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Coach's Edge
The Coach's Edge podcast is dedicated to teaching, sharing and learning the great game of basketball. Steve Cramer, former pro, former high school coach and current player development coach host a variety of successful basketball minds on the Coach's Edge Podcast.
Episodes
Coach's Edge2-3 Zone Offense Notes
In this episode Coach Cramer shares some of his 2-3 Zone Offense Notes as they build out a 2-3 Zone Offense course at coachsedge.coach members. If you like…
Coach's EdgeIn-Season Player Development | Part 2: Steve Cramer & Anthony Troshak
We pick up where we left off as Coach Troshak and Coach Cramer talk about how players and teams can improve their own individual skills during practice. If you…
Coach's EdgeIn-Season Player Development Part 1 | Steve Cramer & Anthony Troshak
In this two part podcast series Coach Cramer and Troshak talk about: Pre-Practice Skill Development. Driving Concepts Drill to Handle Pressure Finishing Moves…
Coach's EdgePost Season Prep: Team Activity
It's the time of year where we are gearing up for the post season. Try this team activity: Keep-Tweak-Stop and I share a few other thoughts as you head into…
Coach's EdgeWhat can you improve most at this point in the year? It might be Shot Selection.
On this episode Coach Cramer talks about one of his favorite topics, shooting and shot selection. We break down the questions to ask yourself and your players…
Coach's EdgeFinishing Moves and Protection Plans: Finish at the Rim! Steve Cramer
In this episode Coach Cramer shares some of his favorite Finishing Moves around the rim as well as some protection plans players can use when they get in…
Coach's EdgeHandling Late Game Situations: Late Game Philosophy, Defense, Handling Traps, BLOBS etc...
In this episode Steve shares the audio from one of his Coach's Edge presentations on late game philosophy. Here are a few of the things he talks about: General…
Coach's EdgeStyle of Play Coaches Survey
In this episode Steve shares feedback from a recent Style of Play Survey. Hopefully this can give you some ideas of how coaches are playing this season. Check…
Coach's EdgeKevin Eastman | Why the Best are the Best, NBA Champion & Over 40 Years of Coaching Experience
On this episode NBA Champion and former assistant for the Boston Celtics Kevin Eastman joins the show. Kevin was an assistant for the Boston Celtics, LA…
Coach's EdgeKevin Eastman talks about what made Kobe Bryant among the Best of the Best
On this episode NBA Champion and former assistant for the Boston Celtics Kevin Eastman joins the show. Kevin was an assistant for the Boston Celtics, LA…
Coach's EdgeCommunicating with your bench and role players | Steve Cramer & Jadon Nichols
In this episode Steve and Jadon talk about how we can improve communication with our team, particularly the players coming off the bench. Steve and Jadon both…
Coach's EdgeHandling the Ball Against Pressure | Drills and Tips
In this episode Coach Cramer talks about some of the drills, reads and tips when handling the ball against pressure. Three protect stance reads Three face up…
Coach's Edge5 Tips Heading into Conference Play | Deep Thoughts with Coach Cramer
In this episode Coach Cramer shares some thoughts on how we as individuals can be better and make those around us better. So much about life is frame of mind…
Coach's EdgeWhy Different Training and Instruction Formats are Key for Players
In this episode Coach Cramer talks about the different types of instruction they provide through the Coach's Edge and Cramer Basketball. Different instruction…
Coach's EdgeRun a BETTER Youth Basketball Program! | Coach Anthony Troshak and Steve Cramer
In this episode breaking down Youth Basketball Programming Coach Troshak and Cramer break down: Scheduling/Programming Presence/Attitude Building Skills…
Coach's EdgeYouth Basketball Program Development and Skill Building | Coach Tro and Cramer BONUS
In this Bonus episode Coach Troshak and Coach Cramer share what their experiences are as youth basketball directors. We touch on organization and skill…
Coach's EdgeCollege Coaching Lessons for High School Coaches | Ryan Kardok Parrish Community FL
In this episode Ryan Kardok of Parrish Community High School, FL joins the Coach's Edge Pod. He talks about some of the lessons learned as a former college…
Coach's EdgeAdvice for Junior High Coaches | Todd Cramer
In this episode Todd Cramer shares his experiences as a Junior High Coach. This was part of a recent Coach's Edge Members Only Meeting. Listen to the first…
Coach's EdgeOfficiating Points of Emphasis | 21-22 Season with Official Chip Clark
Chip Clark, college and HS official and member of the Board of Directors for his local Basketball Officials Association joins the show to share main points of…
Coach's EdgeBALL SCREEN DEFENSE: 7 Ways to Guard the Ball Screen | Kevin White Aquinas College
Coach White is an assistant men's coach at Aquinas College. He has prior coaching experience at Kalamazoo College, Albion College, Glen Oaks Community College…
Coach's EdgeHard Hedging or Trapping the Ball Screen | Kevin White Aquinas College BONUS
Coach White is an assistant men's coach at Aquinas College. He has prior coaching experience at Kalamazoo College, Albion College, Glen Oaks Community College…
Coach's EdgeBasketball and Personal Development Books: Coach Anthony Troshak and Steve Cramer
In this episode Coach Troshak and Cramer share some of the books they have read recently that have positively impacted them and their coaching. Interested in…
Coach's EdgeToughness and Lockdown Defense: Book Recommendations Coach Troshak and Cramer
In this episode Coach Anthony Troshak and Steve Cramer share a couple of their favorite recent reads. This episode highlights the complete episode for this…
Coach's EdgeLee Taft Improving Basketball Movement | Sports Performance Specialist
Sports Performance Coach Lee Taft, “The Speed Guy”, is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. He trains athletes and…
Coach's Edge7 Common Movements of Basketball with Lee Taft | "The Speed Guy" Sports Performance Coach
Sports Performance Coach Lee Taft, “The Speed Guy”, is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. He trains athletes and…
Coach's EdgeEffective Post Play | Coach Matt Neil
In this episode Coach Matt Neil breaks down some of the DRILLS, SKILLS, and TECHNIQUES for your players to be effective around the rim! You can learn more…
Coach's Edge4 Out 1 In Motion Offense Framework with AJ Burton | Southern Maine CC
Check out our coaches membership at: coachsedge.coach In this bonus episode Coach AJ Burton Associate Head Coach at Southern Maine CC breaks down his…
Coach's EdgeDesigning Practice Plans and Player Development Workouts | Steve Cramer
THE COACH'S EDGE IS LIVE! Launch ends Oct. 31st. 2021 for the 2021-2022 basketball season. In this solo episode Steve shares how he breaks down player…
Coach's EdgePractice Planning | Coach Anthony Troshak BONUS
In this episode Coach Troshak breaks down how he looks at practice planning. Layers Progressions Loading Daily Vitamins-Everyday Drills and Skills 4 Square…
Coach's EdgeTeaching Shot Selection Before the Season | Coach Anthony Troshak
Coach Troshak has over a decade of varsity coaching experience and does a great job breaking down shot selection to his team. We hope that you find this…
Coach's EdgeKeys to Shooting with Hope College Men's Basketball Coach Greg Mitchell
Now until the end of October, 2021 you can register and become a member of coachsedge.coach Go to: coachsedge.coach to become a member. In this episode with…
Coach's EdgeGuide Hand and Feeling Your Shot | Hope College Men's Coach Greg Mitchell
The Coach's Edge is live! Go to coachsedge.coach and join our membership for a limited time. Coach Mitchell is an expert coach with high school and college…
Coach's EdgeSelecting Captains and the Art and Science of Leadership | Mike Massucci
Thank you for checking out this BONUS episode. If you are interested in joining the Coach's Edge go to: coachsedge.coach Interested in joining our upcoming…
Coach's EdgeSharing Responsibility as a Varsity Coach | Ryan Fretz Clyde High School Boys Basketball
The Coach's Edge is now live and accepting NEW members. Go to coachsedge.coach to join our community of coaches. Our offer expires on Oct. 31st. Coach Fretz…
Coach's EdgePre-Season Strength and Conditioning: Trine University Strength Coaches Drew Lehman and Mike Cretens
REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING ZOOM COACH'S EDGE MEETINGS! HERE: CRAMERBASKETBALL.COM/EVENTS In this bonus episode Mike Cretens and Drew Lehman discuss some of the…
Coach's EdgeThe DIFFERENCE between GOOD and GREAT | Performance Coach Matt Neil FULL EPISODE
Some of the topics for this episode include: Mindset Mentorship Viewing mistakes and failure Separators from Good to Great Discipline Skill Development and…
Coach's EdgeGood VS GREAT | Matt Neil Performance Coach: Bonus
In this short bonus episode we share some of the differences between Good and Great. Don't forget to register for our upcoming Coach's Edge Meetings and be…
Coach's EdgeDeveloping a Player's FIRST Culture | Barrett Kreuger Concord High School
Barrett Krueger is entering his third year as varsity men's coach at Concord High School and has over a decade of coaching experience at various levels. In…
Coach's EdgeFour DEFENSIVE NO-NO's | Barrett Krueger Concord High School
Coach Barrett is a former college athlete and current teacher and head coach for the Concord High School Varsity Boys Team. In this episode he shares his four…
Coach's EdgeBCAM Executive Director Dan Young: Navigating COVID, Shot Clock, District Seeding, Adding Games and More...
Thank you for checking out this episode with Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Executive Director Dan Young. BCAM has become the largest coaches…
Coach's EdgeHigh School Shot Clock: BCAM E.D. Dan Young | Coach's Short BONUS
Thank you for checking out this Coach's Short. Be sure to check back on Friday for our complete episode. twitter.com/BCAMCoaches Check the links below to…
Coach's EdgeOffensive Schemes and Trends | Ken George Hope College Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
Coach George represents what the Coach's Edge Podcast is all about: teaching, sharing and learning the game. We hope you enjoy this episode as Coach George…
Coach's EdgeOffensive Schemes | What is hard to guard? Ken George (Coach's Short Bonus Episode)
Thank you for checking out this short bonus episode. If you find it beneficial be sure to check out our full length episode this Friday. For more information…
Coach's EdgeLeadership: What do you want your program to represent? | Mike Massucci AEO Leadership
Mike Massucci President of AEO Leadership LLC. In this episode Mike talks about: Attitude-Gratitude-Curiosity Excellence-Preparation-Reps Others-Lifters What…
Coach's EdgeSkill Development: Points of Emphasis and Keeping it Simple | Steve Cramer & Jadon Nichols
Thank you for checking out the Coach's Edge Basketball Podcast. In this episode we discuss: Points of Emphasis during workouts Common mistakes players make How…
Coach's EdgeCoaching Philosophy and G.R.I.T. | Hope College Men's Basketball Coach Greg Mitchell
In this episode with Hope College Men's Basketball Coach Greg Mitchell we touch on: Coaching Philosophy G.R.I.T. Trust Relationships Advice to hopeful college…
Coach's EdgeBoston Celtics Camp Director AJ Burton
In this episode Coach Burton discusses his experience directing camps for the Boston Celtics. Coach Burton is the Associate Head Coach at Southern Main…
Coach's EdgeKnow your Shot: Takeaways from Hope College Elite Camp Shooting Breakdown
For questions: contact@cramerbasketball.com Check the links below to connect with us! Website: www.coachsedge.coach Camps: www.Cramerbasketball.com Online…
Coach's EdgeNew Drills for 2021
Check the links below to connect with us! Website: www.coachsedge.coach Camps: www.Cramerbasketball.com Online Training…
Coach's EdgeWhat do you need to delete in your program? What do you need to hang your hat on?
In this episode Coach Cramer talks about how he has deleted aspects of his instruction this year, in order to put more focus on the aspects of the game that…
Coach's EdgeExpectations. Preparation. Accountability. Lessons learned running camps for high school coaches.
Check the links below to connect with us! Website: www.coachsedge.coach Camps: www.Cramerbasketball.com Online Training…
Coach's EdgeShoot more threes: Extend RANGE
In this episode we break down some of the most important concepts when it comes to extending a players range, while making sure we aren't sacrificing form on…
Coach's EdgeSucceeding as an Assistant Coach | Hope College Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Kust
Courtney Kust '13 became Hope College's Assistant Athletic Director of Events on July 1, 2019. She also serves as assistant women's basketball coach. Kust has…
Coach's EdgeYouth Basketball Camps | 5 Basic Skills to Cover!
For varsity basketball coaches, running a youth basketball camp is a key piece to your program. I hope that this episode can give you some ideas on how to go…
Coach's Edge2-2-1 Press Defense: John Buscemi Corunna Varsity Boys Basketball
Coach Buscemi is an expert with the 2-2-1 Press Defense. This defense has been successful with multiple programs and has a way of changing formation while…
Coach's EdgePerformance Coach and former European Player Manu Langhammer
Manu Langhammer has a wealth of experience as a personal trainer for the past 10 years as well as spending 20 years in the game of basketball at various…
Coach's EdgeThe Mental Game with Strength Coach Brian Sabo | Part 2
We are excited to be joined by Strength Coach and Track Coach at Eastwood High School, Brian Sabo to the Coach's Edge Podcast. Eastwood has won 39 of the past…
Coach's EdgeYear Anniversary: Coach's Edge Podcast and Favorite Books of the Pandemic
In this episode Coach Anthony Troshak and Coach Steve Cramer reflect back on a year of the Coach's Edge Podcast and the launch of coachsedge.coach They share…
Coach's EdgeEstablishing Roles with Brooks Miller, Trine University | Head Men's Basketball Coach
In this episode 2020/21 NCAA D3 National Coach of the Year Brooks Miller joins the show. Coach Miller just completed his 10th season as a head coach at Trine…
Coach's EdgeStrength Coach Brian Sabo: Athletic Performance | Eastwood High School
In this episode we are joined by Brian Sabo, strength coach and varsity track coach at Eastwood High School in Northwest Ohio. Remember membership access to…