Hardwood Hustle

In today’s special interview we are joined by one of  ShotTracker’s Founders, Davyeon Ross. Our Hustlers get an incredible inside look into the ShotTracker technology that is revolutionizing basketball stats and analytics at every level of the game.Send us a Message.

Our hustlers are in for a treat today as TJ is joined by NBA Senior Director of Basketball Operations International Troy Justice. Troy shares his incredible journey to his current position with the NBA, as well as his passion for developing players and sharing the game with kids all over the globe.Send us a Message.

In this week’s player episode we are joined by PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen to talk about the differences in what society has deemed “being a man” and what actually defines manhood. From becoming a star on the court to success in your career, we cover multiple aspects of how you can truly become a man.Send us a Message.

In this Jr. NBA series interview we are joined by Coach Haro from Finland. We discuss his time at the Jr. NBA event, as well as differences he sees in the international game versus the American game. He shares a great perspective from the viewpoint of a successful veteran coach that you won’t want to […]Send us a Message.

In Episode 238 we are joined by Coach Walter Webb who leads the DMV’s Slam City basketball program. His mission statement is “Committed to training the overlooked to compete against the overrated” and brings a wealth of great basketball insight for our hustlers.Send us a Message.

A list of advice from Warren Buffett, one of the world’s wisest men, recently came out and is the topic of today’s player episode. Try to work on one of the ten pieces of advice every week for the next ten weeks and try to build in these new habits! Make sure to share this […]Send us a Message.

In this episode co-hosts Adam and TJ debate the importance of pro athletes aligning all of the messages they share through their platforms. The center of debate forms around Adam’s thoughts on LeBron James sharing the incredible message of hope through his school, as well as promoting music that may not have the most positive […]Send us a Message.

In Episode 236 we are joined by repeat guests Derek and Jody Wynn. Jody recently became the women’s basketball head coach at the University of Washington with her husband Derek joining as an assistant with the team. We discuss building a program from the ground up as well as parenting kids through their basketball journey.Send us a Message.

In today’s player episode we share actionable advice for players who are aspiring to take their game to the next level. We discuss closing the gap between what players ‘know’ and what players actually do. It is one thing to understand what it takes to improve your game, but a whole separate challenge to actually […]Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we challenge coaches to continue to grow by using the power of dedicated focus. As coaches, there are endless opportunities on a daily basis to lose focus and get distracted by things that in the end may not matter. By taking the challenge to focus in only on the most important things, […]Send us a Message.

Jr. NBA World Championship coach Dana Copeland joins the show today to talk about his team’s experience on their way to a world championship. We also discuss player development, coaching tips, and much more!Send us a Message.

Today we challenge players to consider the impact their consumption of music and social media has on their mindset. With the endless amount of uplifting and positive content available, should players make more of an effort to consume things that may impact themselves in a more positive way? Or does certain music and social media […]Send us a Message.

Today we challenge coaches to take a deeper look into the positive and negative things they are consuming. From social media to music, are there more positive things your players could benefit from consuming? Please share this with another coach to start a very important conversation that could have a huge impact on your players.Send us a Message.

We recently asked coaches about who has the most influence over team culture – Players or Coaches? Though it may be a middle ground, Adam and TJ debate this question today and share why they believe it is either the coach or the players. Tweet us your answer @Hardwood_Hustle!Send us a Message.

In today’s player episode we share wisdom from a story out of the recent world cup. A viral photo of the way the Japanese team left their locker room with a thank you note brings a great example of leadership and grace in defeat. Players who use this story for inspiration may take their leadership […]Send us a Message.

In this conclusive part 4 of our ‘3 Tips’ series we give coaches and players actionable ways to dominate the glass this season. From strategic changes to your rebounding game-plan to specific moves players can implement while fighting for a rebound, this episode will add value to you and your program!Send us a Message.

In part 3 of 4 of our ‘3 Tips’ series we take a deep dive into how to improve your practices. We try to avoid the common tips that are given and give you creative ideas that you may not have considered before. If this episode brought you value, please share it with a coach […]Send us a Message.

Today we encourage players to have confidence as they face seemingly insurmountable challenges this season. In addition to the motivation needed to face these challenges, players also need to consider the tactical advantages they may have in these situations. Be sure to share this with another player or your team today!Send us a Message.

We continue our ‘3 Tips’ series today as we break down how you can take your team’s defense to another level this upcoming season. From the mental aspect of the defensive side of the ball to defensive “hacks” you can teach your team, those looking to improve their knowledge of defensive strategy will love this […]Send us a Message.

We start a “3 Tips” series today TJ and Adam break down 3 ways to improve your offense as you prepare for the upcoming season. They speak on player movement, ball movement, and player spacing as well as how you can play offense that compliments your defense. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes covering 3 tips […]Send us a Message.