Basketball Coach Unplugged

From the 5th Quarter Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, Steve Collins welcomes listeners to another episode of "Coach Unplugged." He starts by encouraging listeners to check out other podcasts in their network, such as "High School Hoops" and "Coaching Youth Hoops." Steve also emphasizes the importance of leaving reviews and acknowledges their sponsors, Doctor Dish and TeachHoops.com. These sponsors provide valuable resources and support for basketball coaches at all levels. Main Topic: Defensive Strategies and Teaching Techniques: The primary discussion focuses on the challenges and methods of teaching effective defensive strategies in high school basketball. Steve and his co-host delve into various aspects of defense, including communication, help defense, and creating defensive illusions to disrupt opponents. The Importance of Communication: Team Cohesion: The co-host emphasizes that effective defense requires the team to function as a cohesive unit. Players must constantly communicate, using both verbal and