Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Talkin’ Hoops with PGC Basketball’s TJ Rosene & Tyler Coston
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) chop it up at the Final Four in Dallas with two of PGC Basketball’s main pillars, TJ Rosene and Tyler Coston. They shared tremendous wisdom on building a program’s culture and what players really need to do to […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: The N-Word
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) leave their comfort zone and take a huge risk in discussing the taboo topic of the N-Word. For right or for wrong, the N-Word is commonly used among many basketball players… from high school to the NBA. Should […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: All In with Chris Herren
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) go all in with the former ‘Basketball Junkie’ and Chris Herren and hear is remarkable story. They talked about hoops, about life and about being in ESPN’s 30 for 30 ‘Unguarded.’ Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Maximizing the Off-Season
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss ways for coaches and players to make the most of the off-season. Everyone says, ‘I am going to get better’ this off-season, but very few train with the purpose to actually make progress. And since vague goals, produce […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: The Journey of Krossover’s CEO Vasu Kulkarni
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) from downtown Dallas at the Final Four had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Krossover, Vasu Kulkarni. Vasu shared his incredible journey, where he acquired his love for basketball and how he’s using […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Ways To Alleviate Coaching Burnout
In Episode #43 of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss something every coach deals with at some point during their career… coaching burnout. They discuss the importance of recognizing it (and ‘owning it’) as well as offer suggestions on how to reignite the fire and […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: The Ultimate Basketball Debate: AAU vs. High School
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss one of the hottest topics in youth basketball… the pros and cons of AAU vs. the pros and cons of high school basketball. They thoroughly list and discuss the perils and downsides of each. Listen Now
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: How to Run a Successful High School Basketball Program
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) share proven ways to build and sustain a successful high school basketball program. They dig much deeper than wins and losses and cover concepts such as F.A.M.I.LY. and creating a culture. They also touch on: Involving parents […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Are Players and Coaches Equal?
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss the ways in which players and coaches should be considered equal (same commitment, same standards, etc.) and the ways they are different (roles, responsibilities, etc.). They highlight the infamous incident of Coach Jim Boeheim (Syracuse) getting […]
Hardwood Hustle Podcast: Which is Better Come Playoff Time – Talent or Experience?
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 entitlement and earning and how having ‘been there, done that’ […]