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PODCAST

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

This Podcast will discuss basketball coaching with Coach Steve Collins. Coach Collins will do this with interviews and on topic discussions. (Discussion will revolve around basketball topics such as: Offense, Defense, Motivation, Team Building, Youth Basketball, High School Basketball, college basketball and much more...) We will publish weekly shows at 6:00 am..... Please check out our site if you like our podcast. www.teachhoops.com.

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Ep 2910 Is Your Culture a Concrete Foundation or Just...

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching... ·

2026/04/24

https://teachhoops.com/In the world of elite athletics, "Culture" is often used as a buzzword, but rarely is it defined with precision. A winning culture is not a set of slogans on a locker room wall; it is the collective set of behaviors that a team repeats under pressure. It is the "soil" in which your tactical systems grow. If the soil is toxic, even the most brilliant offensive sets will wither. To build a championship-level environment, a coach must move from "policing" behavior to

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18:03

Ep 2909 Are You Coaching the Game, or Just Watching...

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2026/04/23

https://teachhoops.com/Game management is the "Chess Match" that separates the great coaches from the merely good ones. While practice is where you build the foundation, the game is where you apply the Strategic Lever. High-level game management isn't just about calling plays; it is about Rhythm Control. If your opponent is on a 6-0 run, do you have the poise to change the tempo through a timeout, a defensive sub, or a shift in transition philosophy? Most games are won or lost in the

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Ep 2908. Teachhoops.com Member call

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching... ·

2026/04/22

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9:18

Ep 2907 Lab vs. Arena: How to Stop 'Proving' and...

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2026/04/21

https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode, we tackle the "October Plateau"—that frustrating reality where players work hard all summer only to show up in the fall with the exact same skill set. We pull back the curtain on elite performance environments like chess, music academies, and military war games to reveal the hidden architecture of growth. The secret? You have to stop asking your players to "prove it" when they should be "improving it." [0:00] The Psychology of Performance vs. Development

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47:25

Ep 2906 Why Are "Office Hours" the Most Underutilized...

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2026/04/20

https://teachhoops.com/ Show Notes In the fast-paced cycle of the season, coaches often find themselves overwhelmed with "what" to do, but lacking the space to discuss the "why" and the "how." While traditional clinics provide a firehose of information, Office Hours provide a sanctuary for specific, real-time problem-solving. This is the "Digital Locker Room" where the theory of the playbook meets the chaotic reality of your Tuesday night practice. Whether you are a veteran or a first-year coach,

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10:22

Ep 2905 Can the 3-2-1 Offseason System Make Your Team...

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2026/04/19

www.teachhoops.com Episode Summary This episode gives you a simple offseason operating system that prevents “busy but not better.” Run it from April to October to build player development, physical durability, and mental response—while protecting one clear team identity. The 3-2-1 Offseason 3 Things We Build: Skill + Strength + Mind 2 Things We Track: Attendance + Weight Room Wins 1 Thing We Protect: Identity (choose ONE) What You’ll Learn The two-skill rule for every player

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18:42

Ep 2904 Managing Expectations and Parental Problems

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2026/04/18

Teachhoops.com⁠ Managing Parent Expectations and Problems ⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠ Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠ ⁠Funnel Down Defense

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Ep 2903 Coaching Call discussing Turnovers and Pressing

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching... ·

2026/04/17

Teachhoops.com⁠⁠Managing Parent Expectations and Problems ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠⁠ Spotify link: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Funnel Down Defense

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8:50

Ep 2902 Are You Running a 72-Hour Season Debrief That...

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2026/04/16

www.teachhoops.comEpisode Summary April is when next season is built. This episode gives coaches a repeatable “72-Hour Debrief” to close the year with clarity and start the offseason with momentum—without drifting into “we’ll get to it later.” What You’ll Learn The 3-question truth audit to diagnose your season fast How to separate game problems (X’s & O’s) from program problems (habits) The 10-clip film rule: correct AND show the picture of “right” Exit meeting questions that

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Ep 2901 Teachhoops.com Member Call

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2026/04/16

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Ep 2900 Are Your Practice Reps Actually Preparing...

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2026/04/14

https://teachhoops.com/In the world of coaching, we often fall into the trap of "drilling for comfort" rather than "drilling for conflict." We see players knock down 20 shots in a row in a stationary block-shooting drill and think we have a team of sharpshooters. Then, Friday night comes, the defense is flying at them, the lungs are burning, and those same shooters go 2-for-15. The gap between Practice Performance and Game Execution is usually a result of poor practice design. To win the "Shooting

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Ep 2899 What Did I Learn Saying Goodbye to My Last Team?

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2026/04/13

https://teachhoops.com/ The banquet is supposed to feel like closure. Smiles. Awards. Stories. Pictures. A room full of parents, players, and memories. But when it’s your last banquet… it hits different. In this episode, Coach Collins reflects on saying goodbye to his final team and shares the lessons that only come after a lifetime in the gym—lessons about leadership, culture, pressure, relationships, and the invisible moments that matter more than the scoreboard. This is a coach-to-coach

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Ep 2898 Can a Single Conversation with Coach Collins...

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2026/04/12

https://teachhoops.com/In this special edition of Coach Unplugged, we explore the "under the hood" power of the One-on-One Member Call with Coach Moore. Let’s face it: as coaches, we often get "married" to our own ideas. We run the same drills and the same sets because they worked three years ago, even if they aren't working with this group. A one-on-one session with Coach Moore provides the ultimate "Tactical Audit." This isn't just about drawing up a "quick hitter" for a baseline out-of-bounds

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Ep 2897 What Does it Actually Take to Win a...

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2026/04/11

https://teachhoops.com/ Winning a championship is rarely about having the most talented roster; it is about having the most "Connected" roster. In the postseason, talent gets you into the building, but Culture wins the trophy. A championship team possesses a unifying mission where every player—from the leading scorer to the bench energy leader—understands and embraces their specific role. This is built in the "dark" months of the off-season, not just the "bright" lights of the playoffs. To achieve

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Ep 2896 Why Mentors are the Ultimate Coaching...

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2026/04/10

https://teachhoops.com/ Coaching can often feel like being on an island. You are expected to have the answer for every late-game scenario, every player conflict, and every parental concern, often with very little objective feedback. The One-on-One Member Call is designed to break that isolation. It moves the conversation from general "best practices" to specific program solutions. Whether you are struggling to implement a new motion offense or trying to fix a toxic locker room, having a dedicated

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49:47

Ep 2895 Game Changers: Lessons from Exceptional...

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2026/04/09

Game Changer the Book⁠⁠⁠Ever wonder if teaching resilience means just telling your players to “tough it out”? Think again! Too many coaches see resilience as brute toughness, not the steady acceptance and growth it really is. This episode, with Bill Flitter and guest author and coach Dan Gold, will reshape how you fuel your athletes’ spirit, both on and off the court. Are you coaching more than just wins? Listen in to discover: Turning losses into learning, not just stings. Handling

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46:47

Ep 2894 Game Changers: Lessons from Exceptional...

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching... ·

2026/04/08

Game Changer the Book⁠⁠Ever wonder if teaching resilience means just telling your players to “tough it out”? Think again! Too many coaches see resilience as brute toughness, not the steady acceptance and growth it really is. This episode, with Bill Flitter and guest author and coach Dan Gold, will reshape how you fuel your athletes’ spirit, both on and off the court. Are you coaching more than just wins? Listen in to discover: Turning losses into learning, not just stings. Handling

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25:05

Ep 2893 The Anatomy of a Champion: Beyond the X’s...

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching... ·

2026/04/07

Winning a championship is rarely about having the most talented roster; it is about having the most "Connected" roster. In the postseason, talent gets you into the building, but Culture wins the trophy. A championship team possesses a unifying mission where every player—from the leading scorer to the bench energy leader—understands and embraces their specific role. This is built in the "dark" months of June and July, not just the "bright" lights of March. To achieve this, you must establish "Radical

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Ep 2892 How Did Cori Close Build a Championship...

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching... ·

2026/04/06

https://teachhoops.com/⁠ Cori Close’s UCLA rebuild is a blueprint for any coach trying to modernize a program with tradition: build a culture that scales, develop talent on purpose, and train the mental game like it’s part of practice. Why this matters: UCLA just won the 2026 NCAA women’s national championship with a dominant 79–51 win over South Carolina. 1) Culture: “Broom + Shovel” leadership Close uses a broom and shovel as daily reminders: serve first (broom) and dig below the surface

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Ep 2891 What Can the Women’s Final Four Teach Us...

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2026/04/05

https://teachhoops.com/The Women’s Final Four is the biggest stage in the sport—and it reminds every coach of a hard truth: losing hurts, even for Hall-of-Famers. This episode uses the postgame moment after UConn’s loss as a real-time teaching tool on sportsmanship, accountability, and culture. What This Episode Covers Why the hardest part of coaching isn’t drawing up plays—it’s handling emotions when seasons end The difference between disappointment and disrespect How a coach’s

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