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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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01:14:39

Ethan Quinn - Denison University Men's Basketball...

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2025/09/22

Ethan Quinn is entering his 5th season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Denison University in 2025-26. Last season the Big Red recorded a program-record 24 victories, propelling them to their first-ever NCAC regular season championship title. They finished the season ranked #18 in the country. Denison earned an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championships by winning the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament. Quinn previously spent two seasons as an

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19:57

Round Table 81 - How do you define and communicate...

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2025/09/19

Welcome to the 81st 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.September’s Round Table question is: How do you define and communicate roles to players so they buy in and execute effectively?Our Coaching Lineup this month:Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High SchoolChris

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58:00

The Worst Trades in NBA History - Episode 1151

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2025/09/17

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the worst trades in NBA History. Just a few of the players involved include Scottie Pippen, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin McHale, Robert Parrish, Kevin Garnett, and more. Plus Mike goes on a Ted Stepien rant and why the NBA now has the "Stepien" rule about not being able to trade first round picks in consecutive seasons.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThe Dr. Dish Basketball Semi-Annual Sale is

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01:02:28

“The Triple Double” #21 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook...

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2025/09/15

The 21st episode of “The Triple Double” withRob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”.Rob's son Trey's recruitment and signing with D2 Michigan TechLocker Room design, tech, and comfortTips for planning an out of state trip for your high school team. Bolingbrook is headed to Hawaii this winter.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThe Dr. Dish Basketball Semi-Annual Sale is live

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01:21:50

Michael Rejniak - GM & Head Coach of We Are D3 -...

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2025/09/12

Michael Rejniak has been the GM and Head Coach of the We are D3 TBT Team since 2018. The team competes annually in the TBT and is comprised of all former Division 3 All-Americans who are currently playing professionally. On this episode Coach Rej and Mike talk about We Are D3’s run to the semifinals of the 2025 TBT showcasing the exceptional talents of former Division III players. We discuss the impact of this achievement, emphasizing the significance of providing opportunities for underrepresented

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39:09

Kawhi Gets Paid, All-Star Changes, Plus "Brownsy"...

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2025/09/11

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the Kawhi Leonard / Clippers salary cap circumvention scandal, the new all-star game format, and the teams and players that most remind them of the sad sack Cleveland Browns.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThe Dr. Dish Basketball Semi-Annual Sale is live. For a limited time, save up to $4,000 on their lineup of basketball shooting machines. If you're serious about taking your game to the next level, whether you're a player, a parent, or a coach, this is

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01:22:04

Keith Hack - Farleigh Dickinson University - Florham...

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2025/09/08

Keith Hack is entering his third season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham. The Devils improved their win total by 6 in Hack’s second year.Prior to FDU-Florham, Hack spent the four seasons as the Head Coach at Medaille College. During his time there, he coached the team to a 2022 AMCC Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. The team transitioned to the Empire 8 Conference the next season and he was able to help the team make the Empire

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01:47:40

Mike Larkin - Rutgers University Men's Basketball...

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2025/09/05

Mike Larkin is the Director of Basketball Operations at Rutgers University. He has been with the Scarlet Knights since 2019. He initially was hired as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach, before earning a promotion to the Director of Basketball Operations role. Larkin previously served at Saint Michael’s College where he spent seven seasons on staff, including the last four as associate head coach. Before that Larkin served as a graduate intern for two seasons at Rutgers-Newark and was an

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43:56

What are the Best Basketball Commercials of All-Time?...

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2025/09/03

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the best basketball commercials of all-time including MJ, LeBron, Lil Penny, Converse, Jingle Hoops and many more!Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment

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01:23:17

Devrinn Paul - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology...

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2025/09/01

Devrinn Paul is entering his third year as the head coach of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology women's basketball team in the 2025-26 season. Paul has guided Rose-Hulman to a combined 24 wins in his first two seasons as head coach after the program won just 23 games over the previous four seasons combined. In his inaugural season in Terre Haute, Paul guided the Fighting' Engineers to a 10-win improvement over the previous season. Paul has been a member of the coaching staff at three Division

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01:19:20

Dominic Parker - Rochester Institute of Technology...

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2025/08/29

Dominic Parker is entering his second season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Rochester Institute of Technology. He took over the Tigers program after one season as the Assistant Head Coach at Christopher Newport University where he had previously coached two seasons from 2017-2019. Parker spent one year as an assistant coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore after leaving Christopher Newport in 2019. Next, he was an assistant coach at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina

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01:07:56

Who are the Best Duos in NBA History? - Episode 1142

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2025/08/27

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the best duos in NBA History including Jordan & Pippen, Magic & Kareem, Shaq & Kobe, Bird & McHale, Duncan & Parker, Stockton & Malone, Baylor & West...plus many more.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish

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01:23:19

Ras Vanderloo - USA Basketball Coaching Staff Member...

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2025/08/25

Ras Vanderloo recently retired after his 14th season as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Sioux City East High School in Sioux City, IA. He spent 32 years coaching basketball, 14 as a Head Coach and 18 as an Assistant Coach. Ras is a 5-time district coach of the year and the 2017 State 4A Coach of the Year. He won 314 games as a head coach at East High with 4 State Tournament appearances and a State Runner Up in 2012.In addition to his run as the Head Coach at East, Ras also runs a large youth

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25:29

Round Table 80 - Do you involve former players in...

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2025/08/22

Welcome to the 80th 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.August’s Round Table question is: Do you involve former players in your program, and if so, how?Our Coaching Lineup this month:Dominic Amorosa – Strake Jesuit (TX) College PrepJake Boyd – Luther CollegeCoretta

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01:08:35

NBA Historical Injury What-Ifs - Episode 1139

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2025/08/20

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss NBA players whose careers were significantly impacted by injuries. They explore the stories of Brandon Roy, Grant Hill, Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, Ralph Sampson, Penny Hardaway, and Andrew Toney, reflecting on their potential and the impact of injuries on their careers. The conversation highlights the emotional connection fans have with these players and the 'what if' scenarios that arise from their shortened careers.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur

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01:24:49

Ryan Glenney - Dallas Baptist University Men's...

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2025/08/18

Ryan Glenney is in his ninth season with the Dallas Baptist University Men’s Basketball team and serves as the team's Associate Head Coach. During his eight seasons with the Patriots, DBU has advanced to the NCAA Tournament six times, won two Lone Star Conference Division titles, a pair of Heartland Conference regular-season titles, clinched the Heartland Conference Tournament Championship in 2018, and posted a 107-75 record. In 2019, Glenney was named the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches

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01:09:13

Derek Sloan - West Virginia Wesleyan College Men's...

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2025/08/15

Derek Sloan is entering his 5th season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He spent two seasons as an assistant coach on previous WVWC head coach Nick Patella's staff and was appointed as the interim head coach on Aug. 10, 2021 before taking over the Bobcats’ program officially on September 15, 2021 In 2018, Sloan served as an assistant basketball coach at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind. The Cleveland, Ohio native was a member of the Cleveland State

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40:46

Christmas in August! - Episode 1136

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2025/08/13

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss what intrigues them the most about each team scheduled to play on Christmas Day in 2025.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The

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53:08

Coach's Corner Round Table 16 - What advice would you...

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2025/08/11

Welcome to this rebroadcast of the sixteenth edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table features 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.This episode's Round Table question is: What advice would you give a young coach just entering the profession?Our Coaching Lineup:Doug Brotherton – The Village School (TX)Erik Buehler –

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01:21:18

Tyler Coston - Founder of Savi Performance On...

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2025/08/08

Tyler Coston is the Founder of Savi Performance. He is known as a thought leader in player development, curriculum creation and teaching methodology. Tyler spent 13 years providing leadership as Director of Basketball Development for PGC Basketball. Tyler coached the women’s basketball team at Trinity Western University from 2005-2007, while simultaneously running a skills-development program that produced five Division I (USA) athletes. In 2007, he accepted a position as Assistant Coach at Portland

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