The Basketball Teacher Podcast

By Mike Hernandez

What's The Basketball Teacher Podcast about?

This podcast is a conversation between coaches ranging from youth through the university level. In it we discuss the best practices to ensure success on and off the court.

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The Basketball Teacher Podcast episodes:

05.06.2024
Episode 209: Running a Successful Matchup Zone With Coach Corey Cameron
We dive into defense in this episode with Coach Corey Cameron. Coach discusses the matchup zone and how he implements it, practices and drills it and refines it throughout the season. Coach shares tips on communication, rotation and how he...
04.29.2024
Episode 208: The NCCAA Coaching and Basketball Experience With Coach Skye Roach
You may know the NCAA but how well do you know the NCCAA? Coach Skye Roach joins to discuss the differences, the positives and the unique experiences that being in a faith based university brings. She discusses why this option...
04.22.2024
Episode 207: Understanding Psychology and Group Dynamics For Buy-In With Coach Caleb Tipton
It's all about psychology and buy-in in this episode with Coach Tipton. Does your program need to come together? Do you need to help with team bonding? Then Coach Tipton has tips on psychology, breakthroughs and intentional planning to get...
04.15.2024
Episode 206: Building A Physically Strong Team With Coach Mike Chase
In this episode, Coach Mike Chase joins us to discuss how he gets his team physically fit and strong. Coach shares his insights on the weight room, drills and practice habits to get players in shape and the requirements he...
04.08.2024
Episode 205: Running “The System” in High School With Coach Chris Petitti
You've heard of the famous Grinnell System and now it's time to learn how it's run in a high school setting. Coach Petitti shares how he has installed The System, how to run it effectively and what makes it so...
04.01.2024
Episode 204: Building a Competitive Team in a Competitive League With Coach Justin Perron
We discuss competitive basketball in this episode with Coach Perron. Coach discusses how he navigates the tough NEPSAC and fields a competitive team. He shares insights on how to build a team that's ready for a tough schedule, the playstyle...
03.25.2024
Episode 203: Getting The Most Out Of Your Talent With Coach Jeremy Fox
Ever feel you want to get more out of your talent? Coach Fox is joining us to show how you can make the most out of the talent you have and overcome any limitations. We discuss skill building, offensive and...
03.18.2024
Episode 202: Running Multiple Defensive Sets With Coach Kevin Bigelow
Coach Bigelow joins us to discuss the why, how and implementation of having multiple defensive sets. We discuss how he has overcome lack of star talent through defensive intensity, a walkthrough on how to implement these sets and how they...
03.11.2024
Episode 201: Pushing Your Team to Its Fullest Potential With Coach Tom Letellier
It is all about getting the most out of your team in this episode! Coach Letellier joins us to discuss the way he has pushed his team, assessed their potential and found creative and effective ways to push his team...
03.04.2024
Episode 200: In-season Skill and Basketball IQ Development With Coach Doug Dorio
Coach Doug Dorio joins us to discuss improving in-season skill as well as basketball IQ development. With practice time limited in the season, coach shares his insights into making effective practices, plans and finding teachable moments. Coach also shares how...
02.26.2024
Episode 199: Team Coaching Effort to Rebuild a Program With Coach Nicks and Cantu
We bring to you our first double guest interview wit reoccurring guest Billy Joe Nicks and first time guest Dylan Cantu. They both discuss the team effort that went into rebuilding a program. We discuss how each coach played off...
02.19.2024
Episode 198: Total Program Buy-In With Coach Kyle Poe
You know how important it is for your team to buy in but how do you make it happen? Coach Kyle Poe is here to discuss what he did to get his team to all buy in. We discuss the...
02.12.2024
Episode 197: Getting Players College Ready With Coach Cody Dudley
Coach Dudley joins us to discuss coaching high level athletes and the process to have them ready for the next level. We discuss how to run a program that prepares players for the next level, culture, building college connections and...
02.05.2024
Episode 196: Being an Effective Player’s Coach With Coach Matt Long
What does it mean to be a players coach? What makes a good one? Coach Matt Long is here to define, describe and talk about why bein a players coach is the key to his success. We discuss motivation, relationships...
01.29.2024
Episode 195: Keeping Players Mentally Sharp Throughout The Season With Coach James Sweeney
The season is long and players need to stay sharp. We talk to Coach Sweeney about how to keep players mentally sharp throughout the season. Coach shares how he stays positive, does mental health checkups and also teaches X s...
01.20.2024
Episode 194: Tweaking and Changing Your Defensive Philosophy With Coach Jolee Carswell
Love defense? Love adaptation? Then you will love our chat with Coach Carswell. We discuss the college game, the art of teaching defense, learning and implementing new strategies and so much more. We also discuss recruiting, evaluating talent and getting...
01.15.2024
Episode 193: Leading by Example With Coach Fletcher Brown
In this episode we talk all about leadership and how to be the best leader of a program. We talk to Coach Fletcher Brown who discusses accountability. We discuss how to hold players to high standards, how to be a...
01.08.2024
Episode 192: Coaching Players to Understand The Why With Coach Ty Bullock
What is your why? We discuss that with Coach Bullock and his process of teaching players to understand the why. We discuss how to communicate to players to understand offensive and defensive philosophy, practice plans and more. We also discuss...
01.01.2024
Episode 191: Converting Reporting Into Coaching With Coach Owen Carlson
We bring you a fun and unique episode as we talk wit Coach Carlson about bringing his reporting experience into his coaching. We discuss what he has learned from his time covering basketball and what he brought with him into...
12.25.2023
Episode 190: No Middle Defense With Coach Cory Hoff
We talk defense with Coach Hoff in this episode. From philosophy to implementation, we have you covered. Coach shares the mental side, how to practice it, build it and why it works. We also discuss defensive principles and refinement. If...
12.18.2023
Episode 189: Coaching Players to be a Star in Their Role With Coach Rob Phelps
Need your players to be stars and dominate their role? Then check out our conversation with Coach Phelps. Coach talks about the roles players have on his team, how to maximize their potential and put them in positions to succeed...
12.11.2023
Episode 188: Training Players To See All The Options With Coach Brian Giesler
We dive into basketball IQ and teaching the mental side with Coach Brian Giesler. He talks to us about teaching players to read an offense, developing court vision and practice habits. We also discuss offensive philosophy, teaching styles and getting...
12.04.2023
Episode 187: High Standards For A Travel Team With Coach Ward Yount
We dive into travel ball in this episode with Coach Ward Yount. Coach talks about his involvement in a competitive travel proram, what coaches and parents need to know for travel ball to be a success and playstyle. We also...
11.27.2023
Episode 186: Program Building a Championship Level Team With Coach Scotty Pennington
We have the pleasure of talking to a great coach in Scotty Pennington. We discuss championsip level teams and how he has built his. Coach has many wonderful stories to tell and dives deep into what champions do, how they...
11.20.2023
Episode 185: X’s and O’s Accountability With Coach Justin Weiland
Accountability is the theme for our episode and we have Coach Justin Weiland on to talk about it. Coach talks about what he runs on offense and defense and how he holds his players accountable. We also discuss practice habits,...
11.13.2023
Episode 184: Player Nutrition and Conditioning With Coach Mike Dokter
Coach Mike Dokter joins us to discuss the importance of player nutrition, fitness and conditioning in the context of basketball. We discuss how he communicates and puts a plan in place with his players, myths and misconceptions about diet and...
11.06.2023
Episode 183: Body and Feet Positioning With Coach Jake Rhodes
Do you want to learn about body movement and putting your players in the right position? If so, you need this episode. Coach Rhodes joins us to discuss how he works with players on their feet and body position. We...
10.30.2023
Episode 182: 4 Out 1 In Offense With Coach Jake Voelker
Coach Voelker joins us to discuss the popular 4 out 1 in offense. We discuss the philosophy behind why he likes the offense, how to use the post player along with using the post player effectively. We also discuss decision...
10.23.2023
Episode 181: Guiding Players to Success (High School Through College) With Coach Kevin Herod
We talk the journey of success with Coach Herod. In this episode, coach shares his experience working with players from high school all the way throuh college. We discuss relationship building, recruitment, on the court success and the whole process...
10.16.2023
Episode 180: Training Players: Development to Mastery With Coach Ryan Lundvall
We discuss training in this latest epiosde with Coach Ryan Lundvall. Coach shares with us the process of training players to mastery, how to assess and work with players individually and what skills coaches and trainers should be working on...
10.09.2023
Episode 179: Developing Elite Guard Play With Coach Joseph Colletti
Do you want elite players on the perimiter? We have you covered! Coach Colletti joins us to discuss elite guard play. We discuss training methods, what separates good from great guards and training guards to be on court leaders. We...
10.02.2023
Episode 178: Lessons Learned From Multiple Rebuilds With Coach Jordan Carter
In a position to rebuild a program? We got you covered! Coach Jordan Carter has been through it and joins us to discuss what he has learned along the way. We discuss the process, the X's and O's as well...
09.25.2023
Episode 177: Using Sets Effectively With Coach Logan Kingsbury
Coach Kingsbury joins us and discusses sets and set actions. We discuss how sets are implemented, what actions he wants out of them and the process of refinement and improvement. We also discuss individual roles within the sets and attacking...
09.18.2023
Episode 176: Building Individual/Team Defensive Toughness With Coach Dwayne Paul
It is all defense in this episode with Coach Dwayne Paul. We cover it all from practice, team concepts, drills and more. Coach also discusses the mental side of the game and what he teaches his team so they are...
09.11.2023
Episode 175: Using Scouting Reports to Gameplan With Coach Eric Epstein
Love gameplanning? Then you will love our conversation with Coach Eric Epstein. We discuss his gameplanning techniques, how he scouts opponents and puts a plan into action. We also get into coaching styles, trends and so much more. Become better...
09.04.2023
Epsiode 174: Being a Tough Coach And Player Accountability With Coach Melissa Sanchez
We take a deep dive into accountability and toughness in our latest episode. Coach Sanchez joins us to discuss what it means to be a tough coach and how she holds her players accountable. We discuss standards, expectations and players...
08.28.2023
Episode 173: Building Practice Culture With Coach Bryan Rooney
We talk all about practice in this episode. Coach Bryan Rooney comes on to talk about practice and to build an excellent practice culture. We discuss success criteria for practices, the structure for a solid practice and how practices lead...
08.21.2023
Episode 172: 4th Quarter Exeuction With Coach Will Marchino
We talk crunch time with Coach Will Marchino. We discuss how to win in the 4th quarter and execute down the stretch. Coach shares strategy, sets and mentality needed to be successful. We also discuss mental health and much more....
08.14.2023
Episode 171: Getting High School Players Ready For College With Coach Alan Foy
Coach Foy’s starting five last year all are going on to play at the college level. We discuss how in our latest episode. Coach talks about his program, the expectations, the desire to push players to the next level and...
08.07.2023
Episode 170: Adapting and Tweaking the Packline Defense With Coach Jake Nannen
We discuss the packline defense in this episode and specifically some of the adjustments that Coach Nannen has made to it. We discuss why the packline works, what tweaks he has made and results he has seen from its implementation....
07.31.2023
Coaching Moments 4 With Coach Mike Hernandez
In our final episode of this series, coach talks about the need to create experiences outside of basketball and how players will most likely remember basketball for things outside the court
07.24.2023
Coaching Moments 3 With Coach Mike Hernandez
Coach Hernandez shares a story about a player joining his program late and the need for girls coaches to fight and advocate for the game.
07.17.2023
Coaching Moments 2 With Coach Mike Hernandez
In Part 2, Coach Hernandez shares a story about one of his former players and the importance of celebrating the student in student-athlete!
07.10.2023
Coaching Moments 1 With Coach Mike Hernandez
In this series, Coach Hernandez shares moments from his coaching career that he hopes you all can learn from. This one is about trusting your players and not overcoaching!
07.03.2023
Q&A 6 With Coach Gliebe and Coach Hernandez
We bring you the 6th Q&A Episode taking your questions!
06.26.2023
3 Year Anniversary Show
We celebrate 3 years by presenting clips from every episode over the past year. As always, thank you for the support and we are so excited for year 4!
06.19.2023
Episode 169: Earn Everything Culture With Coach Kory Edwards
We discuss culture with Coach Edwards in our latest episode. Coach is passionate about players improvin every day and we discuss how that mindset is built. Coach also discusses Earn Everything and how that has shaped his program. Finally we...
06.12.2023
Episode 168: Creating More Turnovers With Dillon Smith
Need to generate more turnovers? Then listen to our talk with Coach Smith as we discuss how to get more of them. We talk defensive principles, fast breaks and pace of play. If you need more turnovers and want to...
06.05.2023
Episode 167: Engaging Youth Players With Coach Kyle Kern
Coach Kern talks with us about coaching a competitive and traveling youth team and keeping them engaged. We discuss the needs of young (8 years old) players and how to make basketball a a fun experience while also making it...
05.29.2023
Episode 166: Positionless Basketball Implementation With Coach Will Bryson
We discuss one of the most popular forms of basketball today and its implementation. Coach Bryson joins us to talk about positionless basketball. Coach shares how to implement it, how to have players feel comfortable anywhere on the court and...

What's The Basketball Teacher Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Basketball Teacher Podcast episodes:

Episode 209: Running a Successful Matchup Zone With Coach Corey Cameron

Episode 208: The NCCAA Coaching and Basketball Experience With Coach Skye Roach

Episode 207: Understanding Psychology and Group Dynamics For Buy-In With Coach Caleb Tipton

Episode 206: Building A Physically Strong Team With Coach Mike Chase

Episode 205: Running “The System” in High School With Coach Chris Petitti

Episode 204: Building a Competitive Team in a Competitive League With Coach Justin Perron

Episode 203: Getting The Most Out Of Your Talent With Coach Jeremy Fox

Episode 202: Running Multiple Defensive Sets With Coach Kevin Bigelow

Episode 201: Pushing Your Team to Its Fullest Potential With Coach Tom Letellier

Episode 200: In-season Skill and Basketball IQ Development With Coach Doug Dorio

Episode 199: Team Coaching Effort to Rebuild a Program With Coach Nicks and Cantu

Episode 198: Total Program Buy-In With Coach Kyle Poe

Episode 197: Getting Players College Ready With Coach Cody Dudley

Episode 196: Being an Effective Player’s Coach With Coach Matt Long

Episode 195: Keeping Players Mentally Sharp Throughout The Season With Coach James Sweeney

Episode 194: Tweaking and Changing Your Defensive Philosophy With Coach Jolee Carswell

Episode 193: Leading by Example With Coach Fletcher Brown

Episode 192: Coaching Players to Understand The Why With Coach Ty Bullock

Episode 191: Converting Reporting Into Coaching With Coach Owen Carlson

Episode 190: No Middle Defense With Coach Cory Hoff

Episode 189: Coaching Players to be a Star in Their Role With Coach Rob Phelps

Episode 188: Training Players To See All The Options With Coach Brian Giesler

Episode 187: High Standards For A Travel Team With Coach Ward Yount

Episode 186: Program Building a Championship Level Team With Coach Scotty Pennington

Episode 185: X’s and O’s Accountability With Coach Justin Weiland

Episode 184: Player Nutrition and Conditioning With Coach Mike Dokter

Episode 183: Body and Feet Positioning With Coach Jake Rhodes

Episode 182: 4 Out 1 In Offense With Coach Jake Voelker

Episode 181: Guiding Players to Success (High School Through College) With Coach Kevin Herod

Episode 180: Training Players: Development to Mastery With Coach Ryan Lundvall

Episode 179: Developing Elite Guard Play With Coach Joseph Colletti

Episode 178: Lessons Learned From Multiple Rebuilds With Coach Jordan Carter

Episode 177: Using Sets Effectively With Coach Logan Kingsbury

Episode 176: Building Individual/Team Defensive Toughness With Coach Dwayne Paul

Episode 175: Using Scouting Reports to Gameplan With Coach Eric Epstein

Epsiode 174: Being a Tough Coach And Player Accountability With Coach Melissa Sanchez

Episode 173: Building Practice Culture With Coach Bryan Rooney

Episode 172: 4th Quarter Exeuction With Coach Will Marchino

Episode 171: Getting High School Players Ready For College With Coach Alan Foy

Episode 170: Adapting and Tweaking the Packline Defense With Coach Jake Nannen

Coaching Moments 4 With Coach Mike Hernandez

Coaching Moments 3 With Coach Mike Hernandez

Coaching Moments 2 With Coach Mike Hernandez

Coaching Moments 1 With Coach Mike Hernandez

Q&A 6 With Coach Gliebe and Coach Hernandez

3 Year Anniversary Show

Episode 169: Earn Everything Culture With Coach Kory Edwards

Episode 168: Creating More Turnovers With Dillon Smith

Episode 167: Engaging Youth Players With Coach Kyle Kern

Episode 166: Positionless Basketball Implementation With Coach Will Bryson