You already know that playing sports helps keep you fit. You also know that sports are a fun way to socialize and meet people. But you might not know why the physical you may have to take at the beginning of your sports season is...
Too often when teams at all levels start achieving success, the players (and some coaches) start to think they are invincible and let their guard down and are no longer "on edge". Along with this cockiness, comes the groupies and cancers to your team. They...
Most coaches agree that if you can create more 5-on-4 situations than your opponent, then you stand a better chance of winning. At the same time, wouldn’t it be nice to simplify your offensive goal for your team? Have you ever had players ask you, “Coach,...
The Hardwood Hustle crew and I had the opportunity of a lifetime to fly to Dallas and spend the morning with and interview Mark Cuban – the outrageous billionaire owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and star of ABC’s popular reality show, Shark Tank. Mark was extremely hospitable as he granted us full...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) are joined by Better Basketball CEO Rich Czeslawski for an interesting discussion about the similarities between parenting and coaching. Listen Now ...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) interviews co-host Alan Stein (Stronger Team) to dig a little deeper behind the man, the myth and the legend. Listen Now ...
As we continue to countdown to the Pure Sweat Basketball Clinic that is just 11 days away in St. Louis, Missouri, here is another great drill from Drew Hanlen himself. Set Up: Two ball handlers will start with balls near the 28-foot marks in adjacent corners....
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) pick the brain of the 1st pick in the 1976 NBA Draft – John Lucas. Coach Lucas has seen all of the good, bad and ugly that elite...
I am in my 14th year as a full-time, professional basketball-specific strength & conditioning coach. This is my calling for 2 reasons: I love the game of basketball I am passionate about positively influencing young people My mission is to share my philosophy of safe, purposeful and productive training...
My short answer is: If your team can run ANY offense, then it can run the Read & React. Sometimes the question comes in the form of a statement: “I don’t know if my team can run the Read & React. If they can’t, then I’m...