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A Quick Timeout
Interviews with expert basketball coaches at the high school, college and professional levels to talk specific topics impacting coaches at every level. Each episode designed to fit into your busy schedule. Hosted by college basketball coach and university professor, Tony Miller. Whether you’re a new coach or someone who's been in the game — this show is for you. New episodes weekly.
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Episodes
A Quick TimeoutThe Merrimack 2-3 Zone Defense
Merrimack head coach, Joe Gallo, joins the show to talk about his new book, "More Than the Zone: The Merrimack Basketball Operating System." We dive into the…
A Quick TimeoutSundance Wicks Blends Old School Coaching with New School
Coach Sundance Wicks shares how AI is revolutionizing basketball strategy and roster management. From creating strategic lineups to preparing game, learn how…
A Quick TimeoutTurn Adversity into Impact
Stetson head coach, Donnie Jones, joins the show to talk about his new book, The Ticket: How to Turn Adversity Into Opportunity and Opportunity Into Impact…
A Quick TimeoutInterview with NABC NAIA Coach of the Year
Grace College men's basketball head coach, Scott Moore, joins A Quick Timeout podcast to talk designing high powered offense, training for optimal efficiency…
A Quick TimeoutPreparing for Week 1 of Your Basketball Practices
The basketball season is just around the corner! Are you ready for the that first week of practice? This week, Coach Burton Uwarow and Coach Tony Miller…
A Quick TimeoutQueens’ Culture and Rebounding Philosophies
Last season, Coach Adam Short was an assistant coach for the Queens University team that won the ASUN and went to the NCAA tournament. He joins the podcast to…
A Quick TimeoutExecuting Under Pressure
This week, Coach Burton Uwarow shares strategies for special situations. Highlights include: * 5 Pillars of a Successful Coach3 Cs of Game ManagementScripting…
A Quick TimeoutAbe Woldeslassie Talks Program Building
Abe Woldeslassie is the assistant coach and general manager for the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball program. This week, he talks about the thought…
A Quick TimeoutThe Blueprint for Elite Team Culture
"This book gives athletes the ultimate roadmap to becoming the type of leader every coach wants on their team." — Dusty May, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach TOC…
A Quick TimeoutStrategies for Better Basketball Zone Offense
Coach Matt Hackenberg breaks down zone offense strategies designed for a variety of defenses. Whether you are looking to refine your spacing or sharpen your…
A Quick TimeoutCoach Nick & Coach Tony Miller with NBA Finals Game 3 Preview
BBallBreakdown’s Coach Nick joins the show to give a coaches view on the Spurs-Knicks series. We talk matchups, strategy, and prediction for Game 3 and beyond…
A Quick TimeoutThe Keys to Your Basketball Offense Playing FAST
Coach Matt Fletcher’s Concordia University (NCAA D2) team is one of the fastest offenses in the country. In this film session, he breaks down the keys playing…
A Quick TimeoutHow to Motivate Your Basketball Players and Build Better Culture
Hunter Price joined the show to discuss insights from his new book, Care to Compete. He breaks down the balance between high-level competition and intentional…
A Quick TimeoutTransitioning from Player to Assistant to Head Coach
This week, I sit down with JC Cavin, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Piedmont University (NCAA D3), to discuss his journey through his first year at the helm…
A Quick TimeoutCoach, Build Better Your Players' Confidence and Mental Toughness
How do elite athletes stay composed when the game is on the line? In this episode, we sit down with Vera Jo Bustos, better known as Coach VJ—a former…
A Quick TimeoutHow AI Is Changing Basketball
The next generation of college basketball roster management is here! Marcus McGovern explains how PortalVisionIO uses AI to help coaches find players, build…
A Quick TimeoutOff-Season Player Development Blueprint
Catalyst Basketball's Reid Ouse joins the show to pull back the curtain on how he trains elite athletes like Paige Bueckers and Andrew Wiggins. We talk why…
A Quick TimeoutCoaching Strategies from Jim Larranaga
Former Miami Hurricanes head coach, Jim Larranaga, shares lessons learned from taking two teams to the men's basketball Final Four. We talk offensive concepts…
A Quick TimeoutInside the Analytics of the NCAA Tournament
Coach-talk: A March Madness Breakdown Jordan Sperber, founder of HoopVision and co-founder of bballanalytics.com, is back on the show to give an analytical…
A Quick TimeoutStrategies to Develop Defensive Awareness in Players
Coach Mike Jagacki of Lockdown Defense shares strategies for developing defensive awareness in players. Practical suggestions to improve your players defensive…
A Quick TimeoutBasketball Postseason Assessment Checklist
For many, the season has concluded. What’s the next move? SAVI Coaching's Mark Cascio is back on A Quick Timeout podcast to share a basketball postseason…
A Quick TimeoutHow to Create Havoc for Basketball Offenses
Wanting more forced turnovers? More deflections? More wins? This week, I sit down with Coach Mike Jagacki for an exclusive webclinic on the art of trapping…
A Quick TimeoutPods of Plays for Basketball Conceptual Offense
Bowling Green's head coach, Todd Simon, shares his philosophy for basketball conceptual offense, including the creating pods of plays, using small-sided games…
A Quick TimeoutBetter Basketball Game Management
SAVI's Mark Cascio joins Tony Miller to discuss the art and science of basketball game management. From knowing when to take timeouts to riding the hot hand to…
A Quick TimeoutBasketball Pace & Space Film Session
Jimmy Allen, Emory & Henry University's (D2) head men's basketball coach, does a deep-dive on pace and space conceptual offense. While Allen was the head coach…
A Quick TimeoutInside Towson's Conceptual Offense
Towson head coach, Pat Skerry, provides an inside look at the Tigers' flow offense. In addition, Skerry shares ideas for teaching shot selection, how multiple…
A Quick TimeoutBuilding Your Basketball Scouting Workflow
How’s your basketball game prep? We’re here to help! I’m joined Chowan head coach Rob Burke and Midland assistant coach Cameron Schuknecht for an NABC-Hudl…
A Quick TimeoutIntentionally Create Basketball Culture
What does it look like when your program’s core principles move off a t-shirt and into every drill, play call, and recruitment conversation? Samford women's…
A Quick TimeoutBasketball Offense Strategies for Scoring More Points
In this week’s newsletter… 🎧 Podcast with SAVI’s Mark Cascio ➕ Rebounding Drills for the 2-1-2 Pressure Zone Defense ⛹️ FREE Resource for Improving Your Team’s…
A Quick TimeoutStrategies to Attack Switching Defenses
Tired of seeing your offense grind to a halt when the defense switches everything? Pallacanestro Trieste’s assistant coach, Francesco Nanni, dives deep into…
A Quick TimeoutConceptual Offensive Strategies
Jamie Quarles is the associate head coach for the University of Buffalo Bulls. He’s serves as the offensive coordinator for head coach, Jim Whitesell. Coach…
A Quick TimeoutAdjustments for Your Conceptual Basketball Offense
SAVI Coaching’s Mark Cascio is back to discuss early season adjustments to improve your team’s 5-Out and 4-Out conceptual offense. We talk spacing, shot…
A Quick TimeoutBasketball Culture, Conceptual Offense, and Player Development
Every coach will want to listen to this episode to start the season Miami (OH) Redhawks’ head men’s basketball coach, Travis Steele, talks the importance of…
A Quick TimeoutSmall-Sided Games for Decision-Based Basketball Training
Ready for some small-sided game ideas for the upcoming season? George Washington University’s Brianna Finch shares her favorite small-sided games for…
A Quick TimeoutCreate a Basketball Program Founded on Player Development
Furman assistant coach, Rett Lister, provides advice and insights to young coaches looking to rise the coaching ranks. We talk what it takes to be recruited…
A Quick TimeoutTeaching Decision-Making via Small-Sided Games
Want drill and small-sided game ideas for teaching decision-making to your players? Zachary Hopp is the Director of Analytics & Strategy for Arkansas State’s…
A Quick TimeoutHere's How to Make Your Basketball Practices More Competitive
Level Up Your Practices with Coach Steve Smiley Steve Smiley, head basketball coach for the Northern Colorado Bears, shares practice plans for creating…
A Quick TimeoutModern Basketball Player Development
Develop skill, IQ, and people Coastal Carolina’s Chanticleers associate head coach, Ryne Lightfoot, joins the podcast to talk player development along with his…
A Quick TimeoutHow to be a Transformational Basketball Coach
Change players’ lives, not just their game. Indiana Wesleyan University’s Greg Tonagel joins A Quick Timeout podcast to discuss his “I Am Third” philosophy and…
A Quick TimeoutHow to Succeed as a Basketball Coach in 2025 with ESPN's Seth Greenberg
Every basketball coach at every level will benefit from this conversation… ESPN's Seth Greenberg discusses what it takes to be an effective coach in the…
A Quick TimeoutThe Anatomy of Conceptual Offense
Interested in becoming a better teacher of conceptual offense? Check out this week’s A Quick Timeout podcast Lipscomb men’s basketball head coach, Kevin…
A Quick TimeoutThe Antifragile Defense
Coach Brian McCormick dives into how traditional defensive strategies are failing against modern offenses and why a new, more adaptable approach is needed…
A Quick TimeoutPitfalls to Avoid When Installing Conceptual Basketball Offense
SAVI Coaching's Mark Cascio is back to break down the common mistakes coaches make when implementing a conceptual basketball offense. We talk teaching…
A Quick Timeout4 Ways to Foster Basketball Team Culture
Practical ideas for improving your team’s culture This week, I’m sharing four practical tips to help you build a championship-level team culture for your…
A Quick TimeoutConducting Elite Basketball Practices
Get a pen and paper ready for today’s episode! University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Panthers' women's basketball coach, Kyle Rechlicz, dives into practice…
A Quick TimeoutWin. One. Won.
Andrew Wingreen, head coach of New College of Florida and author of the new book "Win One Won," explores his journey in collegiate athletics and the core…
A Quick TimeoutBasketball Program Building
Long Beach State Head Coach Chris Acker shares lessons learned during his first year as a head coach. Coach Acker shares strategies for success, including how…
A Quick TimeoutOregon's Ball Screen Conceptual Offense
Interested in incorporating more ball screens into your conceptual offense? Talking this week with Oregon Ducks' women's basketball coach, Kelly Graves. He…
A Quick TimeoutConstruct Your Own Conceptual Offense
Want to learn more about conceptual offense? Parfait Bitee is an assistant coach for Pat Skerry's Towson Tigers. Coach Bitee shares insights on the Tigers'…
A Quick TimeoutDallas Mavericks' Small-Sided Games
An inside look at NBA-level player development Tevin Juwan Brown, assistant video coordinator for the Dallas Mavericks, dives into the Mavs' use of small-sided…
A Quick TimeoutAdapting to a New Basketball Coaching Staff & Program
“The Next Move” Presented by Coach-Portal.com Coach Portal is changing the job search process for basketball coaches at every level! With Coach Portal, you can…
A Quick TimeoutSummer Player Development with 1v1, Shooting Games & Small-Sided Games
Want to maximize player workouts this off season? Longwood Lancer's assistant coach, Ivana Boyd, shares her insights on how players can truly elevate their…
A Quick TimeoutHow to Stand Out as an Assistant Basketball Coach
Winthrop Eagles' Assistant Coach Tony Rack about how to stand out as an assistant basketball coach. He shares invaluable insights on thriving where you are…
A Quick TimeoutTeach Ball Screen Defense Better
Ready to Level up your team's basketball screen defense? Mike Jagacki from LockDown Defense is back on A Quick Timeout podcast to share practical film…
A Quick TimeoutHow to Identify the Best Job for Your Basketball Coaching Career
Is it time for a new basketball coaching job or should you stay put? How do you know when to make the next move? College of Charleston Assistant Coach Jeremy…
A Quick TimeoutSmall-Sided Games for Decision-Based Training
Want to elevate your players' game beyond just drills? George Washington University's Assistant Coach, Brianna Finch, provides a deep dive into decision-based…
A Quick TimeoutThe Strategy for Small-Sided Games and Player Development
“We just practiced that! Why can’t you play that way?” - Every coach at some point in their career Want better skill transfer from practice to games from your…
A Quick TimeoutCultivating a Strong Head Coach-Assistant Relationship
Have you ever considered the profound impact your relationship with the head coach has on your career trajectory and overall coaching experience? In this…
A Quick TimeoutA Matchup 4-1 Zone Defense
Do you have a “curveball” defense to throw at opponents? In this week’s A Quick Timeout podcast episode, Covenant College Scots (NCAA D3) head basketball…
A Quick TimeoutA Standout Basketball Coaching Resume
Are you considering a change in your basketball coaching career? Is there a time you might be looking for another job? This is the first installment of the…