Jack Leasure is the Head Coach at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, New York. He is also the Founder of Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp. Jack played his collegiate basketball at Coastal Carolina where he ranks first in school history in 3 pointers made, Free Throw %, and minutes played. He was named the 2006 Big South Conference Player of the Year. Jack played professionally from 2009 -2013 in New Zealand and Austria before returning home to his alma mater McQuaid Jesuit High School...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 851
Andrew Olson is a shooting coach for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been with the team since 2018. Prior to joining the Cavs Andrew was a private shooting instructor for players at all levels of the game. As a collegiate player at Amherst College Andrew was the two-time NCAA Division 3 Player of the Year. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and becom...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 850
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss potential Damian Lillard trade destinations including Toronto, Miami, Boston, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia. Next, Jason quizzes Mike on some pre-season awards odds. After that Jason tries out a new segment, 20 Questions to guess a Hall of Famer...listen in to see if Mike can get to the correct player. Then, Mike turns the tables to ask Jason to predict the results of a pre-season ESPN survey about teams and players. Finally, Mike & Jason discuss the Br...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 849
The 4th episode of "The Triple Double" with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of "The Triple Double". Setting the tone for open gym Advice on communicating with players and parents When do you know who's going to play for you in a coming season?/Establishing & evaluating your depth chart If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. ...
Sep 25, 2023•52 min•Ep. 848
Dwayne Killings is entering his third season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University at Albany. This episode will be the first in a series that will chronicle the 2023-2024 season as Killings and the Great Danes compete for an America East Conference Championship. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By match...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 847
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss where they think the following NBA players will be playing one year from today... Giannis Antetokuonmpo Joel Embiid James Harden Damian Lillard Donovan Mitchell LeBron James Zion Williamson Kawhi Leonard Luka Doncic Trae Young Pascal Siakam Karl Anthony-Towns Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, Al...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 846
Jeff Juron is entering his 9th season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Suffolk University in Boston while also serving as the Assistant Director of Athletics. Over eight seasons at Suffolk, Juron has helped Suffolk to new heights highlighted by six consecutive winning seasons. Juron and Suffolk earned one of the biggest achievements a NCAA Division III program could, as the 2019-20 Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award honorees, which is presented by the Collegiate Basketball Officials Associa...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 845
Welcome to the 57th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. September's Round Table question is: How do you get your players to buy into a team-first mentality? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Erik Buehler – Chatfield (CO) High School · Chris DeLisio – Olmsted Fall...
Sep 15, 2023•42 min•Ep. 844
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Team USA's failure to medal in the FIBA World Cup and why this roster of players came up short. Next, they react to LeBron's pronouncement that he wants to play in 2024 and bring other stars along for a "Last Dance" style Olympic Games in Paris. Finally, Mike and Jason wonder about the new rules regulating load management in the NBA and whether those regulations will produce the intended effect of getting star players out on the court more frequently. Visit...
Sep 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 843
Kip Ioane is the founder of the Teams Of Men Character Development program, which has garnered national recognition for its work in developing a healthy version of manhood. A tiered, progressive calendar takes players through education in sexual assault prevention, victim advocacy and healthy relationships. An NCAA DIII men's basketball coach at Willamette University for 14 years (22 overall in the profession) Kip launched the original "character development" work a decade ago. Now, he has compi...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 842
James Jones is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Yale University. He is the all-time winningest men’s basketball coach at Yale and one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history. James was named Yale's head coach on April 27, 1999. He enters the 2023-24 season with 373 career victories. Jones, the longest tenured coach in the league, has guided the Bulldogs to five Ivy League championships – 2002, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 - four NCAA Tournament berths – 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022 - and eigh...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 841
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Team USA's loss to Lithuania followed by their blowout quarterfinal win over Italy. Next, they look ahead to Team USA's potential opponents in the semifinals and finals of the FIBA World Cup. Finally, Mike and Jason each pick & debate their 10 player Olympic roster ahead of the 2024 Paris Games next summer in France. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-se...
Sep 06, 2023•44 min•Ep. 840
Jim Brown served as an assistant, associate, and head coach for the Wright State men's basketball team for 27 years. He was an assistant coach under head coach John Ross, Wright State's first coach, and continued in that role with head coaches Marcus Jackson and Ralph Underhill, becoming associate head coach in 1993. He then was appointed head coach for the 1996-97 season. During his time with the Raiders, the program moved from high school gyms, to the PE Building to the Nutter Center and from ...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 839
David Hixon, Amherst College's long-time men's basketball coach, who retired in 2020, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 12,2023. Hixon coached at Amherst for 42 years, winning two national championships and twice being named Div. III Coach of the Year. He compiled a coaching record of 826-293, ranking him 15th in NCAA men's basketball when he retired in April 2020. His winning percentage of .738 was good for 10th place in NCAA Division III history at the time of hi...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 838
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Team USA's wins against New Zealand & Greece in Group Play along without the continued rise of Austin Reaves. Next, they discuss Giannis's interview with The New York Times in which he seems to suggest they he may leave Milwaukee when his contract expires. Finally, Mike shares some quotes from Ben Simmons to see if Jason is buying his comeback. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your...
Aug 30, 2023•44 min•Ep. 837
Matt Goldsmith is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at The College of New Jersey. During his eight seasons, he has piloted the Lions to over 100 victories and a New Jersey Athletic Conference championship in 2020, when TCNJ advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Goldsmith arrived from Amherst College, where he was an assistant coach for three seasons. In his first season at Amherst in 2012-13, he helped guide the Jeffs to a 30-2 record and the second national title in program history...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 836
The 3rd episode of "The Triple Double" with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of "The Triple Double". What to do in August? Fall League pluses and minuses How much is too much? If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By m...
Aug 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 835
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss James Harden being fined $100,000 for calling Darryl Morey a liar and claiming he will never play for any organization that employs Morey. Next, they discuss which Team USA players they would want to build their franchise around with a particular focus on Anthony Edwards. Finally, Mike and Jason split the Team USA into Player Tiers while debating who they would want to lead their NBA franchise. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish...
Aug 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 834
Terrell Ivory is the boys’ basketball head coach at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts. He has served as the head coach since 2012, taking over the program from which he graduated in 2000. TI began his coaching career at Blair Academy as an assistant basketball coach and math teacher. After leaving Blair, he served three seasons as an assistant coach at Davidson where he worked for his college coach, Bob McKillop and had the opportunity to work with Steph Curry. From there, Ivory moved on...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 833
Welcome to the 56th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. August's Round Table question is: How do you build chemistry amongst the players on your team? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High School · Erik Buehler – Chatfield (CO) ...
Aug 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 832
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss James Harden calling Darryl Morey a liar and claiming he will never play for any organization that employs Morey. Next, they quickly recap what's happened so far with Team USA as they prepare for the World Cup. Finally, Mike quizzes Jason on which Hall of Fame Enshrinee will soon be joining the Hoop Heads Pod to record an episode. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training t...
Aug 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 831
Jamie Smith is the founder and head sport preparation coach of The U of Strength. He is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former basketball player at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a concentration in Exercise Physiology. Jamie has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industr...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 830
Francesco Nanni was just hired as an assistant coach for Pallacanestro Trieste in Italy. He previously coached for Scafati Basket in the Italian A2 League. Nanni has worked with some of the top prospects at the youth level in Italy, as well as being well-regarded for the quality of his content sharing on various social media platforms. Nanni uses an approach that combines the best of the European style with evidence-based learning concepts. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consi...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 829
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the huge extensions signed by Anthony Davis and Jaylen Brown, Next they share their thoughts on Team USA as the team prepares for the FIBA World Cup later this month. Finally, they try to rank the best young teams in the NBA based on both their outlook for the coming season and their long term future. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with exclusive ...
Aug 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 828
Phil White is an Emmy-nominated writer and the co-author of The Leader's Mind. Phil is also the co-host of the Basketball Strong podcast. His other books include The 17 Hour Fast, Waterman 2.0, Unplugged, and Game Changer. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you’ll d...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 827
Scott Morrison is an assistant coach for the NBA’s Utah Jazz. He was previously the head coach of the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League during the 2022-23 season. Morrison spent the 2021-22 season as the head coach of the Perth Wildcats of Australia's National Basketball League. He had served the four previous seasons as a Boston Celtics assistant under Brad Stevens. Morrison earned his opportunity with the Celtics after coaching with the Maine Red Claws in the NBA D-League from 2013-2017...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 826
Coach Doug Novak was most recently the Army West Point Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach. Previously Novak served as the Mississippi State University Women’s Basketball Head Coach. Prior to Mississippi State Novak compiled a 112-52 record in 6 seasons as the Men’s Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethel University. He served both The Citadel and Tulane University as a D1 men’s basketball assistant coach for a total of seven seasons after having been the men’s head coach at D2 Anderson University....
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 825
Tim MacAllister is entering his first season as a men’s basketball assistant coach at Western Kentucky in the 2023-24 season. He will be entering his fifth collegiate basketball season as an assistant coach. MacAllister has appeared in five NCAA Tournaments during his tenure, worked with four All-Americans and has worked with multiple players drafted into the NBA. The Corcoran, Calif., native helped lead Texas Tech to the 2019 NCAA National Championship final and to the Big 12 Conference regular...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 824
The 2nd episode of "The Triple Double" with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of "The Triple Double". Rob' s trip to Italy with his son Trey to coach at a youth camp Do's and Don'ts of AAU Basketball from a parent's perspective Coaching Pet Peeves Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with...
Jul 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 823
Vlad Moldoveanu is a recently retired Romanian professional basketball player and a mental performance coach. He played his college basketball at American University where he was first team All-Patriot League in both 2010 and 2011. Vlad played professionally in various countries across Europe up until his recent retirement. Vlad is the driving force behind Train, an online basketball training platform & community that aims to help players improve their game by providing them with premium cou...
Jul 21, 2023•46 min•Ep. 822
