Next Possession

All you want to know about the ever changing world of strength and conditioning. Tim Herrmann has been a strength and conditioning coach at the division 1 level for his entire adult life. In this episode he tells Hawk all about the changes he's seen and implemented over the course of his career. Find out why there's an increased emphasis on movement.
The strength and conditioning coach is one of the most important pieces of any athletic program. In many cases, they are the heart and soul. When you listen to Herrmann, it's easy to understand why. 
If you're a coach, player, parent, or just an interested fan of what goes on behind the scenes you don't want to miss out on this conversation between the two longtime friends and co-workers.
The tip-off tackles the question of Man vs Zone defense.
The Buzzer Beater wraps up thoughts about the new and improved world of strength and conditioning .

Join Coach Hawk and Cuonzo Martin as the two coaches rehash Martin's fascinating journey.
Martin discusses how growing up in the rough and tumble streets of East St. Louis helped shape him into the man and coach he has become. 
From humble beginnings to one of the most influential coaches in all of NCAA basketball, Martin discusses it all. Once you listen to him speak, you can see why he has won everywhere he's been. 
A tough coach on the outside and a teddy bear at heart. Martin has always had his players' best interest and that's why his teams have played so hard for him.
The tipoff is about what qualities coaches look for in a recruit when putting together a top program.
The Buzzer Beater piggybacks off Hawk and Martin's conversation about the impact coaches have on young people's lives.

In what may be the most informational episode thus far, Coach Hawk visits with JD Collins, the NCAA coordinator of Officials. Collin's responsibilities include keeping consistency amongst officiating throughout the nation. He's also the guy that assigns all the refs for the NCAA Tournament. And, that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Collins talks with Hawk about EVERYTHING that a college hoops fan would want to know about the fascinating world of refs. You will hear stories about how refs prepare for games, how they are held accountable, the relationships between coaches and officials, how refs make their way up to the big-time games, and how they have to fight human nature at times to ensure the fairness of the game. His decades of experience as an official provides the backdrop for a great back and forth between the two friends.

Have you ever wondered how a ref 30 ft away from the play can make a call when another official is standing 5 ft away? Collins explains it here. Have you ever wondered what officials and coaches are talking about coming out of timeouts? Collins explains it here. Have you ever wondered about what separates a great referee from a good referee? Collins explains it here. Have you ever wondered about how much film a referee watches evaluating himself or getting ready for the next game? Collins explains it here. And...much, much more.

There's nothing off-limits as Collins and Coach Hawk reminisce about the old days and compare how moving up their respective career ladders are parallel paths. This is a must-listen for all college hoops junkies. You are guaranteed to learn something you had no idea about after listening to this one.

The tip-off segment is about how to move up the coach's ladder.
The buzzer-beater is about the coach-referee relationship.

This week Coach Hawk was joined by women's basketball legend, Gail Goestenkors for a fascinating and much-needed conversation.

Gail shares details from each stage of her Coaching career including; years spent as an Assistant Coach at Purdue preparing for her opportunity to become a Head Coach, challenges she faced as the leader of Duke University's women's basketball program, how her hunger for new challenges led to her leaving Duke to become the University of Texas women's hoops Head Coach, as well as lessons learned during her experiences coaching USA Basketball and in the WNBA.

Gail talks about when she first realized that women were not treated equally in the world of athletics and how her mother taught her the importance of standing up for her rights and the rights of others. 

Hawk and coach Goestenkors also speak about how the immediate challenges facing women's college basketball are very similar to those of the men's game, along with ways the women's game has advanced past the men as it relates to fundamental skills, team play, shooting percentages, and more.

Finally, Coach Goestenkors talks about her current coaching role at Central Michigan University and how the game continues to bring her joy as she brings her wealth of knowledge to today's generation of players.

We hope you enjoy this talk with a Hall of Fame, Olympic Medal Winner whose teams have been responsible for achieving greatness on many levels. Gail even speaks a bit about teams she's led playing spoiler to legendary runs by both Tenessee and Connecticut.

This week's tip-off question deals with the often misunderstood world of  'buy games' and comes from the rock of the Hawkins Household, Kelly Hawkins. 

In this week's buzzer-beater Coach Hawk issues a challenge to YOU and advocates that all sports lovers give women's basketball an honest chance.   

FYI - Next Possession will take a break next week to observe the Winter Holidays and will be right back at it the following Sunday/Monday.


 

Tim Miles is the former Head Coach at North Dakota St., Colorado St, and Nebraska. He's been successful and won everywhere he's gone. 
He's now an analyst for FS1, B1G Network and has a highly successful and entertaining podcast called "Inside the Mind of Miles." That's an interesting place to go!
Join Miles and Coach Hawk as they trade coaching stories and discuss making the transition into the media/podcast world. Both are coaches at heart and talk about getting back into the business and what they're looking for in their next gig.
Back by popular demand, the 'Free Throw" segment is back! Hawk plays topic toss with Miles and puts him on the hot seat with topics like the worst mascot or logo he's ever seen, the time he got kicked out of an NCAA Tournament game, and much more.
There's never a dull moment with Tim Miles!
The tip-off segment answers the question about what happens to scholarships if and when the day comes where college education is free to all.
In the Buzzer Beater Coach Hawk delves into the mystery of why it's so hard to be GREAT at something while remaining well liked and respected.
Have fun and listen in!

This week Coach Hawk is joined by Rick Chyme (aka Pat Cleland). 

Rick shares details about his youth, including his father David Cleland's tragic death in a Canadian plane crash when Chyme was 15 years-old. 

He speaks on how he made the unlikely transition from Student Manager, to Walk-on, to Scholarship Athlete, while at Western Michigan University.

Chyme breaks down how his Dad's plane crash, mentorship by High School Coaching legend, Steve Majerle and up-close exposure to Michigan State Athletics at a young age were catalysts and driving forces of his competitive spirit. 

Now a Rapper, Rick talks at length about his experiences as an artist and how his time as an athlete laid the foundation for his attempts and accomplishments in the world of music. 

Musical topics discussed :  

17 1/2 hour improvised freestyle, completed as part of the art contest, ArtPrize.

Creating 365 songs in the year 2018 with Producer, Yelnam Evad for Daily Pieces 365.

His road to an internship at Def Jam Records.

The recent release of two albums: 

- "The Curve" by Jay Jackson & Rick Chyme with Xavier Bonner and Yolonda Lavender

- "Stones" by Rick Chyme & Yelnam Evad

and...

- His song "Pressure Cooker" recently receiving international radio airplay from Public Enemy's, Chuck D.

Finally, Rick discusses his current role as Producer of this podcast, 'Next Possession with Steve Hawkins'

The tipoff question of this week's episode puts a focus on bench players. Hawk breaks down the myriad of reasons a Coach may wait to clear the bench. He also shares a personal, detailed account of how he once used playing time, or a lack thereof, as a motivating tool to help an individually talented player reach their potential and in turn, help the team and program stay on track.

Finally, in this week's buzzer-beater, Coach Hawk shows extreme strength through vulnerability by exposing the details of losing his job as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University. Be prepared to get a first-hand look at the mental health impacts of experiencing sudden change after spending two decades at one institution. Hawk even delves into the way he felt watching his former team begin the 2020-21 season. Through it all, Coach Hawk's loyalty and dedication to his players and his motivation as a Coach are glaringly evident.


Learn more about Rick Chyme by following him on social media @rickchyme
rickchyme.bandcamp.com
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Did you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall inside the room when the NCAA Tournament selection committee is putting together the tournament? Today is your lucky day.
Coach Hawk sits down with David Worlock, Director of Media Coordination and Statistics for the NCAA. Warlock's responsibilities include helping with the coordination of the tournament, including the selection room.
You'll get a look at the inner workings of the process from the off-season to the beginning of the season to selection Sunday. Who is on the committee, how they got there, rules on voting, seeding, the metrics used, etc... are all here. 
You'll also get a glimpse at the enormity of Worlock's job. If you're a numbers geek, a conspiracy theorist, or a college hoops fanatic you don't want to miss this episode.
The tipoff is about Covid and the upcoming season.
THE BUZZER BEATER IS A MUST LISTEN. COACH HAWK HAS SOME SERIOUS OPINIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE ATHLETICS POST COVID!

Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter sits down with Coach Hawk for an in depth and fun conversation.
Painter discusses the state of college hoops today from his seat. Transfers, injuries, parents, and social media are just a few of the topics he gets into. Recruiting to Purdue and who they go up against are also discussed. You'll also find out who Painter talks to when he needs advice.
After this conversation it's easy to see why Purdue and Painter have the love affair they do. He's a Boilermaker all the way through.
The tip-off question takes on the issue of injuries.
The buzzer beater gives fans an alternative way to evaluate their favorite teams/programs.
Listen in to this and so much more right here on this episode of Next Possession with Steve Hawkins.

***Program note: Next week we will be off. The next episode will be November 22nd.

In this episode the co-founder of one of the most controversial bands of all time sits down with Coach Hawk to talk about his current projects as well as his days with the 2 Live Crew. 
David Hobbs, you know him as Mr. Mixx, discusses how the band got its start on an Air Force base in Southern California and grew into one of the most talked about groups in the history of music. The 2 Live Crew was the first band to ever have the parental advisory label slapped on its album. Mixx talks about how the band found its trademark "Miami Base" sound.
Mixx and Hawk share laughs over the band's trials and tribulations on the way to becoming certified platinum artists. His journey required courage and leadership through some uncomfortable times and because of that the world of Rap and Hip Hop changed forever. 

The tip-off question discusses the world of recruiting and just how detailed college coaches get about their research into a student-athlete and their families.
The buzzer beater gives you a motivational "feel good" to end the show.
Listen in on all the fun right here!

In this episode Hawk catches up with an old camper he used to coach when he was working basketball camps in Southern California.  None other than the outspoken Doug Gottlieb joins Coach Hawk for an interesting conversation covering a wide variety of topics. 

Gottlieb talks at length about growing up a coach's son and the influence that his dad had on him while helping him become a college superstar. The current radio and tv host also discusses what it's like coaching his own son's team and the challenges that come with it.

Gottlieb doesn't hold back when discussing his penchant for making people mad with his opinions. He also goes into detail on the art of waking up with an opinion every day and the pressure that accompanies his job description which requires him to be interesting.

Does he read his twitter comments? Does he remember the trouble he got into as a kid? What about his parents' reaction to his strong mindedness? Where was he when the Dodgers won the World Series in '88?

That and so much more are all discussed in this wide ranging discussion.

In the tipoff Coach Hawk answers a question about the lost arts of the game and what basketball term has turned into a four letter word.

The Buzzer Beater includes a must listen story and lesson about perceptions and reality.