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Leadership in basketball isn’t about titles, volume, or control — it’s about the daily habits your players see, feel, and follow. In this episode, Coach Collins breaks down the real behaviors that separate leaders who earn trust from leaders who simply hope for it. From body language to communication to consistency, you’ll learn how the small things shape the entire identity of your team.

You’ll also hear how “being the lighthouse, not the storm” changed the trajectory of a program. When coaches shift from reacting emotionally to leading intentionally, players respond with more confidence, courage, and clarity. This episode dives into the mindset behind staying calm under pressure and creating standards your team can anchor to all season long.

If you’re ready to build a team culture that lasts longer than a winning streak, this one is for you. Listen in, reflect honestly, and walk away with practical leadership habits you can use today. For more resources and mentorship, visit TeachHoops.com — the trusted community for coaches who want to lead at the highest level.

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Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach.

has a coaching record of 471-144. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances

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In this episode of the Basketball Leadership Podcast, Coach Collins breaks down the seven habits that shape winning programs — habits that build trust, create unity, and help players grow on and off the court. You’ll learn how truth-telling, respect, transparency, accountability, protection, modeling, and hunger form the core of long-lasting leadership.

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Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach.

has a coaching record of 471-144. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances

You can find him

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠

⁠Wintheseason.com⁠

⁠Facebook Group⁠

⁠Youtube Channel⁠

⁠Teachhoops BLOG⁠

Podcasts

⁠High School Hoops⁠

⁠Basketball Coach Unplugged⁠

⁠5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

⁠Rule of 3 Offense⁠

⁠Coaching Youth Hoops⁠

⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠

⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠

⁠Twitter⁠

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In this episode of The Basketball Leadership Podcast, Coach Collins digs into what leadership really looks like when things go wrong — when the losses sting, morale dips, and players start to drift. Learn how to lead with calm, rebuild belief, and keep your team connected when the scoreboard isn’t on your side.

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Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 27th year as a varsity coach.

has a coaching record of 492-52. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances

You can find him

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠

⁠Wintheseason.com⁠

⁠Facebook Group⁠

⁠Youtube Channel⁠

⁠Teachhoops BLOG⁠

Podcasts

⁠High School Hoops⁠

⁠Basketball Coach Unplugged⁠

⁠5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

⁠Rule of 3 Offense⁠

⁠Coaching Youth Hoops⁠

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Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 27th year as a varsity coach.

has a coaching record of 492-152. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances

You can find him

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠

⁠Wintheseason.com⁠

⁠Facebook Group⁠

⁠Youtube Channel⁠

⁠Teachhoops BLOG⁠

Podcasts

⁠High School Hoops⁠

⁠Basketball Coach Unplugged⁠

⁠5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

⁠Rule of 3 Offense⁠

⁠Coaching Youth Hoops⁠

⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠

⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠

⁠Twitter⁠

Check out. 

[Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠)

14 day Free Trial

Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast

Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠

Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠

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Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach.

has a coaching record of 492-152. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances

You can find him

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠

⁠Wintheseason.com⁠

⁠Facebook Group⁠

⁠Youtube Channel⁠

⁠Teachhoops BLOG⁠

Podcasts

⁠High School Hoops⁠

⁠Basketball Coach Unplugged⁠

⁠5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

⁠Rule of 3 Offense⁠

⁠Coaching Youth Hoops⁠

⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠

⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠

⁠Twitter⁠

Check out. 

[Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠)

14 day Free Trial

Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast

Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠

Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠

⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠

Want More

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

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Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach.

has a coaching record of 492_ 152 . His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances

You can find him

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠

⁠Wintheseason.com⁠

⁠Facebook Group⁠

⁠Youtube Channel⁠

⁠Teachhoops BLOG⁠

Podcasts

⁠High School Hoops⁠

⁠Basketball Coach Unplugged⁠

⁠5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

⁠Rule of 3 Offense⁠

⁠Coaching Youth Hoops⁠

⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠

⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠

⁠Twitter⁠

Check out. 

[Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠)

14 day Free Trial

Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast

Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠

Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠

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Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach.

has a coaching record of 492-152. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances

You can find him

⁠Teachhoops.com⁠

⁠Wintheseason.com⁠

⁠Facebook Group⁠

⁠Youtube Channel⁠

⁠Teachhoops BLOG⁠

Podcasts

⁠High School Hoops⁠

⁠Basketball Coach Unplugged⁠

⁠5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

⁠Rule of 3 Offense⁠

⁠Coaching Youth Hoops⁠

⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠

⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠

⁠Twitter⁠

Check out. 

[Teachhoops.com](⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠)

14 day Free Trial

Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast

Apple link: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠

Spotify link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠

⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠

⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠

Want More

⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠

⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠

[Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠

[Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠

Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠)

Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops

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Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase

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basketball dribbling drills, 

ball handling drills,

passing drills,

shooting drills,

basketball training equipment,

basketball conditioning,

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basketball ball,

basketball training,

basketball camps,

youth basketball,

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The Basketball Podcast,

How to Coach Basketball,

Funnel Down Defense

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