Read & React is more than just a better way to play offense. Read & React is my critique on the current state of basketball – especially what offensive basketball has become in my lifetime. The basketball culture is full of contradictions: 1. Coaches say that they’re...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) tackle a very serious topic – hazing in sports (particularly high school basketball). They discuss the actual definition of hazing (as it relates to harassment & bullying) as well...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) have a heated debate on whether or not the post-game handshake should be required after high school basketball games. This debate brings back the point-counterpoint fire they had on...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio), with the help from notes from Rich Czeslawski of Better Basketball, discuss the ever-important relationship between parents and basketball coaches at the youth and high school level – an...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) ponder whether or not it is appropriate for every high school basketball team to have their sites set on winning a championship. Or should some basketball teams set other...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) debate whether or not music and fashion mogul Jay Z should be considered a positive role model. Basketball players are drawn to hip-up. Does Jay Z have a responsibility to...
It's back. The squeaks of the sneaks, the snapping of twine, the smell of the leather, the start of the grind. Sorry to wax poetic on you, but I can't hide my excitement for a new basketball season to begin. Preseason conditioning, clinics, tryouts, meetings with...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) try to figure out where to draw the line between sportsmanship and competitiveness in high school basketball. If you knock an opposing player to the ground during a game, should...
We are always looking for great content from guest coaches, and recently came across this article from Coach Randy Brown (coachrb.com). Coach Brown is a consummate professional who spends his days helping young coaches get started in the college game. His College Coach Now Mentoring...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle, Adam and Alan are again joined by Rick Torbett and Rich Czeslawski of Better Basketball in a discussion on coaching development and the issues faced by coaches in today’s game. The need for good coaching mentors What are the most...