The Hours
Episodes
3 Skills EVERY Basketball Player Needs To Succeed
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 Catalyst Training by SAVI Basketball: A player community for basketball education, structured programs, and direct access to world-renowned skill...
How Good Coaching Unlocks Good Culture | Ft JP Nerbun
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 TRY SAVI BASKETBALL FREE FOR 7 DAYS Get access to our full course library, weekly live coaching calls, and a community of coaches working through...
How a SAVI Member Won a State Title
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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What The Best College Basketball Teams Are Doing
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 TRY SAVI BASKETBALL FREE FOR 7 DAYS Get access to our full course library, weekly live coaching calls, and a community of coaches working through...
How to Beat Switching Defenses
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SAVI Basketball Membership 7-day free trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coach Late in the season, most coaches try to fix too many things at once. In ...
How to Be A Head Coach
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SAVI Basketball Membership 7-day free trial: https://www.skool.com/savi-coachWhoever has the highest standards in your program should be leading it. I...
How to Structure a Better Basketball Practice
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stop overcomplicating your practices. In this episode, we break down a "Four Quarter" basketball practice plan designed to eliminate distractions and ...
Title: How to Teach Decision Making
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do players struggle to execute in games what they can do in practice? The answer isn't more reps, it's understanding the difference between recogn...
Show, Don’t Tell: A simple tool for a better practice
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hours, Tyler and Mark break down one of the most powerful yet underutilized coaching tools. The best coaches don't just demonst...
The Best Way to Start Practice
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your filter into practice might be killing your gym before you even blow the whistle.Most coaches walk in scanning for mistakes. That means your playe...
How to Get Players to Learn Faster
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches talk too much. Players learn too little. This episode fixes that.In this episode of The Hours, Mark Cassio and Tyler Coston break down one of ...
The 10 Levels of Coaching
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Hours podcast by SAVI Basketball! In this episode, Tyler and Mark dive deep into the 10 Levels of Coaching, a framework designed to hel...
Why We Stopped Running Plays and Started Developing Players
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hours, host Mark Cascio sits down with longtime friend and high school coach Travis Uzee (St. Amant High School, Louisiana) to ...
Inside the SAVI Community: Mailbag Episode
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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NBA Film Session: A SAVI Breakdown
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Start, Bench, Cut: The Practice Planning Gameplan for Immediate Results
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The 7 Principles of a Master Coach: The Art of Coaching
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Fixing Isolation Offense & Mastering Transition Defense
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join SAVI Basketball 👉https://www.skool.com/savi-coach/about to help revolutionize the way the game is taught and played.Coaches, welcome to a spec...
Mailbag Episode (Youth Spacing, Assistant Roles, and Disruptive Defense)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark and Tyler for a special Mailbag episode of The Hours podcast! Celebrating over 600 members in the Savvy Basketball community, they tackle li...
The Problem with Coaching Clinics & How We're Solving It
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark Cascio, Claire Murphy, and Tyler as they dissect what's wrong with most traditional coaching clinics and celebrate the success of their firs...
The Most Important Coaching Skill
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler from are back to finish the "Building the Best Coach" tournament bracket and decide which attribute is the undisputed champion of coach...
The Perfect Coach Bracket (Part 1): Practice, Communication, & High Standards
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome into The Hours! Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball are back with another bracket tournament, this time tackling the monumental task of building...
What Coaches Get Wrong (and how to get it right)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tyler in this episode of The Hours Podcast as he sits down with renowned basketball teacher Edward Leblanc! Edward is an innovative mind known fo...
Unlearning Defense: 5 Traditional Habits That Kill Conceptual Systems
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Hours Podcast, presented by SAVI Basketball! Hosts Mark and Tyler are fresh off program clinics and dive straight into the trenche...
The Best Basketball Actions
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Hours Podcast, presented by SAVI Basketball! In this special episode, hosts Mark and Tyler ditch the lecture hall for the court as...
The Art of a Player-Led Program
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark and Clare flip the script on traditional coaching. They reveal why the "fix-it" mentality is a trap and how the most transformat...
Special Situations Part 2
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hours Podcast, Mark and Tyler of SAVI Basketball dive into Part 2 of their series on special situations in coaching. They chall...
Special Situations Part 1
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you leaving opportunities on the court? Most coaches are great at preparing for "first-order" situations like transition and half-court offense, b...
BONUS EPISODE! A New Era for Coaches: The Launch of the TOC Coach Community
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we're making a huge announcement. We're thrilled to officially launch the TOC Coach Community, a new platform and partnership...
Would You Rather? Prioritizing the One Thing in Basketball 🏀
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's your one thing? 🤔 In this thought-provoking episode of The Hours, hosts Tyler and Mark play "Would You Rather" to help coaches define their ...
The Power of Pre-Practice & What I Learned from Coach K
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to transform your basketball practices? 🏀 In this episode of The Hours, Tyler and Mark reveal the secrets behind "pre-practice." Tyler shares...
The Art of Shooting
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tyler and Mark dive deep into one of basketball’s most crucial skills: shooting. They break down common myths, share the science an...
Turning Practice into Play
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clare and Tyler break down how to flip the script on traditional basketball practices. Instead of running the same repetitive drills,...
Stop Running Drills. Start Running Better Practices.
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler share fresh insights from teaching at recent events, unpacking what they’ve learned about making practices more engaging, competitive...
A Deeper Dive into the Rose Series (Part 2 of 2)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of the ROSE Series deep dive, Mark and Tyler focus on the often-dismissed details that actually determine whether your offense wor...
A Deeper Dive into Rose Series (Part 1 of 2)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two-part episode, Mark and Tyler dive deep into the ROSE Series—a system built to develop player understanding, not just run pla...
The SAVI Method (Part 2 of 2)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this SAVI Method series, Mark and Tyler turn the spotlight on each other—asking fast, hard-hitting questions that reveal their deepes...
The SAVI Method
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two-part episode, Mark and Tyler unpack the foundation of The SAVI Method—what it is, how it works, and why it challenges tradit...
The Art of Coaching ft. Joe Crispin
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this conversation, Coach Joe Crispin returns to dive deeper into what it truly means to be a SAVI coach. Mark and Joe explore the minds...
How to Be a "Player's Coach"
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two-part conversation, Mark and Tyler sits down with Joe Crispin—former pro player and current offensive coordinator at Penn Sta...
How to Build Stronger, Game-Ready Players
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark is joined by strength coach Matt Bruce to talk about how to structure effective workouts for athletes at every level—high scho...
Transition, Playing vs Pressure, Conceptual Offense & Rebounding
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark and Tyler break down key areas that often decide games—transition, rebounding, and how to run a conceptual offense against pre...
Culture May Not Matter
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark and Tyler dive into why “culture” might be one of the most misunderstood words in coaching today. They break down how the te...
Culture, Challenges, and Coaching
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clare sits down with notable guest Camille Zimmerman to talk all things culture, leadership, and growth. They dive into how adversity...
How Great Coaches Affect the Game (Guest Mike Neighbors)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler welcome special guest Coach Mike Neighbors to dive into how great coaches affect their players and the game—and see real effects beca...
Are You Over or Under Teaching?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📩 Get the newsletter smart coaches read every week → https://ter.li/beehiivnewsletter Mark and Tyler take a close look at the way basketball is b...
Where Do You Leave Your Impact as A Coach?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Clare explore the deeper purpose behind coaching—deciding where and how you want to make your impact. They discuss the importance of shapi...
LockLeft Explained: The Why, When & How of This Game-Changing Defense
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler break down the core principles behind the LockLeft system, including when to use it, why it works, and how to teach it effectively to y...
Answering Mailbag on Offense
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler dive into mailbag questions from both the free and exclusive SAVI Communities, focusing mainly on offensive strategies and tactics. Tun...
Developing Players from Good to Great
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Edward dive into the heart of player development, discussing what truly makes a player great. They share insights on how coaches can improve...
A Deep Dive into The SAVI Shot Scale
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler break down the SAVI Shot Scale and how it can transform your team’s approach to shot selection. They explain the value of creating a ...
Fear and Confidence in Court & in E-Sports
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler sits down with Esports coach Ben Sobczyk to explore how coaching principles apply across all sports. They dive into building player confidence, ...
Focus on the Process, Providing Solutions, Teaching Through Principles
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler teams up with guest Edward LeBlanc to challenge the way you think about winning. They break down why focusing solely on wins can hold your team ...
Keys to Drive and Space, Race and Space, and What Makes a Great Shooter
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler break down the keys to Drive & Space and Race & Space, how to manage overconfident teams, what truly makes a great shooter, the...
Keys to LL success, Defining Roles and Teaching the Shot Fake
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler break down the keys to success with the LockLeft system, how to effectively define roles within your team, and the art of teaching the ...
Preparing for Job Interviews
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler dive into how to prepare for coaching job interviews, make a lasting impression, and decide if the job is the right fit for you. Whethe...
Youth Basketball Tips
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler break down how to teach youth players effectively, key coaching tips, and what fundamentals really mean. Whether you're coaching beginn...
The Root of Success
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler sits down with Clare to discuss the rewards of being a SAVI coach, what to look for in players, and the key to building trust with your team. Tu...
Preparing for the Playoffs
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Playoff Ready! Mark teams up with SAVI’s own Frank Fogg to help you prepare for the postseason. They break down mentality shifts, engaging d...
How Setbacks Shape Your Season
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries and setbacks are inevitable, but how you handle them defines your growth as a coach. In this episode, Mark and Tyler explore how challenges c...
Characteristics of A Great Coach
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a great coach? In this episode, Mark and Tyler dive into key coaching characteristics, from correcting entitled players to setting realisti...
Help Defense: Get To The Wall
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler dive into improving team defense, focusing on getting players to the wall and enhancing help strategies. They discuss SAVI’s basketba...
Keeping Standards High
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Clare delve into the value of patience, reminding coaches that practices take time to come together. They share tips on delivering feedback e...
How To Make Better In-Game Adjustments
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler dive into the art of in-game adjustments, offering practical tips for making smarter decisions on the fly. They discuss how to adapt to...
Protect Your Joy of Coaching
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into how to sustain your passion and joy for coaching amidst the challenges of the long season. Learn to design a morning rou...
Why Style of Play is Important
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how style of play impacts your program beyond the court, answer questions on how to train pace and defending great shooters in the mailbag....
How to Beat Any Press
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we offer a deep dive into handling pressure both mentally and on the court. Mark and Tyler share strategies to strengthen your team's...
Staying Confident Through a Losing Streak
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this season of giving, Mark and Tyler highlight the power of preparation before game day. They share strategies to help coaches lead with confidenc...
Secrets of In-Game Coaching
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tyler and Clare on this Thanksgiving episode as they discuss which pro teams use SAVI Systems, player development, and key situations for substit...
Teaching Better Basketball
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler discuss what it means to be a great teacher as a coach and answer questions from the mailbag. Topics include LockLeft defense, transiti...
Developing Players
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tyler and special guest Edward LeBlanc, back by popular demand, as they dive into player development and skill-building strategies for this seaso...
Teaching Modern Basketball
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark sits down with Coach Edward LeBlanc to dive into the world of modern basketball. Together, they explore the evolving strategies, skill...
Crafting Winning Plays
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler teams up with Coach Frank Fogg to break down the essentials of effective scouting, defensive strategy, developing player IQ on the court and emp...
The Path of Progress
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Clare dive into essential coaching insights, discussing what every coach should learn to better guide youth players. They explore effective a...
What Do Coaches Have to Learn Every Year
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Mark discuss common blind spots that can arise early in the season and how these oversights can slow down team progress. They go heavy on th...
Key Principles of A SAVI Coach
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we break down the essential do's and don'ts for SAVI coaches, offering insights on how to avoid common pitfalls and elevate coaching perfor...
Teaching Transition
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Tyler explore how being open to change can enhance your effectiveness as a coach. They also provide insights into offensive transition, focus...
Exploring Conceptual Offense
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the key similarities and differences between two of our offensive systems: Race and Space vs. Drive and Space. We tackle...
The Problem with Technique
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the problem with tips and technique in coaching. Tune in as Tyler and Mark discuss their philosophy on skill development an...
How Far Away Are You?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of asking "why" in coaching and explore strategies for installing pressure and new techniques. Emphasizing how to make every catch a dr...
The Impact of Powerful Pauses
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clare joins Tyler to explore essential coaching techniques, from building a strong defense to mastering rebounding strategies. Their ...
The Power of Natural Consequences
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How natural consequences can help hold the standard and develop a player-led program. Plus, how to plan preseason practices, pregame warmups and how t...
A Deep Dive into Race and Space w/ guest Clif Conley
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Mark welcome guest Coach Clif Conley from Oak Hill Academy to discuss his National Championship season running the Race and Space offense!Th...
Creating a Winning Basketball Identity
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SAVI Coaching, Mark Cascio shares practical strategies for developing a winning basketball identity. From integrating key actions i...
The Ultimate Pre-season Blueprint
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to distinguish what is urgent vs. important. We will help you create the best Pre-Season step-by-step blueprint for your team this season.
Offensive Strategy and LL Install
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SAVI Coaching podcast, Mark Cascio and Tyler Coston tackle strategies for improving dribble drive motion offenses and choosing ...
Post-Game coaching tips
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Featuring: Mark Cascio & Tyler Coston Key Takeaways: 📉 Stay Level-Headed: Keep emotions in check, win or lose. 🎥 Review First: Watch...
Should we shoot Free-throws in practice?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts Tyler Coaston and Mark Cascoi from SAVI Coaching as they explore a hotly debated topic in basketball coaching: "Should we shoot free t...
The Healthy Competitor
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by Tyler Coston, Mark Cascio from SAVI Coaching, and Shane Kuyper from The Healthy Competitor to provide their expert insights and experi...
How Should a Coach Talk to Referees?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should coaches talk to referees? Plus, the importance of role clarity, effective communication and lockleft and more.
Advice for a Coach in Year One
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advice for a 1st year head coach or a coach in year 1 of a new program. Learn how to build the foundation of your program by establishing systems.
Is There Ever a Time to Run 5v0 Offense?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hot topic of running 5-on-0 offense and its place in modern basketball coaching. Plus, get insights on making strategic decisions for player devel...
How to Install a System
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to keep your best players motivated in practice, balancing high standards with low expectations, and how to install systems. Plus, a new game of t...
Size or Skill? 4-Out or 5-out Offense?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler and Mark debate whether to prioritize height or skill, transitioning from a traditional 4-out system to a more flexible 5-out system, and how to...
Defending a Dominant Player
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Stephen Dale joins the podcast to discuss strategies for defending dominant players, installing offensive systems, conditioning during practice,...
Is Your Coaching Staff Trying to Win?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Handling competitive assistant coaches, practice strategies, essential guard skills, shot selection criteria, and improving practice plans.
Effective Strategies for Youth Basketball Coaches
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Youth practice plans focusing on handling pressure and developing fundamental skills. Learn techniques to improve team play, decision-making, and comm...
Rules of Dominoes
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creating and expanding advantages and skill development. Plus, how to prepare teams for handling pressure and tools for effective communication.
Three O's and Zone Offense
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Final Four takeaways, quick decision-making, zone offense strategies, and practical tips on team discipline and goals to elevate coaching.
Late Season Game Planning
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to develop keys to winning, create effective game plans and simplify scouts for your players.