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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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01:27:54

Gray Thomas - Transforming Basketball Research Lead -...

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2024/06/14

Gray Thomas is the Research Lead for Transforming Basketball. Gray is also a PhD student at the Center for the Ecological Study of Perception Action in the Ecological Psychology program at the University of Connecticut. Gray’s interests and expertise include applying the principles of ecological psychology to analyze basketball and drive skill acquisition. The aim of Transforming Basketball is to help individuals and organizations make sense of skill acquisition research across a number of domains

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45:20

The NBA Finals Head to Game 3 - Episode 961

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2024/06/12

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the key storylines heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals including:The need for Luka to carry the Mavs offense and his lack of conditioningTatum's Tier 2 StatusPorzingis' injuryCeltics poor three point shootingKyrie's strugglesJ'rue's importanceMavs' role players go coldPredictions for Game 3 and the remainder of the seriesVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballTurn up the heat on your summer training efforts with major savings from our friends on Dr. Dish

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01:18:21

Mason Padgett - Calhoun (SC) Academy Special...

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2024/06/10

Mason Padgett is currently entering his first season as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Calhoun Academy in St. Matthews, South Carolina. He spent the previous season at Holly Hill Academy where he was the Head Boys’ Varsity Coach.Prior to Holly Hill, Mason was an assistant at Hickory Ridge High School in Charlotte, North Carolina and the Athletic Director at Union Christian Day School in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Padgett was the Head Coach at Lake Norman Christian from 2019-2021,

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01:21:48

Ben Witherspoon - Mercer University Men's Basketball...

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2024/06/07

Ben Witherspoon is entering his first season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Mercer University. Previously, he was an assistant coach under Johnny Dawkins at the University of Central Florida for two seasons beginning in 2022. Prior to joining the UCF men’s basketball staff in June 2022, Witherspoon spent three seasons (2019-2022) as the head men’s basketball coach at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, winning a state championship in 2021.Before his tenure at Dr. Phillips, Ben enjoyed

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01:01:09

2024 NBA Finals Preview - Episode 958

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2024/06/05

On this episode Mike & Jason briefly discuss the Cavs' coaching search and the Lakers' potential hiring of JJ Redick as their Head Coach. Next, they dive into some of the key storylines heading into the Mavs/Celtics NBA Finals. Finally, they look at the potential matchups and strategies we may see when each team has the ball before making their predictions for the series.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballTurn up the heat on your summer training efforts with major savings from our friends

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01:14:07

Alex Sarama - Author of the New Book "Transforming...

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2024/06/03

Alex Sarama is the author of the new book, Transforming Basketball: Changing How We Think About Basketball Performance. In the book, Alex shares contemporary skill acquisition ideas for coaches, practitioners, organizations and federations all over the world. The book will help coaches combine their personal and practical experiences with the empirical evidence which exists within the field of skill acquisition. Many of the ideas that Alex shares are based upon the constraints-led approach

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33:51

Mike & Jason: Lessons Learned from the Hoop Heads Pod...

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2024/05/31

On this episode Mike and Jason share some of the insights they've picked up from hosting the Hoop Heads Podcast and how those insights have made them better coaches.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballTurn up the heat on your summer training efforts with major savings from our friends on Dr. Dish Basketball. This month only, unlock $2,000 Off of their Dr. Dish All-Star+ shooting machine and receive Free Shipping (value of $550) on your purchase. Learn more atdrdishbasketball.comFast Model

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01:04:33

Wolves Force Game 5 & Boston Sweeps the Pacers -...

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2024/05/29

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Minnesota's road win in Game 4 and whether the Wolves can come all the way back in this series. They also analyze the performances of Ant, Kat, Kyrie, and Luka to this point in the series. Next they look back at Boston's sweep of the Pacers and wonder if Boston will be ready for the kind of intensity the Mavs or Wolves will bring to them in the Finals. Finally, they demonstrate their lack of Major League Baseball Knowledge before giving a mournful nod to

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01:27:13

Kamal Assaf - Former La Jolla (CA) High School Boys'...

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2024/05/27

Kamal Assaf was a 4 year varsity high school basketball player at The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California who went on to play in two college basketball programs at UC San Diego and Whittier College. For the past 32 years, Coach Assaf has worked with basketball players at all levels including middle school, freshman, junior varsity and as a Varsity assistant coach. As a high school Varsity Head coach between 2004-2012, Coach Assaf led the La Jolla High School Vikings Boys Varsity basketball

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51:54

"The Triple Double" #10 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook...

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2024/05/24

The 10th 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".Coaching Cliches we believe in...and ones we don'tStaying connected with graduating seniors that don't go on to play college basketbalOff-season conditioning for high school programsVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s

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01:29:15

Wolves knock Out Denver, Pacers Outlast the Knicks,...

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2024/05/21

On this episode Mike & Jason discuss epic Wolves/Nuggets series and attempt to unravel all the twists and turns throughout both the entire series and in game 7. They also look at the individual performances that led to the rise of the Wolves and the demise of the Nuggets. Next, Mike and Jason look at how Dallas roster changed around Luka over the past 18 months and answer a few key questions around OKC's future. After that, the guys move back east to talk about the Pacers winning the war of

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48:33

Mike Martin - Brown University Men's Basketball Head...

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2024/05/20

Mike Martin recently completed his 12th season as the Men's Basketball Head Coach at Brown University. He is the 31st head men’s basketball coach in the program’s 117-year history. Martin launched his Brown career in 2012-2013 as the fourth youngest head men’s basketball coach in Division I. Martin is the winningest head coach in Brown men's basketball history with 148 victories. Martin began his coaching career at Brown on head coach Glen Miller’s staff as an assistant coach in 2005-2006. He was

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01:29:54

Mike Jagacki - SUNY New Paltz Men's Basketball...

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2024/05/17

Mike Jagacki is a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at SUNY New Paltz where he helped lead the Hawks to the NCAA D3 Tournament in 2024. Prior to arriving at New Paltz, Jagacki spent 3 years as a Video Coordinator and Assistant Coach for the Women’s Basketball Program at Hofstra University helping the Pride to a Semi-Final appearance in the CAA Tournament and the first Top 5 conference finish in 5 years. Before Hofstra, Mike spent time as Boys’ Basketball Associate Head Coach at Combine Academy, a

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01:08:24

Cavs' Off Season Questions, Celtics Don't Look The...

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2024/05/16

On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the Cavs' loss to Boston and speculate on who stays, who goes, and why out of Mitchell, Garland, Allen, Mobley, and Bickerstaff. Our consensus - Mitchell and Mobley stay, Allen, Garland, and Bickerstaff go. Next, they look at the Mavs' game 5 win in OKC behind Luka's triple double. Then they turn their attention to the Denver Nuggets and the complete turnaround that has taken place in this series behind the incredible performances of Nikola Jokic.

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43:38

Round Table 65 - What are the three most important...

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2024/05/13

Welcome to the 65th 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.May’s Round Table question is: What are the three most important things you do in the summer to prepare yourself and your team for next season? Our Coaching Lineupthis month:Dominic Amorosa – Strake Jesuit (TX)

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01:16:42

Todd Wolfson - St. Francis (CA) High School Boys'...

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2024/05/10

Todd Wolfson is the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at St. Francis High School in California. In this episode, Mike, Jason, and Todd discuss the positives, negatives and potential solutions to improve AAU Basketball for the betterment of the game.If you have a chance to leave us a 5 star rating and review on your favorite podcast app we would really appreciate it. Tell your friends in the coaching community about the show and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. Check out

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01:18:16

Knicks, Celtics, & Thunder Win Game One While...

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2024/05/08

On this episode Mike & Jason debate the Cavs' ability to compete against the Celtics after losing game one. Next, they pinpoint the reasons Minnesota has been so dominant against the Nuggets and what Denver will have to do to come back on the road. Then, they discuss the officiating gaffes in the Knicks / Pacers game one while also hitting potential adjustments the Pacers might consider to deal with Jalen Brunson. Finally, Mike and Jason wonder if they have been underrating the Thunder all

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01:10:19

Cavs Beat Orlando in Game 7 Plus Our NBA 2nd Round...

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2024/05/06

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Cavs' game 7 over the Orlando Magic. They talk about Donovan Mitchell rising to the occasion as a player and leader, Darius Garland's regression, Evan Mobley's tremendous defense and lack of development on offense, the team's lack of scoring punch, Jarrett Allen's absence, Paolo's star turn, and the failures of Franz and Suggs in game 7. Next up, they discuss the challenges facing the Cavs in their matchup with the Boston Celtics. Then, they marvel at

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01:29:00

Krista Phillips - Spire Academy (OH) Women's...

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2024/05/06

Krista Phillips is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio. On this episode she is joined by two of her graduating seniors Dasha Shishkina and Khady Leye. Krista was the starting center for Team Canada at the London 2012 Olympics, and spent six years playing with the Canadian National Team. Prior to her time with Team Canada, Krista spent four years at the University of Michigan as a Wolverine. As a senior, Krista received an All-Big Ten conference honorable mention, as

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01:29:21

Nick Diaz - Torrey Pines (CA) High School Boys'...

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2024/05/03

Nick Diaz just completed his 10th year as a Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach for Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California, working with Falcons at all three levels of the program. He is a Torrey Pines alum who graduated in 2010 after playing two years for Coach John Olive. While in high school, Diaz was part of two league championship teams and a CIF San Diego Section Runner-Up. After attending Torrey Pines, he graduated with a degree in sociology from the University of Oregon in 2014. Nick

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