Hardwood Hustle
469 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 206 – Mike Neighbors
June 05, 2018 00:47 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn today’s episode we’re joined by a very special guest, Arkansas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Neighbors. Coach Neighbors is one of the most giving and knowledgeable coaches you will ever meet and shares incredible insight in today’s episode. Send us a Message.
Episode 205 – 4 Keys to a Great Practice
May 30, 2018 23:30 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn today’s episode we are joined by PGC’s Sam Allen and Mano Watsa to discuss specific ways to help your team have better practices. Get your notebooks ready for actionable tips you can use in your next practice. Send us a Message.
Episode 204 – TJ’s Dad
May 28, 2018 21:30 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBIn today’s episode Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen pay tribute to TJ Rosene’s father after his recent passing. A man that impacted so many lives on his own which continues through all of those that TJ impacts every day, we celebrate him in this special edition of the Hardwood Hustle. Send us a Message.
Episode 203 – Coaching Your Child
May 24, 2018 11:01 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBToday we bring you a special conversation from a recent PGC Basketball clinic where we were joined by a coach/dad and player/daughter to discuss the dynamics of coaching your child and what that really looks like. Make sure to share this episode with another coach who is also a coach to their child! Send us a Message.
Episode 202 – Coaches helping players get to college
May 22, 2018 01:57 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn today’s episode we challenge coaches to enhance their ability to help their players get to college while sharing specific ways for coaches to do just this. Send us a Message.
Episode 201 – Powerful Word Switch
May 19, 2018 02:33 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBToday Adam and TJ break down how ‘word switches’ can be a powerful reminder and practice for your team. Though it may seem like a small shift it can have a huge impact on your entire program. Make sure to take notes and share these with your team this week! Send us a Message.
Episode 200 – NBA Shoot-A-Round – Lillard and CP3
May 14, 2018 16:12 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn today’s NBA shoot-a-round we bring you a first half discussion about a powerful recent quote from Damian Lillard and then close out the second half with our thoughts on CP3’s statement on the anxiety he felt beginning with a new team in Houston. Send us a Message.
Player Episode – 5 Stars
May 09, 2018 10:10 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MBToday we share our thoughts on the importance of not only being a great player yourself but also raising the level of the players around you. Whether you are a 5 star talent or a 3 star up and comer, if you can raise the level of ‘star’ around you, coaches will find a spot […] Send us a Message.
Episode 199 – Curse of Knowledge
May 08, 2018 15:51 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBAt some point all coaches struggle with communicating knowledge they have to their team or an individual player. Coaches must always be conscious that what they think they are communicating may not be exactly what their players are hearing, and then work towards bridging any communication gaps that are present. We break down how coaches […] Send us a Message.
Episode 198 – NBA Shoot-a-Round – Kobe and LeBron
May 05, 2018 23:04 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn the first half of today’s episode we discuss a recent quote from Kobe about women’s basketball and ‘true fans of the game’, and finish with a second half covering LeBron’s comments on female coaching in the NBA. Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Training to Exhaustion
May 04, 2018 02:15 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBIn today’s player episode we challenge players to consider their ‘average speed’ over the last month of their workouts. Though some players may go all out for one workout a week, the players who can consistently put in quality work each and every day without completely emptying their tank are more likely to succeed and […] Send us a Message.
Episode 197 – What to watch for in NBA
April 30, 2018 09:21 - 17 minutes - 12 MBBetween the complex offensive and defensive schemes to the big personalities, Adam and TJ break down some of the things they look for during NBA games that are different from other levels of basketball. Make sure to share this episode with someone who loves the NBA! Send us a Message.
Episode 196 – Moving from coaching to teaching
April 28, 2018 20:08 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn today’s episode Adam and TJ give coaches insight into how they can move from just ‘coaching’ players to ‘teaching’ players. From the ‘Hear it See it Do it’ method to the ‘Pain’ method, we hope this episode gives coaches actionable ideas to use with their teams. Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Tracking Performance
April 26, 2018 13:45 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBWhether it’s through your phone or a notebook, serious players know how important it is to track the work they are putting in over the summer. In this episode Adam and TJ share different ideas for things players can measure this summer to make sure they are progressing. Make sure to share this with a […] Send us a Message.
Episode 195 – Limited Time – Find Your Best
April 23, 2018 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBCoaches don’t have time to have their team perfect at everything, but how do they decide what they want their team to prioritize? Adam and TJ bring their coaching experience to this discussion that challenges coaches to plan our their time with more purpose so that they can better serve their team. Send us a Message.
Episode 194 – Shoot-A-Round – eSports & NCAA recruiting
April 20, 2018 01:23 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn today’s shoot-a-round episode we dive into a first half discussion about the exploding world of eSports including the NBA’s recent eSports draft. We finish with a second half where we cover current and future NCAA recruiting methods after the success of veteran teams in this year’s NCAA basketball tournament. Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Need basketball to get out
April 19, 2018 13:30 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MBIn today’s player episode we challenge players to change their mindset from “I need basketball because it’s my only way out” to “I’m going to use basketball as my way out.” Make sure to share this with a player or teammate today! Send us a Message.
Episode 193 – Training to Exhaustion
April 17, 2018 00:36 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWhether you are overworking yourself as a coach or overworking your team, more is not always better. In Episode 193 Adam and TJ discuss how to balance putting in hard work while keeping yourself, your coaches, and your team fresh throughout your entire year. Send us a Message.
Episode 192 – NCAA Shoot-A-Round – Cinderellas and Ratings
April 15, 2018 12:12 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this NCAA shoot-a-round episode we cover some of the main storylines from this years March Madness tournament, including the cinderella teams like Loyola Chicago as well as reviewing the interesting TV ratings from the tournament. Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Why Academics Matter
April 12, 2018 01:39 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn today’s player episode TJ and Sam Allen dive deep into why academics really matter. Most coaches talk about how important they are, but this episode will help players understand exactly why they are important for more reasons than simply being eligible to play. Send us a Message.
Episode 191 – Transactional to Transformational Coaching
April 10, 2018 01:03 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBToday’s episode is brought to you by TeamSnap, the #1 team communication app for high school, AAU, or club teams! TJ Rosene and Sam Allen are back with a great discussion about how coaches can move from only being a transactional coach to becoming a transformational coach who leaves an impact on their players for […] Send us a Message.
Episode 190 – Journey Through a Season – Part 4
April 06, 2018 01:59 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWe finish our 4-part ‘Journey Through a Season’ series in Episode 190 with a discussion about the end of your season and how you can continue to improve your team even as the season comes to a close! Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Maximizing Your AAU Season
April 05, 2018 03:30 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBPlaying AAU basketball can be one of the best ways to compete and improve your in-game decision making during your off-season. TJ and PGC’s Sam Allen share specifically how players can make the most of their AAU season in order to have the best off-season yet. Send us a Message.
Episode 189 – Journey Through a Season – Part 3
March 30, 2018 16:14 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn part 3 we discuss the adversity your team may face throughout a season and how you can prepare in advance for these situations. Teams who successful handle adversity the best will set themselves up for a great playoff push/run as the season comes to a close! Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Becoming a Better Shooter
March 29, 2018 00:55 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWe’re back with another short player episode packed with insight from PGC’s TJ Rosene and Sam Allen for players who want to become better shooters. Take fifteen minutes to improve your game today. Share this with another player or teammate who is working on their game! Send us a Message.
Episode 188 – Journey through a season – Part 2
March 27, 2018 01:33 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn part of this 4 part series we discuss the in’s and out’s of the middle of your season. This is the time when you begin to make adjustments, define roles, and find out what you have with your team. Sam and TJ share great insight into how you can make the most of this […] Send us a Message.
Episode 187 – Journey Through a Season – Pre-season
March 23, 2018 02:43 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWe begin a new series ‘Journey Through a Season’ today in which we will be breaking down all components of a season and things coaches should be preparing for as they begin to think about the next season. Today begins with the pre-season and the important nuances that come with this exciting time of the […] Send us a Message.
Episode 186 – Chris Gorres and Oguchi Onyewu
March 21, 2018 15:33 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBToday we are joined by professional performance coach Chris Gorres and USA National Soccer player Oguchi Onyewu of ONYX Elite. Adam recently joined them at their new performance center in Richmond, VA to talk about elite athlete performance and their new business venture. Don’t miss this one as Chris and Oguchi bring amazing perspective from […] Send us a Message.
Episode 185 – Hustler Throwback – Sharmin White
March 16, 2018 16:25 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAs one of the most successful high school coaches in high school basketball history, Coach White shares some of his secrets and how he is approaching his next step in his journey at Georgia State University. You are certain to be inspired by Coach White in this episode. Send us a Message.
Episode 184 – Team Not Liking Eachother
March 13, 2018 02:14 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the constant search for great team culture, there will be times your team can simply not figure it out. Adam and TJ discuss whether or not there is ever time to accept this and make the most of it, or if drastic measures need to be taken. Send us a Message.
Episode 183 – NBA – Blake Trade & All-Star Game
March 09, 2018 12:25 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWe’re back with another fun NBA shoot-a-round breaking down Blake Griffin to Detroit and potential improvements to the All-Star game. Make sure to tweet us @hardwood_hustle with your thoughts on the Blake trade and how you would improve the All-Star game yourself! Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Coaching Traps – Rescuing
March 07, 2018 16:53 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBIn part 4 of this player episode series we discuss how coaches that constantly have to rescue their players tend to create not only helpless players, but also helpless people. Are you a player that is always needing to be rescued by your coach? If so, you could be taking valuable time away from your […] Send us a Message.
Episode 182 – Viral videos good for the game?
March 05, 2018 12:17 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn today’s world of social media and viral dunks and crossovers, some coaches are wondering whether or not this is actually good for the game. While the popularity of basketball certainly seems to be increasing in the era of social media, are these viral videos changing the way players play the game? Adam and TJ […] Send us a Message.
Episode 181 – Grey Area
March 01, 2018 14:02 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThe grey area is a place coaches and players should want to stay far away from if their goal is to maximize their potential. In this episode we define the grey area, share why it can be such a detriment to a program, and provide ideas for coaches and players to avoid this at all […] Send us a Message.
Player Episode – Coaching Traps – Avoiding
February 28, 2018 12:21 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MBPlayers, are there things in your program you wish your coach would address that they seem to be avoiding? It may be time for you to step up and help address them yourself. Whether that includes having a tough conversation with a coach or talking with your team directly, we hope this episode gives you […] Send us a Message.
Episode 180 – Coaching Traps – Rescuing
February 26, 2018 13:24 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn the final episode of our 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series Adam and TJ examine how coaches that continually rescue their players may end up creating a team full of helpless players. This episode dives into how problematic this can be for a program, as well as shares ways to ‘rescue’ your players the right way […] Send us a Message.
Episode 179 – Coaching Traps – Avoiding
February 23, 2018 01:22 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWe continue with part 3 of 4 in our ‘Coaching Traps’ series as we discuss how avoiding coaches create disengaged players. Coaches and leaders need to be able to have tough conversations, and avoiding these situations can become problematic for your team. Adam and TJ share ways you can meet tough situations head on in […] Send us a Message.
Coaching Traps – Critical – Player Episode
February 22, 2018 03:50 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBIn part 2 of this 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series we discuss how critical coaches create insecure players and ways for players to deal with these situations. Make sure to share this episode with another coach or teammate! Send us a Message.
Episode 178 – Coaching Traps – Critical
February 19, 2018 14:23 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn part 2 of this 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series we discuss how critical coaches create insecure players and ways to avoid this trap. Make sure to share this episode with another coach or player! Send us a Message.
Episode 177 – Coaching Traps – Controlling
February 18, 2018 15:17 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWe begin our 4-part ‘Coaching Traps’ series by breaking down the traits of controlling coaches. Players need both freedom to create and standards to be upheld to become their best, but this balance is easier said than done. Be sure to send us a tweet @Hardwood_Hustle and let us know how you handle this balance! Send us a Message.
Coaching Traps – Controlling – Player Episode
February 15, 2018 03:26 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBWe begin our ‘Coaching Traps’ series with a discussion for players about how to deal with controlling coaches. Some coaches can be harder to play for than others, and we hope this episode gives players insight into how to handle themselves in these situations. Send us a Message.
Episode 176 – Is the NBA the league of the future?
February 14, 2018 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWith the concerns about player safety in the NFL and continued increase in popularity with the NBA, we discuss whether or not basketball has the chance to some day overtake the NFL as the most popular sport in America. Send us a Message.
Episode 175 – 4 Rules for Basketball Parents
February 08, 2018 16:07 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBInspired by a recent PGC Basketball blog we go in-depth on a discussion about rules for basketball parents to make the game more enjoyable for everyone involved. Consider these rules as a coach/parent and implement them where you can! Send us a Message.
Pitfalls – Pouting (Player Episode)
February 08, 2018 03:18 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBWe continue our player pitfalls series with a discussion on an issue coaches see with their players, with that being pouting. Adam and TJ dive into why this is not only an issue for the player but also for the team as a whole. Send us a Message.
Episode 174 – The Training World (with Sam Allen)
February 05, 2018 14:11 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn a world where the relationship gap between coaches and ‘trainers’ seems to grow constantly, we discuss how coaches and trainers can start getting on the same page to better serve the players they work with. As a former coach and current owner of the Blue Collar Basketball (GA) basketball development company, PGC’s Sam Allen […] Send us a Message.
Pitfalls – Not going through your reps at game speed – Player Episode
February 01, 2018 03:13 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBIt’s easy to go through the motions in the gym, but for players looking to be their best they have to be intentional about their intensity of their work. In this continuation of our player pitfalls series we challenge players to raise their level of effort. Send us a Message.
Episode 173 – Consumption Matters
January 31, 2018 02:50 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBWhat goes in must come out… Today we bring you a conversation between Adam and TJ stressing the importance for coaches and players to be intentional about their in-season consumption of all things because of the effect things we take in have on our daily lives. From the food and exercise you get to the […] Send us a Message.
Episode 172 – Should coaches just stick to basketball?
January 29, 2018 03:49 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBToday we discuss whether or not coaches should make leadership and teaching life lessons a priority in their program. With occasional comments from parents or administration about how coaches should ‘just stick to basketball’, this is a conversation that needs to be had! Send us a Message.
Pitfalls – Saying “I know, I know, I know” – Player Episode
January 25, 2018 12:52 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBIn our recent survey asking coaches what they think players could improve upon, one of the common replies dealt with a common response coaches receive from players after any kind of coaching or instruction. Players often naturally respond to this coaching or instruction saying “I know, I know, I know” which can be a frustration […] Send us a Message.
Episode 171 – NBA Shoot-A-Round (Ejections and the Ball family)
January 25, 2018 03:41 - 23 minutes - 16 MBToday’s shoot-a-round episode features a first half discussion on the noteworthy ejection numbers during the early stages of this NBA season. We finish the second half with our thoughts on the recent headlines made by the Ball family. Send us a Message.