Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

Ep 108: High School Shot Clock...An Open Letter to the WIAA, WBCA and Board and Control

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks about the Shot Clock and Board of Control and WIAA. HERE IS THE Written Blog and my open letter to the WIAA and Board ...

Ep 107: Spartan Tales: (2009 State Championship Season) Chapters 12-18

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins' audio book Spartan Tales: Chapters 12-18 ( The 2009 State Championship Run) Check out more material at https://teachhoops.c...

Ep 106: Spartan Tales: (2009 State Championship Season) Chapters 6-11

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins' audio book Spartan Tales: Chapters 6-11 ( The 2009 State Championship Run) Check out more material at https://teachhoops.co...

Ep: 105 Spartan Tales: (2009 State Championship Season) Chapters 1-5

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins' audio book Spartan Tales: Chapters 1-5 ( The 2009 State Championship Run) Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com...

Ep: 104 3 Obstacles For Every Basketball Coach

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks about the Obstacles we face as coaches Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com/ For Coaches who want to get b...

Ep 103 Teachhoops.com Office Hours

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks office hours with Coaches from all over the country Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com/ For Coaches who ...

Ep 102 Tryouts, Picking Your Team, Team Building

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Coach Murillo about Tryouts, Picking your team, Team Building Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com/ F...

Bonus Episode: Shot Clock, Halves, Urban vs Rural ( Coach Pickarts)

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Coach Pickarts about Shot clock and halves Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com/ For Coaches who want...

Ep 101 Practice Planning, Pre-Season Planning, Conditioning

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks about -Pre-Season Practice Planning, Conditioning and much More Handouts from the episode can be found Here ( https://t...

Ep 100: The 100th Episode

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The 100th Episdode!!! Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com/ For Coaches who want to get better Please Support us at Learn more about y...

Ep 99.5 . Office Hours and Practice Planning

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins is Sick....Office Hours from Teachhoops.com. NEXT week we will have the 100th episode Here is the Giveway: ENDS in ONE Wee...

Ep 99: A Discussion with Dermot Russell ( National Coach in Ireland)

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Dermot Russell ( Coach Russell Information below) PRACTICE PLANNING FREE GIVEAWAY https://teachhoops.lpages.co/pr...

Ep 98: Running a Championship Practice

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks about a championship Practice Here is the LINK to the Material https://teachhoops.lpages.co/practice-plans/ Check out ...

Ep 97: Quick Hitter: Drills and Practice

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks about Driills and Practice Check out more material at For Coaches who want to get better PLEASE Subscribe and Leave a R...

Ep 96: Lee DeForest: Coaching and Princeton Offense

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Lee DeForest and his Coaching Journey Check out more material at For Coaches who want to get better Please Support...

Ep 95: Office Hours and Web Clinic: Basketball Coaching

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins goes through office hours and web clinic Check out more material at For Coaches who want to get better Please Support us at h...

Ep 94: Matt Smith and United Coaching Clinics

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Matt Smith and United basketball clinics Check out more material at (https://teachhoops.com/)For Coaches who want ...

EP 93: One on One Basketball Coaching Discussion ( Press Break and Practice Plan)

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks one on one basketball with a fellow coach The will discuss Practice Planning and Press Breaks Check out more material a...

Ep 92 . 20 Keys to Winning Basketball Games ( Replay)

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins Talks about 20 Keys to winning Basketball Games. THis is a replay as it has been the most requested and asked about episode C...

Ep 91: Steve Collins and Coach Unplugged-PGC Basketball

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins Talks about coaching and what it takes to be as successful coach How PGC Basketball I'm excited to announce a new partnersh...

Ep 90 . Don Showalter ; USA Basketball Coach and Youth Director

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Don Showalter : USA Basketball Coach and Youth Director Check out more material at For Coaches who want to get b...

Bonus Episode: Shot Clock in High School Basketball

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks about the shot clock and High School Sports Shot Clock and High School Athletics MaxPreps Check out more material at F...

Ep 89: Basketball Office Hours Discussing Motion Offense, Press Breaks, Screening

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Coach Olsen Basketball Office Hours Discussing Motion Offense, Press Breaks, Screening Check out more material at ...

Ep 88: Brian McCormick and Coach Collins discuss basketball, analytics, etc

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Brian McCormick Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com/ For Coaches who want to get better Please Sup...

Ep 87: 10 Ways to Beat a Zone Defense

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks about 10 ways to beat a Zone Defense. Check out more material at https://teachhoops.com/ For Coaches who want to get be...

Ep 86: Ben Tanoff (High School Coach and Journey to be a College Coach)

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks coaching at the high school level and the steps to become a high school coach Check out more material at https://teachh...

Ep 85: Hall of Fame Speech ( Coach Collins Talking basketball and Q and A)

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins at Hall of Fame Club about the state of basketball and takes questions from the members of the club Check out more material a...

Ep 84: TIm RIce and Coach Collins Talk Sport Psychology and Coaching Basketball

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Tim Rice Please support us at or at Books Discussed "[Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality" by...

Ep 83: Coach Collins and Slempkes talk Pick and Rolls, Halves vs Quarters and Much More

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Coach Drew Slempkes Check out more material at For Coaches who want to get better Please Support us at https://ww...

Ep 82: Coach Collins discusses Basketball with Rich Walton and Ruthie Bolton

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Rich Walton and Ruthie Bolton Check out more material at For Coaches who want to get better Please Support us at...

Ep 81: A Discussion Ray Lokar at Positive Coaching Alliance - PCA

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks Ray Lokar at Positive Coaching Alliance - PCA. What a great conversation about coaching, parents, players and competiti...

Basketball Coaching

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins Talks about his Basketball Journey Check out more material at www.teachhoops.com For Coaches who want to get better PLEASE s...

Ep 80: A Discussion with Freddie Owens : Holy Cross Assistant Coach

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Freddie Owens Please support out podcast at [https://www.patreon.com/coachunplugged] Join www.teachhoops.com Reco...

Ep 84: TIm RIce and Coach Collins Talk Sport Psychology and Coaching Basketball

29 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins talks with Tim Rice Please support us at www.teachhoops.com or at Patreon Books Discussed "Integrity: The Courage to Meet the...

Ep 79: Coach Collins Discusses Coaching and Becoming a Better Coach

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This Podcast Coach Collins talks about coaching and becoming a better player and coach. What will help you as a coach in the off-season. Check out o...

Ep 78 Basketball Marketing: Coach Smoochy Davis

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This Podcast Coach Collins talks about with Smoochy Davis. They discuss: The importance of going to college & playing college basketball The i...

Coach Unplugged Future....

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Coach Collins Coach Collins Talks about the Future of Coach Unplugged WE will be doing weekly shows on MONDAY"S 11:45 am Central Time Che...

Ep 77: Lessons Learned: Interview with Coach Jake Steger

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Jake Seger and disucss being a former high school. Lessons that he learned on the coaching trail and things that will help future c...

Ep 76: Radio Host: Interview With Mike McGivern ( 60 minutes)

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss basketball with Mike McGivern who has been around sports his entire life including over 35 years coaching high school b...

Ep:75 Thoughts on Tournament Time and Tapering

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins Talks about Tournament Time and Tampering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 73: Combination Defenses, Free Throw Ladder and AAU tryouts

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins discusses basketball through office hours...to see video and plays join us over at www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Ep 72: Talking Hoops ( Office Hours on Teachhoops.com)

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins discusses basketball through office hours...to see video and plays join us over at www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Ep 71: (30 Minutes) Coach Collins Discusses with Coachbase founder Keith Rumjahn Small sided games, rebounding and special situations.(replay)

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins discusses small games, rebounding, special situations www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Ep 70 Coaching Basketball Special Edition

18 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A Special www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EP 69 Changing Defenses( Replay)

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Changing Defenses..Yes or No www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 68: Foul or Not Foul at the End of the Game

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Should you foul at the end of game? www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 67 10 Keys to a Good Timeout ( Replay)

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

10 Keys to a Good Timeout www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep:66 Pre-Game Warm-up

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on what to do as your pre-game warm-up both during the season and the summer. How do you get you kids warmed up www.teachhoops.com Learn mor...

Ep:65 Tryouts Thoughts

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on Tryouts and Picking your team. www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EP 64: Spartan Tales Chapter 1( First Person Account of the 2009 State Championship Season)

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Spartan Tales Chapter 1( First Person Account of the 2009 State Championship Season) The rest will follow the season... www.teachhoops.com Learn more ...

Ep 63: 20 Keys to Winning Basketball Games( Replay) 1 hour

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

20 Keys to Winning Basketball Games www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 62: :Coach Collins Discusses Small sided games, rebounding and special situations with Coachbase Founder ( Replay)

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brought to you by the great people at www.teachhoops.com. Get 20% off by using the coupon code Save20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Ep:: 61 Game Goals

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about game goals for any basketball teams. See our sponsor at www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Ep: 60 Individual Game Goals

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins discusses individual goals and how as a coach and player we can develop them. Brought to you by teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad ...

Ep 59: Teamwork: man in the foxhole

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

www.teachhoops.com Who do you want to play with? Who should be your teammate. Coach Collins discusses the foxhole test. Learn more about your ad choic...

Ep 58: Basketball Camps.....Running them

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins gives his background on coaching and running or a basketball camp. Brought to you by teachhoops.com. The best coaching membership site ...

Ep:57 Get ready for Tournament Time ( All Levels)

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

www.teachhoops.com Getting your team ready for the tournament trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 56: Changing Defense Yes or No?

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

www.teachhoops.com IN today's episode we discuss changing defenses. The Theory behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Ep 55: 10 Keys to a Good Zone Offense

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

www.teachhoops.com 10 Keys to coaching a good zone offense. Check out more information at our online resource at teachhoops.com Learn more about your ...

Ep 54: Developing your own Brand Basketball Coaching and Playing

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

www.teachhoops.com Basketball Coaching ( Developing your own brand on and off the court). Please check out out our website. Learn more about your ad c...

Ep 51: 10 Keys to a good halftime

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins talks about his 10 keys to a good halftime. www.coachmarket.net/courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Ep 50: 10 Keys to a Good Timeout

07 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We are hoping you like these podcasts. Please leave a review and subscribe. Check out more materials at www.coachmarket.net Learn more about your ad c...

Ep 49: The 5 Keys to Free Throw Shooting

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

5 Keys to Free throw shooting. I hope you enjoyed the podcast. Please subscribe and review the podcast Check out our coaching tutorial at https://coa...

Ep: 48 6 Things To Do Before The First Basketball Practice

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

6 Things To Do Before The First Basketball Practice. Check out our coaching class at www.coachmarket.net/courses Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Ep 46: What Type of Player/Coach Do Want to be?

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins talks about the type of player and Basketball Coach you want to be... Check out our Coaching Course at www.coachmarket.net/courses Lear...

Ep 45: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Time (As a Coach and Player)

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Maximize Time: www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep:44 5 Things a Basketball Coach Owes His Player

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What a coach owes his player...... Check out our coaching course at www.coachmarket.net.courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Ep 43 Teachhoops Coaching Basketball

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast talks about my new coaching course. Coach Collins goes through all the steps that he will discuss in his new course. Check out his course...

EP 42 Basketball Coaching 20 Keys to Winning Game (1 hour)

22 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast talks about the 20 Keys to winning basketball games. Coach Collins goes through all the steps that have allowed him to win 80% of his gam...

EP 41 Basketball Coaching ( How to Coach Basketball at any Level)

08 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talks about our Coaching Course. It can be found at www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Ep 40: (30 Minutes) Coach Collins Discusses with Coachbase founder Keith Rumjahn Small sided games, rebounding and special situations. Basketball

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 27:Coach Collins Discusses Small sided games, rebounding and special situations. Basketball Here is the link for coachbase: Free app http://m.one...

Ep 39: How to Win Basketball Game Part :Basketball Coach: Coaching Basketball

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 26: How to Win Basketball Game Part 3 :Basketball Coach: Coaching Basketball Please Check out our website at www.teachhoops.com for more episodes ...

Ep 38: How to Win Basketball Game Part 2 :Basketball Coach: Coaching Basketball

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode Coach Collins discusses Some of the keys he believe it takes to win basketball games . Please support our podcast by checking out...

Ep 37: Handling Officials :Basketball Coach: Coaching Basketball

12 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes discuss "Handling Officials" . Please support our podcast by checking out www.teachhoops.com Learn mo...

Ep 36: Building NBA arenas ( Why and How communities pay)

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes discuss communities paying for NBA facilities.. Please support our podcast by checking out www.teachh...

Ep 35 Summer Basketball: Skill Work or Games?

28 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes discuss Summer basketball Please support our podcast by checking out www.teachhoops.com Learn more ab...

Ep 34: Lucky vs Good

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes discuss good vs luck. Here is the mention of the wallet ninja Wallet Ninja 18 in 1 Multi-purpose Credit Card Size M...

Ep 33 Switching vs Non Switching In Man Defense

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about switching on Defense. Please support us at www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 32: Man vs Zone ( Rebroadcast)

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Man to Man vs Zone Defense. Check us out at www.teachhoops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 18: Lost Art of Shooting

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week I talk about the lost art of shooting and some of the keys to becoming a better shooter. Please check us out at www.coachmarket.net. Lear...

Ep: 17 Webinar discussing basketball

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this webinar we discuss basketball and different coaching strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 16: Q and A and Practice Planning

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this SOLO episode Coach Collins answers Q and A from the audience. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarket.net. These great peop...

Ep 15 Thoughts on Rest and Practice Planning Webinar

07 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this SOLO episode Coach Collins discusses REST and a future Webinar on practice planning. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarke...

Ep 14 Thoughts on Competition and FREE Basketball Lessons

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this SOLO episode Coach Collins discusses Tournament play and his FREE upcoming basketball class and lessons. Please support our podcast by checkin...

Ep:13 (Audio) Random of Thoughts on Winning

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this SOLO episode Coach Collins discusses Random Thoughts on Winning. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarket.net. These great p...

Ep:12 (Audio) Picking a Style of Play

17 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this SOLO episode Coach Collins discusses Picking a Style of Play. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarket.net. These great peop...

Ep: 11 (Audio) Shot Clock Discussion

10 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes discuss the Shot Clock. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarket.net. These great p...

Ep: 10 (Audio) Keys To Winning Basketball Games

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this Solo episode Coach Collins discusses Steps 3 and 4 to Winning Basketball Games. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarket.net...

Ep: 9 (Audio) Man to Man vs Zone Defense

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes discuss Man to Man Defense vs Zone Defense. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarke...

Ep: 8 (Audio) Defining Team Roles

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this Solo episode Coach Collins discusses Defining Roles in a basketball Program Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarket.net. Th...

Ep: 7 (Audio) Press Break in Basketball

12 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes discuss different press breaks. Please support our podcast by checking out www.coachmarket.net. These...

Ep: 6 (Audio) 1st step to winning games

05 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Unplugged Episode 6 ( 1st step to winning games) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 5 (Audio) Building a Youth Program

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Coach Collins and Coach Slempkes describe what they see as important to building a youth program. Please support our podcast by checki...

Ep: 4 (Audio) Off topic...talking about animals and zoos

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode #4 of the Coach Unplugged Podcast, Steve Collins and Drew Slempkes get a bit off topic and discuss the domestication of animals. Please sub...

Ep: 3 (Audio) Pick and Roll

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode #3 of the Coach Unplugged Podcast, Steve Collins and Drew Slempkes discuss the pick and roll action. Please subscribe and leave comments, c...

Ep: 1(Audio) Home Court Advantage

04 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

(Audio ONLY) In Episode #1 of the Coach Unplugged Podcast, Steve Collins and Drew Slempkes discuss home court advantage in high school and college bas...

Ep: 2 (Audio) Unplugged Halves vs Quarters

04 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode #2 (AUDIO ONLY) of the Coach Unplugged Podcast, Steve Collins and Drew Slempkes discuss high school basketball moving to halves rather than...