Hardwood Hustle
Episodes
Episode 193 – Training to Exhaustion
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are overworking yourself as a coach or overworking your team, more is not always better. In Episode 193 Adam and TJ discuss how to balance...
Episode 192 – NCAA Shoot-A-Round – Cinderellas and Ratings
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this NCAA shoot-a-round episode we cover some of the main storylines from this years March Madness tournament, including the cinderella teams like ...
Player Episode – Why Academics Matter
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s player episode TJ and Sam Allen dive deep into why academics really matter. Most coaches talk about how important they are, but this epis...
Episode 191 – Transactional to Transformational Coaching
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamSnap, the #1 team communication app for high school, AAU, or club teams! TJ Rosene and Sam Allen are back w...
Episode 190 – Journey Through a Season – Part 4
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We finish our 4-part ‘Journey Through a Season’ series in Episode 190 with a discussion about the end of your season and how you can continue to i...
Player Episode – Maximizing Your AAU Season
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Playing AAU basketball can be one of the best ways to compete and improve your in-game decision making during your off-season. TJ and PGC’s Sam Alle...
Episode 189 – Journey Through a Season – Part 3
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part 3 we discuss the adversity your team may face throughout a season and how you can prepare in advance for these situations. Teams who successfu...
Player Episode – Becoming a Better Shooter
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another short player episode packed with insight from PGC’s TJ Rosene and Sam Allen for players who want to become better shooters...
Episode 188 – Journey through a season – Part 2
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part of this 4 part series we discuss the in’s and out’s of the middle of your season. This is the time when you begin to make adjustments, def...
Episode 187 – Journey Through a Season – Pre-season
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We begin a new series ‘Journey Through a Season’ today in which we will be breaking down all components of a season and things coaches should be p...
Episode 186 – Chris Gorres and Oguchi Onyewu
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by professional performance coach Chris Gorres and USA National Soccer player Oguchi Onyewu of ONYX Elite. Adam recently joined th...
Episode 185 – Hustler Throwback – Sharmin White
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the most successful high school coaches in high school basketball history, Coach White shares some of his secrets and how he is approaching ...
Episode 184 – Team Not Liking Eachother
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the constant search for great team culture, there will be times your team can simply not figure it out. Adam and TJ discuss whether or not there is...
Episode 183 – NBA – Blake Trade & All-Star Game
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another fun NBA shoot-a-round breaking down Blake Griffin to Detroit and potential improvements to the All-Star game. Make sure to t...
Player Episode – Coaching Traps – Rescuing
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part 4 of this player episode series we discuss how coaches that constantly have to rescue their players tend to create not only helpless players, ...
Episode 182 – Viral videos good for the game?
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s world of social media and viral dunks and crossovers, some coaches are wondering whether or not this is actually good for the game. While...
Episode 181 – Grey Area
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The grey area is a place coaches and players should want to stay far away from if their goal is to maximize their potential. In this episode we define...
Player Episode – Coaching Traps – Avoiding
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Players, are there things in your program you wish your coach would address that they seem to be avoiding? It may be time for you to step up and help ...
Episode 180 – Coaching Traps – Rescuing
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series Adam and TJ examine how coaches that continually rescue their players may end up creati...
Episode 179 – Coaching Traps – Avoiding
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We continue with part 3 of 4 in our ‘Coaching Traps’ series as we discuss how avoiding coaches create disengaged players. Coaches and leaders need...
Coaching Traps – Critical – Player Episode
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series we discuss how critical coaches create insecure players and ways for players to deal with these s...
Episode 178 – Coaching Traps – Critical
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series we discuss how critical coaches create insecure players and ways to avoid this trap. Make sure to...
Episode 177 – Coaching Traps – Controlling
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series by breaking down the traits of controlling coaches. Players need both freedom to create and standards ...
Coaching Traps – Controlling – Player Episode
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our ‘Coaching Traps’ series with a discussion for players about how to deal with controlling coaches. Some coaches can be harder to play ...
Episode 176 – Is the NBA the league of the future?
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the concerns about player safety in the NFL and continued increase in popularity with the NBA, we discuss whether or not basketball has the chanc...
Episode 175 – 4 Rules for Basketball Parents
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a recent PGC Basketball blog we go in-depth on a discussion about rules for basketball parents to make the game more enjoyable for everyon...
Pitfalls – Pouting (Player Episode)
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our player pitfalls series with a discussion on an issue coaches see with their players, with that being pouting. Adam and TJ dive into wh...
Episode 174 – The Training World (with Sam Allen)
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where the relationship gap between coaches and ‘trainers’ seems to grow constantly, we discuss how coaches and trainers can start getti...
Pitfalls – Not going through your reps at game speed – Player Episode
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to go through the motions in the gym, but for players looking to be their best they have to be intentional about their intensity of their ...
Episode 173 – Consumption Matters
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What goes in must come out… Today we bring you a conversation between Adam and TJ stressing the importance for coaches and players to be intentional...
Episode 172 – Should coaches just stick to basketball?
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss whether or not coaches should make leadership and teaching life lessons a priority in their program. With occasional comments from pa...
Pitfalls – Saying “I know, I know, I know” – Player Episode
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our recent survey asking coaches what they think players could improve upon, one of the common replies dealt with a common response coaches receive...
Episode 171 – NBA Shoot-A-Round (Ejections and the Ball family)
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s shoot-a-round episode features a first half discussion on the noteworthy ejection numbers during the early stages of this NBA season. We fin...
Episode 170 – “Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory” – Bill Russell
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you recently assessed your ability to concentrate and be mentally tough? If not, use today’s episode to help you reflect on your ability in the...
Pitfalls – Treating roadtrips like fieldtrips – Player Episode
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our series of player pitfalls, today we discuss one of the most common areas coaches told us they believe players can improve upon, with th...
Episode 169 – Should I push back or pull harder?
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important aspects of coaching is to know when to push certain buttons with your team, whether that be asking even more of them or pull...
Episode 168 – How to Demonstrate Proper Coaching Etiquette
14 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With questions coming from our hustlers around the subject of how to handle large leads in games by demonstrating proper coaching etiquette, we bring ...
Pitfalls – Looking into the stands – Player Episode
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part 2 of our player pitfalls series where we discuss areas players can improve based on direct feedback from coaches. Today we focu...
Episode 167 – Powerful Communication Practice
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stemming from a powerful concept in a book Adam recently read, today we share a 3 step practice that will help take your communication to a new level....
Episode 166 – Give your players space to learn
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches can be quick to micro-manage their players, which at times may interrupt the learning and development capabilities of the players. Today we sh...
Pitfalls – Eye Contact
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent poll we ran on twitter we asked coaches about the pitfalls they see in players today. One of the most common responses we received was abo...
Episode 165 – Becoming an Anticipatory Coach
30 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As coaches it’s important to respond and adjust to current situations, but equally important to prepare for things that are to come. How do you beco...
Turning on the Switch – Player Episode
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Players who have to constantly try to ‘turn on the switch’ may need to re-evaluate their mindset. In this player episode Adam and TJ challenge pla...
Episode 164 – Christmas and Basketball
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! In this festive episode Adam and TJ discuss hoops and the holidays. We hope our Hustlers enjoy this time with their families and are ...
Coming Off the Bench – Player Episode
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a ‘spark’ off the bench can sometimes change the outcome of a game, and today we share how you can be more effective in coming off of the ...
Episode 163 – Hot Seat Q&A
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today our Hustlers get an inside look into the minds of co-hosts Adam and TJ as they take turns asking each other ‘hot seat’ questions in a back a...
Episode 162 – Larry Fitzgerald Story
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Adam and TJ share a great story about Larry Fitzgerald and his approach to the game that is sure to inspire you and provide ideas...
Sticking to Your Word – Player Episode
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this player episode we challenge players to evaluate how well they stick to their word. Those that can be faithful with the little things will be p...
Episode 161 – GOOD! Keeping the right perspective
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a recent podcast Adam heard about keeping proper perspective at all times, today’s episode is a great reminder for coaches to see the po...
Episode 160 – 24-Hours Before Game
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you dominate the 24 hour period before your upcoming game? Adam and TJ share their conversation to help motivate and inspire coaches to be the ...
Somewhere in the middle – Player Episode
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Players experience many highs and lows throughout a season, and the importance of keeping the right perspective to be able to stay the course can’t ...
Episode 159 – Born Competitor or Learned Skill
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Adam and TJ discuss the trait of competitiveness. Some would argue that you’re either born a true competitor or you’re not, w...