Ron King is the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Putnam Valley High School in New York. He is also the Founder of Kings Basketball, an AAU and player development program which he started in 2008.

King previously coached at the collegiate level at Plattsburgh State and at Kennedy High School in New York. He is known for teaching the Triangle Offense originated by Tex Winter and used by Phil Jackson to win 11 NBA Titles with the Bulls and Lakers.

King played his college basketball at Plattsburgh State and has helped many of his players move on to play at the collegiate level.

On this episode Mike & Ron discuss the importance of developing both players and coaches, as King articulates his passion for fostering confidence and skill in the youth he mentors. He shares his journey from being a player to a coach, highlighting the transformative moments that solidified his commitment to basketball coaching. The conversation also delves into King’s philosophy on utilizing the triangle offense as a foundational teaching tool, underscoring its effectiveness in enhancing basketball IQ among players. As we explore the nuances of coaching methodologies, King’s dedication to creating a positive and growth-oriented environment for his athletes resonates throughout the dialogue.

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Welcome to the 84th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month.

December’s Round Table question is: How do you balance pushing players to improve while also keeping the game fun for them?

Our Coaching Lineup this month:

1. Dominic Amorosa – Strake Jesuit (TX) College Prep
2. Jake Boyd – Luther College
3. Erik Buehler – Arapahoe (CO) High School
4. Chris DeLisio – Olmsted Falls (OH) High School
5. Mike Grosodonia – St. John Fisher University
6. Stephen Halstead – Grace College
7. Ryan Hintz – Blue Valley West (KS) High School
8. Dave Hixon – Amherst College
9. Ron King – Putnam Valley (NY) High School
10. Mike Koehler – Elkhart Lake (WI) High School
11. Bob Krizancic – Mentor (OH) High
12. Josh Merkel – Randolph Macon College
13. Don Showalter - USA Basketball

Kevin Driscoll is currently the Director of Real Hoops and has spent the last 25 years coaching or playing basketball at the high school & college level including 10 years as a Division 1 assistant coach. In his role at Real Hoops Driscoll is a recruiting advisor, exposure camp operator & film study coach.

Driscoll previously spent 4 years as a men’s basketball assistant coach at Marist College from 2018-2022 and also served as assistant coach at Loyola University Maryland of the Patriot League in 2017-18 season. He was an assistant coach at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in 2016-17, and was an assistant at Holy Cross from 2013-16.

Driscoll has four years of experience as a Director of Hoop Group Elite Camp and began his coaching career with three years as an assistant at Albright College from 2006-2009.

Driscoll began his coaching career as the head boys’ basketball coach at his alma mater, Hamburg (Pennsylvania) High School, from 2004-06.

As a player, Driscoll was a four-year letterwinner at Misericordia University, helping the Cougars to a pair of ECAC Division III Postseason Tournament appearances.

On this episode Mike & Kevin discuss the intricacies of basketball recruitment and the invaluable role of personalized coaching in the development of aspiring players. We explore the necessity of individualized film analysis to enhance player performance and how a structured approach to player development, rooted in the fundamentals of the game, can significantly elevate a player's prospects for collegiate basketball. He also underscores the importance of fostering relationships with coaches, both at the high school and collegiate levels, to navigate the complexities of the recruitment process effectively. Through Driscoll's insights, we gain an understanding of the current landscape of basketball recruitment and the critical elements that contribute to a successful transition from high school to college basketball.

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Be sure to take a few notes as you listen to this episode with Kevin Driscoll, Director of Real Hoops.

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Email - kevin@real-hoops.com

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