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PODCAST

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast

Steve Collins (Teachhoops.com)

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast will share, tips, drills and much more Published Mon-Friday at 7:00 am

sports basketball

All Episodes

11:06

Ep 1321 Gemini said How Can You Train Your Players to...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/03/06

https://teachhoops.com/ In the modern era of constant digital stimulation, a player's attention span is often their most underdeveloped skill. On the basketball court, "Focus" isn't a static state; it is a dynamic ability to filter out "noise"—the crowd, the scoreboard, the previous mistake—and zero in on the "next right thing." This is often referred to as the "Quiet Eye" phenomenon. Elite shooters and decision-makers have a measurable pause in their visual focus on a target (the rim or a

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11:06

Ep 1321 Gemini said How Can You Maximize "Rep...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/03/05

https://teachhoops.com/ The secret to an efficient practice isn't working faster; it's eliminating "dead time." Most practices lose 15–20 minutes to "coach-speak," long lines, and slow transitions between drills. To combat this, adopt the "Whistle-to-Whistle" mentality. Every segment should have a pre-determined start time and a countdown clock. Use "Transition Sprints"—where players have 7 seconds to get to their next station—to keep the heart rate elevated. By scripting your practice in 6- to

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Ep 1320 Tip of the Day

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/03/04

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠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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8:29

Ep 1319 Cutting Down the Nets

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/03/03

https://teachhoops.com/ What if your culture didn’t start on day one of practice… but the day after your last game? In this episode, Coach shares a simple “net strategy” that turns a future goal into a real, daily reminder your players can’t ignore. You’ll learn why vision has to come before the work, why tangible symbols beat speeches, and how public commitment creates peer accountability. When kids can see the target, they train differently—because the grind finally has a “why.” Take the

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11:06

Ep 1318 Drill of the Day

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/03/02

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠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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11:06

Ep 1317 Is Handling Pressure Possible?

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/27

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠⁠⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠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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7:06

Ep 1316 How do you Teach Sreening?

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/26

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠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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6:20

Ep 1315 A Pivotal Coaching Moment

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/26

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠⁠⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠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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8:04

Ep 1314 Teams that Gamble on Defense

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/24

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠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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6:20

Ep 1313 Tip of the Day

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠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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13:40

Ep 1312 How Can Film Study Revolutionize Your...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/20

https://teachhoops.com/ Breaking down film is only half the battle; the real victory lies in transferring those observations to the hardwood. Film study should act as a "diagnostic tool" that dictates your practice curriculum. If your weekend game footage reveals a recurring breakdown in transition defense or a failure to "box out" from the weak side, those specific clips should be the "pre-game meal" for your Monday practice. By showing players exactly where the breakdown occurred on screen, and

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Ep 1311 Coach Collins Thoughts...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/19

https://teachhoops.com/Coach Collins’ coaching thoughts are rooted in the belief that simplicity and consistency are the keys to long-term program success. Whether you are leading a youth team or a high-level high school program, the "Collins Approach" prioritizes the "Non-Negotiables": transition defense, elite spacing, and high-percentage shot selection. He often emphasizes that a coach's job isn't to out-scheme the opponent, but to "out-fundamental" them. This means spending the bulk of your

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6:05

Ep 1310 Drill of the Day

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Teachhoops.com⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠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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14:35

Ep 1309 How Do Rituals and Routines Build a More...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/17

https://teachhoops.com/ Rituals and routines are the "connective tissue" of a successful basketball program, providing a sense of stability and predictability amidst the inherent chaos of a season. A ritual is a symbolic action—like a specific team chant or a post-game "shoutout" circle—that reinforces your core values and builds emotional connection. A routine, on the other hand, is a tactical sequence of events—like a 10-minute dynamic warm-up or a specific "Free Throw Routine"—that automates

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9:43

Ep 1308 Tip of the Day

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/16

Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠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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4:03

Ep 1307 What Is the "North Star" That Will Define...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/13

https://teachhoops.com/ A team motto is more than just a catchy phrase on a warm-up shirt; it is the foundational "Why" that binds a group of individuals into a singular, cohesive unit. To be effective, a motto must be authentic to your specific roster and the values of your community. Avoid the "cliché trap" by involving your players in the creation process. When athletes have a hand in defining their own identity—whether it’s "All-In," "Brick by Brick," or "P.T.P." (Protect The Program)—they

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8:54

Ep 1306 How Can Adversity Become Your Team’s Greatest...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/12

https://teachhoops.com/ Adversity is not an obstacle to your season; it is a required ingredient for building a championship culture. Whether it is a key injury, a heart-breaking loss on a buzzer-beater, or the "January Lull" where the grind starts to wear on your players, these moments are "Character Audits." As a coach, your reaction to adversity sets the ceiling for your team’s resilience. If you remain poised and "solution-oriented," your players will mirror that stability. The goal is to

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8:07

Ep 1305 Is Your Team Peaking… or Just Surviving...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/11

www.teachhoops.comFebruary is where the season tells the truth. Legs are heavy, emotions run higher, and every practice feels like it matters twice as much. In this episode, we talk about how this month doesn’t create who your team is — it REVEALS it. And it reveals you, too. Coach Collins breaks down why most teams don’t need more “stuff” right now… they need more CLARITY, CONSISTENCY, and CONNECTION. You’ll hear why adding one more play, one more defense, or one more “special” look can tighten

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5:55

Ep 1304 How Can You Master the Art of Teaching Shot...

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/10

https://teachhoops.com/ Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠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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8:33

Ep 1303 Does Success Leave Clues?

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠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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