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The Hours

The SAVI Coaching Podcast covers the latest insights and trends in the game. Join us as we delve deeper into the questions and topics raised by our SAVI members. Whether you"re a coach at any level or simply a basketball enthusiast, you"ll find valuable discussions and practical advice for your best season yet. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of coaching.Join our free community: skool.com/savicoaching

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34:45

Inside the SAVI Community: Mailbag Episode

The Hours ·

2025/12/24

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/aboutWelcome back to The Hours Podcast, presented by SAVI Basketball! In this special mailbag episode, Mark and Clare dive into the SAVI member community to answer burning questions about team transformations, defensive troubleshooting, and building program culture on the road.Whether you're struggling to move from a 4-out to a 5-out offense, or you're

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34:25

NBA Film Session: A SAVI Breakdown

The Hours ·

2025/12/17

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/aboutWelcome to an experimental episode of The Hours, where Mark and Tyler try out a "simulcast" live film session, breaking down a recent Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors game. Join them as they watch the action, discussing high-level conceptual basketball offense, defense, and the nuances of decision-making on the court. Beyond the ball,

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37:53

Start, Bench, Cut: The Practice Planning Gameplan for...

The Hours ·

2025/12/10

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/aboutMark and Tyler from SAVI Basketball dive into the coaching trenches to tackle a common challenge: designing a practice plan that drives immediate, noticeable improvement. Using the fun, high-stakes game of "Start, Bench, Cut," they go back and forth proposing three practice solutions for critical team objectives like improving toughness, creating

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54:42

The 7 Principles of a Master Coach: The Art of Coaching

The Hours ·

2025/12/03

🏆 Join TOC Coach for FREE: https://www.skool.com/toccoach/about 🏀 Join SAVI Basketball with a 7-Day Free Trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about Join Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball as they review Tyler’s highly acclaimed 7-Principle guide for youth coaches, reframing it as The 7 Principles of a Master Coach applicable to coaches of all sports. Inspired by the development of their Art of Coaching course and their partnership with JP Nerbun and TOC Coach, this episode breaks down core

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36:40

Fixing Isolation Offense & Mastering Transition Defense

The Hours ·

2025/11/26

Join SAVI Basketball 👉https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about to help revolutionize the way the game is taught and played.Coaches, welcome to a special episode! Instead of our usual format, Mark Cascio and Tyler Coston invite you to sit in on a live consulting call with a few members of the SAVI Basketball community.We dive into the real, in-the-moment problems coaches face, dissecting film and providing actionable solutions for a team struggling with isolation offense and needing a clear system for

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58:43

Mailbag Episode (Youth Spacing, Assistant Roles, and...

The Hours ·

2025/11/19

Join Mark and Tyler for a special Mailbag episode of The Hours podcast! Celebrating over 600 members in the Savvy Basketball community, they tackle listener-submitted "smart questions" that show effort and application. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, from youth development to high-level defensive strategy, emphasizing principles over prescribed plays and function over form.Get ready for an in-depth discussion on how to teach modern basketball, why reacting to your opponent means

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40:40

The Problem with Coaching Clinics & How We're Solving It

The Hours ·

2025/11/12

Join Mark Cascio, Claire Murphy, and Tyler as they dissect what's wrong with most traditional coaching clinics and celebrate the success of their first-ever annual SAVI Coaching Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona! They share why their clinic was so impactful, from deep, intentional conversations to a focus on holistic, identity-based coaching over simple X's and O's.Then, the "Dream Team" breaks down key takeaways from running a youth basketball practice together, offering immediate, high-value action items

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32:54

The Most Important Coaching Skill Revealed:...

The Hours ·

2025/11/05

Mark and Tyler from are back to finish the "Building the Best Coach" tournament bracket and decide which attribute is the undisputed champion of coaching excellence! In this jam-packed finale, the hosts complete the first round with debates that pit System Design against High Energy, and Recruiting against Player Roles.The competition quickly whittles down to the "Core Four" of coaching excellence—a grouping that shifts the conversation from bracket fun to a serious discussion about the foundations

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32:14

The Perfect Coach Bracket (Part 1): Practice,...

The Hours ·

2025/10/29

Welcome into The Hours! Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball are back with another bracket tournament, this time tackling the monumental task of building the "Perfect Coach." In Part 1 of this two-part special, the hosts kick off the 16-attribute bracket by seeding and debating the most crucial skills and qualities a successful basketball coach must possess, ranging from Practice Design to Communication and High Standards. Tyler shares an incredible anecdote about their 7th/8th-grade girls' squad's

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40:10

What Coaches Get Wrong (and how to get it right)

The Hours ·

2025/10/22

Join Tyler in this episode of The Hours Podcast as he sits down with renowned basketball teacher Edward Leblanc! Edward is an innovative mind known for helping players and coaches achieve their full potential, and in this episode, he shares his revolutionary insights on player development, skill acquisition, and what really moves the needle for young athletes.Edward Leblanc brings a game-changing perspective to the court, challenging the conventional wisdom of chasing constant AAU tournament

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34:50

Unlearning Defense: 5 Traditional Habits That Kill...

The Hours ·

2025/10/15

Welcome back to The Hours Podcast, presented by SAVI Basketball! Hosts Mark and Tyler are fresh off program clinics and dive straight into the trenches of coaching philosophy and defensive installation.In this must-listen episode, they break down the common barriers coaches face when transitioning to a conceptual system like the Lock Left Defense (which they successfully installed in just 90 minutes!). They tackle the critical challenge of unlearning deeply ingrained defensive habits—from the

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57:21

The Best Basketball Actions

The Hours ·

2025/10/08

Welcome back to The Hours Podcast, presented by SAVI Basketball! In this special episode, hosts Mark and Tyler ditch the lecture hall for the court as they go head-to-head in an exhilarating 16-Action Bracket challenge. Coming out of the development of their new RDS Offensive Course (Race & Driving Space), the hosts aim to rank their favorite basketball actions in a single-elimination tournament to find the ultimate #1 action to build an offense around. They break down the essential

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30:28

The Art of a Player-Led Program

The Hours ·

2025/10/01

In this episode, Mark and Clare flip the script on traditional coaching. They reveal why the "fix-it" mentality is a trap and how the most transformative coaches empower their players to lead. Drawing on their experiences as teachers and coaches, they discuss how to build a program that is truly bigger than any one person. They cover practical strategies like asking better questions, creating a psychologically safe environment, and co-creating your team's culture. Tune in to learn how to move from

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29:23

Special Situations Part 2

The Hours ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of The Hours Podcast, Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball dive into Part 2 of their series on special situations in coaching. They challenge coaches to not only have a pre-determined philosophy for these critical moments but also to actively "test and teach" it to their teams. This episode moves beyond late-game scenarios to cover situations that happen every single game, including pre-game, halftime, and post-game management. They use real-world examples to illustrate how small,

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46:50

Special Situations Part 1

The Hours ·

2025/09/16

Are you leaving opportunities on the court? Most coaches are great at preparing for "first-order" situations like transition and half-court offense, but fail to properly train for "second-order" situations that happen frequently but are rarely practiced. In this episode, Tyler and Mark dive deep into two major special situations: free throws and baseline out-of-bounds plays. They challenge traditional coaching methods and provide a fresh perspective on how to turn these moments into a competitive

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54:53

BONUS EPISODE! A New Era for Coaches: The Launch of...

The Hours ·

2025/09/15

In this special episode, we're making a huge announcement. We're thrilled to officially launch the TOC Coach Community, a new platform and partnership between TOC and SAVI.Join us as we sit down with Leadership & culture consultant and our partner, JP Nerbun to discuss our personal coaching journeys, the lessons learned from influential mentors, and the powerful "Venn diagram" that brought our philosophies together. We dive deep into why we're moving beyond transactional coaching to a

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42:33

Would You Rather? Prioritizing the One Thing in...

The Hours ·

2025/09/10

What's your one thing? 🤔 In this thought-provoking episode of The Hours, hosts Tyler and Mark play "Would You Rather" to help coaches define their core priorities. They argue that having too many "priorities" devalues the word and leads to confusion.Listen in as they break down:Their personal "one words" for life: Boundaries and Lean.The power of consistency over motivation.Why simplicity wins in player development.The one dribble move, offensive action, and post move to teach all your

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31:57

The Power of Pre-Practice & What I Learned from Coach K

The Hours ·

2025/09/03

Ready to transform your basketball practices? 🏀 In this episode of The Hours, Tyler and Mark reveal the secrets behind "pre-practice." Tyler shares a powerful story from his visit to a Duke practice under Coach K, highlighting how intentional and player-led warmups can set the tone for your entire program. 🔥 We’ll break down how to: 💥Make practices more impactful by moving drills to pre-practice. 💥Create a player-led environment where athletes take ownership of their development. 💥Implement a

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32:28

The Art of Shooting

The Hours ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, Tyler and Mark dive deep into one of basketball’s most crucial skills: shooting. They break down common myths, share the science and art behind great form, and discuss the power of external cues that can transform how players approach their shot.🚫 Shooting myths debunked – Separating fact from fiction🎯 The art & science – Why shooting is more than just mechanics🗣️ External cues – How simple language can unlock better results🏀 Coaching takeaways – Teaching shooting with

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36:59

Turning Practice into Play

The Hours ·

2025/08/20

In this episode, Clare and Tyler break down how to flip the script on traditional basketball practices. Instead of running the same repetitive drills, learn how to create game-like situations that actually prepare your players for real competition. They’ll also dive into how shifting your practice approach builds decision-making, energy, and player engagement on the court.🎮 Make your drills game-like ⚡ Keep practices proactive, not repetitive 🧠 Build smarter players through game situations 🏀

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