A Quick Timeout

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  • Developing a Culture of Getting Better with Doug Novak

    Coach Doug Novak, Trevecca head women’s basketball coach, and Coach Mackenzie Novak Head, Air Force assistant women’s basketball coach, join the podcast to talk through the process of developing a culture that actually makes players better. This is part one of a two-part episode!

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are few highlights from this week’s episode…

    Focus first on training the eyes and feet

    On air vs. live defenders

    Silence before feedback

    Elevate Your Program this Season with Hudl & FastModel

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    25 min
  • The Merrimack 2-3 Zone Defense

    Merrimack head coach, Joe Gallo, joins the show to talk about his new book, "More Than the Zone: The Merrimack Basketball Operating System." We dive into the details behind the success of the Warriors' 2-3 Zone Defense.

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are couple highlights from this week’s episode…

    Compete from day 1

    Defend no matter what

    Elevate Your Program this Season with Hudl & FastModel

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    31 min
  • Sundance Wicks Blends Old School Coaching with New School

    Coach Sundance Wicks shares how AI is revolutionizing basketball strategy and roster management. From creating strategic lineups to preparing game, learn how cutting-edge technology helps coaches gain a competitive edge.

    Click to check out pickandroll.ai!

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are couple highlights from this week’s episode…

    Old School vs. New School Coaching

    Level up your scouting with AI

    The value of work ethic

    Elevate Your Program this Season with Hudl & FastModel

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    36 min
  • Turn Adversity into Impact

    Stetson head coach, Donnie Jones, joins the show to talk about his new book, The Ticket: How to Turn Adversity Into Opportunity and Opportunity Into Impact.

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are couple highlights from this week’s episode…

    How to view adversity as an opportunity

    Can success be adversity?

    Be sure to check out the book, The Ticket: How to Turn Adversity Into Opportunity and Opportunity Into Impact.

    Elevate Your Program this Season with Hudl & FastModel

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    22 min
  • Interview with NABC NAIA Coach of the Year

    Grace College men's basketball head coach, Scott Moore, joins A Quick Timeout podcast to talk designing high powered offense, training for optimal efficiency, and being an intentional coach.

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are few highlights from this week’s episode…

    Set plays vs. player freedom

    Developing offense that creates depth

    Transition build-up drill

    Elevate Your Program this Season with Hudl & FastModel

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    49 min
  • Preparing for Week 1 of Your Basketball Practices

    The basketball season is just around the corner! Are you ready for the that first week of practice? This week, Coach Burton Uwarow and Coach Tony Miller discuss preparations for practices, including ideas for structuring your practices, Red-Yellow-Green practices, asking the right questions to players to maximize learning, and more!

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are few highlights from this week’s episode…

    Using a coloring system (red, yellow, and green) to theme practices

    What are the culture pieces you’re teaching?

    Teaching players to lead for a player-led team

    Elevate Your Program this Season with Hudl & FastModel

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    35 min
  • Queens’ Culture and Rebounding Philosophies

    Last season, Coach Adam Short was an assistant coach for the Queens University team that won the ASUN and went to the NCAA tournament. He joins the podcast to talk about his role, rebounding and culture coordinator.

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are few highlights from this week’s episode…

    Culture over scoreboard…

    How to build players and build real relationships in the current sports environment…

    Simple wins…

    Elevate Your Program this Season with Hudl & FastModel

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    33 min
  • Executing Under Pressure

    This week, Coach Burton Uwarow shares strategies for special situations.

    Highlights include:

    * 5 Pillars of a Successful Coach3 Cs of Game ManagementScripting PlaysFeedback While Practicing Special SituationsCoaching EOG Scenarios

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Click below to watch the presentation…

    Elevate Your Program with Hudl

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    50 min
  • Abe Woldeslassie Talks Program Building

    Abe Woldeslassie is the assistant coach and general manager for the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball program. This week, he talks about the thought process behind building a roster and establishing a culture on and off the court.

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are a couple practical pieces of advice from this week’s episode:

    What College Coaches Look for in Recruits

    Differentiate Yourself as a Player

    Elevate Your Program with Hudl

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    16 min
  • The Blueprint for Elite Team Culture

    "This book gives athletes the ultimate roadmap to becoming the type of leader every coach wants on their team." — Dusty May, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach

    TOC Culture's JP Nerbun talks his new book, The Culture Captain: A 4-Level Framework for Athletes: Know Yourself, Lead Yourself, Lead Others, Lead the Team.

    Listen on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Here are a few practical pieces of advice from this week’s episode:

    Building team leaders starts with helping them develop self-awareness…

    Developing players to lead team culture…

    Be realistic about who should lead…

    Elevate Your Program with Hudl

    Elevate your program’s performance with Hudl’s comprehensive suite of video and data tools designed specifically for the modern basketball coach. From automated capture with Hudl Focus to advanced scouting reports and seamless film sharing, you can streamline your workflow and spend more time developing your players. Check out how Hudl can transform your coaching strategy and help your team gain a competitive edge this season.

    Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aquicktimeout.substack.com/subscribe
    26 min

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Interviews with expert basketball coaches at the high school, college and professional levels to talk specific topics impacting coaches at every level. Each episode designed to fit into your busy schedule.