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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
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Coach's Edge Members Meeting: Strength Coach, Drew Lehman breaks down our Off-Season Lifting Program BONUS
In this bonus episode we give you an inside look at one of our Coach's Edge Members meetings. These meetings occur twice each month and often include a…
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Consistent Success | Croswell-Lexington Boys Basketball Coach Lance Campbell
Coach Lance Campbell has been the boys varsity basketball at Croswell-Lexington High School for 4 years, leading them to 2 district championships, 2 league…
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Five Reasons to Handle the Basketball: BONUS Episode
In this episode Coach Cramer talks about the five main reasons that players handle the basketball. This should help clarify purpose and increase efficiency…
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Reflecting on Coaching through COVID: Anthony Troshak & AJ Burton
Join our FREE presentation this Saturday! https://mailchi.mp/408df47ef94f/coachs-edge In this episode Coach Cramer and Coach Burton ask Coach Troshak to…
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Play more One on One: Bonus Episode
Are you playing enough one on one? In this episode Steve shares four of the many reasons why it is so important to play one on one. He also shares four of his…
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Non-Negotiables & Defense | Myrtle Beach Basketball: Craig Martin
Coach Craig Martin just completed his 13th year as Head Coach of the Myrtle Beach Boys Basketball Program. They have qualified for the state playoffs 12…
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The road to a State Title | Napoleon Girls Basketball Coach Corey Kreinbrink
In this episode Division 2 State Coach of the Year and State Champion Corey Kreinbrink talks about his team's journey the past two seasons. In 2019-2020, their…
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Elite 8 Recap | March Madness Coach's Edge Panel
On this episode we are joined by Coach's Edge contributor AJ Burton, Southern Maine CC, Coach's Edge member Brock Dishop, assistant coach for Bowling Green…
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NCAA Tournament Takeaways with Coach AJ Burton
In this episode Coach Cramer speaks with Associate Head Coach of Southern Main Community College AJ Burton about the NCAA Men's Tournament and some of the…
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Officiating during the time of COVID | Official Jeff Yorke
In this episode high school official Jeff Yorke joins the Coach's Edge. Jeff has a variety of coaching and officiating experience which make him a unique guest…
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Ten Zone Offense Strategies
Ten zone offense tips with Coach Steve Cramer. Make sure you are applying these strategies to your team this season Hunt the weak defender Screen Middle Play…
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Eliminate Playing Time Issues | JP Nerbun of Thrive on Challenge
Playing time is one of the most common issues among coaches at all levels. In this episode JP Nerbun shares how we can begin to eliminate playing time issues…
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How to create a high level scouting report | Coach AJ Burton Southern Maine CC
In this episode we are joined by Associate Head Coach of Southern Maine CC, AJ Burton. His attention to detail and scouting progression has helped Southern…
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Youth Basketball Development | Jadon Nichols: Cramer Basketball Skills Coach
Register for our Virtual Coaches Clinic: https://mailchi.mp/d9ea3e1d64c4/coachs-edge-virtual-clinic In this episode we are joined by Jadon Nichols. We touch on…
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4 Types of Shooting Drills for Practice
In this episode Steve talks about one of his favorite topics, SHOOTING! Coach Cramer shares 4 types of drills that are great to get in game results. As a coach…
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D1 or Bust?
Join us on this special episode with three small college basketball players who had the opportunity to play at the D1 level, but chose to go the small college…
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Interacting with Scouts | Sunrise Christian Assistant Coach Braeden Proctor
In this episode Braeden Proctor joins the Coach's Edge to discuss how scouts can play a role in getting high school players exposure and increase their chances…
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BONUS | Kobe Bryant Tribute: 5 Takeaways with Steve Cramer
In this episode Steve shares 5 takeaways from Kobe Bryant and reflects on why Kobe was his favorite player. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you do please…
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Zone Offense: 1-3-1 Zone Offense with Coach Anthony Troshak
Get access to the 1-3-1 Zone Offense Package below https://mailchi.mp/16786cef4c15/zone-offense-course-1-3-1 You receive: 5 Part Video Course 35+ minutes 1-3-1…
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Developing an All Around Game | Former Hope College All-American Marcus Vanderheide
In this episode Marcus Vanderheide joins the Coach's Edge. His experience as a college and international player as well as having high school coaching…
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In-Season Strength and Conditioning |Trine University's Drew Lehman
In this episode of the Coach's Edge, Drew Lehman, Trine University Men's Basketball talks about what makes a great In-Season strength and conditioning program…
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Coaching through COVID | In-Person and Distanced Coaching: BC Basketball
Coaching through COVID with Anthony Troshak, Brown City Boys Basketball Coach and Coach's Edge Contributor. In this episode Coach Troshak shares 5 key areas…
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The questions you need to ask heading into the NEW Year! | Steve Cramer
In this quick hitter episode, Steve Cramer shares the questions to ask yourself as you head into the new year. These key questions will help you reflect and…
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Force Baseline Defense | Matt Dennis of Otsego High School
Coach Matt Dennis has been an assistant and head coach at Kalamazoo Valley Community College before becoming the Head Varsity Boys Coach at Otsego High School…
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Building a Winning Year Round Program: David Boyce | Perrysburg High School
In this episode Coach Dave Boyce joins the Coach's Edge Podcast to discuss building a successful year round program. Coach Boyce has won over 500 games during…
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1-3-1 DEFENSE with Coach Andrew Donovan | Frankenmuth Boys Basketball
In this episode we take a deep dive into the 1-3-1 defense with Coach Andrew Donovan. Coach Donovan is a former college athlete and current teacher and varsity…
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FIVE key stats to track each game and Coach Cramer's pregame and practice routine
In this two part episode, Coach Cramer shares 5 key stats that coaches can track during the season. In Part 2 he shares how he developed his pre-game routine…
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Get Basketball Strong: The Do's and Don'ts of In-Season Lifting | Zach Cramer of Temple Fitness
On this episode personal trainer, Zach Cramer joins the podcast. Zach is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute and is a personal trainer in…
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Player Development during the PreSeason
In this episode Coach Steve Cramer shares two main points of emphasis for coaches as they transition from the off season to the pre season. He shares the…
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Win the Pre-Season | Southern Maine Associate Head Coach: AJ Burton
In this episode Coach Burton join the Coach Burton joins the podcast to share how his team utilizes the college basketball preseason. He answers these…
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Advice for the Pre-Season with Coach Steve Finamore
Coach Steve Finamore has coached the game at a variety of levels and his passion for learning the game is evident. Some of his coaching experiences range from…
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What do you do the first week of practice? The Coach's Edge Program | Brown City Basketball: Anthony Troshak
In this special episode Coach Troshak shares what the Coach's Edge Program means to him and how it can help other coaches. He also shares what he focuses on…
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Developing a Team First Philosophy: Notre Dame Academy | Travis Galloway
Travis Galloway is the Head Coach for Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, OH. Entering his 13th year as a the Head Coach and 18th overall. He is passionate about…
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Building Your Youth Basketball Program: Quick Tip Episode
QUICK TIP EPISODE: Two questions to ask yourself as you build/or look to improve your youth basketball program. If you are interested in becoming a member to…
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10 ways to improve TEAM CULTURE: Steve Cramer
In this Quick Tip Episode Steve shares ten ways that a team can improve their culture. It's important to keep in mind, these are actions, not thoughts or…
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What is ELITE Shooting? Drills and Percentages. Steve Cramer
In this quick tip episode Steve shares percentages and drills that your players can use to improve their shooting. We'd love to connect with you at any of the…
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Advice for Young Coaches and the Importance of Building Relationships: Von Graffin
Coach Graffin has been an assistant or head coach at the high school level for decades. His resume speaks for itself and he prides himself in developing…
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Using Athletic Development to Build Your Program: Head Coach Carissa Sain: Illinois Institute ofTech
Head Coach Carissa Sain of Illinois Institute of Technology joins the show. Coach C spent 12 years at the University of Chicago as both a head and assistant…
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A Proven Form Shooting Strategy
In this episode Coach Cramer breaks down Four Phases of Form Shooting. This is something that he developed over years as a coach working with players of all…
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Winning with Defense and Culture. Carvers Bay Boys Basketball. Jeff Mezzetesta
Jeff Mezzatesta - Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach - Carvers Bay High School, Georgetown County, SC In this episode Coach Mezz shares some of the most…
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Ball Screens: Is less more?
In this episode Steve talks about the Pro's and Con's of using the Ball Screen with your program. This episode is not for or against ball screens. It is simply…
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All Things Traveling: Official Chip Clark (Part 2 of 2)
Chip Clark, college and HS official and member of the Board of Directors for his local Basketball Officials Association joins the show to share the game with…
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All things Traveling: Official Chip Clark (Part 1 of 2)
Chip Clark, college and HS official and member of the Board of Directors for his local Basketball Officials Association joins the show to share the game with…
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Basketball Officiating: Points of emphasis. Misunderstood rules and the effect of communication.
Chip Clark, college and HS official and member of the Board of Directors for his local Basketball Officials Association joins the show to share the game with…
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The "Silent Killer" Shot Selection with Brown City Boys Basketball: Anthony Troshak
In this episode Coach Troshak of Brown City High School shares how he breaks down shot selection to his team. Coach Troshak does a great job of explaining the…
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Shooting Point System: Shot Selection
In this episode Coach Cramer shares a Shooting Point System for tracking whether or not your team is taking good shots each game. This episode serves as an…
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Developing & Sustaining a Championship Program: Brian Morehouse. National Coach of the Year. Hope College Women's Basketball
Coach Morehouse became the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Hope College in 1996-97. He quickly turned the program into one of the best in the country…
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COACHES: Four Reasons Why Your Player's Miss Game Shots
We hope you enjoy this BONUS episode on why players miss game shots. Be sure to check out our upcoming episode regarding shot selection with Coach Troshak and…
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Spencer Jennings: Player Development and being a Pro 3x3 Player!
In this episode Spencer shares his journey as a college and professional player as well as his thoughts on player development. Spencer Jennings is from…
Coach's EdgeMaster Off-Ball Screens: 5 Tips
In this episode Coach Cramer gives 5 tips on what players can do to use the off-ball screen efficiently and effectively. We'd love to hear your feedback on…
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Wisonsin University Alum: Vitto Brown. Adapting to new challenges and being mentally tough
In this episode Vitto Brown, former Wisconsin Badger shares his thoughts on overcoming adversity and adapting to new challenges. Vitto played in the Final…
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FREE THROW SHOOTING: Make more. Plus Coach Cramer's Four H's of Free Throw Shooting
This episode is all about free throw shooting. Coach Cramer shares 5 helpful tips to keep in mind when working with your program as well as his Four H's of…
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“Modern Post Play” and Effective Leadership: Coach Matt Neil
Topics: Defending a high level post player Effective Leadership (PART 2) Coach Matt Neil was a long time assistant and then Head Coach at Hope College. While…
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"Modern Post Play" Coach Matt Neil: Episode 1 of 2
Coach Matt Neil was a long time assistant and then Head Coach at Hope College. While there, he was responsible for the development of several all conference…
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United Basketball and Leadership Podcast: Steve Cramer Interview. Program and Player Development.
Coach Cramer is a former professional player that has been full time in player and program development since 2014. Cramer founded the Coach's Edge and the…
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FIVE: Low-Risk High-Reward moves for the game of basketball
Coach Cramer shares FIVE Low Risk-High Reward moves for the game of basketball. We'd love to hear what some of your favorite Low-Risk, High-Reward moves are on…
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High School Shot Clock: The Pro's and Con's
In this episode Coach Cramer and Coach Troshak of Brown City High School talk about the pro's and con's of getting the shot clock at the high school level…
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AAU Basketball: Radford University Alum. Whit Holcomb-Faye
Whit Holcomb-Faye has a variety of coaching and playing experiences. He was a Hall of Fame player at Radford University, one of the leading scorers in D1…
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Player Development: 4 steps to add game results. Cramer Basketball
In this episode Coach Cramer breaks down 4 steps that coaches can use to progress players and develop new skills for game play. This involves both block and…
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Pack Line Defense Deep Dive: Part 2 with Southern Indiana Assistant Coach John Spruance
Part 2 of our 2 part interview with Southern Indiana Assistant Men's Coach John Spruance on the Pack-Line Defense. Coach Spruance was recently named one of the…