This is the third episode of a series dedicated to helping coaches build their program.

This episode provides insight to player development, focusing on identifying player needs and building an individual player development plan. The episode then shifts to designing team workouts that incorporate player development plans as well as developing your entire roster and tracking player development.

Coaches! Plan some personal time and personal development this offseason. Plan to attend the 2026 Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic in Knightstown, Indiana on September 11 & 12!

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Let's Grow the Game!

This is the second episode of a series to help coaches build their program.

This episode provides insight on how to build and structure an offseason program. The key point is that offseason plans are not cookie cutter, coaches need to build one that works for their program. A good offseason program provides structure and overall player development.

Key Topics

• The importance of having structure

• Building workouts that actually translate

• Hold players accountable

Coaches, off seasons begin, plan some personal time and personal development. We suggest planning on attending "A Pen and A Napkin Clinic" in Omaha, NE on April 11 as well as the 2026 "Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic hosted by United Basketball+" on September 11 & 12 in Knightstown, IN.

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Let's Grow the Game!

This is the first episode of a series to help coaches build their program.

This episode provides a comprehensive 30-day blueprint for basketball coaches to optimize their off-season. It emphasizes the importance of reflection, evaluation, and strategic planning to build a successful program for the upcoming season.

Key Topics

• Off-season evaluation and reflection

• Player development and individual plans

• Setting off-season priorities and success metrics

Coaches, as basketball seasons come to an end & off seasons begin, plan some personal time and personal development. We suggest planning on attending "A Pen and A Napkin Clinic" in Omaha, NE on April 11 as well as the 2026 "Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic hosted by United Basketball+" on September 11 & 12 in Knightstown, IN.

United Basketball+ is a resource for coaches, teachers, players, and leaders. If you want to improve your knowledge as a coach, teacher, player or leader, join the community today! https://unitedbasketballplus.com/register/ub-plus-annual-membership/

Let's Grow the Game!

In this episode, co-owners Jacob & Jeremy Durdan discuss youth basketball, 3v3, and ideas on how to structure a youth program that will enhance your varsity program. The conversation focuses on player development and increasing positive parent involvement in a program.

Coaches, as basketball seasons come to an end & off seasons begin, plan some personal time and personal development. We suggest planning on attending "A Pen and A Napkin Clinic" in Omaha, NE on April 11 as well as the 2026 "Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic hosted by United Basketball+" on September 11 & 12 in Knightstown, IN.

United Basketball+ is a resource for coaches, teachers, players, and leaders. If you want to improve your knowledge as a coach, teacher, player or leader, join the community today! https://unitedbasketballplus.com/register/ub-plus-annual-membership/

Let's Grow the Game!

In this episode, Coach Mike Wolf (Prairie Central, IL) shares his experience in coaching basketball, focusing on the transition from coaching boys to girls basketball. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong youth program to ensure the future success of girls' basketball. The conversation explores community support, the decline in girls' participation in sports, and the significance of setting expectations for both players and parents. Coach Wolf also discusses his coaching philosophy, practice organization, and the value of fostering a positive team culture beyond just basketball skills.

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Let's grow the game!

In this episode of the United Basketball+ Coaching and Leadership Podcast, Coach Marty Plum of A Pen and A Napkin talks about his coaching journey, continually educating yourself as a coach, things coaches should prioritize, his book "Hoops 365" and his upcoming coaching clinic.

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Let's grow the game!

Jamie Cousins (West Hancock HS, IL / Tri State Select AAU)

Ryan Osborn (Carmel High School, IN)

Eric Gaff (South Bend Saint Joseph HS, IN)

Mark Johnson (retired Indiana basketball coach)

Jake Nannen (Elkhorn South HS, NE / Omaha Supreme AAU)

All join the podcast to discuss various coaching topics - some hot topics, some just coaching preferences. This is the final part.

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Let's grow the game!

Jamie Cousins (West Hancock HS, IL / Tri State Select AAU)

Ryan Osborn (Carmel High School, IN)

Eric Gaff (South Bend Saint Joseph HS, IN)

Mark Johnson (retired Indiana basketball coach)

Jake Nannen (Elkhorn South HS, NE / Omaha Supreme AAU)

All join the podcast to discuss various coaching topics - some hot topics, some just coaching preferences. This is the second of three parts.

United Basketball+ is a resource for coaches, teachers, players, and leaders. If you want to improve your knowledge as a coach, teacher, player or leader, join the community today!https://unitedbasketballplus.com/register/ub-plus-annual-membership/

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Let's grow the game!

Jamie Cousins (West Hancock HS, IL / Tri State Select AAU)

Ryan Osborn (Carmel High School, IN)

Eric Gaff (South Bend Saint Joseph HS, IN)

Mark Johnson (retired Indiana basketball coach)

Jake Nannen (Elkhorn South HS, NE / Omaha Supreme AAU)

All join the podcast to discuss various coaching topics - some hot topics, some just coaching preferences. This is the first of three parts.

United Basketball+ is a resource for coaches, teachers, players, and leaders. If you want to improve your knowledge as a coach, teacher, player or leader, join the community today!https://unitedbasketballplus.com/register/ub-plus-annual-membership/

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Let's grow the game!

Coach Dan Davis of Grace College joins the podcast following his teams 172 scoring record game. The conversation focuses on committing yourself to building a team culture as well as playing within an offensive system.

Coach Davis led Grace College to the 2024 NCCAA National Championship in only his eighth season at the helm. He has over 200 career wins.

United Basketball+ is a resource for coaches, teachers, players, and leaders. If you want to improve your knowledge as a coach, teacher, player or leader, join the community today!https://unitedbasketballplus.com/register/ub-plus-annual-membership/

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Let's grow the game!