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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 2906 Why Are "Office Hours" the Most Underutilized Tool

    Ep 2906 Why Are "Office Hours" the Most Underutilized Tool
    Apr 20 2026
    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, having a dedicated time to ask a mentor, "My point guard won't look at the rim—how do I fix this?" is the ultimate shortcut to success. The magic of Office Hours is the Community IQ. When one coach asks a question about a parent conflict or a zone offense breakdown, every coach in the session gets 10% better. It creates a "Peer-to-Peer" learning environment that removes the isolation of the coaching island. In the mid-season January grind, these sessions serve as a professional "Pressure Valve." They allow you to vent your frustrations, validate your instincts, and walk back into the gym the next day with a refreshed perspective. Utilizing these hours transforms a "lone wolf" coach into an Architect of a Community. Finally, Office Hours are where Role Clarity and Strategic Alignment are born. You can bring your film, your practice plans, or even your internal roster struggles to the table for an objective audit. It’s about moving from "guessing" to "knowing." By participating in these live touchpoints, you ensure that your program isn't just treading water, but is constantly evolving to meet the challenges of your specific league. If you aren't using the "Office Hours" available through your membership, you are leaving a championship-level advantage on the table. Basketball coaching office hours, coach mentorship, live Q&A for coaches, coaching community, TeachHoops office hours, basketball strategy support, peer learning for coaches, coaching development, youth basketball mentorship, high school basketball support, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, leadership standards, program building, athletic leadership. Would you like me to draft a "Problem-Solving Template" you can use to organize your thoughts before your next Office Hours session to ensure your most pressing issues get addressed? Why You Can't Afford to Miss Office HoursFeatureThe Value to Your ProgramReal-Time AuditsImmediate feedback on your specific tactical or cultural issues.Collaborative SolvingLearning from the successes and failures of dozens of other coaches.Emotional ResilienceReducing burnout by connecting with a supportive peer group.Direct AccessGetting "over-the-shoulder" advice from experienced mentors.SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Ep 2905 Can the 3-2-1 Offseason System Make Your Team Better Before November?

    Ep 2905 Can the 3-2-1 Offseason System Make Your Team Better Before November?
    Apr 19 2026
    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 (one strength, one weakness) How to turn workouts into game moves, not “favorite moves” A simple strength plan that builds durable athletes (HS + youth versions) How to train the mental game with one reset cue for the whole program Why attendance tracking is really culture tracking How to use constraints in open gym to teach identity without lecturing An April-to-October calendar: Foundation → Compete → Sharpen → Connect A sample April week you can copy The 12-minute Mind Gym (FT pressure + late game + one stop) The Sunday-night 3-line message that keeps everyone aligned Constraints You Can Use Immediately Defense: points don’t count unless you get a stop first Rebounding: no block-out, no point Ball security: turnovers are minus two Pace: advance in three passes Toughness: every possession starts with a paint touch Action Steps Create 2-skill plans for every player Pick one identity and one weekly constraint to teach it Track attendance and weight room wins Add the 12-minute Mind Gym to open gym Send the Sunday-night focus/schedule/standard message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Ep 2904 Managing Expectations and Parental Problems

    Ep 2904 Managing Expectations and Parental Problems
    Apr 18 2026
    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 Podcast⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠ Want More ⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠ ⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
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