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Coach Matt Hackenberg breaks down zone offense strategies designed for a variety of defenses. Whether you are looking to refine your spacing or sharpen your decision-making, Coach Hackenburg provides actionable insights to take your offensive execution to the next level.

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Master principles, not just plays for zone offense…

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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.

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BBallBreakdown’s Coach Nick joins the show to give a coaches view on the Spurs-Knicks series. We talk matchups, strategy, and prediction for Game 3 and beyond. A fun episode for coaches and fans alike!

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A few highlights from the episode…

The Knicks strategy to attack Wemby

Is Dylan Harper getting enough minutes?

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.

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Coach Matt Fletcher’s Concordia University (NCAA D2) team is one of the fastest offenses in the country. In this film session, he breaks down the keys playing fast, teaching shot selection, and scoring more points!

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Watch the film session here…

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.

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Hunter Price joined the show to discuss insights from his new book, Care to Compete. He breaks down the balance between high-level competition and intentional leadership, offering coaches a roadmap for driving performance. We talk the art of motivation, enforcing non-negotiables, and building authentic connections with players.

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Here are a few highlights from this week’s episode…

The Hustle Wall to Reward Effort

Empowering Your Players through Autonomy

What’s Your Team’s Culture?

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.

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This week, I sit down with JC Cavin, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Piedmont University (NCAA D3), to discuss his journey through his first year at the helm. We talk culture from day one, the adjustment to head coach, the recruiting blueprint, and career advice.

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

For players looking to separate themselves…

What college coaches are looking for in possible recruits

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.

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How do elite athletes stay composed when the game is on the line?

In this episode, we sit down with Vera Jo Bustos, better known as Coach VJ—a former professional basketball player, Hall of Famer, and renowned mental performance coach. We dive deep into the "Mental Arena" to discuss how basketball players and coaches can handle adversity, navigate high-pressure conflict, and build unshakeable confidence.

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

The source of players confidence primarily lies with…

What does it take to break you?

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.

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The next generation of college basketball roster management is here!

Marcus McGovern explains how PortalVisionIO uses AI to help coaches find players, build rosters, communicate with staff, and manage program budgets. This tool is a game changer for the basketball industry.

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

“I don’t need a computer to tell me what my eyes can tell me”

The next generation: “Court Vision”

Next Level Insights: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves

I’ve been diving into this first round series between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. With elite-level analytics found in Hudl Instat, I get advanced lineup data, possession-based metrics, Xs&Os, and more.

Here’s a great ATO from last night’s Wolves win, with the help of FastModel FastDraw.

Whether you’re looking for the “why” behind the box score or the “how” for your next practice, Hudl Instat provides pro-level tools necessary to raise your program’s scouting and preparation.

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Catalyst Basketball's Reid Ouse joins the show to pull back the curtain on how he trains elite athletes like Paige Bueckers and Andrew Wiggins. We talk why traditional drills are failing the modern player and how to use SSGs to "manufacture chaos" and improve basketball IQ and the non-negotiable skills players need to prioritize this summer to see a real jump in their stats.

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

Thoughts for Improving Player Growth

Chaotic Practice That Leads to Success

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.

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1v1 Closeouts

Coach Reid Ouse teaches players to attack hard closeouts and mak decisive reads on the catch in this 1-on-1 game. A great way to train players to read space, attack immediately, and punish poor closeouts!

Former Miami Hurricanes head coach, Jim Larranaga, shares lessons learned from taking two teams to the men's basketball Final Four. We talk offensive concepts vs. sets, maximizing assistant coaches, and coaching in the transfer portal era.

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

Is College Basketball in a Good Place?

The Transfer Portal Era’s Impact on College Coaching

You can also watch the full interview here…

FastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game Prep

FastDraw and FastScout have been staples for the top coaches for years, and now they’re part of a fully connected Hudl workflow. Design your sets in FastDraw, build your reports in FastScout, tie it all to film. It’s one seamless loop from prep to performance. It’s everything you need to get your team ready, in one system.

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Coach-talk: A March Madness Breakdown

Jordan Sperber, founder of HoopVision and co-founder of bballanalytics.com, is back on the show to give an analytical look at this year's NCAA Tournament. We talk pace of play, whether shooting travels from week to week, and second weekend matchups in the Sweet 16.

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Here are a few highlights from this week’s episode…

The Old is New Again! The Bigs are Back!

Predicting Winners: Shooting Slumps in Tournament Games

The Trend of Pressure Defensive Coaches

FastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game Prep

FastDraw and FastScout have been staples for the top coaches for years, and now they’re part of a fully connected Hudl workflow. Design your sets in FastDraw, build your reports in FastScout, tie it all to film. It’s one seamless loop from prep to performance. It’s everything you need to get your team ready, in one system.

Check out more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout!