Hardwood Hustle
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The Hardwood Hustle podcast brought to you by PGC Basketball seeks to educate, empower and encourage coaches around the world. Your hosts, TJ Rosene and Sam Allen 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..
Hardwood Hustle
3d ago
This week Sam is joined by Josh Merkel, Head Men’s Coach at Randolph-Macon to discuss end of season evaluations, off-season plans, and ways to continue improving your program. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Postseason feelings• Locker room after your last game• Finding 1%ers• How do you talk about championship goals• Value of player IQ• Getting better during ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
1w ago
Having just finished their seasons, TJ and Sam discuss how they process that end of season feeling we all have as coaches. Show Notes:• The feeling of it being over• Approach to the locker room • Expressing gratitude• Modeling for your players• Approaching individual players• Adapting to the new reality• How recruiting has changed• Transitioning to a new routine• Turning the page ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
2w ago
This week we’re joined by Coach Charli Turner Thorne winningest coach in Arizona State program history and now assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury. In this episode she shares both successes and learnings from her long coaching career. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• What’s changing in the game• Everyday fundamentals• Characteristics of the best teams• Investing in your culture• Role ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
3w ago
This week TJ and Sam share 3 tips for your late season and postseason success. To finish on a high note they discuss how to rebound well, keep your team fresh, and strategies for performing under pressure. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Double down on rebounding• The little things win games• Habits and desire• Utilize your best ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
1M ago
Whether it’s a game plan, season plan, or plan for your program, at some point when it doesn’t go well we’re all faced with questions, concerns and challenges about if our plan should change. In this week’s episode TJ and Sam discuss how coaches adapt and assess while also staying true to who they are ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
1M ago
This week, in order to unpack some best practices and strategies to coach development and growth, TJ and Sam reflect on 4 ways coaches choose the best approach. Show Notes ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
1M ago
This week, Coach Graham Maxwell joins Sam and TJ to discuss how your leadership and team culture affect your Xs and Os, especially your team’s shot selection. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• The art of coaching – mastering all facets• Identifying what each team needs• Getting buy-in about shot selection• Playing CIA – Confident, Intelligent, and Aggressive• FG%’s ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
1M ago
This week, Sam and TJ discuss 4 important tips and strategies for your player development that you’re going to want to incorporate right away. Listen: Watch ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
1M ago
This week, is a reminder of the importance of the mindset and approach you bring to every practice and every game throughout the entire season. TJ and Sam discuss how to avoid complacency and maintain enthusiasm for the standards. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Practicing like you lost your last game• The value of consistency v ..read more
Hardwood Hustle
2M ago
This week, is a reminder of the importance of the mindset and approach you bring to every practice and every game throughout the entire season. TJ and Sam discuss how to avoid complacency and maintain enthusiasm for the standards. Show Notes:• Practicing like you lost your last game• The value of consistency v. adjustments• Leading your ..read more