This week on the Hardwood Hustle we’re joined by Coach Matthew Smith from Washington State to discuss analytics, propelling your coaching career and what we can learn from pickup basketball.Finding a mentorOpportunities to growLittle things that make you invaluableUtilizing analyticsDo what others won'tTeach betterPickup basketballSend us a Message.Coach, if you’re turning every stone but falling short of your goals—if your team is falling short of their potential but unsure how to break the ...

Episode 548 - Matthew Smith, Washington State University

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This week we’re joined by Matt Phillips from Pro Athlete Advantage to talk about the secret to peak performance, mental toughness. In this episode Matt defines mental toughness and shares tried and true principles and practices we can put into action to help take our performance and leadership to the next level.> Sign up for the “Masters of the Game: Exclusive Interview Series with Athletic Titans” at www.proathleteadvantage.com/newsletter>> If you are a coach interested in teaching ...

Episode 551 - Building Mental Toughness with Matt Phillips

This week we’re discussing how intensity can be your team’s separator next season. In a sports culture where players are playing so many games and rewarded for individual performances over team wins, TJ and Sam discuss how you can bring intensity, energy, and effort to life in your programs.Show Notes:Intro TopicTimberwolves & Anthony EdwardsAchieving something specialCompeting on the defensive end"I don't coach effort & attitude"Gaining skill with intensity without overtrainingPracti...

Episode 550 - Intensity, the X-Factor

This week TJ and Sam discuss how coaches strike a balance between creating an intense hard-working and competitive environment with ensuring your players are enjoying their experience invested in the team.Show Notes:• Creating the right environment for skill acquisition• Being aware of the player experience• Can it be competitive, hard-working, and fun?• Goal of a coach• Getting your team invested in the team• The importance of teaching• Role of running as conditioning• Coach personality• Fig...

Episode 549 - Making Practice Fun

It's easy to go through the off-season just checking boxes... Ball handling drills, check. Passing drills, check. Shooting drills, check. But to ensure your individual players are actually improving, take a more intentional approach and hone on theirs and your biggest return on investment.Show Notes:• Universal Fundamental skills approach v. Individual approach• SICC Approach|• Current v. Next Level & Developing a specialty• Factors: Time, System, & Long Term Development• Summer Pract...

Episode 548 - Matthew Smith, Washington State University

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