The Basketball Leadership Podcast
Episodes
Ep 138 How Do You Build Leadership in the Off-Season Before the Games Even Start?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode, coming to you live from the 5th Quarter Studio in Madison, Wisconsin, we break down why leadership is not bu...
Ep 137 What Can the End of a Season Teach a Great Coach?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ When the season ends, what should a great coach do next? In this episode, I talk about why the end of a season is one of the ...
Ep 136 What Do Great Programs Do the Day After a Big Win?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ What does a great program do after a big win? In this episode, I talk about why the day after success matters just as much as...
Ep 135 Are You Calm Enough to Lead When the Pressure Hits?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ What does your team really need from you in the biggest moments of the season? In this episode, we talk about why leadership ...
Ep 134 Are You Building Culture in October… or in March?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ What if your culture didn’t start on day one of practice… but the day after your last game? In this episode, Coach shares...
Ep 133 Are You Building Confidence… or Coaching from Fear Right Now?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ As the playoffs approach, pressure rises — and so does the temptation to add more. More sets. More adjustments. More “jus...
Ep 132 Is Your Team Peaking at the Right Time… or Running on Empty?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
www.teachhoops.com February is where the season tells the truth. Legs are heavy, emotions run higher, and every practice feels like it matters twice ...
Ep 131 Is Your Team Tired… or Just Mentally Drained?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Late in the season, coaches often assume sloppy play or low energy means their team is physically worn down. In this episode, ...
Ep 130 Are You Sharpening or Overloading Your Team Right Now?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ As the playoffs approach, every coach feels the pressure to add just one more thing. One more set. One more adjustment. One mo...
Ep 129 What Is Your Bench Really Teaching Your Team About Leadership?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Most coaches focus leadership conversations on starters and captains, but your bench is often the loudest reflection of your c...
Ep 128. How Do You Intentionally Develop a Leader Within Your Basketball Program?
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Developing a leader is a deliberate process that goes far beyond simply naming a team captain at the start of the season. Tr...
Ep 128 Are You Leading Your Team or Just Running Practice?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Many coaches are organized, prepared, and working hard — yet something still feels off when games get tight. In this episode...
Ep 127 Why Do Some Teams Buy In While Others Tune Out?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Leadership in basketball isn’t about saying the right thing — it’s about being the right example. In this episode, Coach...
Ep 126 Are You Leading for Comfort or for Growth?
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most leadership mistakes don’t come from a lack of care — they come from choosing comfort over growth. In this episode, Coach Collins dives deep i...
Ep 125 Leadership and Christmas
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Leadership and Christmas Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 124 Should You Pick up Captain?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th ye...
Ep 123 What Kind of Leader Do Players Actually Follow?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Leadership in basketball isn’t about titles, volume, or control — it’s about the daily habits your players see, feel, a...
Ep 122 Defining Team Roles
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 121 What Are the 7 Habits That Build Real Basketball Leaders?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode of the Basketball Leadership Podcast, Coach Collins breaks down the seven habits that shape winning programs ...
Ep 120 A Basketball Checklist
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 119 What Kind of Leader Are You When You’re Losing?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.teachhoops.com In this episode of The Basketball Leadership Podcast, Coach Collins digs into what leadership really looks like when things go wro...
Ep 118 Being a Spark plug for your Team
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 27th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 117 The Leadership Challenge
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 27th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 116 The Disease of Me
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th ye...
Ep 115 Things A Young Coach Should Know
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th ye...
Ep 114 What Makes the Best Leaders
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 113 Pat Riley's Disease of Me
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 112 Building a Team Culture and Philosophy
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 111 What I wish I had known as a Young Coach
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 110 What make the Best Leaders?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 109 Role and Goal Setting
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Basketball Role and Goal setting for your basketball team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Eo 108 The Keys to Leadership
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 107 Finding Competitors on Your Team
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 106 The 10 Keys to Leadership
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://teachhoops.com/ Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 27th ye...
Ep 105 Keys to a Successful Team and Program
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 27th year as a varsity coach. ...
Ep 103 Commitment and Basketball Players
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 102 What Losers Do...
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep 101 Building a Strong Team/Player
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Co...
Ep: 100 The Hard Truth of Being a Head Coach
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com The hard truth of being a Head basketball Coach WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com ht...
Ep 99 Beyond the X's and O's: A Coach's True North
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com htt...
Ep 98 The Stages of Commitment
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com htt...
Ep 97 Decoding the Winners Mind
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com htt...
Ep 96 Players Needs in a Coach
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfq...
Ep 95 Beyond Words: Understanding Body Language
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.aihoopscoach.com Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com ht...
Ep 94 Keys to a Championship Team
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfq...
Ep 93 Language and Phrasing on Your Team
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 92 How to Win Championships
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 91 The Rule of Coaching
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 90 Facing Adversity
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Saban - "If you want to make others happy, sell ice cream, dont be a leader." When do leadership really matters. What are examples of...
Ep 89 Ripple Effect on Your Team
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com What is the butterfly effect? The butterfly effect happens all of the time in coaching and with teams. We will discuss the impact and n...
Ep 88 Building a Winning Culture ( 10 Keys)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 87 Poise in Coaching and on your Team
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 86 The Best Leaders
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 85 Leading A Team
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 84 Communication and Leadership
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 83 Gatekeeping Culture
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 82 What is the Key to Culture?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 81 Teaching In Game Leadership
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 80 The Future of Youth Sports
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 79 The Bad Apple Study
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 78 Injury Prevention in Basketball Players
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 77 Collective Leadership
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 76 Boosting Confidence in Athletes
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 75 Injury on your Team
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 74 Adversity and Coaching
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 73 Logs on a Fire, Playing with a Chip
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 72 Moving up Players
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 71 Making Athletes Better
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CoachingYouthHoops.com/health Have you ever questioned if your coaching style is truly preparing your young athletes for life on and off the court...
Ep 70 Red Car Theory
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 69 Five Keys to a Winning Culture
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 68 Traits of a Leader
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the 9 Traits of Great Leaders? #1 - Strong work ethic, #2 - Trust is earned, #3 - We Me Mindset, #4 - Competitive spirit, #5 - Connecto...
Ep 67 Alone in the Cloud
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 66 Picking a Captain
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 65 How to Do TEAM Roles
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 64 Ego vs Confidence
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 63 The Leadership Checklist
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 62 6 Ways to Be a Spark Plug for you team
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 61 Leadership Challenge
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 60 The Disease of Me
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 59 Pre Season Culture and Philosophy
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 58 What we Wish we Knew as a Young Coach
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 57 The Best Leaders
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 56 Basketball Role Setting
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 55 Keys to Leadership
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 54 The 4 Levels of Competitors: Identifying and Developing Winning Traits
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 53 The 10 Commandments of Team Leadership: Building a Winning Culture
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 52 Embracing Hard: 6 Essential Challenges for Success in Sports
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 51 The 4 Indicators of Commitment: Essential Traits for Basketball Success
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. h...
Ep 50 The Losers Limp
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 49 The Secrets of Resilient People
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 48 The 8 Realities of Being a Head Basketball Coach
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 47 Why do we Coach
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 46 The Four Seasons of Commitment
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Check out. [...
Ep 45. How do you handle a losing season?
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com How do you handle a losing season? How do you goals change? What can you do?WintheSeason.com Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com htt...
Ep 44 Winners are Wired Different
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com WintheSeason.com We discuss the 8 ways that winners are wired differently than most. Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://for...
Ep 43 What do Players Want in a Coach?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Coach Berge Website WintheSeason.com What do players want in a coach? Just ask them. We discuss the 8 things players told Coach Berge w...
Ep 42 Body Language Screams
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Coach Berge Website https://gberge.gumroad.com/ WintheSeason.com GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://for...
Ep 41. 8 Vitamins of Championship Teams
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Coach Berge Site WintheSeason.com What are the vitamins of championship teams? Vitamin A = Attitude, Vitamin B = Belief, Vitamin C = Co...
Ep 40 Importance of Language and Phrasing
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Coach Berge Site WintheSeason.com The importance of phrasing in a program. What phrasing do you use? We will talk about the different p...
Ep 39 Six Ships to Win a Basketball Championships
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachhoops.com Coach Berge Site WintheSeason.com GameChanger Website Dr Dish Website CoachingYouthHoops.com https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach ...