Ep 281 Handling Parents, Players, and Pressure

Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach) · Nov 4, 2025 · 57m

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Do you think coaching is just about teaching X’s and O’s? Think again!

Many believe running the perfect playbook is the key, but legendary Bay Area coach Margaret Gartner says the real job runs so much deeper. Coach Bill Flitter sits down with Gartner, a 600+ game winner, to break down what matters most when building great youth teams.

How would your players describe your impact?

Tune in to gain:

The “Oreo” method for feedback that boosts confidence

Why flexibility trumps rigid plans at practice

How strong coach-player relationships create lasting success

Plus…