Synopsis
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 on Monday at 11:45 am..... Please check out our site if you like our podcast. www.teachhoops.com.
Episodes
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Ep 2702 Teachhoops.com One on One Call
08/09/2025 Duration: 28minhttps://teachhoops.com/ Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com 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.co
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Ep 2701 Keys to a Good Team Leader
07/09/2025 Duration: 11minhttps://teachhoops.com/ What's up, basketball fans, and welcome back to "Court Vision." Today, we're diving into a topic that doesn't always show up on the stat sheet but is absolutely critical to winning championships: leadership. When you think of a team leader, your mind might jump to the superstar who drops 30 points a night, the one hitting the game-winning shot. And while that's part of it, true on-court leadership runs so much deeper. It’s the player who communicates on defense, who knows when to calm the team down during a chaotic moment, and who isn't afraid to hold everyone, including themselves, accountable. Think of players like Draymond Green or Chris Paul—their value isn't just in their individual stats, but in their ability to elevate the entire team's performance and basketball IQ. They are the coach on the floor, the extension of the game plan, and the glue that holds a team together through the highs and lows of a long season. Host: But leadership isn't a monolith; it comes in all shapes
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Ep 2700 Getting Into School Mode and Pre Season Prep
06/09/2025 Duration: 14minhttps://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website 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 o
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Ep 2699 Pre Season Prep on and off the Court
05/09/2025 Duration: 09minhttps://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website 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/Teach
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Ep 2698 Unlock the Basket: Your Blueprint for Beating Pressure and Zones
04/09/2025 Duration: 41minhttps://teachhoops.com/ Elite offenses are built on the ability to handle adversity, and the first test is often a full-court press designed to create chaos. The key to a successful press break isn't rooted in complex plays, but in a simple mindset: stay composed and attack the space the defense gives you. By using crisp passing to avoid traps, maintaining wide spacing to create clear lanes, and getting the ball to the middle of the floor, a team can systematically dismantle the press. A truly great press break doesn't just survive the pressure; it punishes it, turning the opponent’s aggression into a numbers advantage for an easy transition score. Once that initial pressure is broken, the challenge shifts to solving the half-court puzzle of a zone offense. Much like beating a press, the solution lies in exploiting the defense’s structure through patience and intelligent ball movement. A zone is designed to protect the paint, but it is vulnerable in its seams and rotations. By executing quick ball reversals
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Ep 2697 The Ultimate Team: Unlocking Your Child's Success Through Partnership
03/09/2025 Duration: 18minTeachhoops.com The Ultimate Team: Unlocking Your Child's Success Through Partnership As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher and most important advocate. While educators bring expertise in curriculum and instruction, you hold invaluable knowledge of your child's unique personality, strengths, and challenges. When these two worlds join forces, education is transformed from a set of separate responsibilities into a unified and powerful support system. By building a strong bridge between home and school through open communication and shared goals, we create a consistent and encouraging environment where your child feels understood, supported, and truly seen, allowing them to thrive both academically and personally. This vital partnership is built on collaboration. When a child sees the most important adults in their life working together as a team, the message is clear: their education is a top priority. This synergy has profound results, often leading to higher academic achievement, a more positiv
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Ep 2696 The Art of the Assist: Why Sharing the Ball Wins Championships
02/09/2025 Duration: 13minhttps://teachhoops.com/ In a game often defined by spectacular dunks and buzzer-beating shots, the true magic of basketball often lies in the unselfish pass. It's the simple act of giving up a good shot for a great one that elevates a team from a collection of talented individuals to a cohesive, unstoppable force. On the basketball court, sharing the ball is more than just a gesture of sportsmanship—it's a fundamental strategy for success. When players move the ball with purpose and look for the open teammate, it creates a rhythm and flow that is difficult for a defense to counter. The constant movement of the ball forces the opposing team to shift and react, often leading to defensive breakdowns and open looks for a teammate. This fluid style of play not only leads to higher-percentage shots but also builds trust and chemistry among players. When a player knows that their teammate will make the extra pass, it encourages them to cut harder, set better screens, and move with more intention, knowing their eff
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Ep 2695 From Dialogue to Dominance
01/09/2025 Duration: 19minhttps://teachhoops.com/ From Dialogue to Dominance How intentional communication and psychological safety forge an unbreakable winning culture. Building a winning team culture begins not with talent, but with talk. The bedrock of any elite team is psychological safety—a shared belief that individuals can voice ideas, admit mistakes, and challenge the status quo without fear of humiliation. This environment unlocks honest and productive discussions, which are the lifeblood of progress. By establishing clear norms for communication, such as attacking the problem instead of the person, and by embracing constructive conflict as a tool for sharpening ideas, a team transforms simple conversations into a powerful engine for innovation and problem-solving. It is within these safe, yet rigorous, dialogues that trust is built and the collective intelligence of the group is unleashed. This foundation of open communication is then scaled to create a pervasive team-wide culture of excellence. A winning culture is defi
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Ep 2694 Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 2)
31/08/2025 Duration: 23minTeachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 2) Dr Dish Website 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/Teachhoop
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Ep 2693 Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 1)
30/08/2025 Duration: 27minTeachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 1) Dr Dish Website 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 podc
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Ep 2692 Teachhoops.com Office Hours ( Part 2)
29/08/2025 Duration: 25minTeachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website 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.c
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Ep 2691 Teachhoops.com Office Hours (Part 1)
28/08/2025 Duration: 24minTeachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website 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.c
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Ep 2690 The Silent Whistle
27/08/2025 Duration: 11minhttps://teachhoops.com/ Basketball coaching burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by the prolonged and immense stress associated with the profession. This condition is not merely feeling overworked; it's a deeper sense of disillusionment and detachment from a role that was once a source of passion. Key indicators of burnout include a persistent feeling of fatigue that isn't alleviated by rest, increased irritability and cynicism towards players and the sport, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment. Coaches may find themselves dreading practices and games, feeling emotionally drained, and struggling to maintain the enthusiasm necessary to effectively lead and motivate their team. The causes of coaching burnout are multifaceted, stemming from a combination of intense internal and external pressures. Year-round commitments, especially at the high school and collegiate levels, leave little time for rest and recovery. The constant pressure to win, coupled with high
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Ep 2689 Keys of a Championship Teams
26/08/2025 Duration: 12minhttps://teachhoops.com/ Keys to a Championship Team https://teachhoops.com/ Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website 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/Teachhoop
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Ep 2688 Interview With State Champion Coach Ryan Bleiker ( Part 2)
25/08/2025 Duration: 22minhttps://teachhoops.com/ On the Championship-Defining Moment When asked if there was a single moment during the tournament run where he knew his team had what it took to win it all, Coach Ryan Bleiker points to a specific timeout late in the state championship game. "We were in a dogfight, and the other team had just hit a big three to cut our lead. The atmosphere in the Kohl Center was electric. I called a timeout, and as I walked over to the huddle, I was ready to deliver a fiery speech. But before I could say a word, I saw our senior point guard already talking to the other four guys, completely calm, telling them exactly what needed to be done on the next defensive possession. There was no panic, no fear—just pure focus and trust. In that instant, I knew. They didn't need me; they had each other. That's when you know your team is truly special."
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Ep 2687 Interview With State Champion Coach Ryan Bleiker ( Part 1)
24/08/2025 Duration: 21minhttps://teachhoops.com/ On the Championship-Defining Moment When asked if there was a single moment during the tournament run where he knew his team had what it took to win it all, Coach Ryan Bleiker points to a specific timeout late in the state championship game. "We were in a dogfight, and the other team had just hit a big three to cut our lead. The atmosphere in the Kohl Center was electric. I called a timeout, and as I walked over to the huddle, I was ready to deliver a fiery speech. But before I could say a word, I saw our senior point guard already talking to the other four guys, completely calm, telling them exactly what needed to be done on the next defensive possession. There was no panic, no fear—just pure focus and trust. In that instant, I knew. They didn't need me; they had each other. That's when you know your team is truly special."
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Ep 2686 Teachhoops.com Member Call
23/08/2025 Duration: 23minTeachhoops.com Dr Dish Website 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-ba
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Ep 2685 Interview with State Champion Coach Matthew Klein ( Part 2)
22/08/2025 Duration: 28minhttps://teachhoops.com/ On the Secret to a Championship Season When asked what the single biggest factor was in his team's run to a state title, Coach Matthew Klein dismisses the idea of a secret formula. "Honestly, it came down to a concept we preached from day one: competitive trust. It's easy to trust each other when things are going well, but we built a culture where our players trusted each other most in the toughest moments. It meant our best shooter trusted the 10th man on the scout team to push him in practice every single day. It meant the point guard trusted that if he made the extra pass, his teammate would be ready to knock down the shot. We didn't win because we had the most raw talent; we won because we were the most connected team, and that trust was our armor during the tournament."
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Ep 2684 Interview with State Champion Coach Matthew Klein ( Part 1)
21/08/2025 Duration: 27minhttps://teachhoops.com/ On the Secret to a Championship Season When asked what the single biggest factor was in his team's run to a state title, Coach Matthew Klein dismisses the idea of a secret formula. "Honestly, it came down to a concept we preached from day one: competitive trust. It's easy to trust each other when things are going well, but we built a culture where our players trusted each other most in the toughest moments. It meant our best shooter trusted the 10th man on the scout team to push him in practice every single day. It meant the point guard trusted that if he made the extra pass, his teammate would be ready to knock down the shot. We didn't win because we had the most raw talent; we won because we were the most connected team, and that trust was our armor during the tournament."
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Ep 2683 Key to Resilient Basketball Players
20/08/2025 Duration: 11minhttps://teachhoops.com/ A resilient person exhibits a collection of mindsets and behaviors that allow them to navigate, adapt to, and recover from adversity, trauma, and significant sources of stress. These tendencies are not innate traits possessed by a select few, but rather skills and habits that can be cultivated over time. Here are the key tendencies of a resilient person. One of the most fundamental tendencies of a resilient individual is their perspective. They operate with a sense of realistic optimism, believing that while situations may be difficult now, things will get better and that they have a role to play in that improvement. This is often tied to a strong internal locus of control—a belief that they can influence events and their outcomes, rather than being a passive victim of circumstance. Resilient people do not ignore or deny reality; instead, they practice acceptance, acknowledging the hardship of a situation without letting it define them. They view challenges not as insurmountable