Nick Graham is regarded as one of the top player development specialists in the country. His new book “Underdog” will equip the reader with the mental and emotional toughness and endurance any committed competitor needs to run and complete their underdog race.

Basketball teaching is in Nick’s DNA and he grew up as a member of a basketball family. Nick played college basketball at Washington State for his father Paul and Brittany, Nick’s sister played at Georgia State. Nick grew up around college basketball and credits his dad’s tenure as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State for developing him as a basketball teacher.

Since 2008 Nick Graham Player Development has contributed to the development of thousands of players worldwide most notably, Jimmer Fredette, Trae Young, a handful of other NBA players along with hundreds of Division 1 college players. In addition to on-court development, Nick has also assisted in developing players’ character and leadership skills off the court.

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Anthony Medina is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. He was hired in the summer of 2015 and is the second head coach in the history of the current program, having succeeded his former coach, Todd Smith.

Medina previously served as a graduate assistant for Missouri Western State University’s men’s basketball team. Following his graduation from MWSU, Medina served as a varsity assistant coach at Oak Ridge High School. He is the owner and director of Medina Basketball, a youth basketball program in Houston.

A standout basketball player during his career St. Thomas, Medina twice earned All-Red River Athletic Conference accolades and shot 40 percent from 3-point range for his collegiate career. At the conclusion of his career, Medina was UST’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, minutes played, games played, and 3-pointers made.

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On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the Cavs rise to the two seed in the Eastern Conference and the potential vulnerabilities of the teams at the top of the East. Next they talk trade deadline and the reality that any deals will most likely involve role players rather than stars. Finally, they complain about the line-up for the Slam Dunk Contest (while offering a much better one) and wonder about the glass court the NBA plans to use for All-Star Saturday night.

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Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job.  A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.

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Kyle Jurgens has been the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Nebraska for 11 years. During his tenure the SkyHawks have won three state championships in 2014, 2020, and 2023. Kyle started his coaching career at Millard North High School where he was the Varsity Assistant for the Basketball, Football, and Soccer teams for 8 years.

Jurgens graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University where he played Soccer and earned a degree in Mathematics. He attended North Platte High School and was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and soccer.

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Be prepared to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Kyle Jurgens, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job.  A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.

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Scott Deans is the founder and CEO of BeOne Sports, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to help young athletes maximize their performance, gain exposure for their talents, and get advanced training on demand. Scott is a former collegiate kicker and punter, architect, designer, and data analytics manager.

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On this episode Mike & Jason discuss Joel Embiid sitting out the Sixers game in Denver for the 4th consecutive year. Next, they look at the top of the Eastern Conference and how the Cavs may try to integrate Evan Mobley and Darius Garland back into the lineup. Next they bounce around the league standings for a few questions about the bottom of the East and the Entire Western Conference.

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Tim Alpers is the author of the book “"My Sphere of Influence, A Life in Basketball" and a former basketball coach at the University of Tulsa. Alpers grew up on a ranch in the Eastern Sierra region of California. He played his high school basketball at Bishop High and collegiately at the University of Nevada-Reno.

Alpers coached at The University of Tulsa under his mentor and friend, Jim King, the former Los Angeles Laker and 10-year NBA veteran. During his tenure at Tulsa, Tim had a chance to coach against Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores.

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Take some notes as you listen to this episode with Tim Alpers, author of the book "My Sphere of Influence, A Life in Basketball" and a former basketball coach at the University of Tulsa.

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Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job.  A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.

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The 6th episode of “The Triple Double” with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”.

1. Coaching a team with a star vs. a more balanced team with depth?
2. What core concept in your program is the most difficult to teach?
3. How do you handle referees?

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Great players don’t just get lucky, they stoke the fire within. They’re built in practice, accelerated with the right reps, the right motivation, and the #1 Selling Shooting Machine in America™ — Dr. Dish. Feed Your Fire. Visit drdishbasketball.com today.

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Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job.  A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.

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On this episode Mike & Jason discuss Bucks firing of Adrian Griffin and the potential hiring of Doc Rivers, Next, they break down the Cavs' recent hot streak and what moves they may or may not make heading into the trade deadline before looking inside the numbers on Joel Embiid's 70 point game and potentially historic season. Finally, they take a quick look at the Heat acquiring Terry Rozier from the Hornets for Kyle Lowry and a protected first round pick and what that means for both teams.

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Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job.  A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.

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Erik Olson is the Head Coach of the Ho Chi Minh City Wings in the Vietnam Basketball Association. He has traveled the globe coaching in Denmark, Sweden, Scotland, Iceland, and Australia.

After finishing his collegiate playing career at D3 Linfield University Erik played professionally in the UK, Germany, and Australia. He began his coaching career as a player/coach in Australia before moving on to Iceland where he eventually became involved with their national team. He moved to Scotland as their national team coach at age 29 before his stops in Denmark, Sweden, and finally Vietnam.

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Grab your notebook as you listen to this episode with Erik Olson, Head Coach of the Ho Chi Minh City Wings in the Vietnam Basketball Association.

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When a player becomes unguardable, the game shifts, the defense breaks, the crowd roars, and your team takes control.

Great players don’t just get lucky, they stoke the fire within. They’re built in practice, accelerated with the right reps, the right motivation, and the #1 Selling Shooting Machine in America™ — Dr. Dish. Feed Your Fire. Visit drdishbasketball.com today.

The Coaching Portfolio

Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job.  A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.

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