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  • Ep 270 How Naming Drills Improves Memory and Team Communication

    Ep 270 How Naming Drills Improves Memory and Team Communication
    Sep 25 2025
    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 enough—but kids often forget what it means under pressure. In this episode, Coach Steve Collins and Coach Bill Flitter, boasting nearly 50 years of combined coaching expertise, show you how clever naming and mnemonics can transform learning and recall for youth athletes. How clearly do your players really understand your commands? Listen for: Creating trigger words your team instantly responds to. Building a common vocabulary—all on the same page, fast. Making drills memorable and practice run smoother. More game-changing tips await inside! Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 min
  • Ep 269 How to Run Effective Practices With Low Attendance

    Ep 269 How to Run Effective Practices With Low Attendance
    Sep 23 2025
    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 make real progress, but that's not the whole story. Hosts Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, boasting 35+ years of coaching energy, reveal how to turn low numbers into big opportunities for player development. What do you do when less than half your team shows up? Discover how to: Transform small groups into dynamic skill sessions. Stay prepared with flexible practice plans. Keep every player engaged—no matter the headcount. Even more creative solutions await you. Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 min
  • The Ep 268 Secrets to Buy-In: Fostering Belonging and Accountability with Young Athletes

    The Ep 268 Secrets to Buy-In: Fostering Belonging and Accountability with Young Athletes
    Sep 18 2025
    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 harder"? Lots of coaches assume buy-in is automatic, but Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter—two seasoned pros—know that’s just not true. In this episode, they dig into how real commitment starts with culture, connection, and a sense of belonging. Ask yourself: Are your athletes truly invested, or just showing up? You’ll discover how to: Build genuine connections that fuel commitment Set roles that give every player a purpose Use accountability and fun to inspire buy-in And there’s even more wisdom packed inside. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 min
  • Bonus The Ultimate Coaching Scholarship That Can Transform Your Program

    Bonus The Ultimate Coaching Scholarship That Can Transform Your Program
    Sep 17 2025
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/scholarship/ Are you a youth basketball coach looking for a definitive edge this season? Imagine heading into your first practice with an entire season of championship-level practice plans, drills, and resources already prepared for your whole organization. In this episode, we break down an unprecedented partnership between Teachhoops.com and Coaching Youth Hoops that offers exactly that. They are giving away "The Full Court Scholarship"—a complete, professional-grade coaching system valued at over $8,900 to one deserving youth program. This is the ultimate blueprint for player development, parent satisfaction, and a less stressful, more successful season for you. The winner of this incredible scholarship will receive everything a youth organization needs to thrive. The package includes an entire season of pre-planned practices, over 100 dynamic drills and small-sided games, and 21 premium coaching resources. Best of all, access is granted to EVERY single coach in your program. This system is powered by the expertise of Teachhoops.com, the premier online basketball resource created by Hall of Fame coach Steve Collins, ensuring the quality of the material is second to none. This opportunity is open to youth basketball programs serving players from 1st to 8th grade (9U-13U). If you are a club director or an authorized representative, you are eligible to apply on behalf of your organization. Don't wait to act on this—the deadline to apply is September 22nd. Seize this chance to transform your program and give your coaches and players the structure and resources they need to win. Ready to apply? Visit the link below before the deadline: https://www.coachingyouthhoops.com/scholarship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 min
  • Ep 267 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 2)

    Ep 267 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 2)
    Sep 16 2025
    https://teachhoops.com/⁠ ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ Is telling your players more always better? Most coaches (and parents!) believe nonstop advice and feedback builds better athletes. But is that the secret sauce? In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter sits down with girls’ life coach Sylvia Colucci—an expert in raising confident, resilient athletes—to challenge this noisy myth. Is your “support” really helping your players thrive? Discover: Why “less is more” transforms post-game talks and team culture. How leading with love—not just winning—creates unstoppable players. Simple ways to fight burnout and boost confidence in girls and boys. Craving even more gems? There’s plenty waiting inside. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. I strongly urge you to connect with Sylvia. She is fantastic: ⁠https://sylviacolucci.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Ep 266 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 1)

    Ep 266 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 1)
    Sep 11 2025
    https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is telling your players more always better? Most coaches (and parents!) believe nonstop advice and feedback builds better athletes. But is that the secret sauce? In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter sits down with girls’ life coach Sylvia Colucci—an expert in raising confident, resilient athletes—to challenge this noisy myth. Is your “support” really helping your players thrive? Discover: Why “less is more” transforms post-game talks and team culture. How leading with love—not just winning—creates unstoppable players. Simple ways to fight burnout and boost confidence in girls and boys. Craving even more gems? There’s plenty waiting inside. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. I strongly urge you to connect with Sylvia. She is fantastic: https://sylviacolucci.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Ep 265 Interview with Richard Messing Ethics and Sports

    Ep 265 Interview with Richard Messing Ethics and Sports
    Sep 9 2025
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai-basketball-coach/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmessing/ Richard, can you start by explaining your mission to Give Voice to Ethics™ and how it connects to youth sports? What inspired the creation of the Ecosystem-4-Ethics™, and how do you envision it impacting communities, especially in the context of sports? Ethics is often discussed in business or politics—why should youth sports be part of this global conversation? From your perspective, what are the most common ethical challenges facing youth sports today? How do you see privacy concerns—like data from apps, videos, or team platforms—intersecting with youth sports? In youth sports, winning often overshadows character-building. How do we realign priorities ethically? How can coaches and organizations balance the pressure to perform with the responsibility to protect young athletes’ well-being? What role should parents play in modeling and reinforcing ethical behavior in youth sports? Many coaches are volunteers without formal training. How can we equip them to handle ethical situations? Have you seen examples where a lack of ethics in the stands—parent behavior, referee abuse—trickled down to impact kids directly? With the rise of video analysis, recruiting platforms, and wearable tech, how do we ethically handle the collection and sharing of kids’ data? What risks do parents and leagues often overlook when they share game highlights or athlete stats online? Do you believe there should be universal guidelines for protecting minors’ data in sports? If so, what should they include? Sports is a global language. How can we create a shared ethical framework that works across different cultures and communities? Are there international examples of ethical youth sports programs that the U.S. could learn from? If you could give a “Youth Sports Ethics Checklist” to every league, what would the top three items be? What advice would you give a small-town coach who wants to build a team culture rooted in ethics? How can sports organizations integrate privacy by design into their programs for young athletes? Looking ahead, what role do you think technology and AI will play in both improving and challenging ethics in youth sports? What gives you hope that we can build a truly ethical youth sports ecosystem—and how can our listeners get involved? For anyone who just stumbled on this episode, why should they listen to the entire interview? Big Picture and MissionYouth Sports and Ethical DilemmasParents, Coaches, and CommunityPrivacy and Technology in Youth SportsGlobal and Cultural PerspectivePractical Solutions and LeadershipFuture and Inspiration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 min
  • Ep 264 How to Make Smart In-Game Coaching Moves

    Ep 264 How to Make Smart In-Game Coaching Moves
    Sep 4 2025
    Turn Game Film Into A Game Plan with AI =>> ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai⁠Done for you practice plans - diagrams, videos, explanations =>> ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ Are you making the right calls during the heat of the game—or just winging it? Many youth coaches think teaching fundamentals is enough, but in-game decisions are where games are truly won (or lost). Veteran coaches Bill Flitter and Steve Collins, with decades of sidelines savvy, are here to bust that myth and help you master the chess game of coaching. How do you react when your team loses momentum? Listen in and discover: The art of changing pace to control the game. When (and why) to switch defenses on the fly. Using substitutions and timeouts as secret weapons. There’s even more wisdom coming your way in this episode. Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. Turn Game Film Into A Game Plan with AI =>> https://coachingyouthhoops.com/aiDone for you practice plans - diagrams, videos, explanations =>> https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 min