In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss the pros and cons of having a young/talented team (Kentucky’s 2012 Championship team) vs. having an older/experienced team (Duke’s 2010 Championship team). They discuss the difference between...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss whether or not all players should be treated the same. Should your star player be treated exactly like your 15th man? Should a freshman be treated exactly like...
We are lucky to have some fantastic teammates here at Better Basketball. We have mentioned most of them already this month, but this post is dedicated to all of them. Alan Stein, Spencer Wood, Drew Hanlen, Randi Peterson, the amazing team at Point Guard College led...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) have one of their infamous heated debates on whether players should ‘talk trash’ before a game. Adam contends it is necessary for some players to play their...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) were joined by world-renowned NBA skills instructor and basketball consultant Drew Hanlen (@DrewHanlen) of Pure Sweat Basketball. Drew gave candid answers to questions like: From a skill development...
Inspirational Stories by Alan Stein (@AlanStein) If you love the game of basketball… you love the month of March. Ain’t nothin’ like March Madness! From buzzer beaters to Cinderella stories, March is the most inspiring month for true hoops junkies. Here is a legendary story I want to share: Do...
In this episode (Part 2 of 2) of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) continued their discussion in Bristol, CT with ESPN basketball analyst and former NBA player (Chicago Bulls) Jason Williams (@RealJayWIlliams). They broke Jay off with questions...
The Hardwood Hustle One of our favorite projects here at Better Basketball is the Hardwood Hustle. We are so honored to be partnering with Alan Stein and Adam Bradley on this project, and know that it is one of those endeavors that truly helps coaches and...
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...
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...
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