Mastering shot selection is key to winning more games and improving overall team efficiency. In this video, we dive deep into the principles of smart shot selection, helping players and coaches understand how to take high-percentage shots. Learn how to analyze game situations, recognize scoring opportunities, and avoid low-quality attempts. Whether…

In this episode, we break down the essential steps to help your players transition to college basketball. From sharpening fundamental skills to developing game intelligence, we cover the key areas that coaches should focus on. Learn how to guide athletes in improving their conditioning, understanding the recruiting process, and building the mental …

In this episode, we discuss how basketball coaches can continually evolve their strategies and leadership styles. We share our personal coaching experiences, including lessons learned, the importance of delegation, and how minor yearly improvements can significantly impact team performance. Whether it's better scouting, refining drills, or implemen…

In Episode 36 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we talk about the end of the NBA season. We go team by team and talk about the relevant teams end of season and what they need to do going forward. PLEASE NOTE: This was recorded right after the NBA finals and before the Chris Paul trade. In the analytics section we …

In Episode 34 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we talk about the end of the college basketball season. We go in depth into all the storylines of March Madness and the marquee teams who made exits earlier than they expected. We preview the NBA playoffs and make picks for the East and West and an overall champion. …

In Episode 34 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we talk about the progress of my team's season with two and a half weeks to go before conference tournament. We talk about Kyrie Irving requesting a trade as well as load management in the NBA. We also talked about the missed call against Lebron James at the end of t…

In Episode 33 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we talk about basketball season which is now underway. We talk about Adam Silver listening to this podcast and finally broaching the subject of tanking, and my idea of promotion and relegation. In the analytics section we talk piggy back on a conversation from a prev…

In Episode 32 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we talk about the just concluded NBA finals. We talk about what this result means for both teams going forward. In the analytics section we talk about dealing with first half foul trouble for one of your best players. We discuss the pros and cons of sitting a player …

In Episode 30 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast I go on two rants about the current state of the NBA. We talk briefly about the playoffs and who I think will win the championship this year, then I talk about two things I see in the NBA that are very concerning to me. In the analytics section, I am very excited to …

In Episode 30 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we talk about the big NBA trade between the 76ers and Nets, we talk about the first four days of March Madness and the teams that are left in the field. In the analytics section we talk about a cool little trick at the end of a half to take away your opponents try to…

In Episode 29 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we talk about the beginning of my teams college season. We took a bad loss to start the year, on a night when we couldn't make any open shots and were dominated in all areas of the game. In the analytics section we talk about a first coaching job and the things to do…

In Episode 28 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we are back and have lots to talk about. We start with our basketball roundup where we talk about the college season just two weeks away as well as what happened in the offseason in the NBA including trades and signings. In the analytics section we begin a two part s…

Welcome to season 2 episode 4! This week we discuss the advantages/disadvantages of single sport and multi sport athletes and also give our opinions on what we think is best. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to season 2 episode 3! Today we talk about the changes that have happened at the post position, and discuss what happened to traditional post players? If you've been enjoying this episode please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2! This week we talk about how to shut down the opposing teams best player. We'll cover tips and tricks you should know if you want to try and contain an elite scorer. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

In Episode 27 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we are back and take a look at the major players in the NBA playoffs, taking a deeper look into a team like the Utah Jazz, where I think they made some bad coaching decisions and could have made adjustments and beaten the Clippers. We take a look at the Bucks and Sun…

Welcome to season 2 episode 1! This week we talk about the different ways to scout your opponent, and talk about the details of scouting including what we think the best way to prepare for another team is. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

Welcome to episode 52! Year 1 of the show has finally come to pass and all we can say is thank you! To all the guests who have come on our show, we are so appreciative of you, and to anyone who's watched or listened, thank you for the support! This week we break down the top 10 tips we learned from the previous year. Don't forget to subscribe, and …

Welcome to episode 51! This week we have special guest Matt Bradley who just finished up his season at Cal Berkeley and is now transferring to play at San Diego State. Matt talks to us about the work ethic needed to play at the high major D1 level, the unseen hours that going into developing your game, and what his experience was growing up as he p…

Welcome to episode 49! This week we talk about substitution strategies for coaches, and why it's not always as simple as it seems to rotate your lineup! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to episode 48! This week we have Jeff Berokoff on the show from Pacifica Christian high school. Coach Berokoff has moved multiple players to the college level, and we talk to him about how he gets his best players the ball within their offense. We also discuss how to balance touches with the rest of the team, and other tips on balancing tea…

Welcome to episode 47! This week we discuss building good habits on the basketball court, why they are important, how to avoid bad habits, and how good habits translate off the court as well. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to episode 46! This week we talk about what it means to play physical, how to improve your physicality, and what it's important to help your team win! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to episode 45! This week we sit down with Joel Awich who currently plays pro basketball in France. Joel talks to us about his story as a late bloomer, the style of play in Europe, and his experience playing in the AfroBasket Tournament. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to like and subscribe, and as always thanks for w…

Welcome to episode 44! This week we talk about the building blocks necessary for creating a competitive program. We'll talk about where to spend your time, where not to waste it, and what essentials you should have in if you want to be a competitive team. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for…

Welcome to episode 43! Today we have guest Jordan Lewis who has been playing professionally in Israel for 8 years. He talks to us about his experiences in Israel, his journey to get there, and how he's been able to have success overseas for such a long time. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks …

Welcome to episode 42! Today we talk about the impact of turnovers, how they affect your team, how they affect individuals, and how to use them to your own advantage! If you've been enjoying these episode please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to episode 41! This week we cover executing the ball screen, and some of the techniques and strategies used to get good looks out it. We also cover the defensive side and the different ways to defend against on ball screens. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

Welcome to episode 40! This week we talk about the offensive side of the court, and specifically the different styles of structured and free flowing offenses. We'll cover what the differences between the two are, what the advantages and disadvantages are for both, and which one you should use with your own team. If you've been enjoying these episod…

Welcome to episode 39! Today we talk about everything related to on ball defense. We discuss techniques you can use to improve your defense, characteristics of good on ball defenders, and some of the misconceptions about on ball defense. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

Welcome to episode 38! This week we talk all about mental toughness in basketball. We cover how to improve your mental toughness, what some of the misconceptions are about it, and what it looks like in game situations. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to like and subscribe, and as always thanks for watching!…

Welcome to episode 37! This week we talk about the attributes of an elite shooting guard. We discuss what skills, intangibles, and athletic attributes help make a player elite at the shooting guard position. If you've been enjoying these episode please make sure to like and subscribe, and as always thanks for watching!…

In Episode 26 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast we get caught up on the world of basketball post Super Bowl. We discuss the NBA and NCAA and what top teams are doing at this point in their respective seasons. In the analytics section, we talk about sacrifice and what it means from the perspectives of players, assi…

Welcome to episode 36! Today we have Trevor Weiger on the show who works with Project Backboard and The Venice Basketball League. We talk about pickup basketball, the culture of streetball, and the different styles and systems of open gym. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

Welcome to episode 35! Today we have former Cal Poly point guard, and ball handling extraordinaire, Ridge Shipley on the show to discuss all the finer details of improving your ball handling skills. Ridge has some of the best dribbling abilities in the world, and breaks them down for us on today's episode. If you've been enjoying these episodes ple…

Welcome to episode 34! Today we talk about the skills and abilities needed to become an elite point guard. We talk about how you can develop point guard skills, why they are unique to the position, and how to separate yourself from the competition! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listen…

Welcome to episode 33! This week we have Chris Cobb, the associate head coach at the University of Montana. He talks to us about the high-low offense that they use, and how to incorporate and develop your post players. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

Welcome to episode 32! Today we have coach Brendan Rooney from Menlo College on the show to discuss NAIA basketball. We cover everything you need to know about the NAIA, including how it compares to the NCAA, what type of scholarships are available, and how to get recruited at an NAIA school. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure …

Welcome to episode 31! This week we talk about offenses we liked as players, and why we may or may not continue to use those same offenses as coaches. If you're enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to episode 30! Today we have a special holiday episode geared towards talking about the experiences of players/coaches during the holiday season! If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

NOTE***- At one point I say that a 75% free throw shooter will miss one 56% of the time and make both 44% of the time. These numbers were said backward. He will make both 56% of the time and miss one 44% of the time. My apologies for the confusion. In Episode 25 of The Help Side: Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics podcast, we have made it t…

Welcome to episode 29! Today we have the head coach of St. Leo University, Lance Randall, on the show to talk about adjustments on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to episode 28! Today we sit down with Dynn and Lynn Leaupepe, both are former players at Cal Poly SLO and are currently playing professionally in Spain. They talk to us about the D1 women's basketball experience, what a normal day looks like for a D1 athlete, and what habits they built as high schoolers in order to achieve their goal of pla…

Welcome to episode 27! Today we sit down with brothers Connor and Taylor Kim who both played at the D3 level in the same conference! We discuss their experiences with D3 basketball, how the recruiting process works, what daily life was like, and everything else about D3 basketball. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

Welcome to episode 26! This week we discuss what to look for at every position in order to build the perfect basketball team. We talk about skill, athleticism, basketball IQ, and all the other details needed at each position. Please make sure subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!由The Pass First Podcast

Welcome to Episode 25! Today we have special guest Kaniela Aiona, who is the head coach at Hawaii Hilo University. Coach Aiona talks with us about his coaching journey which has spanned 7 different colleges and universities. He shares insight on the lifestyle of a college coach, and the mindset needed to be successful. Please make sure to subscribe…

Welcome to Episode 24! Today we discuss drills and workouts that we didn't like as players, but may still use as coaches. We'll discuss the value of doing certain drills and workouts, and why we think some workouts are better than others. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!…

Welcome to Episode 23! Today we have Coach Bryan Rooney from Cal State East Bay on the show to talk to us about developing your basketball IQ. We discuss why basketball IQ is important, how coaches look for it when recruiting players, and how coach Rooney helps his players develop their basketball IQ. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always th…

Welcome to Episode 22! Today we discuss what it's like when you take over a high school basketball program. We cover how the process works, what were some of the challenges, how we went about evaluating our teams, and all other information related to being a new coach with a new program. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for liste…

Welcome to episode 21! Today we talk about two of the most under appreciated skills in basketball, rebounding and passing! We'll cover why they're under appreciated, how to improve on them, and why you should value them as a player and coach. Make sure to subscribe for more great coaching content, and as always thanks for listening!…