Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Chillin’ with ESPN’s Jay Williams (Part 2)

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In this episode (Part 1 of 2) of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) headed to Bristol, CT to sit down with ESPN basketball analyst and former NBA player (Chicago Bulls) Jason Williams (@RealJayWilliams) to talk life and talk hoops. They dove deep into questions like: How did you […]

Hardwood Hoops Podcast: Using Basketball to Teach Life Lessons

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In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle, Adam and Alan discuss how to use basketball as a vehicle to teach important life lessons. There are teachable moments in every game, practice and team function regardless of whether you are winning or losing. If your focus as a coach is on the bigger picture of impacting […]

Hardwood Hustle Podcast: The Effect of Basketball Body Language

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In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss body language (unconscious facial expressions and posture) and how that impacts your role as a player and coach. Body language affects everyone and everything around you, both on and off the basketball court.  Great players and […]

Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Using Basketball to Teach Life Lessons

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In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss how to use basketball as a vehicle to teach important life lessons. There are teachable moments in every game, practice and team function regardless of whether you are winning or losing. If your focus as a […]

Hardwood Hustle Podcast: How to Keep Basketball Practices Fresh & Fun in February

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In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) offer some suggestions for coaches on how to get through the ‘dog days’ of February to keep things fresh & fun, improve morale and enhance team chemistry. They share ideas on how to keep practice short, competitive […]

Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Great Players vs. Role Players (Specialists)

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In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle, Alan and Adam examine the coach and player relationship and discuss the pros and cons of coaches being ‘friends’ with their players (particularly at the high school level). What is appropriate? What isn’t? What guidelines should be in place? Listen Now