Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with Iowa State assistant coach, Nate Schmidt. Nate has a wide range of experiences as he began his coaching career while in college. Coach has worked at every level from high school to professional basketball. In our two part conversation with Nate we focus on his insights on the offensive side of the ball. Good offense and player development are the main focus of this episode.

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Please enjoy part 2 of our conversation with the head coach at DMACC, Blake Sandquist. Blake shares how they create culture in the offseason along with sharing thoughts on the recruitment of high school players. We also take a shot at a new quick hitter segment producing great thoughts on a number of topics.

Please enjoy part 1 of our conversation with the head coach at Des Moines Area Community College, Blake Sandquist. DMACC is located in Boone, Iowa. Blake has achieved great success at the national level throughout his career. His thoughts on running a program and working with players are helpful regardless of level.

In part 2 of our conversation Brandon talks us through his defensive philosophies. We end with coach sharing what it was like to coach Audi Crooks and she continues to impact their community and the greater game of women's basketball.

In part 1 of our conversation with Coach Schwab he shares his thoughts on the details of his in game coaching. With two state titles recently and a once in a career chance to coach Audi Crooks coach has some great ideas and insight to the game.

Alex Auerbach is the former Mental Performance Coach for the Toronto Raptors, and now works independently with a number of high level teams and individuals.

In this episode we discuss:

* Delivering Feedback

* Coaching Confidence

* When a Player Loses Their Love for the Game

* When Players Have an Overbearing Adult

Alex can be followed at:

Book: ⁠https://www.alexauerbach.com/calledtogreatness⁠Newsletter: ⁠momentum.alexauerbach.com⁠Momentum Labs: ⁠momentumlabs.coach

Alex Auerbach is the former Mental Performance Coach for the Toronto Raptors, and now works independently with a number of high level teams and individuals.

In this episode we discuss:

* Role Identification

* Handling Disappointment

* Fighting the Urge to Be Defensive

* Communicating About Player Strengths & Weaknesses

* Providing Feedback in Real Time

Alex can be followed at:

Book: https://www.alexauerbach.com/calledtogreatness
Newsletter: momentum.alexauerbach.com
Momentum Labs: momentumlabs.coach

Nate and Jeff discuss evaluating your team over the break, using the long stretch of practices we have without a game prep, and what we are trying to get accomplished with our teams.

In Part 2 of our next episode of The Coaches Office Ballard boys head coach Jeff Schertz, South O'Brien head boys coach Kiley Yates, and Dowling Catholic head girls coach Kristen Meyer discuss pregame warmups and special situations.

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In Part 1 of our next episode of The Coaches Office Ballard boys head coach Jeff Schertz, South O'Brien head boys coach Kiley Yates, Montezuma head boys coach Derrick Dengler, and Dowling Catholic head girls coach Kristen Meyer discuss culture phrases, when to punt and move to something different, and simplifying the game.

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