Joe Burke has been the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Skidmore College since 2010 amassing an overall record of 200-147. Under Burke, Skidmore has won five Liberty League conference championships (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019) four Liberty League regular season titles (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) and made six NCAA tournament appearances (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019). Burke has also coached 27 All-Liberty League players and two All-Americans. Prior to Skidmore, Burke spent six years as an assi...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 941
Mark Downey recently completed the fourth season of his second stint as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Arkansas Tech University and his ninth season overall at Tech in 2023-24 which saw the Wonder Boys go 25-7 in 23-24 and lose to eventual national champion Minnesota State in the DII NCAA Tournament. Downey’s first stint at Arkansas S was from 2006-2010. In 2010 Downey returned home to his alma mater to become the head coach at the University of Charleston. He remained at Charleston for thre...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 940
On this episode Mike and Jason bounce around the NBA's First Round Playoff Series to share their thoughts, analyze the matchups, and predict which teams will advance to the Conference Semifinals. 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-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Late...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 939
Kyle Bowlsby is the President of Bowlsby Sports Advisors. He works closely with clients in the areas of executive search, career development, and strategic counseling. Kyle shares insights on how his firm works with colleges and universities to locate, research, and interview coaching candidates for Head Coaching positions across the country. In addition to his duties at Bowlsby Sports Advisors, Kyle has been a speaker at the LEAD1 Institution, Women Leaders in Sports, and the Collegiate Athleti...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 938
Jarren Dyson is a men’s basketball assistant coach at Army West Point. Prior to Army he helped Christopher Newport University win the D3 National Championship in 2023 as an assistant to Head Coach John Krikorian. Dyson previously spent 5 seasons at Lafayette College as an assistant where he served as the program's recruiting coordinator and was involved in player development. Before joining the staff at Lafayette, Dyson had his first stint at Christopher Newport University where helped lead the ...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 937
On this episode Mike and Jason talk about the Cavs' decision to tank their final game against the Hornets, Wemby's Friday night upset of the Nuggets, LeBron & the Lakers beating Zion and the Pelicans to grab the 8th seed, and Phoenix avoiding the play-in with a win over the T-wolves. Next, they preview the play-in games in both conferences before ending the pod by discussing their picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the year, and 1st Team All-NBA. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Di...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 936
Welcome to the 64th 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. April’s Round Table question is: How can coaches help improve a player's basketball IQ? Our Coaching Lineup this month: Dominic Amorosa – Strake Jesuit (TX) College Prep Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) Hig...
Apr 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 935
The 9th 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 experience coaching at the USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp in Phoenix during the Final Four The "Get in the Gym" culture at Bolingbrook that connects current players and alumni AAU likes and dislikes from the perspective of a coach and a parent Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish ...
Apr 12, 2024•57 min•Ep. 934
On this episode Mike and Jason talk about the NCAA tournament and the popularity of the women's game vs the men's. Next, they discuss the Cavs' struggles and try to make sense of the Eastern Conference Playoff Race. Finally, they try to figure out how the seeds will fall in the loaded Western Conference. 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 Reb...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 933
Ben Kaplan is the co-author of Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA. For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league’s founding. Their improbable and inspiring journeys tell a bigger story – t...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 932
Kent Washington made history by becoming the first American to play professional basketball behind the Iron Curtain. In his memoir, Kentomania, he recounts his journey from grade school, when he was known as Peanut, to become the first Black American to play professionally in the top league in Poland. Kent began to tap into his talent as a basketball player in junior and senior high school in New Rochelle, New York. His obsessive work ethic started to pay dividends as he elevated his game and be...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 931
On this episode Mike brings on his former coaching colleague Jason Popp to fill in for Jason, who is on vacation at Disney World. Mike and Popp each share and discuss their lists of the 5 most intriguing players heading into the NBA Playoffs. 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-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget?...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 930
Brooks Miller is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Trine University where he led the Thunder to the 2024 Division 3 National Championship finishing with a record of 29-4. Miller has compiled an overall record of 226-116 at Trine in his 13 seasons as head coach. Prior to arriving at Trine, Miller worked as an assistant men's basketball coach for three Hall of Fame coaches that amassed seven National Championships throughout their careers. Miller began his collegiate coaching career working for B...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 929
The 8th 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". Post Season Player Meetings How do you reflect on the season and look for ways to improve? Favorite NCAA Tournament Memories 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...
Mar 29, 2024•58 min•Ep. 928
On this episode Mike and Jason look at the battle for seeding across both the Eastern and Western Conference. They discuss Lakers-Bucks, The Cavs potential playoff matchups, the 9 game Rockets winning streak fueled by Jalen Green, and possibility that the Suns fall to the 9 seed in the West, plus much more... In addition they give their thoughts on the budding Jontay Porter gambling investigation. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you tra...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 927
Brendan Winters is the co-founder of Pro Skills Basketball headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pro Skills Basketball is changing the model for youth basketball in three major ways. #1 Offering a longer-term “one-club” program to maximize development. #2 A focus on fundamentals, skill development, and practice over simply playing games. #3 Hiring trained, certified, and positive coaches. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program ....
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 926
Marc Hart is the founder of System Basketball. a community for basketball coaches to dive deeper into the latest trends in the game. System Basketball specializes in Virtual Online Clinics, Online Courses, Playbooks, and X and O Video Breakdowns. Marc founded the company in March 2020 and has conducted over 160 Online Coaching Clinics with Coaches all around the World, from all levels of the game from youth to professional. Marc also has over 20 years of experience as a high school coach in Cali...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 925
On this episode Mike and Jason ask themselves some questions about the latest happenings in the NBA. Who is the greatest in-game dunker in NBA history? Will the Anthony Edwards Dunk and Kyrie Hook Shot become all-time highlights? What is Wemby's ceiling? Will Lebron leave LA? Was the In-Season Tournament loss to the Lakers a turning point for Zion? Were we right or wrong on the Clippers? Can the Rockets make the play-in? Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 924
Brittney McNamara is the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Midview High School in the state of Ohio. She took over the Midview program in 2021 and led the Middies to the state Final Four in 2023. She previously served as the Head Coach at Berea-Midpark High School for two seasons. Prior to her first head coaching job with the Titans, McNamara was a varsity assistant coach for four seasons at Trinity High School. She began her coaching career as the junior varsity coach with Mayfield High School in ...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 923
Welcome to the 63rd 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. March’s Round Table question is: What is your favorite coaching "phrase" that you use regularly and how do you use it? Our Coaching Lineup this month: Dr. Rob Bell – Mental Performance Coach Jerry Buckley – ...
Mar 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 922
On this episode Mike and Jason dive into the playoff races in the Eastern and Western Conference as they bounce around the league to share their insight on teams and players to watch as the NBA heads into the stretch run. 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-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers scho...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 921
Bob Quillman is the host of The Q-Cast, a show that puts the focus on D3 Basketball. He is a 1993 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University. His father Bob, played basketball at IWU in the 1950’s. During his junior year, Bob began broadcasting Illinois Wesleyan games as a play-by-play man. From 2001 through 2008 Bob worked as part of the WJBC broadcast team for IWU basketball with legendary broadcaster Art Kimball. He has a 20+ year relationship with D3hoops.com and has worked many Division III F...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 920
Will Pope has been the Boys Basketball Head Coach at Papillion LaVista High School since 2022. Prior to that he spent 5 years as an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Skutt Catholic High School. Pope has over 13 years of experience coaching basketball at multiple levels. Prior to Skutt Catholic, he spent 1 year at Mount Michael HS and 2 years at Sidney HS. Before joining the high school ranks, he was the assistant coach for the Men’s Basketball program at NCAA Division II Chadron State College. ...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 919
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss LeBron scoring 40,000 Points, the top of the Western Conference and who has the best player in series and finally they hit on which teams they think can actually win the East and get to the NBA Finals. 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-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget?...
Mar 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 918
Colin Tabb just completed his 9th season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Western New England University. Tabb guided the Golden Bears to their first ever Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship game appearance in 2022-2023 and a second place regular season finish in 23-24. Tabb came to Western New England from the business world where he served as the president and owner of BasketBull, LLC, since 2003. BasketBull is a basketball event-management company, an official licensee of the Nais...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 917
Julie Kliegman is the author of Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes . Her work has appeared in outlets including Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Bookforum, The Ringer, BuzzFeed News, Vulture, The Verge, and Washington Monthly. In Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes, Julie offers insight into how elite athletes navigate mental performance and mental illness—and what non-athletes can learn from them. She explores ...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 916
The 7th 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". How do you prepare your team for a game they are expected to win vs. when they are an underdog? How do you keep on top of the pulse of your team and address small issues before they grow? Do you have a go to "tempo changer" when you want to change the flow of a game? Visit our Sponsors! Dr. ...
Feb 26, 2024•44 min•Ep. 915
Jim Harrick was the head men’s basketball coach at UCLA, Pepperdine University, the University of Rhode Island and the University of Georgia over a combined total of 23 seasons. During the 1994–1995 season, he led UCLA to the school's eleventh national championship, its first since the 1974–75 season. Harrick's coaching career began at Morningside High School in Inglewood, California where he served as an assistant coach from 1964 to 1969 and as head coach from 1970 to 1973. He was then hired as...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 914
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the lackluster All-Star Game and what if anything can be done to make the game more competitive and compelling. Next, they go through the Saturday night events one by one to share their thoughts on what they saw and some potential ways to improve (or eliminate) each competition. 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 $4,00...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 913
Dominic Parker is in his first year as the Assistant Head Coach at Christopher Newport University. He previously coached two seasons at CNU from 2017-2019, and for the last three seasons was an assistant coach at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Parker spent one year as an assistant coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore after leaving Christopher Newport in 2019. He originally came to CNU following two seasons assisting the Shenandoah University men's basketball program...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 912
