coach Rej got his first opportunity as a head coach at Suny New Paltz

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49:58

Joel Wallace - LeTourneau University Men's Basketball...

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2025/01/10

Joel Wallace is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at LeTourneau University where he works under his brother James who is the YellowJackets Head Coach. Wallace was named the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Small College Assistant Coach of the Year following the 2023-24 season. Previously, Wallace spent two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Minot State men's basketball program. Prior to Minot, Wallace spent two years at Ridgewater College as an assistant coach after beginning

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45:55

One Wish for Every NBA Team Heading into the Rest of...

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2025/01/08

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, Mike goes solo and shares wishes & resolutions for all 30 NBA teams as they head into 2025. The conversation is divided into two main sections: insights on Eastern Conference teams and Western Conference teams, providing a comprehensive overview of the current NBA landscape.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish

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