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The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance your experience of the game as a parent. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball. We’ll also attempt to entertain and inform as we share our thoughts on the NBA and college hoops. We are passionately committed to the Hoop Heads Podcast and growing the game of basketball. Visit our website www.hoopheadspod.com to check out every episode we've ever recorded and learn more about what drives our show! Thank you for being a part of Hoop Heads Nation!Podcast by Hoop Heads

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Donny Lind - Mount St. Mary's University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1197

    Donny Lind is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Mount St. Mary’s University. In his first season, the 2024-25 team captured the university's first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship with a victory over Iona in the conference title game. They would notch a NCAA Tournament victory - the program's third - by defeating American in the First Four. The 23 wins by the team set a Division I record and were the most by any Mount St. Mary's squad since 1986-87. Lind previously served on coaching staffs at both Radford and UNCG under head coach Mike Jones from 2016 - 2024 In his first stint at the Mount from 2013 – 2016 he was as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator and was on staff for the team’s 2014 Northeast Conference Championship. Former Mount Head Coach Jamion Christian brought Lind along from Virginia Commonwealth University where he worked as a graduate manager before being elevated to video coordinator. He was part of the Rams' storied run as the team won 84 games, including seven NCAA Tournament games and the team's run to the 2011 Final Four. On this episode Mike and Donny discuss the importance of fostering relationships in the realm of coaching. Lind shares how aiding the personal growth of both his players and staff is critical to his success. In this discussion, we delve into the intricate dynamics of cultivating a competitive culture within the team, a necessity for achieving success. Lind reflects on his journey, from his upbringing in a basketball-centric environment to his evolution as a coach, underscoring the significance of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. Through a serious examination of the modern landscape of college athletics, he articulates how he seeks to impact his players within the limited time frame afforded by today’s NIL and transfer portal environment. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Grab pen and paper before you listen to this episode with Donny Lind, Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Mount St. Mary’s University. Website - https://mountathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball Email - donny.lind@gmail.com Twitter/X - @dslind Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball A Perfect Gift To Your Team for the Holidays! Score Big on Dr. Dish Basketball's End of Year Sale and give your team the gift of extra, more efficient reps this season! 🎁 👉 Learn More: Visit drdishbasketball.com today. a...

    1h 34m

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    B.J. Dunne - MIT Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1196

    B. J. Dunne is in his first year as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at MIT. He spent the past seven years at Gettysburg College, where he put together an 89-68 overall record (.567) and saw his teams advance to four straight Centennial Conference semifinals over the past four seasons. In 2024-25, he helped guide Gettysburg to the program's first 20-win season since 2007-08 and its highest national ranking in program history at No. 8, as the Bullets earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, advancing to the second round before falling to top-seeded Wesleyan (Conn.) in the second round. Prior to Gettysburg, Dunne guided the Vassar College men’s basketball program for five seasons. In his first season as head coach, Dunne became the youngest head coach in the NCAA at all levels at the time, and in 2016, he was one of two Division III Coaches named to the Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team. Before his time at Vassar, Dunne spent a year as the men’s basketball top assistant coach at Emerson College in 2011-12 under Jim O’Brien, the former head coach at Ohio State University. He was also an assistant coach at Babson College in 2010-11. Dunne is a 2010 graduate from Bates College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. He was a three-year letter winner and served as a student-assistant coach as a senior for the Bobcats. On this episode Mike and B.J. discuss the standards and expectations that Dunne seeks to establish both on and off the court in his first season at MIT, emphasizing the importance of fostering a cohesive team culture. Moreover, we explore the complexities of transitioning from a successful tenure at Gettysburg College to a prestigious institution such as MIT, highlighting the emotional and logistical challenges associated with such a significant career move. Dunne shares his vision of cultivating an elite basketball program that mirrors the academic excellence synonymous with MIT, while also addressing the need for adaptability in coaching style and strategy. Ultimately, this episode provides a profound insight into the journey of rebuilding a program, underscoring the values of commitment, resilience, and community that are integral when taking over a new program. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Be prepared to take some notes as you listen to this episode with B.J. Dunne, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at MIT. Website - https://mitathletics.com/sports/mbball Email - bjdunne@mit.edu Twitter - @CoachBJDunne Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball A Perfect Gift To Your Team for the Holidays! Score Big on Dr. Dish Basketball's End of Year Sale and give your team the gift of extra, more efficient reps this season! 🎁 👉 Learn More: Visit...

    1h 20m

  3. 30/12/2025

    A Jokic Injury, Thunder Kryptonite, Diagnosing the Cavs & Lakers - Episode 1195

    On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the ramifications of Jokic's injury in Monday's loss to the Heat. Next, they dive into the Cavs lackluster season and the Laker's defensive issues. After that, Mike & Jason hit on the Spurs three wins over OKC in recent weeks and how those losses may have exposed some vulnerability in the Thunder. Finally, they try to figure out the Hawk's Trae Young issues. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball A Perfect Gift To Your Team for the Holidays! Score Big on Dr. Dish Basketball's End of Year Sale and give your team the gift of extra, more efficient reps this season! 🎁 👉 Learn More: Visit drdishbasketball.com today. Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. The Coaching Portfolio Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners. Wealth4Coaches Empowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court. If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/support Twitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspod Mike - @hdstarthoops Jason - @jsunkle Instagram @hoopheadspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

    1h 9m

  4. 29/12/2025

    Joe Stasyszyn - Founder of Unleashed Potential & USA Basketball Clinician - Episode 1194

    Joe Stasyszyn is the director of Unleashed Potential, a basketball skill development company, based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is also a USA Basketball Player Development Coach, Speaker and Clinician at Coach Academies, Gold Camps, and Clinics around the United States and around the world. Joe was also formerly the National Director of Basketball and Youth Fitness at 24 Hour Fitness, where he managed programs in over 450 facilities nationwide. This position gave him the opportunity to work with countless elite NBA and WNBA coaches and players. Joe is a 20+ year veteran coach at the Duke University Basketball Camp. Joe began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Dickinson College and later was the head boys’ varsity coach at Carlisle High School in Pennsylvania for 10 years. On this episode Mike and Joe discuss the critical importance of deliberate practice in basketball coaching and player development. Joe emphasizes the need for coaches to implement intentional and measurable training strategies to enhance player performance. He shares that true improvement stems not merely from repetitive actions but from a structured approach that includes competition and feedback during practice sessions. The discussion further highlights the global nature of basketball today, with an emphasis on the collaboration between international coaches and the wealth of knowledge shared through USA Basketball initiatives. Throughout the episode, we explore the profound impact that a dedicated and passionate approach to coaching can have on athletes, regardless of their geographical location. This exchange of ideas serves to elevate the game as a whole, as we all strive to cultivate a higher standard of excellence in basketball. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Have your pen and paper at the ready as you listen to this episode with Coach Joe Stasyszyn from Unleashed Potential & USA Basketball. Email - jstasand1@comcast.net Website - unleashed717.com Twitter - @coachs717

    1h 11m

  5. 26/12/2025

    Tyler Whitcomb - Give With Hoops: Turning Basketball Analytics Into Fundraising Impact - Episode 1193

    Tyler Whitcomb jumps on the Hoop Heads Podcast to discuss Give with Hoops, a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity from AAU programs and high school programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops helps programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. During his career Tyler has been a professional basketball team owner, athletic director, college coach, and now a KuyperWorks Specialist and Adjunct Professor of Sports Management at Kuyper College. He has also produced best-selling basketball playbooks and videos with Championship Productions On this episode Mike & Tyler discuss Give with Hoops, a revolutionary initiative designed to enhance fundraising for basketball programs by seamlessly integrating on-court performance with community sponsorship. This innovative platform employs advanced analytics to facilitate financial support from local businesses, thereby enabling teams—from youth leagues to collegiate institutions—to raise funds in a manner that is both efficient and engaging. The platform's user-friendly interface, developed by former NASA engineers, allows coaches and players to track statistics and directly link them to sponsorship contributions, thus fostering a deeper connection between teams and their supporters. Throughout our discussion, we explore the multifaceted advantages of this approach, including the potential for ongoing community engagement and the ease with which teams can mobilize resources. We invite listeners to consider the transformative impact of Give with Hoops on their fundraising efforts, emphasizing the accessibility and simplicity that this groundbreaking tool offers to the basketball community. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Learn about an innovative new way to fundraise for your basketball program as you listen to this episode with Tyler Whitcomb from Give With Hoops. Website - https://givewithhoops.com/hoop-heads-podcast Email - twhitcomb@kuyper.edu Twitter/X - @GiveWithClick

    42 min

  6. 22/12/2025

    Ron King - Putnam Valley (NY) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach & Founder of Kings Basketball - Episode 1192

    Ron King is the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Putnam Valley High School in New York. He is also the Founder of Kings Basketball, an AAU and player development program which he started in 2008. King previously coached at the collegiate level at Plattsburgh State and at Kennedy High School in New York. He is known for teaching the Triangle Offense originated by Tex Winter and used by Phil Jackson to win 11 NBA Titles with the Bulls and Lakers. King played his college basketball at Plattsburgh State and has helped many of his players move on to play at the collegiate level. On this episode Mike & Ron discuss the importance of developing both players and coaches, as King articulates his passion for fostering confidence and skill in the youth he mentors. He shares his journey from being a player to a coach, highlighting the transformative moments that solidified his commitment to basketball coaching. The conversation also delves into King’s philosophy on utilizing the triangle offense as a foundational teaching tool, underscoring its effectiveness in enhancing basketball IQ among players. As we explore the nuances of coaching methodologies, King’s dedication to creating a positive and growth-oriented environment for his athletes resonates throughout the dialogue. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Have your notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Ron King, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Putnam Valley High School in New York and the Founder of Kings Basketball. Website - https://www.kingsbasketballtraining.com/ Email - coach.king@kingsbasketballtraining.com Twitter/X - @KINGSBASKETBA11 Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball A Perfect Gift To Your Team for the Holidays! Score Big on Dr. Dish Basketball's End of Year Sale and give your team the gift of extra, more efficient reps this season! 🎁 👉 Learn More: Visit drdishbasketball.com today. Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. a...

    1h 25m

  7. 19/12/2025

    Round Table 84 - How do you balance pushing players to improve while also keeping the game fun for them? - Episode 1191

    Welcome to the 84th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. December’s Round Table question is: How do you balance pushing players to improve while also keeping the game fun for them? Our Coaching Lineup this month: Dominic Amorosa – Strake Jesuit (TX) College PrepJake Boyd – Luther CollegeErik Buehler – Arapahoe (CO) High SchoolChris DeLisio – Olmsted Falls (OH) High SchoolMike Grosodonia – St. John Fisher UniversityStephen Halstead – Grace CollegeRyan Hintz – Blue Valley West (KS) High SchoolDave Hixon – Amherst CollegeRon King – Putnam Valley (NY) High SchoolMike Koehler – Elkhart Lake (WI) High SchoolBob Krizancic – Mentor (OH) HighJosh Merkel – Randolph Macon CollegeDon Showalter - USA Basketballspan...

    36 min

  8. 15/12/2025

    Kevin Driscoll - Founder of Real Hoops - Episode 1190

    Kevin Driscoll is currently the Director of Real Hoops and has spent the last 25 years coaching or playing basketball at the high school & college level including 10 years as a Division 1 assistant coach. In his role at Real Hoops Driscoll is a recruiting advisor, exposure camp operator & film study coach. Driscoll previously spent 4 years as a men’s basketball assistant coach at Marist College from 2018-2022 and also served as assistant coach at Loyola University Maryland of the Patriot League in 2017-18 season. He was an assistant coach at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in 2016-17, and was an assistant at Holy Cross from 2013-16. Driscoll has four years of experience as a Director of Hoop Group Elite Camp and began his coaching career with three years as an assistant at Albright College from 2006-2009. Driscoll began his coaching career as the head boys’ basketball coach at his alma mater, Hamburg (Pennsylvania) High School, from 2004-06. As a player, Driscoll was a four-year letterwinner at Misericordia University, helping the Cougars to a pair of ECAC Division III Postseason Tournament appearances. On this episode Mike & Kevin discuss the intricacies of basketball recruitment and the invaluable role of personalized coaching in the development of aspiring players. We explore the necessity of individualized film analysis to enhance player performance and how a structured approach to player development, rooted in the fundamentals of the game, can significantly elevate a player's prospects for collegiate basketball. He also underscores the importance of fostering relationships with coaches, both at the high school and collegiate levels, to navigate the complexities of the recruitment process effectively. Through Driscoll's insights, we gain an understanding of the current landscape of basketball recruitment and the critical elements that contribute to a successful transition from high school to college basketball. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Be sure to take a few notes as you listen to this episode with Kevin Driscoll, Director of Real Hoops. Website - https://www.real-hoops.com/ Email - kevin@real-hoops.com Twitter/X - @_KevinDriscoll Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball A Perfect Gift To Your Team for the Holidays! Score Big on Dr. Dish Basketball's End of Year Sale and give your team the gift of extra, more efficient reps this season! 🎁 👉 Learn More: Visit a href="https://www.drdishbasketball.com/pricing-request?utm_campaign=Hoop%20Heads%20Podcast&utm_source=email&utm_medium=Dec2025%20Hoop%20Heads%201&utm_content=Dec2025%20Hoop%20Heads%201" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance your experience of the game as a parent. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball. We’ll also attempt to entertain and inform as we share our thoughts on the NBA and college hoops. We are passionately committed to the Hoop Heads Podcast and growing the game of basketball. Visit our website www.hoopheadspod.com to check out every episode we've ever recorded and learn more about what drives our show! Thank you for being a part of Hoop Heads Nation!Podcast by Hoop Heads

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