Coach's Edge

By Steve CramerSports Basketball

Coach's Edge episodes

July 05, 2020Trine University's Drew Lehman: Best lifts for basketball players and key components to a strong Strength & Conditioning Program.
In this episode we cover:
Key components to a strong Strength & Conditioning Program

Best lifts for Basketball Players

Best dynamic exercises for Basketball Players

What is most neglected by player during the off-season?

Proper Nutrition: what not to eat!

Should you shoot after lifting weights?

Crossfit for basketball?

The importance of rest while lifting

Drew Lehman, from Toledo, OH attended Central Catholic High School. Played four years of College Basketball at Ferris State University and was named a DII All-American as a senior. Upon graduation played one season professionally overseas in Iceland For Thor Akureyri Basketball Club. After playing one season in Iceland moved into an assistant coaching position at Trine University from 2016-present. In addition to coaching basketball at Trine, also earned a certification through the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) as a specialist in Strength and Conditioning.
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29 min
July 03, 2020 Mental Health Episode with Blake Kirinovic founder of Respect Your Gift
Blake Kirinovic was raised in a family of coaches and teachers. He is a Music Business graduate of Ferris State University where he gained experience as a Youth Football Coach, Public Address Announcer and On-air Personality.
Since graduating Blake has worked professionally in sports & entertainment as a Minor League Baseball Emcee, Student Athlete Mentor and Business Instructor.
In 2016 Blake combined his communication background and passion for personal development with his own life experiences to found Respect Your Gift.
From mental illness to wellness – hopelessness to success, Blake inspires with priceless perspectives about mental health and life.
We hope you enjoy this episode and notice how mental healthy plays a role in every aspect of our daily lives.
"You know! Let's go!" -Blake Kirinovic
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39 min
June 23, 2020 Motion Offense: Small Sided Games. Principles. Motions & Reads.
In this episode Coach Troshak asks Coach Cramer about his 3 Out 2 In Motion Offense. This offense easily transitions into a 4 out 1 in as well. Cramer talks about the reads, options the type of team this works well for and just as importantly the small sided drills help suit this offense.
No normal intro and outro music for this episode, audio editing will be back soon.
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.
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49 min
June 19, 2020 Attack the Basket: Teach your players how to get by the defense without the common mistakes
Coach Cramer gets the opportunity to work with thousands of athletes each year. The most common request from players and coaches alike is how they can become better at breaking down the defense and getting to the rim. This has been a game changer for the players and teams he has worked with. Here are a few of the talking points from this episode as he and Coach Troshak break down how to utilize the dribble.
1:55 Rules for Dribbling
6:00 Five Biggest mistakes players make and how to fix them
14:10 How to avoid common training mistakes, while still being creative
17:15 Three main keys to attacking the defense
24:45 Coach Cramer's two favorite moves to get by the defense. Moves made simple
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35 min
June 15, 2020 8 Steps to improve your players' off-season development
In this short, mini-episode Coach Cramer explains how you can help guide your players through a successful off-season of player development. By improving communication and developing a plan, amazing things can happen in just a few months. PLAN. PREPARE. EXECUTE.
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10 min
June 12, 2020 Off-Season Strength and Conditioning. Creating a Plan: Drew Lehman. Trine University and S&C Coach
In this episode of the Coach's Edge, Drew Lehman talks about what makes a great off-season strength and conditioning program. Drew's experience as both a former high level player and current coach give him a unique perspective on the "do's and don'ts" of strength training. In this episode he touches on his favorite lifts, motivating athletes in the off-season, developing a plan, and nutrition. We will have him back on the podcast again!
Drew Lehman, from Toledo, OH attended Central Catholic High School. Played four years of College Basketball at Ferris State University and was named a DII All-American as a senior. Upon graduation played one season professionally overseas in Iceland For Thor Akureyri Basketball Club. After playing one season in Iceland moved into an assistant coaching position at Trine University from 2016-present. In addition to coaching basketball at Trine, also earned a certification through the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) as a specialist in Strength and Conditioning.
Twitter.com/TrineThunderMBB
Website: Cramerbasketball.com
Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com
Twitter.com/coachsedge1
Twitter.com/CoachTroshak
Twitter.com/steve21cramer
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Youtube.com/cramerbasketball
Instagram.com/cramer_basketball
32 min
June 08, 2020 Pre-Practice: Keys to success. How to make the most out of your time before practice and games.
Pre-Practice can serve as the transition both physically and mentally for players to switch their mindset from school to basketball. In this episode Coach Cramer and Coach Troshak break down how teams and players can get the most out of their time before practice, even if they don't have access to a gym and a hoop. Teams that use this time to their advantage will dramatically increase their chances of getting ahead of the competition. Coach Cramer also shares his pre-game and pre-practice routine that he developed over years of playing at a high level. If you have been enjoying our podcast a rating and review would be greatly appreciated!
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29 min
June 05, 2020 Georgia Tech Alum: Former Pro & International Coach Theo Tarver: Compare/Contrast the Global Game. Coaching challenges overseas.
Theo Tarver is a former pro player and coach. After a high school state championship as a player, in Monroe Louisiana, he earned a full ride to Georgia Tech and even played in the 2004 National Championship Game. Following his college career from 2002-2006 he played professional basketball around the world up until 2014. Theo immediately got into coaching and has done so at various levels in Germany where he lives with his wife and children. In this episode he shares what it was like to play in the best college conference in the country and how he transitioned to playing overseas. He also shares many of the differences for between the American game and the International game as well as some of the biggest challenges he has faced coaching overseas.

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46 min
June 02, 2020 Shooting the Basketball and Player Development: Jadon Nichols CB Skills Coach
Enjoy this episode with Jadon Nichols on Shooting the Basketball, Player Development and how he became a CB Skills Coach. He goes into great detail on how he breaks down and builds up a player's shot. He also shares how his instruction translates to coaching at the JH level and what many youth players need to do to improve their game. Coach Nichols works for H2O church BGSU, is an 8th grade boys basketball coach and a certified Cramer Basketball Skills Trainer.
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40 min
May 30, 2020 Pro Basketball: The International Game with Scout James Blackburn
In this episode James Blackburn; owner of Power to Win Sports and Co-founder of Coast to Coast Basketball Showcase shares his knowledge on the international game. He talks about the differences between the game in the U.S. compared to overseas and what he looks for in players that will be successful in the international game. Coach Cramer also shares some of his overseas playing experiences in this episode. Be sure to check James out on twitter. Note: Steve's audio is poor in this interview, it is much better in future episodes.
2:10 How James became an agent
5:10 Difference between the american and international game
10:30 What are you looking for in a pro player overseas
20:00 What can college coaches do to prepare players and improve their chances of playing overseas?
26:00 How good do you have to be to play overseas?
37:30 What do players do to stand out at the international level
40:30 The cutthroat nature of international basketball
50:40 Advice to anyone that wants to become a scout/agent
52:00 What is the Coast to Coast Basketball Showcase?
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56 min