Coach's Edge

By Steve CramerSports Basketball

Coach's Edge episodes

August 11, 2020 United Basketball and Leadership Podcast: Steve Cramer Interview. Program and Player Development.
Coach Cramer is a former professional player that has been full time in player and program development since 2014. Cramer founded the Coach's Edge and the Coach's Edge Podcast. Coach Cramer leads camps, clinics, and online training to help your team reach their potential. Learn about his business model, his coaching philosophies and his heart to help all players grow their skill level.
A big thank you to United Basketball and Leadership Podcast for allowing the Coach's Edge to share this interview.
United Basketball Clinics - unitedbasketballclinics.com @united-clinics - Twitter
Methods to connect with Steve Cramer
Podcast: Coach's Edge
facebook.com/cramerbasketball
youtube.com/cramerbasketball
instagram.com/cramer_basketball
twitter.com/steve21cramer
twitter.com/coachsEdge1
cramerbasketball.com
member.cramerbasketball.com (player development program)
email: [email protected]
52 min
August 07, 2020 FIVE: Low-Risk High-Reward moves for the game of basketball
Coach Cramer shares FIVE Low Risk-High Reward moves for the game of basketball. We'd love to hear what some of your favorite Low-Risk, High-Reward moves are on our twitter page, twitter.com/coachsedge1
You can also use the hashtag: #gettheedge
Let's get better!

Check the links below to connect with us!
Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
14 min
August 03, 2020 High School Shot Clock: The Pro's and Con's
In this episode Coach Cramer and Coach Troshak of Brown City High School talk about the pro's and con's of getting the shot clock at the high school level. They talk about the impact that it can have in the flow of the game, the style and how it could help and hurt certain programs.
We'd love to hear from you, and if you are for or against having the shot clock. If you are for the shot clock we would also love to hear what you think the shot clock should be set at.

Thanks for listening and if you have questions about this offense or are curious about how we can help your program, please contact us below.
Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
45 min
July 31, 2020AAU Basketball: Radford University Alum. Whit Holcomb-Faye
Whit Holcomb-Faye has a variety of coaching and playing experiences. He was a Hall of Fame player at Radford University, one of the leading scorers in D1 college basketball and had a very successful career playing overseas. He was recently named the head coach for Moravian Prep in Hudson, NC and has been an AAU Coach for Team Winston, Big Shots as well as an assistant boys coach with his brother Travis at Parkland HS in NC.
A few of the topics we cover:
Experience and involvement at the AAU level

What AAU basketball provides for players

How AAU helps players advance their game

The different levels of circuits, EYBL, etc...

Does AAU get a bad rap?

Do kids play too much?

Finding the best fit

How can HS coaches and parents build better relationships and improve communication with their AAU coach

How Whit goes about communication with today's players.
We talk about these topics and more in this episode with Coach Whit Holcomb-Faye.
Follow Coach Holcomb-Faye's programs at:
twitter.com/moravianprep
twitter.com/teamwinstonaau
Follow Coach Cramer and Coach's Edge below:
twitter.com/coachsedge1
twitter.com/steve21cramer
instagram.com/cramer_basketball
53 min
July 28, 2020 Player Development: 4 steps to add game results. Cramer Basketball
In this episode Coach Cramer breaks down 4 steps that coaches can use to progress players and develop new skills for game play. This involves both block and randomized training progressions using the How, Why, What and When to improve players understanding of game play and game skill. It's also a fun way for players to enjoy the process of development and an easy way for them to be able to tell if they are getting skill transfer to game play.

Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and leave a positive review if you enjoyed our podcast. Get after it!

Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
17 min
July 24, 2020Pack Line Defense Deep Dive: Part 2 with Southern Indiana Assistant Coach John Spruance
Part 2 of our 2 part interview with Southern Indiana Assistant Men's Coach John Spruance on the Pack-Line Defense. Coach Spruance was recently named one of the 50 most impactful assistant coaches in the NCAA Division 2 and has great experience implementing the Pack-Line defense.
In episode one we cover:
Defensive Rebounding

Gap Defense Positioning

Footwork and Hand placement on closeouts

Small group defensive drills

Post Defense

Ball Screen Defense

Fundamentals across all levels

Advice to your younger self
Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
53 min
July 20, 2020Pack Line Defense with Southern Indiana Assistant Coach John Spruance (Part 1 of 2)
Part 1 of our 2 part interview with Southern Indiana Assistant Men's Coach John Spruance on the Pack-Line Defense. Coach Spruance was recently named one of the 50 most impactful assistant coaches in the NCAA Division 2 and has great experience implementing the Pack-Line defense.
In episode one we cover:
What and Why of the Pack

Pack Line Misconceptions

Rules of the Pack

Difference between being in help and going to help

Building a fence

Simplification through terminology

The problem getting beat baseline causes

The control-ables of the Pack
Be sure to check out Part 2 of our deep dive episode on the Pack-Line with Coach Spruance later this week.
Follow Coach Spruance on Twitter:
Twitter.com/coachspru
Email: [email protected]
Check the links below to connect with us!
Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
51 min
July 17, 2020 Olivet Womens Basketball: Finding your ideal style of play with Head Coach Brittany Zandstra

Follow Coach Zandstra on Twitter!
twitter.com/bkb1243
Check the links below to connect with us!
Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
47 min
July 13, 2020FIBA 3x3 and how it will help your team. Chuck Arnold: FIBA Master Teacher
Coach Chuck Arnold is a high school boys basketball coach in Patow, Texas who holds certifications in FIBA, USA Basketball and holds the highest possible coaching certification for FIBA 3x3. He shares how God has played a roll in him becoming a basketball coach and finding his purpose in life. Coach Arnold coaches on of the top high school teams in the state of Texas. He travels around the world consulting with FIBA and various professional basketball programs. He shares three keys that lead to playing effective 3v3 and basketball in general. He also shares his thoughts on the current AAU basketball landscape. He explains what makes FIBA 3v3 teams successful and how that also applies to 5 on 5.
Here are a few other things that Coach Arnold touches on:
Rules of FIBA 3v3

Benefits for 5 on 5

How to implement it with your team

How it promotes player development and play-making

The importance of making reads and decisions

How FIBA 3v3 improves players reaction time and decision making

Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
47 min
July 10, 2020 BCAM Coach of the Year: Kingston Boys Basketball-Dave Lester
Dave Lester's coaching career speaks for itself. Kingston basketball has won over 70% of their games and numerous championships on the boys and girls side over Lester's coaching career. His teams are known for having a high basketball IQ, being unselfish and playing great defense; which he speaks about in this episode. Hear how he and the team dealt with having their historic 21-1 season cut short due to COVID-19 and the traits that have led to so much success with Kingston Basketball.
2020: BCAM Division 4 Coach of the Year / BCAM Region 12 Coach of the year
2019-20 : 21-1 overall / 12-0 League
Varsity Girls: 114-42
Varsity Boys; 120-47
234-89
Boys: 4 League Championships, 4 District Championships
Girls: 4 League Championships, 4 District Championships, 1 Regional Championship.
Follow Coach Lester: Twitter.com/coachles89
Check the links below to connect with us!
Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
Facebook.com/cramerbasketball
Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
39 min