Hardwood Hustle Podcast: An Assistant Coach’s Perspective with DeMatha’s Tommy Paolucci

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) catch up with DeMatha assistant Tommy Paolucci and find out what it’s like, on and off the court, to sit one chair over from the big boss man. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Hoops, Happiness and Heaven with Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) travel to New York City to get rare access to Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong NYC. Pastor Carl’s positive energy and passion inspires millions around the globe. Oh, he can hoop too. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Moving from Assistant to Head Coach with Saint James Coach Dan Prete

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) sit down with former Montrose Christian assistant – and current head coach of Saint James – Dan Prete to discuss hoops and building a program’s culture. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Dealing With Player Mistakes

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss the concept that ‘all mistakes are not created equal’ as well as how to handle/treat your star player in different situations. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: When Assistants Disagree with the Head Coach

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) tackle a rarely discussed topic – when/how/should assistant coaches disagree with the head coach. They discuss the difference between disagreeing on philosophy and disagreeing on values. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Thoughts on Parenting an Elite Player with Mr. Darren Harvey, Sr.

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) have an enlightening conversation on parenting an elite athlete with Mr. Darren Harvey, Sr. – the father of DJ Harvey (DeMatha sophomore ranked Top 10 in the nation in the class of 2017). Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Development Killers: Pitfalls That Undermine Your Success

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss the 3 ‘C’s’ that kill development and growth – complacency, close-mindedness and comfort. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Behind the NBA Curtain with Meredith Geisler

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) have an amazing chat with veteran NBA publicist Meredith Geisler (Senior Vice President of Communications at Tandem Sports Agency). She shares insight & stories from her work with Ray Allen, Tim Duncan, Grant Hill & Jeremy Lin. […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: What it Takes to Become an Elite Player (DeMatha Player Interviews)

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) sit down with 3 DeMatha Varsity Basketball Players – Nate Darling (Junior), DJ Harvey (Sophomore) and Markelle Fultz (Junior) – and discuss what it takes to become an elite level player. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Building a High School Program with Paul VI Coach Glenn Farello

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) sit down with Paul VI High School’s Coach Glenn Farello, who has been both a public school and private school coach for the past 22 years. He shares insight into how he built his current program into […]