3on3 Hoops Pod

In this continuation of our Coaches Q&A series, Kevin Roberts and Coach J dig into the questions every coach eventually faces but rarely talks about openly:

- How do I keep growing without a mentor?

- How do I get my players to play more aggressively?

- How do I balance development and winning?

- How do I keep players motivated when minutes aren’t equal?

- And how do I deal with parents who think their kid should play more?

It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about building awareness, composure, and connection. This episode is packed with real experiences, humor, and insight from two coaches who’ve lived it on every level.

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In Part 1 of our Coaches Q&A series, Coach Kev and Coach J get real about the questions every youth coach faces but rarely admits:

- How do I know when I’m coaching too much?

- How do I get players to think for themselves without losing structure?

- What’s the right balance between teaching and letting them play?

- Why communication (not drills) can make or break a team culture.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re talking too much, correcting too fast, or leading with ego instead of growth, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, Coach Kevin and Coach J unpack one of the biggest coaching traps in youth basketball: overcoaching.

They share real stories from their own sidelines about how constant talking and correcting can actually slow down player growth, and why the best coaches often say less and observe more.

You’ll hear how silence, patience, and trust can unlock confidence and leadership in players, and how 3on3 basketball naturally forces coaches to step back and let players figure things out.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode will challenge you to rethink what great coaching really looks like.

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In Part 2 of our interview with Olympic coach and mental toughness expert Shawnee Harle, we dive deeper into the psychology of sports:

- Why confidence is overrated and the real difference between confidence and self-esteem

- How athletes can replace the “voice of fear” with their “voice of courage”

- What bench players should really be learning when they’re not on the court

- Why coaches must face their deepest fear — losing — before they can build long-term toughness in their athletes

- How measuring courage (instead of just stats) transforms team culture

This episode will challenge the way you think about confidence, failure, and development as a coach, parent, or player.

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In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Coach Shawnee Harle, one of the most respected mental toughness coaches in basketball. 

With over 30 years of elite coaching experience, including two Olympics with Team Canada, Shawnee shares her powerful insights on:

- Why athletes lose confidence under pressure

- The truth about the “emotional storm” players face in big moments

- Why “Fake it till you make it” doesn’t work....and what to do instead

- Tools parents and coaches can use to help athletes face fear, self-doubt, and mistakes

This is Part 1 of our conversation with Coach Shawnee, and it’s packed with lessons for players, parents, and coaches who want to build resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence on and off the court.

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In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we mix things up and cover a little bit of everything happening in the world of basketball and coaching:

Big3 Champions & Takeaways — Our thoughts on the championship game, storylines from this season, and get into a little 1v1 basketball discussion.
Youth Basketball Growth — Coach J shares big news about his new league partnership and how it’s creating more opportunities for kids.
Mailbag Q&A — We answer a listener’s question about starting their own youth basketball league.
Coaching Confidence — Breaking down a powerful IG post from Coach Dave about building confidence in young players.

If you’re a coach, parent, or player passionate about hoops and player development, this episode’s for you!

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Confidence can make or break a young player’s development, on and off the court. 

In this episode, Kevin and Coach J dive deep into why kids lose confidence in basketball, the subtle signs coaches and parents should watch for, and practical ways to help players rebuild their belief in themselves. From personal stories to real coaching strategies, we cover everything from body language and missed shots to off-the-court pressures like school, social media, and parental expectations. 

Plus, we share tips for building trust, creating safe environments, and giving players the freedom to make mistakes and learn. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode will help you spot confidence issues early and equip you with tools to turn things around. 

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In this episode, we step inside the Basketball Film Room to break down real game footage and reveal why so many 5-on-5 mistakes happen and how 3-on-3 habits naturally fix them. Coach Kevin and Coach J walk through specific plays while focusing on spacing, decision-making, communication, and reading the defense.

Whether you are a coach, parent, or player, you will walk away with practical takeaways you can apply right away and see why we believe 3-on-3 basketball is the secret sauce to player development.

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In this episode, we revisit one of our favorite conversations with legendary USA Basketball coach Don Showalter. A 10-time gold medal winner and one of the most respected leaders in youth development, Coach Showalter has coached countless NBA stars before they became household names.

We talk about:

- Why 3on3 is such a powerful teaching tool for basketball

- How it accelerates player development at every level

- Practical advice for coaches and parents to help kids grow in the game

- Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode is packed with insights from one of the best to ever do it.

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In this solo episode, Coach Kevin opens up about his personal journey from falling in love with basketball as a kid, to rediscovering his purpose through coaching, to launching a 3on3 league that’s giving overlooked players new hope.

If you're a coach, parent, or player who's ever questioned the youth basketball system or wondered if there’s a better way...this one’s for you.

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