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The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance your experience of the game as a parent. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball.We’ll also attempt to entertain and inform as we share our thoughts on the NBA and college hoops. We are passionately committed to the Hoop Heads Podcast and growing the game of basketball.Visit our website www.hoopheadspod.com to check out every episode
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- Yesterday1h 16m
Wes Lambert -Founder of Ball Coach AI & Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Maryville (TN) High School - Episode 1320
Wes Lambert is the Founder of Ball Coach AI and the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Maryville (TN) High School. Ball Coach AI scouts your team and your opponents, builds your playbook, runs your call sheet, and tracks games live, so you walk into every gym already prepared. On this episode Mike & Wes discuss how Ball Coach AI can make coaching work more organized and efficient. Wes explains how coaches can turn saved plays or even a napkin sketch into searchable diagrams, add coaching notes, and use animated playbooks to help players understand actions in timeouts. He describes opponent scouting and self-scouting that combine statistics with coaches’ observations, including an example where an updated five-guard lineup was caught before a game. In-game stat tracking can flag trends such as six straight empty possessions while practice planning can draw on team stats and previous matchups. The conversation emphasizes that technology should inform, not replace, a coach’s judgment and communication, while freeing more time for players and family. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Take a moment to grab a notebook before you listen to this episode with Wes Lambert, Founder of Ball Coach AI and the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Maryville High School in the state of Tennessee. Website - https://www.ballcoach.ai/ Email - wes@ballcoach.ai Twitter/X - @BallCoachAI Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/X - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago1h 21m
PK Cherry - Player Development Specialist - Episode 1320
PK Cherry is a player development specialist and a former professional basketball player. Cherry has played in the NBA Gleauge, Dominican Republic, France, and Mexico. As a result of his playing experience, Cherry has unique insights into player development at all levels from NBA to NCAA. He has worked with numerous NBA players including Joe Johnson, Mike Scott, Deni Avdija, Kevin Porter Jr., and Wenyen Gabriel. On this episode Mike & PK Cherry discuss his inspiring journey from childhood challenges to becoming a basketball trainer and coach, emphasizing the importance of love, purpose, and integrity in the game. This episode explores how to develop players holistically and foster a positive basketball culture. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Be sure to take careful notes as you listen to this episode with player development specialist PK Cherry. Website - https://www.bballprophet.com/ Email - hoopsmasterz@gmail.com Twitter/X - @PointGodBasket1 Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/X - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago1h 8m
One Stat that Captures the Start of the NBA Season for All 30 Teams - Episode 1319
Mike goes solo and picks one fact for each of the 30 NBA teams to show where every season is headed. Early standouts include the 7-1 Philadelphia 76ers behind Tyrese Maxey's 29.1 points per game, Luka Doncic at 38.3 points per game for the Lakers, and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, whom Mike calls the Rookie of the Year front-runner. He also flags big concerns, such as Anthony Edwards missing about two months with a knee injury, Oklahoma City's injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren, and Nikola Jokic's 22 percent shooting from three. Along the way you hear his takes on the Zion Williamson question in New Orleans, Cooper Flagg's start in Dallas, and the rookie guards drafted in the same range, including Darius Acuff in Sacramento and Mikel Brown in Brooklyn. If you want a fast, opinionated lap around the whole league, this is your episode. Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/X - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ The Hoop Heads Podcast was recently selected as #4 on a list of the 47 Best Basketball Coaching Podcasts. Check out the list here - https://podcast.feedspot.com/basketball_coaching_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 19m
Jean Bain - Brandeis University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1318
Jean Bain is in his 8th season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Brandeis University, compiling over 100 victories during his tenure. Bain previously held assistant coaching positions at Columbia University, Dartmouth College, the University of New Hampshire, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Bain played college basketball at Northeastern University where he was named America East Rookie of the Year in 1999, served as team captain in his junior and senior years, and received All-America East honors in 2002. On this episode Mike & Jean discuss how pickup games, mentors and years of unpaid assistant work shaped the coach he is today. The conversation moves from Medford parks, where older player Tom Blanchard brought Jean along, through prep school and Northeastern, then to WPI, New Hampshire, Dartmouth and Columbia before he landed the Brandeis job. Bain shares how he recruits nationally for academics and financial fit while looking for high character and selflessness, and how he builds player development and five-on-five practices at the Division III level. He also explains what loves about competing in the UAA, which has no conference tournament, unique travel, and often sends multiple teams to the NCAA tournament. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Have a notebook handy you listen to this episode with Jen Bain, Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Brandeis University. Website - https://brandeisjudges.com/sports/mens-basketball Email - jeanbain@brandeis.edu Twitter/X - @JFBAIN5 Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/X - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 21m
Aaron Jacobs - Rockford University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1317
Aaron Jacobs is entering his first season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Rockford University. Jacobs previously served as the head assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at North Park University. Prior to North Park, Jacobs served as an assistant coach at Wabash College from 2022-24. Jacobs began his collegiate coaching career at Wisconsin Lutheran College during the 2021-22 season. As a student-athlete, Jacobs competed at Holy Family College from 2017-20, where he helped lead the program to the best record in school history and its first national tournament appearance in 2020. Jacobs later attended Lakeland University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration while serving as a student-athlete and member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. On this episode Mike & Aaron discuss how he rebuilt the Rockford roster that started at nine players into a team with eighteen new faces, including twelve transfers, and shares the daily habits that build trust, from an open-door office stocked with snacks to "family announcements" and a practice plan built around competition. He closes by defining year-one success by habits instead of wins and naming his biggest challenge (building slowly) and his biggest joy (his players), which is essential listening for any coach thinking about the leap to head coach. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Grab pen and paper before you listen to this episode with Aaron Jacobs, Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Rockford University. Website - https://rockfordregents.com/sports/mens-basketball Email - ajacobs@rockford.edu Twitter/X - @CoachAJacobs Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/X - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago1h 8m
Injuries Galore in the NBA's First Week - Episode 1316
On this episode Mike & Jason react to the first week of the NBA season and its wave of injuries. They ask whether the cause is AAU basketball, wear and tear, or just heavier media coverage. Then they go team by team through the big injuries: Orlando losing Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs, Oklahoma City losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, Minnesota's Anthony Edwards sidelined for two months, Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely, and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s torn MCL in Utah. They then cover Utah's slow start and the big four rookies, Miami's shooting and spacing problems around Giannis, and the Knicks' rough opening. They also give brief takes on Houston's strong start, Cooper Flagg in Dallas, and the Pacers and Hornets. The show ends with a detour into the Browns' 5–2 start, where Jason says a win on Sunday makes them a playoff team. Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/X - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago1h 13m
Mike Grey - Co-Founder of Bravara - Episode 1315
Mike Grey is the co-founder of Bravara, a youth sports league management tool that streamlines evaluations, team building, scheduling, communications, and player development. On this episode Mike and Mike discuss how technology can improve the youth sports experience for coaches, players, families, and league administrators. Grey explains how digital evaluations and team-building tools can reduce paperwork, address rating bias, and help create more balanced basketball teams. The conversation also covers scheduling tools designed to account for coach and parent conflicts, player availability, venues, and rescheduling needs. Grey describes Bravara Reps and Playmaker, which coaches can use to assign drills and plays, support at-home learning, and track player engagement. Looking ahead, he argues that better use of game and player data could help match teams more fairly, support player development, and give more kids a positive place to keep playing. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Pay close attention and jot down some notes as you listen to this episode with Mike Grey, co-founder of Bravara. Website - https://bravara.com/ Email - mike@bravara.com Twitter/X - @bravara.app/ Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/X - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago1h 10m
Dr. John Wiley Bryson - Author of the Book “Billy: Coach. Leader. Legend. Friend.” - Episode 1314
Dr. John Wiley Bryson is the author of the new book “Billy: Coach. Leader. Legend. Friend.” which tells the story of Billy Hicks, Kentucky’s winningest high school basketball coach. Billy is the powerful biography of a man whose impact stretched far beyond the scoreboard and into locker rooms, living rooms, and lives across the state of Kentucky. On this episode Mike & John discuss the life and coaching legacy of Billy Hicks, Kentucky’s all-time winningest high school coach. Bryson explains how research, interviews, and memories from former players, colleagues, and family members came together to tell Hicks’s story. The conversation examines how Hicks’s upbringing and early coaching experiences shaped his approach, including his emphasis on fast play, man-to-man defense, preparation, and personal relationships with players. It also reflects on the pressures of Kentucky high school basketball, Hicks’s rivalry and respect with Bobby Keith, and the joys and heartbreaks of coaching alongside his family. Throughout, the episode asks what makes a coach’s influence last beyond wins: the people they develop, the culture they create, and the stories others continue to tell. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. You will want to have a notebook by your side as you listen to this episode with Dr. John Wiley Bryson, the author of the new book “Billy: Coach. Leader. Legend. Friend.” Website - https://www.johnwileybryson.com/ Email - jwileybryson@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnwbryson/ Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/x - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About Hoop Heads
The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance your experience of the game as a parent. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball.We’ll also attempt to entertain and inform as we share our thoughts on the NBA and college hoops. We are passionately committed to the Hoop Heads Podcast and growing the game of basketball.Visit our website www.hoopheadspod.com to check out every episode
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