Join us in our Summer Series with Tim Sandquist, head coach at Kirkwood Community College, as he breaks down the X’s and O’s behind one of the most efficient defenses in the nation. Just weeks after leading the Eagles to a program-record 33 wins and their 4th NJCAA Division II National Championship, Tim was named NABC Two-Year Coach of the Year—a season defined by defensive discipline and cohesiveness.

In this episode, Coach Sandquist dives into:

• What makes Kirkwood's ball-screen defense consistently elite in national rankings

• How language, concepts, and repetitions create a defensive culture that sidelines even high-powered offenses

• The tools and mindset he installs to keep leading the league year after year in defensive efficiency

• Building identity and buy-in from every member of a deep, unselfish roster

Whether you’re a coach, player, or hoops nerd, this episode offers clear, actionable insights on teaching, executing, and mastering ball-screen defense in team settings.

Basketball coaching, ball screen defense, defensive efficiency, Coach Tim Sandquist, Kirkwood Eagles, NJCAA national champions, NABC Coach of the Year, team culture, defensive language, youth coaching, basketball X’s & O’s

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