Hardwood Hustle
467 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 578 ratingsThe Hardwood Hustle is a basketball podcast brought to you by PGC Basketball seeks to educate, empower and encourage coaches around the world. Your hosts, TJ Rosene, Sam Allen, and Lisa O'Meara share their experiences and perspectives centered around the game of basketball. Guest interviews from the biggest names in basketball and beyond, provide keen insights into how coaches can achieve a high level of success and be transformational in the lives of their players.
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Episodes
Episode 169 – Should I push back or pull harder?
January 16, 2018 13:57 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOne of the most important aspects of coaching is to know when to push certain buttons with your team, whether that be asking even more of them or pulling back the intensity for a short time. Today Adam and TJ share how you can decipher these situations to get the most from your team.
Episode 168 – How to Demonstrate Proper Coaching Etiquette
January 14, 2018 01:54 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBWith questions coming from our hustlers around the subject of how to handle large leads in games by demonstrating proper coaching etiquette, we bring you a conversation with thoughts that will help you decipher how to act in these situations. When to pull your starters, pull back on a full court press, and tweaking your […]
Pitfalls – Looking into the stands – Player Episode
January 11, 2018 03:04 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBWe’re back with part 2 of our player pitfalls series where we discuss areas players can improve based on direct feedback from coaches. Today we focus on something that isn’t talked about very much but can be a major distraction for players, with that being looking into the stands during games. Whether players are concerned […]
Episode 167 – Powerful Communication Practice
January 09, 2018 13:56 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBStemming from a powerful concept in a book Adam recently read, today we share a 3 step practice that will help take your communication to a new level.
Episode 166 – Give your players space to learn
January 05, 2018 02:48 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBCoaches can be quick to micro-manage their players, which at times may interrupt the learning and development capabilities of the players. Today we share a discussion about when to step in and instruct and when to step back and allow your players to learn through their mistakes.
Pitfalls – Eye Contact
January 04, 2018 03:51 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBIn a recent poll we ran on twitter we asked coaches about the pitfalls they see in players today. One of the most common responses we received was about eye contact from players, and in today’s player episode Adam and TJ share the importance of great eye contact as well as how players can improve […]
Episode 165 – Becoming an Anticipatory Coach
December 30, 2017 21:23 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBAs coaches it’s important to respond and adjust to current situations, but equally important to prepare for things that are to come. How do you become a coach who can anticipate things well? Adam and TJ break down this coaching skill in today’s episode.
Turning on the Switch – Player Episode
December 27, 2017 23:13 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBPlayers who have to constantly try to ‘turn on the switch’ may need to re-evaluate their mindset. In this player episode Adam and TJ challenge players to assess their approach the game and avoid having to rely on flipping the switch.
Episode 164 – Christmas and Basketball
December 25, 2017 21:52 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBMerry Christmas! In this festive episode Adam and TJ discuss hoops and the holidays. We hope our Hustlers enjoy this time with their families and are able to re-charge for the new year.
Coming Off the Bench – Player Episode
December 20, 2017 14:11 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBGetting a ‘spark’ off the bench can sometimes change the outcome of a game, and today we share how you can be more effective in coming off of the bench in whatever your role is on the team. Make sure to share this episode with another player today!
Episode 163 – Hot Seat Q&A
December 19, 2017 01:52 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBToday our Hustlers get an inside look into the minds of co-hosts Adam and TJ as they take turns asking each other ‘hot seat’ questions in a back and forth format. From NBA coach rankings to intense coaching stories, we cover many topics in this fun Q&A episode.
Episode 162 – Larry Fitzgerald Story
December 16, 2017 02:46 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn today’s episode Adam and TJ share a great story about Larry Fitzgerald and his approach to the game that is sure to inspire you and provide ideas about how you can make the most of your athletic career.
Sticking to Your Word – Player Episode
December 14, 2017 02:08 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MBIn this player episode we challenge players to evaluate how well they stick to their word. Those that can be faithful with the little things will be presented bigger things, and that starts with doing all the things you say you are going to do. Make sure to share this episode with a player today!
Episode 161 – GOOD! Keeping the right perspective
December 13, 2017 12:38 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBInspired by a recent podcast Adam heard about keeping proper perspective at all times, today’s episode is a great reminder for coaches to see the positivity in every situation during the highs and lows of a season. We hope it encourages you to see the ‘good’ at all times.
Episode 160 – 24-Hours Before Game
December 08, 2017 03:50 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBHow do you dominate the 24 hour period before your upcoming game? Adam and TJ share their conversation to help motivate and inspire coaches to be the best in this area.
Somewhere in the middle – Player Episode
December 07, 2017 03:04 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBPlayers experience many highs and lows throughout a season, and the importance of keeping the right perspective to be able to stay the course can’t be understated. Adam and TJ share ways for players to live ‘somewhere in the middle’ in order to avoid getting too high or low during the season.
Episode 159 – Born Competitor or Learned Skill
December 05, 2017 02:36 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn today’s episode Adam and TJ discuss the trait of competitiveness. Some would argue that you’re either born a true competitor or you’re not, while others could say that growth in this area over time is like growth in other areas. Make sure to share your thoughts with us on Twitter by tweeting @Hardwood_Hustle!