Hardwood Hustle
Episodes
Episode 263 – Coach Holda (Gaithersburg High School)
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Coach Holda, head coach for Gaithersburg High School, one of the top basketball programs in the state of Marylan...
Player Episode – Preparing for a Job
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s for a part-time position or your first job after your sports career, we want to help you prepare to the fullest. In this week’s playe...
Episode 262 – Chick-Fil-A’s Kayla Smith
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches are sure to love this interview with Kayla Smith, one of the youngest owner and operators in the Chick-Fil-A organization. Adam and Kayla disc...
Episode 261 – Youth Sports with Logan DiPaolo
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another special interview today joined by Logan DiPaolo, President of LOUYAA (Linganore, Oakdale, Urbana Youth Athletic Association)...
Player Episode – Skip the workout, pick up a book
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s player episode Adam challenges players to consider the time they spend developing their athleticism in comparison with the time they ...
Episode 260 – Positively impacting your team with JP Nerbun
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam is joined for a special interview with JP Nerbun, Author of Calling Up and host of CoachingCulture podcast. Adam and JP discuss ways for coaches ...
Episode 259 – Sacrifice for Success
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Adam and Sam share a powerful conversation about the ups and downs on the journey to success. In many fields of work, especially coaching, healt...
Player Episode – Bettering the Season with JP Nerbun
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s new player episode Adam sits down with author and podcast host JP Nerbun to break down how players can drive positive change with the...
Episode 258 – Recruiting Process with Zach Ranson
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Wake Forest football commit Zach Ranson for a special interview covering the in’s and out’s of his recruitin...
Episode 257 – Dunk or lay it up?
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Adam and Sam break down the pros and cons of having a ‘dunk’ versus a ‘lay it in’ mentality. We’ve heard from coaches o...
Episode 256 – Gene and Kobe Durden
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Atlanta high school basketball coach Gene Durden and assistant coach Kobe Durden join us for an incredibly insightful show. Gene has lead hi...
Episode 255 – Leadership Burnout
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At every level of basketball coaches find themselves in situations where getting player buy-in seems impossible and leads to feelings of helplessness....
Player Episode – Pre-Practice Routines
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Almost all players have pre-game routines, but very few have pre-practice routines! Today Adam and Sam share their thoughts on what players can do to ...
Episode 254 – Coach Parr
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen are joined by Coach Parr of St. Pius at the BCB Buford basketball showcase in Atlan...
Player Episode – Beat the Coach
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today co-host Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen sit down to discuss how players can ‘beat the coach’ during key leadership moments of ...
Episode 253 – Beat the Coach
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today co-host Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen sit down to discuss how players can ‘beat the coach’ during key leadership moments of ...
Episode 252 – To Curse or Not to Curse
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent video surfaced of a coach speaking to his team with words laced with profanity, TJ and Graham dive into whether or not they believe pro...
Episode 251 – What should you be tracking?
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the basketball analytics movement continues to move forward, it’s important to outline what and why you are tracking certain aspects of your team...
Episode 250 – NBA Shoot-a-round
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are back with another fun NBA shoot-a-round episode where we cover some of the top storylines from the first quarter of the NB...
Player Episode – Defense
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s player episode co-host TJ Rosene is joined by his assistant coach and former college basketball player Graham Maxwell to discuss keys...
Episode 249 – Thankful Coaching
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week TJ sits down with assistant coach Graham Maxwell to discuss the things they are most thankful for in their coaching careers. Tweet us with t...
Episode 248 – Game-day
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode our Hustlers get an inside look into a college basketball program and their game preparation/game-day routines. Co-host and head ...
Player Episode – Score More
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s player episode college coach and co-host TJ Rosene shares an out-of-the-box method to scoring more through ‘stealing’ points. By usin...
Episode 247 – Compete
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today co-host TJ Rosene and assistant coach Graham Maxwell discuss the differences between playing hard and competing hard. It’s on coaches to teach...
Episode 246 – Stealing Points
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode TJ Rosene brings you a special edition offensive strategy episode focused on how to gain small advantages throughout games in ord...
Player episode – Can you get a scholarship?
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss a vital question Adam was recently asked by one of his athletes. The question was, “Can you get a scholarship without being a leade...
Episode 245 – Larry Hurd
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we bring you an impactful interview with long-time head coach Larry Hurd, Jr. Coach Hurd shares his passion for teaching players,...
Episode 244 – Ryan Hoover
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan Hoover joins us once again for a great interview sharing what has educated, empowered, and encouraged his basketball career. We a...
Player Episode – You Can Coach Too
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a player, we often forget about our role as a coach in addition to the player. If we want our team to be the best team possible, then players need ...
Episode 243 – Coach Corey (Jr. NBA Series)
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by analytics coach Corey Wacknov. Before joining ShotTracker, Corey was a member of the Orlando Magic Basketball Op...
Episode 242 – Jeremiah Boswell (Jr. NBA series)
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former professional basketball player Jeremiah Boswell and Jr. NBA representative joins us today to talk about how the NBA is working to develop youth...
Player Episode – Mistake Reaction vs Mistake Response
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a player, you will make mistakes which are okay, but what’s most important is how you respond from the mistakes you make. In this episode we’ll...
Episode 241 – Davyeon Ross
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s special interview we are joined by one of ShotTracker’s Founders, Davyeon Ross. Our Hustlers get an incredible inside look into the S...
Episode 240 – NBA Senior Director Troy Justice
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our hustlers are in for a treat today as TJ is joined by NBA Senior Director of Basketball Operations International Troy Justice. Troy shares his incr...
Player Episode – Being a Man
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s player episode we are joined by PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen to talk about the differences in what society has deemed “being a man”...
Episode 239 – Coach Haro
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Jr. NBA series interview we are joined by Coach Haro from Finland. We discuss his time at the Jr. NBA event, as well as differences he sees in...
Episode 238 – Walter Webb (Jr. NBA Series)
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 238 we are joined by Coach Walter Webb who leads the DMV’s Slam City basketball program. His mission statement is “Committed to trainin...
Player Episode – 10 Pieces of Advice from Warren Buffett
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A list of advice from Warren Buffett, one of the world’s wisest men, recently came out and is the topic of today’s player episode. Try to work on ...
Episode 237 – Are your messages aligned?
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode co-hosts Adam and TJ debate the importance of pro athletes aligning all of the messages they share through their platforms. The center...
Episode 236 – Derek and Jody Wynn (Jr. NBA Series)
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 236 we are joined by repeat guests Derek and Jody Wynn. Jody recently became the women’s basketball head coach at the University of Washi...
Player Episode – Close the Gap
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s player episode we share actionable advice for players who are aspiring to take their game to the next level. We discuss closing the gap b...
Episode 235 – Focus on what you love
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we challenge coaches to continue to grow by using the power of dedicated focus. As coaches, there are endless opportunities on a ...
Episode 234 – Coach Copeland (Jr. NBA series)
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jr. NBA World Championship coach Dana Copeland joins the show today to talk about his team’s experience on their way to a world championship. We als...
Player Episode – What You Consume Matters
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we challenge players to consider the impact their consumption of music and social media has on their mindset. With the endless amount of uplifti...
Episode 233 – Should you monitor what your players are consuming?
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we challenge coaches to take a deeper look into the positive and negative things they are consuming. From social media to music, are there more ...
Episode 232 – Greater Influence on Culture: Players or Coaches?
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We recently asked coaches about who has the most influence over team culture – Players or Coaches? Though it may be a middle ground, Adam and TJ deb...
Player Episode – Japanese Locker Room Example
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s player episode we share wisdom from a story out of the recent world cup. A viral photo of the way the Japanese team left their locker roo...
Episode 231 – 3-Tips to be a Better Rebounder
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this conclusive part 4 of our ‘3 Tips’ series we give coaches and players actionable ways to dominate the glass this season. From strategic cha...
Episode 230 – 3 Tips for Better Practices
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part 3 of 4 of our ‘3 Tips’ series we take a deep dive into how to improve your practices. We try to avoid the common tips that are given and g...
Player Episode – David vs Goliath
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we encourage players to have confidence as they face seemingly insurmountable challenges this season. In addition to the motivation needed to fa...
Episode 229 – 3 Tips for Better Defense
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our ‘3 Tips’ series today as we break down how you can take your team’s defense to another level this upcoming season. From the ment...
Episode 228 – 3 Tips for Better Offense
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We start a “3 Tips” series today TJ and Adam break down 3 ways to improve your offense as you prepare for the upcoming season. They speak on playe...
Player Episode – Handling Your Teammates Mistakes
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another powerful player episode where we give players strategies to work with their teammates as they make mistakes in practice, in ...
Episode 227 – Maximizing Your Assistant Coaches
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today Adam and TJ cover all aspects of how you can maximize your assistant coaching staff this upcoming season. From offensive and defensive strategy ...
Episode 226 – Sustaining Excellence
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today Adam and TJ ask the question – Is sustained excellence more about the coach or the player? Can the majority of the Spurs and Patriots success ...
Player Episode – Great Players Make Great Mistakes
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s player episode TJ shares a powerful mind-shift for players as he and Adam break down how players should look at mistakes they make. There...
Episode 225 – Chop It Up
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you a ‘chop it up’ episode where Adam and TJ share questions and answers back and forth in a rapid fire format. We’d love your fe...
Episode 224 – When to Take a Risk
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are times in your program where you may feel like your program is not getting better or worse but simply coasting. At times like this it may be ...
Player Episode – Planting Seeds
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders know that not everything they do to lead others will have an immediate impact, but that every one of their positive actions is a seed pl...
Episode 223 – 2 Truths & A Lie
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We bring you a fun episode today where you get to know co-hosts Adam and TJ better with the ‘2 Truths & A Lie’ game. Has TJ had run-ins with S...
Episode 222 – 6-Strategies for a Great Marriage
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A happy marriage is key to being the best version of yourself as a coach. Today Adam and TJ bring you ideas for continuing to have a great marriage. B...
Player Episode – Importance of Checking In
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Players, the off-season is the time to improve your individual skills, but don’t let that allow you and your teammates you don’t see as often to d...
Episode 221 – A Culture Identifier
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode co-hosts Adam Bradley and TJ Rosene share ways for you to identify the level of positive team culture your program currently has,...
Episode 220 – NBA Shoot-A-Round: Warriors Attitude & NBA in good hands
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another NBA shoot-a-round episode where we cover storylines from the 2018 Warriors season in the first half and finish the second ha...
Player Episode – Practicing to Win
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maximizing your potential as a player starts with mastering your game in practice. Today we share habits that will help you prepare better in order to...
Episode 219 – Painting Bigger Pictures
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the building of your team’s leaders it’s important to stop and recognize the little things your players do in order to get them to see the bigg...
Episode 218 – Where to Start Analytically
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For most high school teams and many college teams, using analytics at even the most basic level seems like a daunting task. Today we discuss how to si...
Player Episode – Your Role When You Are Injured
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stemming from recent remarks from Bruce Bowen about the Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio injury issues, we have an important discussion on the role of pl...
Episode 217 – The role of the injured player
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stemming from recent remarks from Bruce Bowen about the Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio injury issues, we have an important discussion on the role of pl...
Episode 216 – Benefits of Running Read & React at the Youth Level
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Read & React offense right for teams at the youth level? Adam and TJ break down this system and how youth teams could possibly use the laye...
Player Episode – Becoming an Active Follower
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With most of the focus on leadership while building a positive team culture, becoming an active follower can often be forgotten. Without followers, ev...
Episode 215 – Building a Team of Active Followers
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With most of the focus on leadership while building a positive team culture, developing active followers can often be forgotten. Without followers eve...
Episode 214 – Putting Meaning Behind Your Values
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hanging your team values on the locker room wall is a start, but there are many more ways to bring the values you set for your team to life. Adam and ...
Player Episode – Summer of Separation or Keeping Up
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a recent John Wall social media post, Adam and TJ discuss the difference between separating yourself and just doing enough to keep up with...
Episode 213 – NBA Draft Shoot-a-Round
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Adam and TJ cover the most intriguing storylines from this year’s NBA Draft, as well as discuss the players that may be the mos...
Episode 212 – Takeaways for your team from the World Cup
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 212 Adam and TJ break down 4 takeaways from this year’s World Cup you can share with your team. Take advantage of the excitement your pla...
Player Episode – Recognizing the Special Opportunity
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to take for granted the time players have during their high school years with school, AAU/club sports, and college approaching. In this pla...
Episode 211: NBA Shoot-A-Round: Puma, Lakers, D Mitchell, LBJ FA
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we discuss the recent Puma basketball player signings, team’s envying the Lakers which may impact Free Agency, Donovan Mitchell...
Episode 210 – Extreme Ownership
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode co-host TJ Rosene challenges coaches to become someone who not only holds themselves accountable but takes extreme ownership in e...
Player Episode – Controlling Your Thoughts
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s player episode TJ gives players actionable advice for how to become more mindful and aware of their thoughts in order to better contr...
Episode 209 – Offseason Thoughts and Planning
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode co-host and National Championship coach TJ Rosene breaks down his thoughts on developing an off-season plan and how he thinks thr...
Episode 208 – TJ Player Interview (Part 2)
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick hitting interview TJ Rosene and former player and current PGC Basketball Director Clint Cybulski cover topics including PGC basketball s...
Episode 207 – Player Interview (Part 1)
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode co-host TJ Rosene is joined by a former player for an interview that pulls back the curtain on TJ’s coaching and what it’s li...
Episode 206 – Mike Neighbors
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we’re joined by a very special guest, Arkansas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Neighbors. Coach Neighbors is one of the mo...
Episode 205 – 4 Keys to a Great Practice
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by PGC’s Sam Allen and Mano Watsa to discuss specific ways to help your team have better practices. Get your note...
Episode 204 – TJ’s Dad
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen pay tribute to TJ Rosene’s father after his recent passing. A man that impacted s...
Episode 203 – Coaching Your Child
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you a special conversation from a recent PGC Basketball clinic where we were joined by a coach/dad and player/daughter to discuss the d...
Episode 202 – Coaches helping players get to college
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we challenge coaches to enhance their ability to help their players get to college while sharing specific ways for coaches to do ...
Episode 201 – Powerful Word Switch
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today Adam and TJ break down how ‘word switches’ can be a powerful reminder and practice for your team. Though it may seem like a small shift it c...
Episode 200 – NBA Shoot-A-Round – Lillard and CP3
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s NBA shoot-a-round we bring you a first half discussion about a powerful recent quote from Damian Lillard and then close out the second ha...
Player Episode – 5 Stars
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we share our thoughts on the importance of not only being a great player yourself but also raising the level of the players around you. Whether ...
Episode 199 – Curse of Knowledge
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At some point all coaches struggle with communicating knowledge they have to their team or an individual player. Coaches must always be conscious that...
Episode 198 – NBA Shoot-a-Round – Kobe and LeBron
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first half of today’s episode we discuss a recent quote from Kobe about women’s basketball and ‘true fans of the game’, and finish with...
Player Episode – Training to Exhaustion
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s player episode we challenge players to consider their ‘average speed’ over the last month of their workouts. Though some players may ...
Episode 197 – What to watch for in NBA
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Between the complex offensive and defensive schemes to the big personalities, Adam and TJ break down some of the things they look for during NBA games...
Episode 196 – Moving from coaching to teaching
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Adam and TJ give coaches insight into how they can move from just ‘coaching’ players to ‘teaching’ players. From the ‘H...
Player Episode – Tracking Performance
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s through your phone or a notebook, serious players know how important it is to track the work they are putting in over the summer. In th...
Episode 195 – Limited Time – Find Your Best
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches don’t have time to have their team perfect at everything, but how do they decide what they want their team to prioritize? Adam and TJ bring ...
Episode 194 – Shoot-A-Round – eSports & NCAA recruiting
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s shoot-a-round episode we dive into a first half discussion about the exploding world of eSports including the NBA’s recent eSports draf...
Player Episode – Need basketball to get out
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s player episode we challenge players to change their mindset from “I need basketball because it’s my only way out” to “I’m going...