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Coach Tony Miller

Interviews with expert basketball coaches at the high school, college and professional levels to talk specific topics impacting coaches at every level. Each episode designed to fit into your busy schedule. Hosted by college basketball coach and university professor, Tony Miller. Whether you’re a new coach or someone who"s been in the game — this show is for you. New episodes weekly. aquicktimeout.substack.com

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28:00

Coaching Strategies from Jim Larranaga

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2026/04/07

Former Miami Hurricanes head coach, Jim Larranaga, shares lessons learned from taking two teams to the men's basketball Final Four. We talk offensive concepts vs. sets, maximizing assistant coaches, and coaching in the transfer portal era.Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere’s a couple highlights from this week’s episode…Is College Basketball in a Good Place?The Transfer Portal Era’s Impact on College CoachingYou can also watch the full interview here…FastDraw + FastScout =

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26:42

Inside the Analytics of the NCAA Tournament

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2026/03/26

Coach-talk: A March Madness BreakdownJordan Sperber, founder of HoopVision and co-founder of bballanalytics.com, is back on the show to give an analytical look at this year's NCAA Tournament. We talk pace of play, whether shooting travels from week to week, and second weekend matchups in the Sweet 16.Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere’s a few highlights from this week’s episode…The Old is New Again! The Bigs are Back!Predicting Winners: Shooting Slumps in Tournament

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22:30

Strategies to Develop Defensive Awareness in Players

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2026/03/19

Coach Mike Jagacki of Lockdown Defense shares strategies for developing defensive awareness in players. Practical suggestions to improve your players defensive IQ. A must-listen for coaches!Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere’s a highlight from this week’s episode…Use the Concept of PAD-ing to improve IQWatch the full film breakdown…FastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game PrepFastDraw and FastScout have been staples for the top coaches for years, and now they’re part of a fully

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18:37

Basketball Postseason Assessment Checklist

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2026/03/10

For many, the season has concluded. What’s the next move?SAVI Coaching's Mark Cascio is back on A Quick Timeout podcast to share a basketball postseason assessment checklist to jumpstart your plans for next season. Maximize your offseason, focus on what matters, and come back better than ever!Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyWatch the full interview here…FastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game PrepFastDraw and FastScout have been staples for the top coaches for years, and now

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39:46

How to Create Havoc for Basketball Offenses

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2026/03/03

Wanting more forced turnovers? More deflections? More wins?This week, I sit down with Coach Mike Jagacki for an exclusive webclinic on the art of trapping. Coach Jagacki brings teaching and film to show exactly how to level up your team’s defense and create havoc for the offense.Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…Changing a basketball offense’s rhythmThe Cannon TrapWatch the full film breakdown…FastDraw + FastScout = Elite

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29:15

Pods of Plays for Basketball Conceptual Offense

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2026/02/24

Bowling Green's head coach, Todd Simon, shares his philosophy for basketball conceptual offense, including the creating pods of plays, using small-sided games, generating more free throw opportunities, and teaching shot selection.Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are some highlights from this week’s episode…Tempo is key for offense efficiency and effectivenessThinking about free throwsIntroducing conceptual offense to playersFastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game PrepFastDraw

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27:22

Better Basketball Game Management

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2026/02/10

SAVI's Mark Cascio joins Tony Miller to discuss the art and science of basketball game management. From knowing when to take timeouts to riding the hot hand to organizing halftime talks. Improve your coaching immediately with these tips and tricks.Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are some highlights from this week’s episode…Should you sit a player with two fouls?Call a timeout or let the team work through it?How much should you play your bench players?FastDraw +

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45:52

Basketball Pace & Space Film Session

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2026/02/03

Jimmy Allen, Emory & Henry University's (D2) head men's basketball coach, does a deep-dive on pace and space conceptual offense. While Allen was the head coach at Army West Point, Doug Novak served as his assistant. On this episode, Allen shares film, terminology, and teaching points for conceptual offense.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyClick to watch the film sessionHere are some highlights from this week’s episode…Better Plays or Better

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31:58

Inside Towson's Conceptual Offense

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2026/01/20

Towson head coach, Pat Skerry, provides an inside look at the Tigers' flow offense. In addition, Skerry shares ideas for teaching shot selection, how multiple actions creates advantages in the half court, and more!Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are some highlights from this week’s episode…Why Flow Game?How to Make for Free Throws than Your Opponent ShootsOffensive Rebounding’s Role in the OffenseFastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game

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53:05

Building Your Basketball Scouting Workflow

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2026/01/17

How’s your basketball game prep? We’re here to help!I’m joined Chowan head coach Rob Burke and Midland assistant coach Cameron Schuknecht for an NABC-Hudl webinar - From Film Breakdown to Game Plan: Building Your Scouting System. Insights on scouting opponents, streamlining your scout process, communicating with your team, and more!Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are some highlights from this week’s episode…Analytics vs. The Eye

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33:08

Intentionally Create Basketball Culture

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2025/12/30

What does it look like when your program’s core principles move off a t-shirt and into every drill, play call, and recruitment conversation?Samford women's basketball coach, Matt Wise, is in year one as the head coach for the Bulldogs. In this episode, Wise shares how his core values drive conversations, team building, on-court play, drills and more!Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are some highlights from this week’s episode…Living out

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35:08

Basketball Offense Strategies for Scoring More Points

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2025/12/21

In this week’s newsletter…🎧 Podcast with SAVI’s Mark Cascio➕ Rebounding Drills for the 2-1-2 Pressure Zone Defense⛹️ FREE Resource for Improving Your Team’s Scouting Systen🏀 Warmup Drill to Level Up Your Offense🎧 Basketball Offense Strategies for Scoring More PointsSAVI Coaching's Mark Cascio and Coach Tony Miller answer coaches' questions on various basketball offense strategies, including conceptual offense, transition offense, attacking junk defense, rebounding and practicing free throws

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32:37

Strategies to Attack Switching Defenses

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2025/12/11

Tired of seeing your offense grind to a halt when the defense switches everything?Pallacanestro Trieste’s assistant coach, Francesco Nanni, dives deep into the topic of attacking switching defenses. Defenses frequently use switches to neutralize advantage-creating actions in the modern game. Coach Nanni provides tactics for teaching your players how to attack those switches.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyWatch more from Coach Nanni…FREE Coach

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26:10

Conceptual Offensive Strategies

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2025/12/02

Jamie Quarles is the associate head coach for the University of Buffalo Bulls. He’s serves as the offensive coordinator for head coach, Jim Whitesell. Coach Quarles discusses his role as the OC, how he teaches spacing, and some of the challenges in running a conceptual-based offense.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyFastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game PrepFastDraw and FastScout have been staples for the top coaches for years, and now they’re part

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18:48

Adjustments for Your Conceptual Basketball Offense

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2025/11/26

SAVI Coaching’s Mark Cascio is back to discuss early season adjustments to improve your team’s 5-Out and 4-Out conceptual offense. We talk spacing, shot selection, transition offense, and post play attacks.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are a few highlights from this week’s episode:Embracing messiness can lead to growthSimple way to improve pace in transitionTeaching players to recognize neutral (i.e., no advantage)FastDraw + FastScout =

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44:05

Basketball Culture, Conceptual Offense, and Player...

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2025/11/19

Every coach will want to listen to this episode to start the seasonMiami (OH) Redhawks’ head men’s basketball coach, Travis Steele, talks the importance of core values, giving freedom in learning conceptual offense, teaching shot selection, the formula for effective player development.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are a few highlights from this week’s episode:The Four Guiding Core Values for the RedhawksWhat about midrange jumpers?What

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35:29

Small-Sided Games for Decision-Based Basketball Training

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2025/11/11

Ready for some small-sided game ideas for the upcoming season?George Washington University’s Brianna Finch shares her favorite small-sided games for decision-based basketball player development. Included are 1v1, 3v3, and full team games for skill development and decision-making.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are a few highlights from this week’s episode:3v3 Wildcat SSG4v3 Continuous DrillWatch the film breakdown with Coach Finch…FastDraw

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24:32

Create a Basketball Program Founded on Player...

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2025/11/04

Furman assistant coach, Rett Lister, provides advice and insights to young coaches looking to rise the coaching ranks. We talk what it takes to be recruited, teaching players conceptual offense and defense, using analytics with players, and structuring practices.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are a few highlights from this week’s episode:Creating competitiveness within your teamBalancing being analytically driven and “the eye

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33:58

Teaching Decision-Making via Small-Sided Games

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2025/10/28

Want drill and small-sided game ideas for teaching decision-making to your players?Zachary Hopp is the Director of Analytics & Strategy for Arkansas State’s Ryan Pannone. In this film session episode, he shares small-sided games and teaching points for improving players’ skills and decision-making for free-flowing offense.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are a few highlights from this week’s episode:4v4 BlenderScaffolding PNR

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37:33

Here's How to Make Your Basketball Practices More...

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2025/10/21

Level Up Your Practices with Coach Steve SmileySteve Smiley, head basketball coach for the Northern Colorado Bears, shares practice plans for creating competitive practices, including sample practice plans, excel sheets for tracking, and small-sided games for development.Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | SpotifyHere are a couple highlights from this week’s episode:What Should You Install First in Your Offense This Season?How Much 5v5 Should You Do Per

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