The Hours
Episodes
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.
Break the Wave & Eliminate Decisions
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of transition play, creating advantages and decision-making on the court. Plus, how to manage end-game situations and the value of remo...
Effective Practice Planning and Offseason Tips
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of offseason direction for coaches, balancing rest and improvement, year-round play, and dynamic warm-ups. Covering effective practice ...
Master the Offseason
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Defining team standards, comprehensive Player Development, and effective practice planning. Plus, practical tips and a PDF checklist to help you optim...
Shoot it, Drive it or Move it
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of playing off the catch.
Late Season Practices
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actionable tips for late-season adjustments, balancing practice intensity, and keeping your team rested and ready. Explore key elements to focus on in...
The Secret to Greatness
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the key pillars of greatness: focus, passion, and mental toughness. Learn how to build these attributes in your coaching and players. Plus,...
Invest in Yourself & Win Ugly
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge and support you. Plus, insights on building a coaching staff that enhances your devel...
Play with joy
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why leading with joy is crucial for coaching success. Learn three actionable tips to enhance team performance through joy and leadership, rat...
More is not better.
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring mid-season improvements, the importance of enhancing existing skills, and actionable tips for coaches. Plus, lessons from pickleball that ap...