Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast

Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast
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Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast

One person's continuing journey to become a better basketball coach. Episodes include interviews with basketball coaches & other leadership experts from Idaho and beyond. Email: Idahobasketballcoachingpodcast@gmail.com.

  1. The Power of Listening w/ JP Nerbun

    16 HR AGO

    The Power of Listening w/ JP Nerbun

    "If you ask a good question, you need to give them time to think about it." We are fortunate to have JP Nerbun return to the podcast on this episode. NOTE: This episode was an in-person interview conducted after a coaches seminar at Sandpoint High School in Idaho. Nerbun first appeared on the podcast in June of 2022 to talk about his book, "The Culture System." The book gives readers a glimpse into and a guide for building successful team cultures. Nerbun consults with athletes, coaches and parents at every level on culture building and leadership coaching through TOC Culture Consulting.

    18 min
  2. Playing Through Triggers w/ Taylor Tucker

    5 JUN

    Playing Through Triggers w/ Taylor Tucker

    We are fortunate to have Taylor Tucker on this episode. Tucker is the Associate Head Coach at Des Moines Area Community College.  He’s also the coach behind the incredible resource that is @Tucker_Thorson account on Twitter. I’ve benefitted greatly over the years from the clips and mini-clinics he offers regularly. This is a fun episode where we dive into triggers and manufacturing and attacking closeouts. --- Subscribe to the Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast newsletter on Substack. https://coachingidaho.substack.com/. --- Episode Breakdown 1:15 - Summer schedule working at a junior college 2:20 - The purpose & actions of re-triggers 4:40 - Pros and Cons of the re-triggers 9:10 - Player recognition on when to re-trigger 13:20 - Advice for coaches adopting triggers 15:05 - Tips for selecting actions for triggers 16:30 - Less is more for triggers 18:10 - Living through the mistakes 20:10 - Developing randomness through structure 21:00 - Off-ball reads during triggers 23:55 - The role of the closeout in today’s game 25:30 - Manufacturing closeouts 26:50 - Key teaching points in attacking closeouts 29:30 - What’s next area of focus for @Tucker_Thorson?

    31 min
  3. Adaptive Coaching & Shooting w/ Felix Engel

    23 MAY

    Adaptive Coaching & Shooting w/ Felix Engel

    We are fortunate to have Felix Engel on this episode. Engel is a former player and distinguished youth coach in Germany and recognized worldwide for his contemporary approach to coaching. In addition, Engel serves with a different organizations to help mentor youth coaches.

    33 min
  4. Playing Uptempo w/ Brent Keener

    14 MAR

    Playing Uptempo w/ Brent Keener

    We are fortunate to have Brent Keener on this episode. Keener just finished his 18th season at Mountain Home High School.  He led the Tigers to a 21-5 record and a third-place finish at the Idaho 5A State Girls Tournament.  --- Subscribe to the Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast newsletter. --- EPISODE BREAKDOWN 1:20 - What led you to an uptempo offense? 2:15 - Changes adopted in a more uptempo system 3:00 - Transition offense principles 4:45 - Offensive geography 6:40 - Practicing the 3 layers of offense 7:40 - Game shot feedback 9:00 - Teaching off-ball reads 10:55 - Point guard responsibilities 13:15 - A big’s responsibility in the offense 15:25 - 2-person actions with wings 16:20 - Ball movement in an uptempo offense 18:05 - Teaching spacing principles 19:55 - Practice focuses throughout the year 20:40 - Favorite shooting drills 21:40 - Earring a shooting license 23:25 - Separating position players during practice 24:25 - Developing  meaningful reps in practice 26:05 - Defense that plays into the offense 28:15 - Secrets to coaching longevity

    31 min
  5. Maximizing Player Development w/ Reid Ouse

    08/12/2024

    Maximizing Player Development w/ Reid Ouse

    We are fortunate to have Reid Ouse for this episode. Ouse is a former college basketball coach who is now the owner / director of Catalyst Training, which is based out of Minnesota. He has worked with some of basketball biggest names, but also offer development and training for coaches & players at all levels. — Subscribe to the newsletter: CoachingIdaho.Substack.Com — EPISODE BREAKDOWN 2:00 - Definition of success in player development 5:00 - The mindset of top players 7:00 - The role of the coach in player development 9:30 - A mix between skill development & game enhancement 12:50 - Manufacturing the right chaotic environment 16:00 - Determining a workout plan for players 18:10 - Best practices for communication 20:10 - Incorporating multiple activities within a drill 22:25 - Approach to shooting 27:00 - What’s available at Catalyst Training

    29 min
  6. Meaningful practice tips w/ Chris Oliver

    08/11/2024

    Meaningful practice tips w/ Chris Oliver

    We are fortunate to have Chris Oliver return to the podcast for this episode. Oliver, of course, is the basketball podfather with his own show, The Basketball Podcast, and website, Basketball Immersion, two of leading resources for coaches around the world. He also is a consultant with Nike & the NBA involving their youth basketball initiative which we will talk about a little later. --- Subscribe to the Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast newsletter: coachingidaho.substack.com --- Episode Breakdown 1:45 - Changes in coaching philosophy over time 4:00 - Practice structure when installing a conceptual offense 6:00 - Teaching the game using coaching interventions 7:15 - What coaching interventions should look like 10:00 - Helping players develop their scanning skills 13:25 - Deeper conversations with players around development 14:15 - What teaching scanning looks like in practices 16:50 - The importance of playing 5v5 20:25 - The importance of connecting the different elements of play 21:15 - Ideas for developing a coaching filter for resources 23:05 - The importance of having a Principles of Play 24:30 - Partnership with Nike and the NBA 26:20 - Getting players to love practice

    28 min
  7. Contemporary Practice Insights w/ Liam Jefferson

    02/11/2024

    Contemporary Practice Insights w/ Liam Jefferson

    We are fortunate to have the return of Liam Jefferson on this episode.  The episode focuses on how Jefferson develops his practices using CLA methods to introduce conceptual principles in his new position. Jefferson was on earlier this year to talk about his role with the London Lions Youth Academy and installing a conceptual offense. It quickly became one of our most popular episodes. A lot has changed since that time. Jefferson is now the head coach of the Oaklands Wolves and clinician for Transforming Basketball.  --- Check out the Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast newsletter at ⁠CoachingIdaho.substack.com⁠. --- 2:00 - Responsibilities with the Oaklands Wolves 3:50 - Working with inexperience basketball coaches 5:30 - Documenting offensive & defensive philosophies 6:50 - Introducing CLA & Conceptual offense to new coaches 8:30 - Evaluating success when taking over a new program 10:25 - Long haul vs. short haul when implementing a CLA & Conceptual approach 11:25 - Competition levels for basketball in England 12:50 - Structure of youth academy vs. senior team practices 14:00 - Keys to developing a practice plan 16:00 - Organizing practice activities over the season 17:30 - Practice planning for specific opponents 18:45 - Practice structure using the CLA 21:15 - The importance of pace in practices 22:30 - Individual development in practices 25:00 - Players response to this system 27:05 - Planning practice around intensity & workload

    30 min
  8. Practice Planning & Structure w/ Ty Keck

    19/10/2024

    Practice Planning & Structure w/ Ty Keck

    We are fortunate to have Ty Keck on this episode to discuss practice planning and structure.  Keck is the head girls coach at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He led Skyline to a 4A state runner-up finishes in 2022 and 2024 and has been a great resource for coaches like myself who have adopted a conceptual offense and CLA principles. EPISODE BREAKDOWN 2:00 - General approach to developing a practice plan 3:10 - What’s a practice philosophy that’s changed for you over the years 6:25 - Development w/ younger players vs. older players 8:00 - Practice structure from day to day 9:55 - Adapting focus within a practice 11:55 - Creating the environment for a secondary trigger 15:25 - Ratio between 2v2, 3v3 vs. 5v5 17:20 - Ratio of teaching offense vs. defense 19:45 - Factoring conditioning into practices -- Be sure to subscribe to the Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast newsletter at https://coachingidaho.substack.com/

    25 min
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One person's continuing journey to become a better basketball coach. Episodes include interviews with basketball coaches & other leadership experts from Idaho and beyond. Email: Idahobasketballcoachingpodcast@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    110
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    © Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast
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