Hardwood Hustle

In today’s episode we jump into a discussion about a skill that is critical for coaches to have, with that skill being the ability to read the room well. Coaches must be able to feel and interpret the energy and emotion of their team in order to connect and lead them well. Along with sharing […]Send us a Message.

Today we are joined by Micah Hayes for an incredibly important conversation. A former player on TJ’s team and PGC Basketball Director, Micah is a part of the Hardwood Hustle family, and one of the wisest voices in the coaching community. He brings our listeners a perspective on the current state of social justice and […]Send us a Message.

In the finale episode of our coverage on The Last Dance documentary, we continue turning entertainment into education with PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen. This episode dives into the 1998 championship victory, as well as some of the comments made by former Bulls since the documentary has aired. Adam, TJ, and Sam also share some of […]Send us a Message.

Today we bring you an interview with Brooklyn Nets guard Theo Pinson. We dive into Theo’s approach to being a great teammate, leading North Carolina to a championship, and his advice for coaches based on his experience with coaches at the highest level.Send us a Message.

In Episode 349 we bring you a special interview with CEO of the Premier Lacrosse League, Mike Rabil. Mike shares incredible insight for our listeners on hustling to start a new sports league, creating a work environment of transparency and communication, and why team members should be encouraged to act like an owner.Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we continue our breakdown of The Last Dance documentary, Episodes 7 & 8. PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen joins Adam and TJ to bring coaches and players the key takeaways and teachable moments. This episode specifically dives into Michael Jordan’s transition in to and out of baseball, as well as his highly debated leadership style.Send us a Message.

We are joined by John Beckham and Jimmy Jenkins, Director’s of ‘Basketball County: In The Water’, to give you a behind the scenes look into their upcoming production. This documentary, Executive Produced by Kevin Durant and his team, highlights the basketball hotbed that is Prince George’s County (MD). Since 2000, with a population of under […]Send us a Message.

Through Adam's work with Lead 'Em Up, a recent topic of conversation that has continually come up is that of accountability. Coaches want to know how teammates can better hold each other accountable, as well as how to create a culture of accountability throughout their entire program. Today, Adam and TJ introduce a new, powerful thought process when approaching accountability that you may not have considered before.Send us a Message.

We’re back with another breakdown of The Last Dance documentary, Episodes 5 and 6, as we try to take the episodes from a place of entertainment to educational. PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen joins us to share what we can learn and the teachable moments you can use with your team. Competitiveness, gambling, and branding are […]Send us a Message.

We continue our series with PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen, breaking down episodes three and four of The Last Dance documentary. The story lines surrounding Dennis Rodman, the Bulls perseverance through the Pistons, and the addition of Phil Jackson are topics we go in-depth on in this episode with the goal of creating teachable moments for […]Send us a Message.

In addition to producing the Hardwood Hustle podcast, Tucker Herzberg (@tuckerherzberg) is also a certified athletic performance coach. During this time of quarantine, Tucker put out a free at-home training program for teams. The program requires no equipment, and each week builds off of the previous week to make sure your players are progressing. This […]Send us a Message.

What does it take to be a great coach? This can be a very daunting question for most. To help provide clarity and a roadmap, Key5 Coaching has outlined 125 things sorted into 5 categories that coaches need to be proficient in to be a great coach. We hope this behind the scenes episode into […]Send us a Message.

You’ve heard the phrase before. You’ve probably said those words before. And you absolutely know what it means. Coaches speak a language that is very unique and essentially exclusive to the coaching community. It’s filled with sayings and phrases and things that coaches echo to their teams over and over. Much of the coach talk […]Send us a Message.

We are excited to begin a series that will be shared each week after the newest episodes of The Last Dance documentary. Adam, TJ, and Sam Allen will be breaking down the major takeaways for coaches, and the things coaches can communicate to their players through this incredible learning opportunity.Send us a Message.

If you’re like most people, you’re fascinated by learning from the best of the best. Today’s guest, Phil Beckner, basketball consultant and coach, is one of those individuals. He is one of the best basketball coaches in the country, working most notably with Damian Lillard, dating back to his years at Weber State. Phil drops […]Send us a Message.

As we sit distant from our teams, unsure of when sports will resume, it’s understandable to want to just wait this out. However, should coaches and leaders be doing more? If so, what should they be doing? Adam and TJ discuss this and share tools and resources that coaches and players can be taking advantage […]Send us a Message.

What do coaches do in this unprecedented, uncharted territory that we are currently in? How can we respond as coaches? Adam and TJ share how the coronavirus is impacting their coaching world’s, as well as how coaches can better lead their teams through this difficult time. Send us a Message.

Coaches have the ability to change lives, especially with the power of a team environment. It is often said that without a program or coach or group of teammates, young people don’t know where they may have ended up. Despite this, it has become riskier for coaches to bring in players who behaviorally may be […]Send us a Message.

Have you ever experienced this as a coach? You’ve watched film on your opponent, reviewed stats and match-ups, consulted with other coaches, and finally you’ve come up with a game plan you feel good about. You take share it with your team and go through it in practice and begin to feel even better. Tip-off […]Send us a Message.

Basketball is a game of passion filled with tremendous emotion. With that said, when too much emotion is present it is hard to stay fully in control. A recent viral clip of the Indiana Men’s Basketball coaching staff spurred this episode as there was much debate on how coaches should handle their communication on the […]Send us a Message.