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The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast

Von: Steve Collins (Teachhoops.com)
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 The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast will share, tips, drills and much more Published Mon-Friday at 7:00 am© 2020 Basketball
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  • Ep 1288 How Do You Effectively Manage the Mental and Physical Grind of a Basketball Season?

    Ep 1288 How Do You Effectively Manage the Mental and Physical Grind of a Basketball Season?
    Jan 19 2026
    https://teachhoops.com/ Dealing with the mid-season grind requires a coach to be as much a psychologist as a tactician. By the time January and February roll around, the initial excitement of the season has often faded, replaced by the physical toll of constant travel and the mental fatigue of repetitive practices. To navigate this period successfully, it is essential to monitor your team's "emotional gas tank" and be willing to adjust your schedule accordingly. This might mean shortening practices to increase intensity, implementing "mental health days," or using film sessions to engage the brain when the body needs rest. Recognizing that the season is a marathon, not a sprint, allows you to keep your players peaking at the right time rather than burning out before the tournament begins. Managing the "highs and lows" of the win-loss column is another critical aspect of handling the season's progression. It is easy to stay motivated during a winning streak, but the true test of a program’s culture occurs during a losing skid or a plateau in performance. As a coach, your demeanor must remain the "steady hand" for the team; if you are erratic or overly reactive to a single loss, your players will reflect that instability. Focus the conversation back on "the process" and the small, incremental improvements that are happening daily. By celebrating these small victories, you provide the positive reinforcement necessary to maintain morale and keep the team's eyes on the long-term vision of the program. Finally, dealing with the season effectively means prioritizing your own well-being as a leader. Coaching is an all-consuming profession, and it is easy to neglect your own sleep, nutrition, and family time in the pursuit of a championship. However, a burnt-out coach cannot effectively lead a team through the rigors of a postseason run. Utilize your assistant coaches more heavily during the mid-season stretch, delegate administrative tasks, and find a community of fellow coaches—like those on TeachHoops—to share the burden. When you are mentally fresh and physically energized, your players will feed off that vitality, creating a resilient and focused environment that can withstand the inevitable pressures of a long basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 Min.
  • Ep 1287 How Can Keeping Practice Simple Lead to Better Game-Day Results?

    Ep 1287 How Can Keeping Practice Simple Lead to Better Game-Day Results?
    Jan 16 2026
    https://teachhoops.com/ Keeping practice simple is a strategic decision that prioritizes execution over complexity. In the high-pressure environment of a basketball game, players rarely default to their most complex plays; they default to their most deeply ingrained habits. By streamlining your practice plans to focus on a few "non-negotiable" concepts—such as spacing, ball security, and defensive communication—you allow your athletes to master the nuances of the game. This approach eliminates "paralysis by analysis," ensuring that when the game is on the line, your players are acting instinctively rather than overthinking their rotations or offensive sets. The beauty of simplicity lies in the increased number of repetitions your players can achieve within a single session. When you stop trying to install a new set every week and instead focus on perfecting your "Base" actions, you maximize the efficiency of your time in the gym. A simple practice doesn't mean an easy practice; it means a practice where the difficulty comes from the intensity and the competition rather than the confusion of the drills. By using a consistent vocabulary and a predictable practice rhythm, you create a "flow state" for your team. This consistency builds immense confidence, as every player on the roster knows exactly what is expected of them and how success is measured. Finally, a simplified approach is your greatest weapon against the mid-season burnout often seen in January and February. As the physical and mental toll of the season mounts, adding more "clutter" to the scouting report can be counterproductive. Instead, use this time to strip away the plays that haven't worked and double down on your team's core identity. Focus on the "simple wins," like winning the 50/50 balls and hitting high-percentage shots. When your team arrives at the postseason with a clear, simple, and high-speed identity, they are far more dangerous than a team that is trying to remember twenty different plays. Simplicity creates clarity, and clarity wins championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 Min.
  • Ep 1286 Mastering Ball Containment

    Ep 1286 Mastering Ball Containment
    Jan 15 2026
    https://teachhoops.com/ Ball containment is the bedrock of any elite defensive unit, serving as the first line of defense against dribble penetration. In an era where spacing and speed dominate the game, the ability of a defender to "keep the ball in front" is often the difference between a controlled possession and a defensive collapse. Effective containment requires a player to master the "point of attack," utilizing a combination of high-intensity ball pressure and disciplined spatial awareness. When your players can consistently neutralize the initial drive without needing immediate help, it allows the rest of the defense to stay home on shooters, effectively shrinking the floor for the opponent and forcing them into contested, late-clock heaves. The technical side of containment involves a low center of gravity, active hands, and the "nose-to-chest" positioning that dictates where the ball-handler can go. Coaches should emphasize the concept of "influence," teaching defenders how to shade a player toward their weak hand or toward a sideline trap without surrendering a straight-line drive. It’s about more than just lateral quickness; it’s about "beating the ball to the spot" and using the chest to absorb contact rather than reaching with the arms. By drilling the transition from a sprint-closeout to a controlled defensive slide, you ensure that your athletes have the balance necessary to change direction instantly and maintain their "buffer" against elite slashers. Beyond the physical mechanics, ball containment is a mental battle of anticipation and resilience. In the mid-season grind, offensive players are often in their best rhythm, making the job of the on-ball defender even more taxing. Coaches must foster a culture where containment is viewed as a "non-negotiable" effort stat. Using 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 containment drills in practice creates a competitive environment where players take pride in their "lockdown" identity. When a team successfully contains the ball, it creates a psychological edge—the offense begins to feel the pressure, the shot clock becomes a factor, and the likelihood of a forced turnover or a low-percentage shot increases exponentially, providing your team with more transition opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 Min.
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