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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 2854 How Can You Find the Right Fit and Ace the Interview to Lead Your Own Program?

    Ep 2854 How Can You Find the Right Fit and Ace the Interview to Lead Your Own Program?
    Feb 27 2026
    https://teachhoops.com/ The deterioration of fundamentals in the modern game is a direct result of the "Highlight Culture" that permeates youth and high school basketball. In an era where a player’s "value" is often measured by their social media mixtape rather than their defensive win shares, the incentive structure has shifted. Players are spending thousands of hours practicing "deep threes" and "flashy handles" while ignoring the "Zero-Talent" fundamentals like boxing out, proper footwork on a closeout, and the simple chest pass. As a coach, you are fighting a battle against the "Instant Gratification" of the highlight reel. To reverse this trend, you must make fundamentals "cool" again by charting them and rewarding them with playing time, proving that the most fundamental team is almost always the last one standing in March. A major contributor to this decline is the disproportionate Game-to-Practice ratio found in many AAU circuits. When athletes play four games in a weekend but only practice once a week, they never develop the "Muscle Memory" required for elite execution. They are essentially "playing through" their mistakes rather than correcting them. This leads to "Dirty Reps"—poor shooting mechanics or lazy defensive stances that become baked into their game. To combat this, your practice environment must prioritize "High-Volume Rep Density." Instead of generic drills, utilize "Constraint-Based" teaching where players cannot move to the next segment until they demonstrate a perfect jump stop or a "two-handed" rebound. By making the "boring" basics a requirement for entry into the "fun" parts of practice, you raise the floor of your program's potential. Finally, the deterioration of fundamentals is often a failure of "Coach Clarity." If you aren't correcting a "travel" on a pivot in November, you shouldn't be surprised when it costs you a game in February. Fundamentals are "leaky"—if you don't constantly plug the holes, they will drain away. Use film study to show your players the direct link between a fundamental breakdown (like a missed box-out) and the resulting opponent basket. When players see that their "individual sloppiness" has a "team cost," they develop a sense of accountability. By doubling down on the "Basics of the Game" during the mid-season January grind, you aren't being "old school"—re-establishing these habits is a strategic advantage that will allow your team to out-execute more "talented" but less disciplined opponents. Basketball fundamentals, youth basketball development, coaching philosophy, basketball IQ, player development, footwork drills, passing mechanics, defensive stance, high school basketball, AAU basketball vs. skill work, coach development, team culture, basketball success, athletic leadership, shooting mechanics, basketball training, coaching accountability, practice rep density, coach unplugged, teach hoops, fundamental decline, modern basketball trends. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2853 Why Are We Losing the "Lost Art" of Basketball Fundamentals?

    Ep 2853 Why Are We Losing the "Lost Art" of Basketball Fundamentals?
    Feb 26 2026
    https://teachhoops.com/ The deterioration of fundamentals in the modern game is a direct result of the "Highlight Culture" that permeates youth and high school basketball. In an era where a player’s "value" is often measured by their social media mixtape rather than their defensive win shares, the incentive structure has shifted. Players are spending thousands of hours practicing "deep threes" and "flashy handles" while ignoring the "Zero-Talent" fundamentals like boxing out, proper footwork on a closeout, and the simple chest pass. As a coach, you are fighting a battle against the "Instant Gratification" of the highlight reel. To reverse this trend, you must make fundamentals "cool" again by charting them and rewarding them with playing time, proving that the most fundamental team is almost always the last one standing in March. A major contributor to this decline is the disproportionate Game-to-Practice ratio found in many AAU circuits. When athletes play four games in a weekend but only practice once a week, they never develop the "Muscle Memory" required for elite execution. They are essentially "playing through" their mistakes rather than correcting them. This leads to "Dirty Reps"—poor shooting mechanics or lazy defensive stances that become baked into their game. To combat this, your practice environment must prioritize "High-Volume Rep Density." Instead of generic drills, utilize "Constraint-Based" teaching where players cannot move to the next segment until they demonstrate a perfect jump stop or a "two-handed" rebound. By making the "boring" basics a requirement for entry into the "fun" parts of practice, you raise the floor of your program's potential. Finally, the deterioration of fundamentals is often a failure of "Coach Clarity." If you aren't correcting a "travel" on a pivot in November, you shouldn't be surprised when it costs you a game in February. Fundamentals are "leaky"—if you don't constantly plug the holes, they will drain away. Use film study to show your players the direct link between a fundamental breakdown (like a missed box-out) and the resulting opponent basket. When players see that their "individual sloppiness" has a "team cost," they develop a sense of accountability. By doubling down on the "Basics of the Game" during the mid-season January grind, you aren't being "old school"—re-establishing these habits is a strategic advantage that will allow your team to out-execute more "talented" but less disciplined opponents. Basketball fundamentals, youth basketball development, coaching philosophy, basketball IQ, player development, footwork drills, passing mechanics, defensive stance, high school basketball, AAU basketball vs. skill work, coach development, team culture, basketball success, athletic leadership, shooting mechanics, basketball training, coaching accountability, practice rep density, coach unplugged, teach hoops, fundamental decline, modern basketball trends. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Ep 2852 How Can You Turn the Unique Challenges of Rural Coaching Into a Championship Advantage?

    Ep 2852 How Can You Turn the Unique Challenges of Rural Coaching Into a Championship Advantage?
    Feb 25 2026
    https://teachhoops.com/ Coaching in a rural area presents a distinct set of hurdles—smaller talent pools, limited facility access, and players who are often "multi-sport" by necessity rather than choice. However, the greatest strength of a rural program is its community identity. In a small town, the basketball team isn't just an extracurricular activity; it is the "Front Porch" of the community. To build a winning culture here, you must embrace the "Small-Town Synergy." This means working closely with other coaches in your building to share athletes rather than competing for them. When the football, basketball, and baseball coaches are aligned, you create a "year-round athlete" who is physically resilient and understands how to compete in high-pressure environments. The "what and where" of teaching in a rural setting must be extremely efficient. Because many of your players may have chores, farm responsibilities, or long commutes, you cannot afford "dead time" in your practice. You must prioritize "Multi-Skill Drills" that maximize every minute. Furthermore, because you don't have the luxury of "cutting" players to find the perfect fit, you must be a "Developer of People." Your system must be flexible enough to fit the kids you have, not the kids you wish you had. If your "Center" is a 6'1" athletic farm kid, you might need to run a "Five-Out" or "Positionless" offense rather than a traditional post-up game. Finally, a major challenge in rural coaching is the "Exposure Gap." Players in remote areas often miss out on the high-level AAU competition found in urban centers. To bridge this, you must "bring the elite environment to them." Utilize TeachHoops member calls to stay updated on modern tactical trends and use film study to show your players what collegiate-level intensity looks like. Organize "Team Travel" to college games or larger tournaments to expand their "Basketball IQ" and vision of what is possible. When you combine the "Work Ethic" inherent in rural communities with modern, high-level coaching "X's and O's," you create a program that is consistently "punching above its weight class" come playoff time. Rural basketball coaching, small school basketball, team culture, multi-sport athletes, community engagement, basketball program building, high school basketball, youth basketball, coaching philosophy, player development, basketball IQ, offensive efficiency, coach development, athletic leadership, basketball strategy, rural sports management, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, mental toughness, coaching in small towns, basketball mentorship. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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