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The Vision Driven Basketball Training Podcast

Ethan Khozawww.buzzsprout.com
Are you ready to improve your confidence, basketball IQ, mental toughness, and finally become the high level basketball player you want to be? Each week, Coach Ethan brings you the best tips, mindsets, and training advice that will take your game to the next level. Legendary college basketball Coach Bob Knight said himself that "mental toughness is to physical toughness as 4 is to 1." The importance of the mental side of the game of basketball cannot be overstated. That is why this podcast is dedicated to developing the minds of players all around the world! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review. The Vision Driven Basketball Podcast breaks it all down with a new episode each and every week!
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Episodes

Should You Only Work On One Skill At A Time?

The quality of the work you put in is far more important than the quality. But there's plenty of approaches out there. Should you try to work on multiple things at once? Or should you stick to only one thing at a time? In this episode, we'll dive into it. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Check Out Our Online Training (The Perimeter Scor...

Apr 11, 202121 min

Playing Cautiously vs. Playing Confidently: Which Player Are YOU?

My number one goal for the players I work with is to help them improve their confidence on the floor. The level of confidence you have directly relates to how consistently well you are able to perform. However, many players struggle with this, specifically when it comes to how they approach the game. In this episode, I'll give you guys some key points on how to take yourself from playing cautiously to playing confidently. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the ...

Apr 03, 202133 min

What To Do When You Aren't Motivated

I always get questions about motivation. How to become motivated, how to find motivation again. No doubt a lack of motivation is something every player faces from time to time, but how you respond will determine what kind of player you'll become. In this episode, I break down exactly how you should respond to a lack of motivation. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbba...

Mar 28, 202121 min

3 Things Hoopers Should Learn From Last Chance U

Last Chance U decided to make a shift to basketball, and there's a lot players can learn. Between the mentality and effort required to be successful, what it truly means to be a leader, and what it really takes to "make it" in basketball, in this episode, I breakdown 3 things players can learn from Season 5 of Last Chance U. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com...

Mar 21, 202129 min

Forget Coaches and Trainers: Why It's Up To YOU - 3 Big Keys Players Need To Know

No doubt it's important to have good coaches and trainers. Whether that's in person or online, players should want to work with coaches and trainers who are good and know what they're doing. But as important as that is, it's far more important how YOU as a player approach your workouts, practices, and games when you work with a coach or trainer. In this episode, I'll give you three keys that you need to follow in order to maximize the value you get from your coaches and trainers and ultimately b...

Mar 14, 202138 min

How To Succeed At The College Level, Training With NBA Players, and more with Danny Cooper

In this special episode, I welcome Danny Cooper of Danny Cooper Basketball to the podcast! Danny is a current collegiate player at Moravian College and also a skills trainer in the Philadelphia area. We talk about his journey so far as both a college athlete and a trainer, some of his experiences working with high level players, how players can reach and find success at the college level, the best ways that players can develop in the off-season, and more! Follow Danny on Instagram: https://www.i...

Mar 07, 202153 min

Dealing With Injuries (And Preventing Them)

Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, especially in a sport as physically demanding as basketball. In this episode, we'll talk about how to overcome injuries, how you can still work on your game and get better despite injuries. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Call With Me: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/bookacall...

Feb 27, 202128 min

How To Deal With Bad Coaches (Message To Players and Coaches)

Whenever I hear a player complain about their coach, I usually am not quite sure how to take it. On one hand, there certainly are plenty of bad coaches out there. But on the other hand, many times players are the ones who ruin coach-player relationships. In this episode, I go through exactly how you should deal with bad coaches, as well as my message to coaches and players everywhere. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elit...

Feb 21, 202135 min

The Training Mistake You're Probably Making - Why I Preach Creativity

Basketball is a game of solving problems. It's not all about your physical skills, it's about how you're able to utilize them to adapt to any problem or situation you face. Different defenses, pressure, different game situations, and so on. And because of that, it's enormously important that you incorporate this factor into your training. That's why I'm so big on creativity and why it should be a major part of how you train. We take a deep dive into why and how to implement this into your traini...

Feb 14, 202130 min

The Exact Skills You NEED To Be Working On (According To 307 Basketball Coaches)

Are you wasting your time? A lot of players spend a lot of time working on areas of the game that may not be quite as important as they might think. In order for you to truly become as good a player as you strive to be, you have to make sure you're working smart. In this episode, I go through the most important skills coaches want players to have. Be valuable and you'll be successful. Check out the article: https://oneupbasketball.com/most-important-basketball-skills/ If you have any questions o...

Feb 07, 202137 min

The Part of Basketball That Great Scorers Have Mastered - 0.5 Decisions

Scoring the basketball is actually much more straight forward than most players think. In this episode, I go over the most important area to have mastered if you want to consistently score points at a high level. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Call With Me: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/bookacall Check Out Our Online...

Jan 31, 202124 min

Basketball is Supposed To Be Fun

You started playing basketball because it was fun. You work hard to get better so that you can be as good as you can at a game that you love. In this episode, I talk about why so many people lose track of that and what you can do to make sure that you don't. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Call With Me: https://www.vision...

Jan 24, 202145 min

3 Habits of Highly Successful Players

Developing successful habits is a crucial step to you becoming a highly successful player. In this episode, I go through 3 habits of highly successful basketball players. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Call With Me: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/bookacall Check Out Our Online Training: https://www.visiondrivenbball.c...

Jan 17, 202124 min

How To Learn Plays and Defenses (The Power of Visualization)

Learning the plays, your system, and team defense is one of the areas players struggle with sometimes. Especially when you're expected to learn things quickly and be able to execute when called upon. In this episode I give you my tips on making this learning process as quick and easy as possible through the power of visualization and mental reps. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www...

Jan 10, 202117 min

3 Ways To Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet (On And Off The Court)

Just because it's a new year doesn't mean anything will change. The only way to insure that this year is better than the last is to get rid of your bad habits and double down on your good ones. In this episode, I give you 3 ways to make 2021 the best year of your development yet! If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Call With ...

Jan 03, 202131 min

Why Hard Work is Overrated

Hard work is obviously a necessity when it comes to being successful. But as important as it is, many players start to believe that "working hard" is the only thing it takes to be successful. There's much more too it then that, and in this episode I'll explain to you exactly why there's another factor that you should prioritize over hard work. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.vi...

Dec 27, 202026 min

Dealing With The Season Getting Cancelled, Playing 2k for Basketball IQ?, GOAT Debate (Q&A)

In this episode, I answer your questions! We talk about developing skill vs. athleticism, how to improve your decision making, how to develop as a player without a trainer, who my goat is, and much more. The Perimeter Scorer System Christmas Sale! Use code HOLIDAY20 to get 20% off! https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/join-the-perimeter-scorer-system-2 If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://...

Dec 20, 202048 min

The Keys To Working Out By Yourself Effectively

Quality is the most important thing when it comes to your workouts. Working out by yourself can certainly add a couple more challenges, but if you approach things with the right mindset, you'll find that the results you get from your workouts will be much better when you get into games. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Cal...

Dec 13, 202031 min

The Process of True Player Development and Developing The "Quicksand Mindset" with Quicksand Hoops

In this special episode, I'm joined by Gabe Sandoval from Quicksand Hoops! We talk about the process of true player development, how players should approach developing as an athlete, how to gain advantages as an undersized player, developing a winning mindset and more! Follow my guy Gabe below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicksandhoops/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/QuicksandHoops If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Ins...

Dec 06, 20201 hr 3 min

Building A Scoring Baseline - Scoring 101

Scoring is simple. Not easy, but simple. In this episode, we talk about building a scoring baseline which will allow you to consistently hit your scoring goals and allow you to not only put your name in the stat sheet more but help your team win more games. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Call With Me: https://www.visiond...

Nov 29, 202026 min

Your Guide To Basketball Training When It's Cold Outside

The winter and the cold can obviously provide some challenges when it comes to basketball training outside. In this episode, I go over how you can overcome the cold, find better situations for your training, and above all, thrive when you face obstacles. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/eliteperimeterscorer Hop On a Zoom Call With Me: https://www.visiondriv...

Nov 22, 202028 min

Why Hard Work Always Pays Off, Athleticism vs. Skill, and More with Juice Made Hoops

On this episode, I'm joined by Hasan from Juice Made Hoops to talk hoops! We go over his experience running track at the collegiate level and how that affected him in basketball, we also talk about the current state of high school basketball, the importance of hard work, D'Vontay Friga vs. Dev In The Lab, and more! Go subscribe to and follow him: Juice Made Hoops YouTube Channel (Get Him to 20k Subs!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTxzClBGSpBBclDFgRaM7EQ Juice Made Hoops Instagram: https://w...

Nov 15, 202050 min

The 5 Levels of Your Basketball Development

Depending on where you are in your development, both the way you train and the things you need to train may be different. It is crucial that you have an understanding of where you're at so that you can have realistic expectations for yourself and so that you can set goals for your development moving forward. In this episode, we will go through the Dreyfus Model of skill acquisition and you'll learn how to use it to become the best player you can be. If you have any questions or topics that you w...

Nov 08, 20201 hr 6 min

Your Guide To In-Season Training

As the season rolls in, it's important that you understand what your in-season training should look like and how you can maximize it. In this episode, I'll breakdown exactly why in-season training is so important, what you should be working on, and how to make sure that you keep your skills at a high level year round. If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/elitep...

Nov 01, 202029 min

Ego-Driven Player vs. Task-Driven Player - Which One Are You?

The lens you use to define success will determine how successful you actually can be. Unfortunately, many players view success through an ego-driven lens rather than a task-driven lens, and because of this, they are absolutely sabotaging their ability to become as great as they could be. Once you make this simple mindset shift, you'll that not will your overall success and on court improvement skyrocket, but you'll have so much more fun playing the game of basketball as well. If you have any que...

Oct 25, 202040 min

How To Deal With Nerves In Basketball (The 3 Steps)

Nervousness in basketball is all a part of the game. No matter how great of a player you are, you'll have to learn to deal with nerves. In this video, I go through the 3 steps to lowering your nerves and finally going from playing tense and overthinking things to playing free and loose and at the highest level you can! If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! FREE Elite Perimeter Scorer Workout: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/elite...

Oct 18, 202025 min

How To Become A Leader On Your Team

Basketball is all about winning. We train to get better. We get better so that we can win more. Players and teams who win are forever remembered and players and teams who lose are forgotten. If you want to be a part of winning basketball games, you lead to be a leader for your team. In today's episode, we go over what exactly it means to be a leader, we go over why it's the difference between winning and losing, and I explain step by step the exact mindset you need to develop to be successful as...

Oct 11, 202041 min

Sleep: The Difference Between Playing Your Best and Playing Your Worst

Sleep is often a very overlooked aspect of health. We prioritize getting on the court for workouts, getting in the weight room, and sometimes even eating the right foods, but oftentimes that all comes at the expense of sleep. In this episode, we talk about why sleep is so important, what the research says about it, and how you can start to get good sleep and maximize your on court performance! If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! ...

Oct 04, 202031 min

The Ultimate Guide To Nutrition For Hoopers

Nutrition is the difference between you playing at your best or you playing much worse than you could be. With this understanding in mind, It's important that you know exactly what you should be eating, why you should be eating it, and that you have a proven plan for your nutrition when it comes to on-court performance, off-court performance, building muscle and strength, and recovery. This episode does a deep dive into all of this and more. Get your notepad out! If you have any questions or top...

Sep 27, 202044 min

How To Balance School and Basketball

Understanding how to balance multiple areas of life is one of the most important areas that you have to learn as a hooper and ultimately a skill that is crucial in life. In this episode, I lay out for you step by step how to develop a system that makes balancing school and basketball (and whatever else) way easier for you! If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about on the podcast, DM me on Instagram! Check Out Our Online Training: https://www.visiondrivenbball.com/store F...

Sep 20, 202029 min
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