The Basketball Confidence Podcast

BJ Mumford
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  • Basketball
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Welcome to The Basketball Confidence Podcast, where we share stories and insights from parents, players, and coaches about their journey and what has worked, and what has not worked, for them. Listen as guests share their wisdom across a wide spectrum of experiences, from beginners to college athletes, and their recommendations for you as your player embarks on the next stage of their basketball journey from middle school to high school and beyond!  Hosted by BJ Mumford, Owner and CEO of Playpracticebasketball.com, and author of The Confidence Puzzle: A Parent's Guide To Charting A Course From The Rec League To High School Basketball, and The 1-Hour Basketball Coach

  1. Aug 11

    Matt Durkee Interview

    Send us Fan Mail Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

  2. Jun 30

    From Driveway Hoops to College Captain: Will Mollica's Basketball Journey

    Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode from Play Practice Basketball, young athlete Will Mollica shares his remarkable path from casual driveway games with his dad in Stratham, New Hampshire, to becoming a college team captain. He opens up about early rec league experiences, the nerves of travel team tryouts, middle school leadership lessons, navigating high school basketball during COVID at St. Thomas Aquinas, personal growth, overcoming physical challenges (including recent knee recovery), and the dedication that took him to the collegiate level. Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

  3. Feb 19

    The making of the Confidence Formula program

    Send us Fan Mail Jodi interviews Coach BJ about the origin story of the Confidence Formula program and discusses the latest evolution for Spring 2026! We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

  4. 12/15/2025

    Coaching this year? How to be more credible to your players

    Send us Fan Mail Consistency is key to being a credible coach.  Live what you teach, practice what you preach, and be a walking example.  Establish principles, use short sound bites, and eliminate contradictions for maximum impact! Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

  5. 12/11/2025

    The Alex Tavares Interview

    Send us Fan Mail Listen to the story of Alex Tavares -  a Portsmouth native who came up from Little Harbour Elementary, to Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth High, Great Bay Community College, and finally UNH as a walk-on before turning his aspirations to play overseas! Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

  6. 12/08/2025

    Measuring anything and everything to prove your player's progress

    Send us Fan Mail Start with measuring your current state, not just goals.  Key points: • Establish a Baseline for everything and move it up!  • Decide what to measure in Games vs. Practice • Balancing Consistency vs. Variability in practice to make sure it translates to games  Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

  7. 12/01/2025

    How we measure scoring efficiency

    Send us Fan Mail Evaluating basketball efficiency boils down to points per shot value. Understand how contested vs. uncontested shots, free throws, and fast breaks impact team scoring. Discover the math behind smart shot selection!  Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

  8. 11/24/2025

    Designing a learning environment

    Send us Fan Mail In Designing for learning, discover how focusing on learning, not just teaching, can transform coaching. Understand how to keep players engaged, avoid boredom and overwhelm, and foster a lifelong love for the game. Study learning! Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!  Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!  https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

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Welcome to The Basketball Confidence Podcast, where we share stories and insights from parents, players, and coaches about their journey and what has worked, and what has not worked, for them. Listen as guests share their wisdom across a wide spectrum of experiences, from beginners to college athletes, and their recommendations for you as your player embarks on the next stage of their basketball journey from middle school to high school and beyond!  Hosted by BJ Mumford, Owner and CEO of Playpracticebasketball.com, and author of The Confidence Puzzle: A Parent's Guide To Charting A Course From The Rec League To High School Basketball, and The 1-Hour Basketball Coach

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