Welcome to the 62nd 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. February's Round Table question is: What are three keys to preparing your team for tournament play? Our Coaching Lineup this month: Dominic Amorosa – Strake Jesuit (TX) College Prep Jerry Buckley – Bishop Ke...
Feb 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 911
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss some of the trade deadlines deals they liked and didn't like including the Knicks, Mavs, Thunder, Sixers, and more. Next, they turn their attention to the 2nd through 5th seeds in the Eastern Conference and the case for against each team getting the two seed. Then Mike and Jason look out west to try and figure out whether it's the Nuggets or some new blood winning the West this year. Finally, the guys pick their winners for the major events of All-Star We...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 910
Nick Graham is regarded as one of the top player development specialists in the country. His new book “Underdog” will equip the reader with the mental and emotional toughness and endurance any committed competitor needs to run and complete their underdog race. Basketball teaching is in Nick’s DNA and he grew up as a member of a basketball family. Nick played college basketball at Washington State for his father Paul and Brittany, Nick’s sister played at Georgia State. Nick grew up around college...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 909
Anthony Medina is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. He was hired in the summer of 2015 and is the second head coach in the history of the current program, having succeeded his former coach, Todd Smith. Medina previously served as a graduate assistant for Missouri Western State University’s men’s basketball team. Following his graduation from MWSU, Medina served as a varsity assistant coach at Oak Ridge High School. He is the owner and director of ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 908
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the Cavs rise to the two seed in the Eastern Conference and the potential vulnerabilities of the teams at the top of the East. Next they talk trade deadline and the reality that any deals will most likely involve role players rather than stars. Finally, they complain about the line-up for the Slam Dunk Contest (while offering a much better one) and wonder about the glass court the NBA plans to use for All-Star Saturday night. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish ...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 907
Kyle Jurgens has been the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Nebraska for 11 years. During his tenure the SkyHawks have won three state championships in 2014, 2020, and 2023. Kyle started his coaching career at Millard North High School where he was the Varsity Assistant for the Basketball, Football, and Soccer teams for 8 years. Jurgens graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University where he played Soccer and earned a degree in Mathematics. He attended North Platte ...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 906
Scott Deans is the founder and CEO of BeOne Sports, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to help young athletes maximize their performance, gain exposure for their talents, and get advanced training on demand. Scott is a former collegiate kicker and punter, architect, designer, and data analytics manager. 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 beco...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 905
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss Joel Embiid sitting out the Sixers game in Denver for the 4th consecutive year. Next, they look at the top of the Eastern Conference and how the Cavs may try to integrate Evan Mobley and Darius Garland back into the lineup. Next they bounce around the league standings for a few questions about the bottom of the East and the Entire Western Conference. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform ...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 904
Tim Alpers is the author of the book “"My Sphere of Influence, A Life in Basketball" and a former basketball coach at the University of Tulsa. Alpers grew up on a ranch in the Eastern Sierra region of California. He played his high school basketball at Bishop High and collegiately at the University of Nevada-Reno. Alpers coached at The University of Tulsa under his mentor and friend, Jim King, the former Los Angeles Laker and 10-year NBA veteran. During his tenure at Tulsa, Tim had a chance to c...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 903
The 6th 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”. Coaching a team with a star vs. a more balanced team with depth? What core concept in your program is the most difficult to teach? How do you handle referees? If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program . We believe that having a mentor...
Jan 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 902
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss Bucks firing of Adrian Griffin and the potential hiring of Doc Rivers, Next, they break down the Cavs' recent hot streak and what moves they may or may not make heading into the trade deadline before looking inside the numbers on Joel Embiid's 70 point game and potentially historic season. Finally, they take a quick look at the Heat acquiring Terry Rozier from the Hornets for Kyle Lowry and a protected first round pick and what that means for both teams. ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 901
Erik Olson is the Head Coach of the Ho Chi Minh City Wings in the Vietnam Basketball Association. He has traveled the globe coaching in Denmark, Sweden, Scotland, Iceland, and Australia. After finishing his collegiate playing career at D3 Linfield University Erik played professionally in the UK, Germany, and Australia. He began his coaching career as a player/coach in Australia before moving on to Iceland where he eventually became involved with their national team. He moved to Scotland as their...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 900
Welcome to the 61st 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. January's Round Table question is: Besides winning, what are your next three coaching priorities? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Dominic Amorosa – Strake Jesuit (TX) College Prep · Scott Fitch – Fairport ...
Jan 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 899
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the Sixers win over the Nuggets, Embiid's 41-10-7 vs Jokic's 26-20-3, and whether any other players can realistically crack the MVP Race. Next they discuss the potential Paschal Siakam to the Pacers trade. Then they talk about Cavs chances of cracking the top three in the east. Finally, the end of the Warriors dynasty appears to be upon us...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 898
Chris McHugh is in his seventh season as the head coach of the Washington and Lee University men's basketball program. The Generals have posted a 99-49 overall record during his tenure. McHugh was previously an assistant coach at Emory University. During his four years with the Eagles, the program registered an 80-31 overall record and made four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2013-2014. Prior to coaching with the Eagles, McHugh was an assistant coach ...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 897
John O’Connor is in his 9th season as the Girls’ Basketball Head Coach at Bennington High School in Nebraska. During his tenure at Bennington John was named the 2020 Metro Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Class B Coach of the Year and was selected a 2021 Nebraska Coaches Association. (NCA) All-Star Game Assistant Coach. John previously spent 3 years as a boys’ assistant at Bennington and 2 years as a volunteer at Millard North HS. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider j...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 896
On this NBA episode Mike & Jason discuss the Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton injuries. Next they discuss the new look Knicks, the Cavs' roster issues, and Eric Spoelstra's record contract extension with the Heat. They also debate whether Paolo or Chet would go #1 in a 2022 NBA redraft before sharing their thoughts on the three veteran pretenders in the West: Phoenix, Golden State, & the Lakers. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help yo...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 895
Kelly Flynn built a girls basketball dynasty at South Sioux City, ruling Class B for more than a decade, winning 11 state championships – 10 in the 11 years from 1995 to 2005. The Cardinals finished second in 1999. Flynn coached at South Sioux City for 27 years, piling up 508 career wins and 17 state tournament appearances. The Cardinals were nationally ranked for eight years, earning a No. 1 ranking in USA Today in 2001. Flynn was named national Coach of the Year in 2012 and was a national Coac...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 894
JC Landivar is the Chief Product Officer at SportsLab360 and a youth sports parent and coach. In his role at SportsLab360 JC has collaborated with CEO Nick Manzoni to build partnerships with industry leaders, while also growing SportsLab360’s user base and helping to expand the sports offering portfolio from soccer to basketball. 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 ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 893
On this episode Mike & Jason make their New Year's Resolutions for teams, players, and coaches across the NBA including Ja Morant, Draymond Green , the OKC Thunder, JB Bickerstaff, the LA Clippers, Joel Embiid and the Sixers, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball and the Hornets, LeBron James, Markelle Fultz and the Magic, plus a quick breakdown of the Knicks-Raptors trade. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training t...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 892
Scott Fitch has been the head boys basketball coach at Fairport High School in New York since 2001. Fitch has been honored five times as the Monroe County Coach of the Year, twice as the Section V Coach of the Year and twice All-Greater Rochester Coach of the Year. He led his team to back-to-back Section V Championships in 2006 and 2007 and to the state final four in 2007. In 2016-17, Fitch led Fairport to a 22-2 record, a section title and the state championship game. Coach Fitch has also been ...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 891
Sameer Ahuja is the President of GameChanger, a DICK’S Sporting Goods sports technology company. GameChanger’s mission is to help families elevate the next generation through sports. GameChanger's beloved mobile apps are used in all 50 states by millions of youth sports coaches, fans, and athletes to score, stream, and watch youth sports. More games are covered in two months on GameChanger than in the history of all American professional sports combined. In March of 2023, Sameer was the inaugura...
Dec 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 890
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the NBA's Christmas Day games through the lens of one key player from each of the 10 teams that played. They also briefly touch on the Pistons 27 game losing streak, Andre Drummond's big night, and the Grizzlies 4-0 record since the return of Ja Morant. 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+, All-St...
Dec 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 889
Dr. Tim Silvestri is a performance psychologist, the Director of Counseling Services at Muhlenberg College and the Founder of Impact Being. Tim helps athletes perform at their best by improving their understanding of psychodynamic theory, neurophysiology, and performance psychology. 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. B...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 888
J.P. Nerbun is the founder of Thrive On Challenge, a mentor, writer, coach, and sports consultant. His brand new book is The Sports Parent Solution: Transforming Parents from Obstacles to Allies. The book is a guide for coaches on how to better engage with parents and help them become a part of your team culture. 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 bec...
Dec 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 887
On this episode Mike & Jason jump around the NBA to share their Naughty & Nice Lists. JB Bickerstaff & Bill Simmons Donovan Mitchell Trades The Minnesota Timberwolves Joel Embiid & the 76'ers Draymond & Steve Kerr Harden & The Clippers The Giannis Pacers Game Ball Fracas The NBA Christmas Day Games 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...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 886
Hello and welcome to the 60th 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. December's Round Table question is: What are one or two critical elements of your pre-game preparation on game day? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High School ·...
Dec 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 885
Kevin Sutton is the Technical Director of Basketball at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Sutton spent last season as an assistant coach at Kansas State University. He previously served as an assistant coach at Florida Gulf Coast, Rhode Island, Georgetown, George Washington, James Madison and Old Dominion. Sutton has also had three different stints coaching for USA Basketball. He was an assistant coach for two years at the Hoop Festival for the East, helping the Junior Developmental Team (U16) ...
Dec 15, 2023•40 min•Ep. 884
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the NBA's In-Season Tournament win by the Lakers as Lebron wins the first ever IST MVP. Next the guys answer a few questions...Is Zion wasting his immense talent? What point guards are better than Tyrese Haliburton? Should Indiana make a trade? What's wrong with the Cavs? Is Draymond worth it any more and how long will this next suspension be? Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your te...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 883
Dylan Mihalke is the Director of Analytics and Assistant Director of Video Operations at Oklahoma University under Head Coach Porter Moser where he previously served as a graduate assistant. Prior to joining the Sooners Mihalke spent three seasons as a student manager for the men’s basketball team at the University of Iowa under Head Coach Fran McCaffery. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program . We believe that having a mentor is the ...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 882
