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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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01:10:00

Monty Patel - eStem (AR) Public Charter High School...

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2025/08/04

Monty Patel is the Head Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at eSTEM High School in Arkansas. Monty also serves as the Head Coach for Team Arkansas TBT and is the Director of the AAU Club Off 2 U. He was previously an assistant coach at Jacksonville, North Little Rock, and Marion High Schools. He won a state championship at Jacksonville in 2020 as an assistant. Monty has helped more than 30 of his players play college basketball at various levels. On this episode Mike and Monty discuss the impact of

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01:07:47

Matt Goldsmith - Middlebury College Men's Basketball...

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2025/08/01

Matt Goldsmith is entering his first season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Middlebury College. He previously served as the Head Coach at The College of New Jersey for 10 seasons where he piloted the Lions to over 150 victories and Two New Jersey Athletic Conference championships in 2020 and 2024. Prior to TCNJ Goldsmith worked for Dave Hixon at Amherst College, where he was an assistant coach for three seasons. In his first season at Amherst in 2012-13, he helped guide the Jeffs to a 30-2

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01:26:19

Ryan Van Zelst - Drew University Men's Basketball...

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2025/07/28

Ryan Van Zelst will enter his first season as the Men's Basketball Head Coach at Drew University in 2025-26. Most recently, Van Zelst held the post of associate head coach at Division II Millersville University during the 2024-25 campaign, when he helped Millersville to a 19-12 record.Van Zelst’s career includes head-coaching stops at both Cabrini University and Penn State Abington. He also served as the associate head coach at Landmark Conference rival University of Scranton, where he spent seven

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01:20:17

Casey Kasperbauer - Upper Iowa University Men's...

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2025/07/25

Casey Kasperbauer is entering his first season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Upper Iowa University. Prior to Upper Iowa, Kasperbauer was an Assistant Coach for the University of South Dakota men's basketball team from 2018-2025. During his time with South Dakota he served as Offensive Coordinator for four seasons, Defensive Coordinator for one season and Director of Opps for two seasonsKasperbauer also spent a season (2017-18) as a skills coach for Pure Sweat Basketball in Des Moines, Iowa,

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39:53

Dame, CP3, & Marcus Smart Find New (or Old) Homes -...

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2025/07/23

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the implications of Dame Lillard's return to Portland, Chris Paul's signing with the Clippers, and Marcus Smart's potential impact on the Lakers. They analyze the motivations behind each player's decisions and the future outlook for their respective teams.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+,

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01:20:51

Kyle Cooper - Howard College Men's Basketball Head...

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2025/07/21

Kyle Cooper is entering his third season as Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Howard College. In his first two years, the Hawks had a 37-23 record. The Hawks had NJCAA All-Americans back-to-back years and sent 10 players to play at the NCAA D1 level. Cooper has helped players to compete in the SEC, WAC, A-10, Southland, Sun Belt, Big Sky, Summit, and SWAC.Cooper came to Howard after one year as an assistant coach at Tarleton State University. Before Tarleton, Cooper served as the

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Round Table 79 - How do you evaluate the...

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2025/07/18

welcome to the 79th 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.July’s Round Table question is: How do you evaluate the effectiveness of your program from year to year?Our Coaching Lineup this month:Coretta Brown – Eastern Kentucky UniversityStephen Halstead – Grace

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01:02:31

The Sneakiest Teams of the NBA Off-Season - Episode 1126

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2025/07/16

On this episode, Mike and Jason focus on teams that could be considered 'Sneaky good' for the upcoming season. They analyze the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic from the Eastern Conference, highlighting their recent roster changes and potential for improvement. The conversation then shifts to the Western Conference, where they evaluate the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, discussing their prospects for the season and the challenges they face. Throughout the discussion, the hosts

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01:12:54

Kevin Hovde - Columbia University Men's Basketball...

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2025/07/14

Kevin Hovde was hired as the 24th Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Columbia University in March of 2025. He returns to the Lions after helping the University of Florida Gators win a National Championship this year as an assistant to Head Coach Todd Golden.Hovde went to Florida after spending the 2021-22 season at his alma mater, Richmond, under the direction of his former head coach Chris Mooney. While there, he helped the Spiders to the second round of the NCAA Tournament following an Atlantic 10

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01:27:51

Alex Popp - Director of Basketball at The Winchendon...

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2025/07/11

Alex Popp is in his first year as the Director of Basketball at The Winchendon School in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Popp most recently served as the Head Coach of the Academic Post-Graduate team at IMG Academy for 5 seasons. Prior to IMG Popp was the Head Coach at Vermont Academy, a perennial NEPSAC power, from 2014 to 2020 where he developed seven top 100 nationally ranked players, two NBA Draft picks, and one McDonald’s All-American. His tenure also saw the team secure the school’s first-ever New

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01:02:20

Could LeBron Change Teams? Is DeAndre Ayton Valuable?...

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2025/07/09

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the latest developments in the NBA offseason, including the impact of DeAndre Ayton signing with the Lakers, the Norm Powell, John Collins, Kevin Love trade, and Kyle Lowery returning to the Sixers. They also delve into Paolo Banchero's contract extension, Mike Brown with the Knicks, and speculate on LeBron James' future with the Lakers, considering potential destinations that might make sense if he gets bought out in LA.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish

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01:07:48

Terrance "Munch" Williams - PSA Cardinals AAU Program...

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2025/07/07

Terrance “Munch” Williams has been the Executive Director of ProScholars Athletics since 2008. Under his leadership, ProScholars Athletics has grown from one team of a handful of afterschool students to a basketball program recognized as the top men's basketball AAU program in the country. His new book “Here are the Answers: A Roadmap for Navigating Success in the Business of Youth Basketball” offers valuable insights into every aspect of navigating the basketball world from the perspective of

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01:08:21

Zack Thomsen - Frostburg State University Men's...

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2025/07/04

Zack Thomsen is entering his third season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at DII Frostburg State University. Thomsen increased the Bobcats’ win total by 9 in his second year. Thomsen came to Frostburg having been the head coach at the State University of New York at Delhi for seven seasons. During his tenure, he compiled 123 total wins, including reaching at least 20 victories in each of the past three seasons. While at Delhi, Thomsen was named conference coach of the year three times and

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01:32:55

NBA Free Agency 2025: Debating All 30 Teams - Who...

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2025/07/02

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss NBA free agency 2025, analyzing the moves made by all 30 teams. They discuss the implications of trades, signings, and losses, evaluating how each team has fared in the offseason. From the Atlanta Hawks' potential to rise in the Eastern Conference to the struggles of the Washington Wizards and the uncertain future of LeBron James, the hosts provide insights and predictions for the upcoming season. They also touch on the impact of player health and team

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01:28:38

Sean Hanna - East Stroudsburg University Men's...

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2025/06/30

Sean Hanna has been a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at East Stroudsburg University for 4 seasons. Hanna previously served as a graduate assistant for the program from 2017-19.Since graduating with a master's degree from ESU in 2019, Hanna served as the director of basketball operations at Division I Lafayette College. As a student-athlete at Moravian College, Hanna averaged 10.2 points per game during his senior year, ranking second on the team in assists and steals. The guard distributed 213

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01:23:56

Coretta Brown - Eastern Kentucky University Women's...

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2025/06/27

Coretta Brown will be entering her fifth season as a Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Eastern Kentucky University. She previously served two season as an assistant at Georgia Southern University. Before her time at Georgia Southern Brown was an assistant at the University of West Alabama from 2017 to 2019.Brown launched a new program when she became the first head coach at Thomas University from 2012 to 2017. At Thomas, Brown coached four all-conference players, one freshman of the year, one

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01:06:14

Thunder & Shai Win the 2025 NBA Title, Hali's...

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2025/06/25

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the recent NBA Finals, focusing on the Indiana Pacers' unexpected run and the impact of Tyrese Halliburton's injury. They analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship victory and what it means for their legacy. The conversation shifts to recent trades, including Kevin Durant's move to the Houston Rockets and the Celtics' fire sale. The hosts also touch on the Wizards' trade and the implications of the Lakers' ownership change. They conclude with thoughts

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01:09:52

Andrew Wingreen - New College of Florida Men's...

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2025/06/23

Andrew Wingreen is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at New College of Florida having been hired on May 1, 2023 to start the Mighty Banyan program from scratch. In their first season as a member of the NAIA and The Sun Conference, Wingreen led the Mighty Banyans to a 14-15 (7-9) record, which would be good enough for fifth place in the conference. The Banyans qualified for the Sun Conference Tournament in their first season as the #5 seedEntering his 16th season on a college sideline, Wingreen most

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25:33

Round Table 78 - What’s your process for setting...

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2025/06/20

Welcome to the 78th 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.June’s Round Table question is: What’s your process for setting goals with your team at the beginning of the season?Our Coaching Lineup this month:·Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High School·Sean Glaze –

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01:02:05

Thunder & J-Dub Take Game 5, The Pacers Conundrum,...

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2025/06/18

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the NBA Finals as we head into Game 6 on Thursday night. They break down J-Dub's 40 point Game 5 and Shai's season long MVP performances. Next, they discuss the Pacers and how hard it is to pin down where they rank in the hierarchy of the NBA heading into next season. Mike and Jason also look at all the Finals teams for the past 25 years and make the case that Tyrese Haliburton is probably one of the 5 "worst" best players on a Finals team since the year

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