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  • Strategies to Attack Switching Defenses

    Tired of seeing your offense grind to a halt when the defense switches everything?

    Pallacanestro Trieste’s assistant coach, Francesco Nanni, dives deep into the topic of attacking switching defenses. Defenses frequently use switches to neutralize advantage-creating actions in the modern game. Coach Nanni provides tactics for teaching your players how to attack those switches.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    Watch more from Coach Nanni…

    FREE Coach Webinar from the NABC

    On Dec. 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join host Tony Miller alongside Chowan head coach Rob Burke and Midland assistant coach Cameron Schuknecht for an exclusive NABC-Hudl webinar - From Film Breakdown to Game Plan: Building Your Scouting System.

    Join host Tony Miller alongside Chowan head coach Rob Burke and Midland assistant coach Cameron Schuknecht for an exclusive NABC-Hudl webinar - From Film Breakdown to Game Plan: Building Your Scouting System.

    The webinar panel will discuss:

    * Integrated Workflows: How to connect Hudl Instat, Hudl Sportscode and FastModel to eliminate manual entry.

    * Budget-Proof Tools: How to maintain a competitive edge with flexible, cost-effective tech.

    * Travel Hacks: Peer-validated methods for prepping effectively from the road.



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    33 min
  • Conceptual Offensive Strategies

    Jamie Quarles is the associate head coach for the University of Buffalo Bulls. He’s serves as the offensive coordinator for head coach, Jim Whitesell. Coach Quarles discusses his role as the OC, how he teaches spacing, and some of the challenges in running a conceptual-based offense.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

    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!



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    27 min
  • Adjustments for Your Conceptual Basketball Offense

    SAVI Coaching’s Mark Cascio is back to discuss early season adjustments to improve your team’s 5-Out and 4-Out conceptual offense. We talk spacing, shot selection, transition offense, and post play attacks.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    Embracing messiness can lead to growth

    Simple way to improve pace in transition

    Teaching players to recognize neutral (i.e., no advantage)

    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!



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    19 min
  • Basketball Culture, Conceptual Offense, and Player Development

    Every coach will want to listen to this episode to start the season

    Miami (OH) Redhawks’ head men’s basketball coach, Travis Steele, talks the importance of core values, giving freedom in learning conceptual offense, teaching shot selection, the formula for effective player development.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    The Four Guiding Core Values for the Redhawks

    What about midrange jumpers?

    What Happens when Your Conceptual Offense “Gets off the Tracks”?

    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!



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    45 min
  • Small-Sided Games for Decision-Based Basketball Training

    Ready for some small-sided game ideas for the upcoming season?

    George Washington University’s Brianna Finch shares her favorite small-sided games for decision-based basketball player development. Included are 1v1, 3v3, and full team games for skill development and decision-making.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    3v3 Wildcat SSG

    4v3 Continuous Drill

    Watch the film breakdown with Coach Finch…

    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!



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    36 min
  • Create a Basketball Program Founded on Player Development

    Furman assistant coach, Rett Lister, provides advice and insights to young coaches looking to rise the coaching ranks. We talk what it takes to be recruited, teaching players conceptual offense and defense, using analytics with players, and structuring practices.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    Creating competitiveness within your team

    Balancing being analytically driven and “the eye test”

    Maximizing film sessions

    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!



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    25 min
  • Teaching Decision-Making via Small-Sided Games

    Want drill and small-sided game ideas for teaching decision-making to your players?

    Zachary Hopp is the Director of Analytics & Strategy for Arkansas State’s Ryan Pannone. In this film session episode, he shares small-sided games and teaching points for improving players’ skills and decision-making for free-flowing offense.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    4v4 Blender

    Scaffolding PNR reads

    Practicing Passing

    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!



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    34 min
  • Here's How to Make Your Basketball Practices More Competitive

    Level Up Your Practices with Coach Steve Smiley

    Steve Smiley, head basketball coach for the Northern Colorado Bears, shares practice plans for creating competitive practices, including sample practice plans, excel sheets for tracking, and small-sided games for development.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    What Should You Install First in Your Offense This Season?

    How Much 5v5 Should You Do Per Day?

    What Does Skill Development Look Like in Northern Colorado Practices?

    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!



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    38 min
  • Modern Basketball Player Development

    Develop skill, IQ, and people

    Coastal Carolina’s Chanticleers associate head coach, Ryne Lightfoot, joins the podcast to talk player development along with his role as the team’s defensive coordinator.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    Impact hearts, not just winning

    What is your team’s “strategic bet”?

    Player development in the transfer portal era

    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!



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    27 min
  • How to be a Transformational Basketball Coach

    Change players’ lives, not just their game.

    Indiana Wesleyan University’s Greg Tonagel joins A Quick Timeout podcast to discuss his “I Am Third” philosophy and how his pursuit of being a transformational leader drives the culture of the Wildcats’ program.

    Listen to the extended audio version on your preferred podcast platform: Apple | Spotify

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

    “If you aren’t changing lives, what are you doing?”

    Helping players become fearless on the court

    Accelerating team role acceptance and impact

    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!



    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
    32 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.