Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)
Episodes
Ep 2749 Dealing with Losing and Slumps
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing the Slump A slump is a period where individuals or the team suddenly can't perform at their usual level. Confidence disappears, shots that...
Ep 2748. Transition from Fall Sports to Basketball Season
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ In a recent episode of "Coach Unplugged," hosts Coach Collins and Coach Steger discuss the challenges high school athletes an...
Ep 2747 Does Basketball Burnout Happen?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Basketball burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by the persistent demands of the sport. It...
The AI Coaching Masterclass
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.aicoachingmasterclass.com www.theaisportscoach.com: This website promotes "The AI Sports Coach," a free online community for coaches....
Ep 2746 Zone Busters How to Break a zone
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zone Busters: How To Break A Zone Defense https://coachcollins.podia.com/the-zone-busters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
EP 2745 Having an Engaging Practice
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxg...
Ep 2744 Having Player DIscipline
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxg...
Ep 2743 Importance of Nutrition
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Ever wondered if your young athlete is really getting the fuel they need to perform their best? Many parents think pili...
Ep 2742. Not Executing on a Regular Basis
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach ...
Ep 2741 Sports are Hard.....Why?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 2740. Fun and Competitive Practice
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 2739. Winning the Morning and Evening
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 2738 Building Your Coaching Confidence
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [Teac...
Ep 2737 The Realities of Being a Head Coach
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [Teac...
Ep2736 Rule of 3 Offense Definitions
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rule of 3 Teachhoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Chec...
Ep 2735 Rule 3 of The Concepts
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rule of 3 Teachhoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Chec...
Ep 2734 Rule of 3 Offense
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rule of 3 Teachhoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Chec...
EP 2733 Is it possible to get player buy-in
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ www.theaisportscoach.com The podcasting arm of the Teach Hoops brand, primarily featuring "Basketball Coach Unplugge...
Ep 2732 Why should basketball coaches and players adopt “The Coaching Habit”?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ www.theaisportscoach.com Teachhoops.com is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to the development of basketball...
Ep 2731 The Funnel Down Defense Masterclass
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Funnel Down Defense https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense Main Topic: The Funnel Down Defense: The episode focuses on the F...
Ep 2730 The Basics of the Funnel Down Defense
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Funnel Down Defense https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense Main Topic: The Funnel Down Defense: The episode focuses on the...
Ep 2729 Things that show Commitment
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 2728 Teaching Constraints and Small Sided Games
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com ...
Ep 2727 Unlocking The Secrets of Championship Program
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website Co...
Ep 2726 Having a Common Language for Your Team
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyx...
Ep 2725 Can AI Really Make Youth Coaching Easier—Starting This Week?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.theaisportscoach.com New to AI and youth hoops? This episode explains—in plain English—how AI can actually make your week easier. We cover wh...
Ep 2724 Half Time Discussion
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 2723 Teachhoops.com Member Call
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 2722 Pre Season Prep and Winning
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Website...
Ep 2721 The Losers Limp
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com...
Ep 2220 Parents Yelling from the Stands
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/k...
Ep 2719 Parent Expectations and Parents
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/k...
Ep 2718 Coaching with Low Numbers
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/k...
Ep 2717 Season Long Practice Planning
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/k...
Ep 2716 Being Roped into Coaching
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Website...
Ep 2715 Pre Season Development and Commitment
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pre Season Development and Commitment https://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/seas...
Ep 2714 Summer Takeaways...
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Summer Observations and Takeaways Teachhoops.com Coach Collins Coaching Store https://forms.gle/kQ...
Ep 2713 Levels of Competitors
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [Teachho...
Ep 2712 Read and React and Pressure Defense Discussion
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ The Read and React offense is a dynamic, principle-based system that prioritizes player decision-making over memorized set pl...
Ep 2711 The Blueprint for Your Best Season Ever (And How to Get It for FREE)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/scholarship/ Are you a youth basketball coach looking for a definitive edge this season? Imagine heading into your fir...
Ep 2710 The Great Funnel: How the High School Game Became the NBA's Minor League
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Back when my coaching whistle was brand new, the high school game was its own universe. It was about school pride, community ...
Ep 2709 Pre-Season Establishing Communication in your Program
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Website...
Ep 2708 Office Hours with a Teachhoops.com Member
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 2707 Dealing with Parent Interference
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle...
Ep 2706 Interview with Championship Coach Yorg ( Part 3)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ In the world of sports, talent can win games, but it's the steady hand and sharp mind of a championship coach t...
Ep 2705 Interview with Championship Coach Yorg ( Part 2)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ In the world of sports, talent can win games, but it's the steady hand and sharp mind of a championship coach that fo...
Ep 2704 Interview with Championship Coach Yorg ( Part 1)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ In the world of sports, talent can win games, but it's the steady hand and sharp mind of a championship coach that forges d...
Ep 2703 Pre Season Evaluation and Assessment
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ CoachingYouthHoo...
Ep 2702 Teachhoops.com One on One Call
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3...
Ep 2701 Keys to a Good Team Leader
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ What's up, basketball fans, and welcome back to "Court Vision." Today, we're diving into a topic that doesn't always show up...
Ep 2700 Getting Into School Mode and Pre Season Prep
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Website...
Ep 2699 Pre Season Prep on and off the Court
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.winthepreseason.com/pre-opt-mc Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ GameChanger Websit...
Ep 2698 Unlock the Basket: Your Blueprint for Beating Pressure and Zones
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Elite offenses are built on the ability to handle adversity, and the first test is often a full-court press designed to creat...
Ep 2697 The Ultimate Team: Unlocking Your Child's Success Through Partnership
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com The Ultimate Team: Unlocking Your Child's Success Through Partnership As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher and most...
Ep 2696 The Art of the Assist: Why Sharing the Ball Wins Championships
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ In a game often defined by spectacular dunks and buzzer-beating shots, the true magic of basketball often lies in the unselfi...
Ep 2695 From Dialogue to Dominance
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ From Dialogue to Dominance How intentional communication and psychological safety forge an unbreakable winning culture. Bui...
Ep 2694 Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 2)
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 2) Dr Dish Websi...
Ep 2693 Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 1)
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Interview with State Champion Lisa Downs ( Part 1) Dr Dish Website Co...
Ep 2692 Teachhoops.com Office Hours ( Part 2)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gl...
Ep 2691 Teachhoops.com Office Hours (Part 1)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gl...
Ep 2690 The Silent Whistle
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Basketball coaching burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by the prolonged and immense st...
Ep 2689 Keys of a Championship Teams
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Keys to a Championship Team https://teachhoops.com/ Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com ...
Ep 2688 Interview With State Champion Coach Ryan Bleiker ( Part 2)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ On the Championship-Defining Moment When asked if there was a single moment during the tournament run where he knew his te...
Ep 2687 Interview With State Champion Coach Ryan Bleiker ( Part 1)
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ On the Championship-Defining Moment When asked if there was a single moment during the tournament run where he knew his te...
Ep 2686 Teachhoops.com Member Call
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store...
Ep 2685 Interview with State Champion Coach Matthew Klein ( Part 2)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ On the Secret to a Championship Season When asked what the single biggest factor was in his team's run to a state title...
Ep 2684 Interview with State Champion Coach Matthew Klein ( Part 1)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ On the Secret to a Championship Season When asked what the single biggest factor was in his team's run to a state title, C...
Ep 2683 Key to Resilient Basketball Players
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ A resilient person exhibits a collection of mindsets and behaviors that allow them to navigate, adapt to, and recover from ad...
Ep 2682 Running a Basketball Camp
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Phase 1: The Foundation (3-6 Months Before Camp) This is the crucial planning stage where you lay the groundwork for every...
Ep 2681 Setting up an Offense
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Setting up a basketball offense begins with a clear philosophy that is tailored to your team's personnel. Before implementing any s...
Ep 2680 Skills Players Should Not work on During the Off-Season
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Players should not focus on complex team-specific plays, excessive high-intensity scrimmaging, or flashy, low-percentage "hig...
Ep 2679. Why Do we Coach
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com We coach basketball for reasons that extend far beyond the final score on the scoreboard. On the surface, we coach because of a dee...
Ep 2678 Skills Every Player should work on in the off -Season
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ hooting Mechanics and Repetition 🏀 This is often the number one priority. The goal is to build muscle memory so your sh...
Ep 2677 Setting up a Defense
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Setting up a cohesive basketball defense is the cornerstone of any successful team, built on a foundation of communication, effort,...
Ep 2676 Interview Coach AC ( Part 2)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Here is a generic take on an interview with a "Hall of Fame Coach AC." When asked what single principle defin...
Ep 2675 Interview with Coach AC ( Part 1)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Here is a generic take on an interview with a "Hall of Fame Coach AC." When asked what single principle defined his Ha...
Ep 2674 Zone Busters: A Blueprint for Attacking Zone Defenses
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zone Busters: A Blueprint for Attacking Zone Defenses A good zone offense is built on patience, purposeful ball movement, and a commitment to attacki...
Ep 2673 A Legacy of Standards: An Interview with Coach Gene Durden ( Part 2)
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ A Legacy of Standards: An Interview with Coach Gene Durden ( Part 2) A Legacy of Standards: An Interview with Coach Gene Dur...
Ep 2672 A Legacy of Standards: An Interview with Coach Gene Durden ( Part 1)
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ A Legacy of Standards: An Interview with Coach Gene Durden Sitting down with legendary Buford High School girls' basketball ...
Ep 2671 The Renovation: Forging a Winning Identity from a Losing Tradition
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Turning a losing basketball program into a winning one is a monumental task that begins far from the scoreboard. The initial,...
Ep 2670 From Our Huddle to Yours: Leading the TeachHoops.com Member Call ( Part 2)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Our Huddle to Yours: Leading the TeachHoops.com Member Call During our exclusive TeachHoops.com member calls, we move beyond the static playbook...
Ep 2669 From Our Huddle to Yours: Leading the TeachHoops.com Member Call ( Part 1)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Our Huddle to Yours: Leading the TeachHoops.com Member Call During our exclusive TeachHoops.com member calls, we move beyond the static playbook...
Ep 2668 The Blueprint for Success: How Culture Fuels On-Court Improvement
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ The Blueprint for Success: How Culture Fuels On-Court Improvement A winning basketball team is built long before the players...
Ep 2667 Zone Work and Pressure Defense
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms....
Ep 2666 Q and A with Coach Collins
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep 2665 Practice Planning and Development
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Practice planning is the meticulous process of designing and structuring training sessions to achieve specific objectives, whether ...
Ep 2664 End of Summer Development
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The "End of Summer Development" for basketball players typically refers to a crucial period where athletes aim to consolidate gains made over the summ...
Ep 2663 Basketball Season Checklist
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle...
Ep 2662 Elevating Your Game: The Power of Strength Training in Basketball
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Elevating Your Game: The Power of Strength Training in Basketball Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands a diverse range of ...
Ep 2661 How Screen Time and Playing Time
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Winning in basketball often comes down to mastering the end of game management. This critical phase requires a blend of strat...
Ep 2660 AI and Game Film ( Part 2)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/film-breakdown Are you still spending hours breaking down game film—ho...
Ep 2659 AI and Game Film ( Part 1)
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/film-breakdown Are you still spending hours breaking down game film—hoping for ...
Ep 2658 End-Game Excellence: Mastering Basketball's Final Minutes
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Winning in basketball often comes down to mastering the end of game management. This critical phase requires a blend of strategic t...
Ep 2657 Blueprint for Improvement: Drills That Build Gamers, Not Robots
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Blueprint for Improvement: Drills That Build Gamers, Not Robots A great practice drill is more than just a set of instructio...
Ep 2656 Beyond the Drills: Identifying Limiting Factors in Practice
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ As coaches, we design practices to build skills and install systems, but often a player’s progress is stalled by invisible ...
Ep 2655 Coaching Undersized Team
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach...
Ep 2654 Player Communication: The Unseen Force on the Court
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Player Communication: The Unseen Force on the Court https://teachhoops.com/ Effective player communication is arguably one of the most critical, yet...
Ep 2653 Making Mistakes at Practice: A Foundation for Growth
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making Mistakes at Practice: A Foundation for Growth https://teachhoops.com/ Practice is the designated arena for making mistakes, and coaches shoul...
Ep 2652 Keeping Players Engaged and Focused
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Mid-summer presents a critical juncture for coaches to strategically "regroup" and ensure their players remain highly engaged...
Ep 2651 Mid-Summer Regrouping: Back to Fundamentals for Success (Part 3)
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Mid-summer presents a valuable opportunity for individuals to engage in a strategic "regrouping," a crucial process for perso...