Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

• Ep 2791 How Do You Coach When You Don't Have the Horses?

  https://teachhoops.com/ Every coach eventually faces a season—or a specific opponent—where they are simply outmatched in raw athleticism and skill. In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of the "talent gap" and how to stop using it as an excuse and start using it as a strategic constraint. We discuss the psychological shift required to convince your team that they can compete, moving away from "hope" and toward a concrete game plan that frustrates superior opponents. We break down the tactical X’s and O’s necessary to shorten the game and increase variance. When you have less talent, you cannot afford to play a high-possession game; you have to muddy the waters. We cover specific strategies like changing tempo, switching defenses to disguise weaknesses, and the mathematical importance of limiting live-ball turnovers. It is about understanding that while you may not be able to match their vertical leap, you can control the pace at which they are allowed to use it. Finally, we look at the cultural aspect of managing a "lesser" team. This involves redefining what a win looks like on a possession-by-possession basis. We discuss how to celebrate "hustle stats" and execution metrics rather than just the final score, keeping morale high even during a rebuilding year. By mastering the intangibles—spacing, communication, and grit—you can narrow the gap significantly, making your team the one nobody wants to play on a Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Ep 2790 Team Leaders Accountability Statements

  Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠GameChanger Website⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ 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 ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills,  ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Ep 2789 How Do You Build a Coaching Philosophy That Actually Works?

  https://teachhoops.com/ In Part 2 of this deep dive, Coach Collins moves from identity into system-building. If Episode 1 was about who you are, this one is about how you translate that into an on-court product. We talk pace, play style, offensive identity, defensive purpose, and how to make sure all of it works together instead of fighting itself. Many coaches run too many offenses, too many sets, or too many defensive packages. Coach Collins explains the danger of being “multiple without mastery.” Whether you lean toward motion, sets, pressure defense, or pack-line principles, the key is committing to something and rep-repping it until your players own it. One of the most important ideas in this episode is alignment. If you play fast, practice must move fast. If you want elite transition defense, you can’t send four to the offensive glass every possession. If you grind offensively but press defensively, your systems may be working against each other. Alignment is what makes your philosophy feel coherent. The episode wraps with a practical roadmap coaches can use today—how to take notes, organize ideas, build a playbook over time, and refine your standards year after year. A true coaching philosophy isn’t built in a weekend. It grows as you grow. This episode shows you how to build one the right way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Ep 2788 What is "Adaptive Coaching" in a modern basketball

  WIN THE SEASON Link⁠ ⁠Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠GameChanger Website⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ 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 ](⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills,  ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Ep 2787 What Shapes Your Coaching Identity?

  https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode, Coach Collins breaks down one of the most important but overlooked parts of coaching: your identity. Before you worry about offenses, defenses, or the latest clinic trend, you have to answer a simple question—who are you on the sideline? This episode helps coaches look inward before they try to build outward. You’ll hear stories from Coach Collins’ early years, where he struggled to balance imitation with authenticity. Every coach has tried to sound like their mentor or behave like a “TV coach,” but players always notice when you’re pretending. This episode highlights why being authentic matters more than being loud, quiet, fiery, or calm. From there, we walk through the foundational standards that shape a program. It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate. Coach Collins explains why the expectations you enforce—especially with your best players—become the real definition of your coaching philosophy. We close by exploring how your identity blends with your style of play. Your tempo, your systems, your communication style… they all need to align with who you are. If you want to build a coaching philosophy that lasts longer than a season, this episode lays the foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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