Brian McCormick, author and long-time basketball coach, discusses basketball's "fake fundamentals" and ideas for improving carry-over for players to game competition.

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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, from proactively taking responsibilities off the head coach's plate to genuinely caring for your players and the program. Tune in for a candid conversation that offers a clear roadmap for making a significant impact and building a successful coaching career.

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Level up your team's basketball screen defense! Mike Jagacki from LockDown Defense is back on A Quick Timeout podcast to share practical film breakdowns and detailed teaching points for mastering various ball screen coverages. Coach Jagacki also reveals key techniques for defending in the ball screen that will transform your players' effectiveness. Plus, gain a competitive edge with insights from NBA team film sessions, analyzing how the league's top defenders excel. Don't miss this masterclass in basketball defense, perfect for coaches seeking advanced defensive strategies and players aiming to improve their individual skills.

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Previous episodes with Mike Jagacki:

• The Lockdown Defense Program | Mike Jagacki, New Paltz
• 3 Modern Defensive Concepts | Mike Jagacki, New Paltz

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Long-time college basketball coach, James Jones, shares his philosophy for team defense. The Yale head coach provides strategies for breaking down individual skills, teaching team defense, and maximizing your coaching staff.

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Is it time for a new basketball coaching job or should you stay put? College of Charleston Assistant Coach Jeremy Growe helps you identify the best fit for your coaching career. Discover key factors like working with the right head coach, balancing family needs, location, and ensuring professional growth. This is essential listening for coaches navigating critical career decisions!

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Want to elevate your players' game beyond just drills? George Washington University's Assistant Coach, Brianna Finch, provides a deep dive into decision-based basketball training. Discover how Coach Finch and her team leverage small-sided games (1v1, 3v3, all the way up to full-team play) to hone players' abilities to make the right call in real-time. This is a must-listen for anyone serious about basketball development.

Watch the Clinic: Offensive Philosophy with Brianna Finch

Watch the Webclinic: Using a Game Based Approach to Teach Offensive Concepts

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Interested in improving your players' physical skills and decision-making skills? In this episode, I sit down with the guys from After the Timeout podcast to talk conceptual offense, small-sided games, and work-life balance as a coach. Whether you're a young coach or seasoned vet, I think you'll enjoy and benefit from this episode.

We talk:

• 🏀My favorite concepts for offense
• 🏀How to teach conceptual offense to your players
• 🏀Using small-sided games to teach offense
• 🏀SSGs vs on-air drills
• 🏀What "less is more" actually looks like
• 🏀Balancing work-life as a coach with a family

Check out After the Timeout podcast.

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Brent Tipton, head coach for NBBL's BBA Kornwestheim, dives into the 2-sided break. He shares teaching points, breakdown games, and even how to flow into half-court offense. (Originally released 10/27/23)

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