The Coach & The Culture Podcast

The Coach & The Culture podcast is back!!! Coach Frank and son Lance return with the latest episode of their father and son family Wolves hoops conversation. After a month off due to Lance's European vacation to Spain and Rome, as well as Coach Frank's duties as defensive coordinator and player development coach for the #2 ranked in 3A Richfield Spartans, Timberwolves talk is back on the front burner.

Did I say burner? A barnburner is what the Wolves and Nuggets played on Christmas Day and Ant Edwards full yin and yang was on display. Stop me if you've heard this one: Ant showcases a dazzling display of shotmaking and the Wolves play inspired defense to send the Nuggets to OT. Then, the Wolves thrash the Nuggets around and bodyslam them to the Canvas for the first 2 plus min. Denver's manager distracts the referee while Ant and the Wolves climb to the top turnbuckle. But, instead of jumping for the final flying elbow drop, Ant and company turn to play to the cameras and crowd. They disparage a couple hecklers, and laugh at a few joke(r)s (pun intended). Their, seemingly unconscious, opponent is playing possum, though. Ant and company have lost focus. They leap off the top rope for the final flying head-butt, only to have their prey (Den, Phx, Sac, etc...) roll out of the way at the last second as the Wolves smash their head into the canvas, never to recover. 1 three, 2 threes, 3 threes, and a turnover later and the Wolves have been counted out, again. All of Wolves Twitter and BlueSky social ask, "when will they/he ever learn"? The definition of insanity, I'm told, is repeating the same behavior over and over and expecting a different result.

What followed was a pathetic effort in a home loss to the 10-20 Brooklyn Nets that prompted Ant to unwittingly tell on himself. "I guess this is Timberwolves basketball" he said about the low energy low IQ performance. Well, Ant, YOU are the face and the directional force of Timberwolves basketball. So if inconsistent effort and IQ is the mark of the Wolves, then it is your mark. (Sorry, not sorry Ant stans)

The episode ends with Lance reiterating his faith in Bones Hyland and an invitation to come out to Richfield Saturday afternoon for what is sure to be an electric High School boys basketball game.

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Recorded 11/27, the morning after the Minnesota Timberwolves 'little brother' treatment from their bully brother Oklahoma City Thunder, this episode of The Coach & The Culture gets blunt. Coach Frank and Lance deliver some harsh truths about the hometown hoopers. Mind you, this means this episode was also recorded before word got out of Mike Conley's "mandatory" players dinner meeting in OKC.

Lance makes the claim if the Wolves continue to play this way, undisciplined, lacking emotional control, fundamentally and technically poor, then its clear the message is numb to Ant and therefore Finch or Edwards will have to go. Coach Frank apologies to the listeners for steering them wrong about the Wolves need for a PG and the impact of the loss of Alexander-Walker. Lance says the PG answer may already be on the roster and Coach Frank shares why he saw the 0-3 road trip coming.

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In this latest edition of The Coach & The Culture podcast, recorded Thursday November 20th, Coach Frank and owner of "Yes!Trees" (trimming and removal) son Lance discuss the Wolves continuing dominance of struggling franchises so far this season. The conversation begins with discussion about the 120-109 child's play over the Wizards Wednesday night. Which, of course, meant talk about Ant's performance and Julius's continued leadership. Then, the father and son tandem get into what went wrong against the Nuggets and how that game actually inspires optimism that the club is about to turn the corner in games vs plus .500 opponents. This episode will also include some Jaden McDaniels and Jaylen Clark love and a shout out to Tim Connelly. As Coach Frank and Lance come to a close, they sprinkle in some talk about the upcoming road trip which includes the daunting task of trying to beat a rested OKC in Oklahoma before heading back to Target Center. Is a 0-3 road trip on the horizon for the hometown hoopers? Possibly if Ant doesn't find his shot.

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Coach Frank and Lance are back at it with "The Coach & The Culture" Minnesota Timberwolves themed podcast. On this episode, recorded before the rematch of with the hapless Utah Jazz. The father son duo discuss the Wolves feasting off the bad teams and that meal starting to have a better presentation on the plate. While Lance takes a break coach Frank reminds long time listeners and informs new listeners of how and why The Coach & The Culture is a little different than then other podcasts that cover the team. And why we're worth a continued listen. Then the talk turns to Rudy Gobert's impact and what may be leading to some of his numbers dip- not related to age. The obviously noticeable with the naked eye difference in effort is a big part of the conversation, as is Jaden McDaniels rise and impact on the Wolves success. Now the attention turns to consistency for the team going forward. The conversation concludes with Lance reminding us all how lucky we are to be able to watch Anthony Edwards play for our hometown team.

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***Trigger Warning*** The latest episode recorded on Oct 31, 2025 is not one for those who can't handle criticism of the hometown Minnesota Timberwolves (said with a wry smile). The Coach & The Culture podcast features Coach Frank, from Richfield High, and Lance Gardner, former collegiate player and owner of Yes!Trees (Tree trimming and removal). The father-son duo lets the Timberwolves have it this week. Coach Frank gives his usual coach's eye take on the Wolves and one thing a coach has trouble stomaching is poor fundamentals and lack of "winning" effort. Well, the Timberwolves, through 5 games, are full of both and Lance warns that it's early "act right" time for the Wolves. The discussion covers the offense of Jaden and Julius and basically no one else in Ant's absence. Then theres a scathing review of the defense and how that end of the floor may be affecting Naz and TJ on offense. Tune in for these conversations and more. Admittedly the duo isn't kind (but do they really deserve kindness) to the Wolves early season start but opportunity is ahead and there's a long ways to go. Please listen and subscribe to The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves focused podcast.

On this episode of The Coach & The Culture podcast, recorded Oct 24, 2025 (before the game vs The Los Angeles Lakers), Coach Frank and Lance (from Yes!Trees) is joined by St Paul Central Hall of Fame basketball great Juriad Hughes. The trio discusses the Timberwolves 118-114 opening night road victory over the Portland Trailblazers, which of course means plenty of Anthony Edwards talk. Then they discuss the Julius and Jaden on court relationship as well as the expected rotation minutes and contribution of TJ Shannon and Jaylen Clark. They also discuss Coach Finch's choice of Bones Hyland over Rob Dillingham to start the 4th quarter and why it's not necessarily time to pull the plug on young Rob. The episode continues with a little talk about what we would and wouldn't like to see in the game vs LA (We saw ALL the stuff we didn't want to see). Closing out the episode is talk with Juriad about his playing career, his "ONE LEVEL SPORTS" training and mentorship company and his World Champion track star son at the University of Arkansas. Give a listen to a fun conversation filled with Timberwolves anaylsis and trips down memory lane with the 1989 Mr Basketball runner-up! (Yes, he was snubbbed lol)

Welcome to The Coach & The Culture Coach Frank solo edition. Coach Frank talks some the evolution (or de-evolution) of the point guard position and how that does or doesn't impact the Wolves. Then, Coach talks about Ant and the midrange, Donte insurance in the form of Juzang, and the Jaden and Rudy affect on the offense (for better and for worse). After starters talk, Coach Frank discusses TJ and his first showing of a wart or two vs Chicago and a few more bench thoughts. Finally Coach Frank ends the episode with a further explanation of his statement last episode about why Ant and Julius can show they have Finch's back and then he gives his season win/loss prediction. Enjoy "the voice" that is Coach Frank in this final episode before the games count on Wednesday!

*** Error Disclaimer*** Coach Frank mistakenly mentions Magic Johnson jumping Center against the 76'ers in the 1981 Finals when in actuality it was the 1980 Finals. He still hasn't perfected being perfect.

Coach Frank and YesTrees! Lance are back at it again. In this second episode of the Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 preseason Coach Frank and Lance discuss the preseason games vs the Pacers and Knicks. Themes that come up are Timberwolves' old habits, playing faster (or not), the turnover bug, and how Coach Frank feels the Wolves can overcome their shortcomings to get to the next level. Sprinkled in is a little Rob, TJ, and Jaylen talk and the episode ends with a warning to Coach Finch. Tune in and listen to Minnesota Timberwolves analysis from a former college player and coach's perspective.

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The Coach & The Culture returns!!! Now award winning (MHSBCA Boys Basketball Assistant Coach of the Year 2024-2025) and Yes!Trees owner and former collegiate Basketball player Lance Gardner are back with our first podcast episode since last January. The father and son duo catch up on all the Timberwolves progress- beginning with a recap of last season and quickly moving the conversation into the season to come. They break down some media day nuggets, some comments by Coach Finch that raise Coach Frank's brow during his Minnpost interview with Britt Robson, and return to a familiar theme- it comes down to Ant and Jaden. Take a listen as The Culture & The Culture podcast is back and ready to break down another Timberwolves season as seen through the lens of a coach and former college hooper.

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Much more is expected! Coach Frank & Lance are back again to talk Timberwolves hoops on The Coach & The Culture podcast. The latest episode, recorded on Sunday Dec 1, 2024 finds the father and son hoops duo discussing the hometown team closing out November by losing 4 straight before a 1 point win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Coach Frank and Lance talk about the recurring theme in each of those loses and agree this may just be the Ant, Jaden, Julius, Rudy experience. However, while Lance is doom and gloom on the Wolves right now, Coach Frank points to some reasons for optimism and why the defense and mentality in the win over the Clippers might be a positive omen for things to come.Give us a listen and let us know what you think of our assessment.

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