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Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Check us out at www.coachingingyouthhoops.com Are you a new or experienced youth basketball coach looking to cut through the noise and have someone just tell you what works? It’s easy to waste time and money learning how to coach Kindergarten through 8th-grade basketball on your own. Join seasoned youth basketball coaches Bill and Steve as they give you the blueprint you need to succeed on and off the court. In each episode, you'll discover easy-to-implement tips and techniques that you can…
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- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 270 How Naming Drills Improves Memory and Team Communication
https://teachhoops.com/ Is shouting “Run the layup drill!” met with blank stares from your players? Most coaches assume calling out a drill’s name is…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 269 How to Run Effective Practices With Low Attendance
https://teachhoops.com/ Ever found yourself with just a handful of players at practice and wondered, “Is it even worth it?” Many think you need a full squad to…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
The Ep 268 Secrets to Buy-In: Fostering Belonging and Accountability with Young Athletes
The Secrets to Buy-In: Fostering Belonging and Accountability with Young Athletes Summary Do you think team buy-in just happens if you tell kids to "try…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Bonus The Ultimate Coaching Scholarship That Can Transform Your Program
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/scholarship/ Are you a youth basketball coach looking for a definitive edge this season? Imagine heading into your first…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 267 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 2)
https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is telling your players more always better? Most coaches (and parents!) believe nonstop advice and…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 266 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 1)
https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is telling your players more always better? Most coaches (and parents!) believe nonstop advice and…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 265 Interview with Richard Messing Ethics and Sports
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai-basketball-coach/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmessing/ Richard, can you start by…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 264 How to Make Smart In-Game Coaching Moves
Turn Game Film Into A Game Plan with AI =>> https://coachingyouthhoops.com/aiDone for you practice plans - diagrams, videos, explanations =>>…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 263 Winning from the Sideline: Mastering the Art of Substitution
Are you substituting players—or just rolling the dice and hoping for the best? Many coaches think subbing is a simple numbers game, but Coach Steve Collins and…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 262 The Unwritten Playbook: A Guide to Coaching Etiquette
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is sideline yelling really making you a better coach—or just a louder one? Too many think passion means volume, but that can…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 261 Boost Skill Development with Efficient Small Sided Games
https://teachhoops.com/ Do you think running new drills every week is the secret to better youth basketball teams? Most coaches think variety keeps things…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 260 Handling Parents Coaching from the Stands
https://teachhoops.com/ Do you think yelling from the stands really helps your player on the court? Many parents believe their sideline instructions give kids…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 259 Essential Basketball Tournament Survival Strategies
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Summary Is surviving a youth basketball tournament weekend as simple as showing up and playing hard? Many believe it’s just…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 258 What to Say at Halftime: Youth Hoops Strategies for Short Breaks
What do you really say at youth basketball halftime—does it even matter? Most coaches think halftime is for grand speeches and complex fixes, but what if less…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 257 Saying Yes to Coaching: Tips for Reluctant Youth Basketball Coaches
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai-basketball-coach/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Ever found yourself suddenly “roped into coaching” and wondered, “What on…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 256 Coaching Burnout: How to Stay Fired Up Without Burning Out
www.aihoopscoach.com In this powerful episode of the Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast, Coach Collins and Coach Flitter get real about something every youth coach…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 255 Sharing the Ball: Teaching Team Play in Youth Basketball
www.aihoops.com In this episode of the Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast, Coach Collins and Coach Flitter break down one of the most important—and often…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 254 Screens vs. Sneakers: Finding Balance in Youth Basketball
https://aihoopscoach.com/ In this episode of the Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast, we tackle a growing concern for coaches and parents alike: how screen time is…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 253 The Lost Art of Footwork in Youth Hoops
As a reminder, to celebrate their 250th podcast episode, Coaching Youth Hoops is offering a 25% discount on all practice plans for the month of June 2025…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 252 Keeping Youth Basketball Players Engaged in the Summer
Don't forget, to celebrate their 250th podcast episode, Coaching Youth Hoops is offering a 25% discount on all practice plans for the month of June 2025. Head…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 251 Communicating on the Court: Building Better Teammates
www.aihoopscoach.com The podcast celebrates its 250th episode by offering a 25% discount on all practice plans for the month of June 2025. Listeners can…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 250. Coaching Youth Hoops podcast 250
www.aihoopscoach.com https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ podcast250. Later in the episode, the hosts celebrate their 250th episode, thanking their listeners for…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 249 Navigating Practice Conflicts with Multi-Sport Athletes
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Are you convinced that specializing early is the only path to youth basketball greatness? Think again…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 248 Avoiding Burnout: How Youth Basketball Coaches Recharge and Stay Motivated
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Feeling burnt out on the sidelines and wondering if it’s just you? Most coaches think powering through…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 247 Creative Solutions for Coaching Youth Basketball with Limited Time, Money, and Space
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Are limited resources holding your team back—or is it just an excuse? Most coaches think you need big…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 246 Building Confidence: What to Do When Players Keep Making Mistakes
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Do you pull players out after a mistake—or let them play through it? Most coaches think punishing…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 245 Coaching Youth Players Amidst Many Influences ( Part 2)
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Are too many voices holding your players back? We’ve all heard that “more mentorship is always…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 244 Coaching Youth Players Amidst Many Influences ( Part 1)
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Are too many voices holding your players back? We’ve all heard that “more mentorship is always…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 243 Unlocking Better Shooting with Smart Basketballs
https://teachhoops.com/ What if you could see your players’ shooting form improve—without just trusting your gut? Most coaches think eyeballing shots and…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 242 How to Keep Youth Sports Affordable for Every Family
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://youthsportsinsider.com/ Is youth sports becoming a luxury item instead of a rite of passage? Most coaches assume youth…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 241 The Top Challenge Holding a Kid's Development Back
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://youthsportsinsider.com/ Do you think the biggest thing holding back your young players is just a lack of skill? Many…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 240 Noticing Growth: Key Signs Your Kid Is Progressing on the Court
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://youthsportsinsider.com/ Are you sure your kids are really improving, or just looking flashy at practice? We often think…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 239 Solutions for Parents and Coaches Obsessed With the Win
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://youthsportsinsider.com/ Is winning the only thing that matters in youth basketball? Too many coaches fall into the trap…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 238 Building Better Practices: Structure, Flow & Coaching Smarter
Practice Plans & Planner Tool: https://www.coachingyouthhoops.com Navigate to Products > Practice Planning for the $9 downloadable structure guide. GameChanger…
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Ep 237 Mastering End-of-Game Situations: Strategies for Youth Coaches
GameChanger (sponsor) 👉 https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops Youth Sports Insider (new podcast launch) 👉 https://youthsportsinsider.com (For those in the business…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 236 Youth Camp Blueprint: Structure, Fun & Fundamentals
Game Changer https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 📥 Full-season plans: coachingyouthhoops.com 🎧 New podcast: youthsportsinsider.com Steve and Bill break down how…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 235 Balancing Playtime and Winning: A Tough Call for Youth Coaches
Do you play to win or ensure everyone gets a shot in every game? Many believe equal playing time fosters team spirit, but is that medal-worthy in real-time? In…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 234 Plays vs Fundamental in Practice
Are you juggling plays and fundamentals in your youth basketball practices effectively? It's a common belief that focusing solely on plays will win games, but…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 233 Coaching Strategies for Developing a Thriving Basketball Community
Have you ever questioned if your community is maximizing its potential for a thriving basketball environment? Many believe building a dedicated youth sports…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 232 Unlocking Better Decision-Making on the Basketball Court
Are you equipping your young athletes with the best decision-making tools on the court? It's often thought that natural talent alone determines game-day…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 231 Moving Players Between A and B Teams
Ever pondered if player placement impacts your team's success more than you think? It's easy to assume that instant promotions mean progress, but that's not…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 230 Youth Basketball's Need for a Standard Age Verification System
https://teachhoops.com/ Think your youth tournament is all set without proof of age measures? Many organizers assume this is overkill, yet it might just be the…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 229 The Hidden Costs of Pushing for Elite Team Placement
✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics: https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 🎙️Our…
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Ep 228 Teaching Zone Offense Using the Blitz Offense ( Part 2)
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- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 227 Teaching Zone Offense Using the Blitz Offense ( Part 1)
✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ ✅ https://teachhoops.com/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 226 Using Imagination To Improve Your Coaching ( Part 2)
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- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 225 Using Imagination To Improve Your Coaching ( Part 1)
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Ep 224 5 Key Skills Youth Coaches SHOULD NOT Emphasize:
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Ep 223 A Coach's Guide to Understanding and Addressing Parent Expectations
Ever thought about how managing parent expectations can simplify coaching and enhance team dynamics? Many believe that keeping parents in the dark keeps…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 222 Streamlining Basketball Practice: Less is More for Youth Coaches
✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics: https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 🎙️Our…
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Ep 221 Effective Post Season Evaluations: A Guide for Coaches and Parents
✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics: https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 🎙️Our…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 220 Strategies for Winning Games with Lopsided Foul Calls
Ever wondered if uneven foul calls could impact the way you coach your team? Many believe that the foul counts should be event. This is a misconception. Hosts…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 219 Building the Right AAU Teams: Evaluations, Naming, and Avoiding Parent Drama
In this episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, Coach Collins and Coach Flitter tackle one of the biggest challenges in youth basketball—how to properly select and…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 218 Summer Season- Picking Teams the Coaches Perspective
🎙️ Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast: Naming Teams & Running Effective Tryouts In this episode, we tackle two big topics for youth basketball programs—team naming…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 217 Picking the Correct AAU/Summer Program
With AAU season around the corner, how do you pick the right team for your child? In this episode, we break down the key factors every parent and coach should…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 216 Playing without the Ball: Teaching Ball Movement
This week, we’re diving into one of the most common youth basketball challenges—off-ball movement. Too often, players stand still, watching the action unfold…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 215 The 3 Point Shot and youth Basketball
Welcome to Coaching Youth Hoops, where we cover all aspects of coaching youth basketball. In this episode, hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter catch up and…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 214 The Future of Youth Sports: NIL, Social Media, and More
www.coachingyouthhoops.com/health Ever wondered how early is too early to build your young athlete's personal brand? Many parents and coaches think starting…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 213 Injury Management and Prevention Strategies for Young Athletes
www.coachingyouthhoops.com/health Ever wondered how to truly prevent injuries in youth basketball? Many think injury prevention is only for pro athletes, but…
- Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Ep 212 Practice and Player Involvement
Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Joe See, who runs a prominent Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)…