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The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHow To Teach Good Shot Selection In BasketballMastering 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 you're a player looking to elevate your game or a coach seeking to boost your team's offensive strategy, this guide will provide you with the tools to make better decisions on the court.2024-10-2136 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHow To Prepare Your Players For College BasketballIn 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 toughness needed for the next level. Whether you're a high school coach or training young prospects, this video offers actionable strategies for preparing players for the challenges of college basketball. Tune in for expert advice and tips from experienced coaches! 🔔 Follow for more coa...2024-09-3026 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingWhy Basketball Coaches Need to EVOLVE This SeasonIn 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 implementing fresh approaches to coaching, evolving is key to success. Tune in for practical advice and insights from seasoned coaches.  🔔 Follow for more coaching tips and strategies! #Basketball #Coaching #Leadership2024-09-1637 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingSINGLE SPORT VS. MULTI SPORT ATHLETESWelcome 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!2021-08-1826 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingWHAT HAPPENED TO TRADITIONAL POST PLAY?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!2021-08-1823 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHow To: Shut Down The Other Team's Best PlayerWelcome 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!2021-08-0323 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO SCOUT OTHER TEAMSWelcome 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!2021-06-0932 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTOP 10 BASKETBALL COACHING TIPS FROM YEAR 1Welcome 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 as always thanks for listening!2021-05-2721 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingELITE WORK ETHIC WITH MATT BRADLEYWelcome 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 prepared to play in college. If you've been enjoying these episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2021-05-1843 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingWINNING SUBSTITUTION STRATEGIESWelcome 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!2021-05-0433 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO: GET YOUR BEST PLAYER THE BALLWelcome 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 team chemistry. If you've been enjoying these episode please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2021-04-2842 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingBUILDING GOOD HABITSWelcome 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!2021-04-2131 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PLAY PHYSICAL?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!2021-04-1538 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingSTYLE OF PLAY IN EUROPEWelcome 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 watching!2021-04-0940 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE BUILDING BLOCKS OF A COMPETITIVE PROGRAMWelcome 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 listening!2021-04-0239 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingPRO BASKETBALL IN ISRAELWelcome 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 for listening!2021-03-2444 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE IMPACT OF TURNOVERSWelcome 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!2021-03-1734 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO: EXECUTE THE BALL SCREENWelcome 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!2021-03-0944 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingSTRUCTURED VS. FREE FLOWING OFFENSEWelcome 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 episodes please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2021-03-0230 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO BECOME A GOOD ON BALL DEFENDERWelcome 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!2021-02-2446 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingWHAT IS MENTAL TOUGHNESS?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!2021-02-2329 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingWHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ELITE SGWelcome 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!2021-02-1538 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE CULTURE OF STREETBALLWelcome 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!2021-02-0440 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE TRUTH ABOUT BALL HANDLINGWelcome 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 please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2021-01-3042 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO BECOME AN ELITE PGWelcome 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 listening!2021-01-2550 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO PLAY WITH POST PLAYERSWelcome 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!2021-01-1352 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE TRUTH ABOUT NAIA BASKETBALLWelcome 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 to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2021-01-1047 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingOFFENSES THAT WE LOVED AS PLAYERS!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!2021-01-0242 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOOPS DURING THE HOLIDAYSWelcome 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!2020-12-2627 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingMAKING OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE ADJUSTMENTSWelcome 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!2020-12-2155 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingNCAA D1 WOMEN'S BASKETBALLWelcome 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 playing college basketball. If you're enjoying these episodes please subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2020-12-0950 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingNCAA DIVISION 3 BASKETBALLWelcome 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!2020-12-0251 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO BUILD THE PERFECT BASKETBALL TEAMWelcome 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!2020-11-2428 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE LIFE AND MINDSET OF A COLLEGE COACHWelcome 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, and as always thanks for listening!2020-11-2053 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingDRILLS WE LIKED & DISLIKED AS PLAYERSWelcome 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!2020-11-1334 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingIMPROVING YOUR BASKETBALL IQWelcome 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 thanks for listening!2020-11-1347 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTAKING OVER A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAMWelcome 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 listening!2020-11-1341 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE UNDER APPRECIATED SKILLS IN BASKETBALLWelcome 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!2020-11-0128 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW HE BECAME AN ELITE SHOOTERWelcome to episode 20! Today we have special guest Trevor John, who holds the single season 3 point record at Drexel University, and is currently playing pro basketball in Romania. He breaks down the skills necessary to become an elite shooter, and how he built and worked on his shot over the years. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for watching!2020-11-0145 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingBUILDING A SUCCESSFUL BASKETBALL PROGRAMWelcome to Episode 19! Today we have Coach Mark Berokoff who's the head coach at Randall University and a 3 time national champion on the show with us. We talk about what it takes to build a successful program, and hear from Coach Berokoff on what he's learned over his basketball coaching career. If you've been enjoying these episodes please subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2020-11-0151 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE ART OF SCREENINGWelcome to Episode 18! Today we talk about the art of setting/using screens in your offense. We break down techniques to set and use a screen, why you should use screens in your offense, what the different types of screens are, and the ways offenses incorporate screening. Let us know your thoughts, and please subscribe! As always, thanks for listening!2020-11-0128 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingBASKETBALL TRAINING AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENTWelcome to Episode 17! Today we talk with former college/pro basketball player and current trainer Alex Raj about the world of basketball training. We break down the best ways to train and improve your skills, what to look for when hiring a trainer and also what to avoid, and how to get the most out of your potential. Please subscribe to help us grow the channel and get other great guests on the show. As always, thanks for listening!2020-10-251h 11
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingATHLETICISM VS SKILL IN BASKETBALLWelcome to episode 16! Today we talk about the importance of athleticism and skill when it comes to basketball. We discuss how to develop in both areas, what we think are the most valuable skills/athletic abilities, and which is more important to have? Let us know your thoughts, and as always please subscribe! Thanks for listening!2020-10-2547 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTRANSITION OFFENSE & DEFENSE CONCEPTSWelcome to Episode 15! Today we have Steve Becker, the head coach at Cal State Dominguez Hills on the show to talk about transition offense and defense. We discuss different styles and ways to transition between offense and defense, and cover the "tagging up" rebounding system from Australia that has started to become more popular in the U.S. Please subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2020-10-2542 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE ART OF CUTTINGWelcome to episode 14! Today we talk about moving without the ball and specifically the art of cutting. We discuss the different types of cuts, why you should look to cut, what types of offenses use cuts, and how coaches/players can create better scoring opportunities by including cuts in their offense. Please make sure to subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!2020-10-1441 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO TRAP ON DEFENSEWelcome to episode 13! This week we have special guest John Bynum on the show. John played basketball at Metro State, won a DII national title there, and then played professionally overseas for 13 years! He's currently an assistant coach at Metro State. Today's episode is all about trapping, including how to implement a trapping defense, what some of our favorite traps are, using junk defenses, and strengths/weaknesses of traps. We hope you enjoy the episode, and please make sure to subscribe. Thanks for watching!2020-10-1449 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE KEY TO GOOD ZONE OFFENSE AND DEFENSEWelcome to episode 12! Today we talk about zone offense and defense. We'll discuss how to play a 2-3 zone, how best to attack the zone on offense, and options for traps or other variations out of a zone. Let us know your thoughts on zone defense and please subscribe. Thanks for listening!2020-10-1450 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingCOACHING AT THE NCAA D1 LEVELWelcome to episode 10! Today we talk with coach Sam Kirby of Seattle University about the experiences of NCAA Division 1 coaching. We'll discuss a day in the life, recruiting, offensive and defensive styles, and how family life is for a coach. If you ever wondered what it's like to coach at the D1 level, make sure to check this episode out!. Please subscribe to help us grow the channel and get other great coaches on the podcast. As always thanks for listening!2020-09-1145 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE ART OF SHOOTINGWelcome to Episode 9! Today we talk everything about shooting! In this episode we'll cover good form, how to fix a broken shot, shooting off the dribble/midrange, and good footwork. Let us know your thoughts below, and as always thanks for watching!2020-09-0648 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO PLAY A NEW POSITION IN BASKETBALLWelcome to episode 8! Today we talk with former college All-American and overseas pro Keith Bowman about learning to play different positions on the court. We cover the struggles and advantages of learning a new position, how best to adapt to a different spot on the court, and hear from Keith about his basketball journey from unrecruited high school player to pro. Please be sure to like and subscribe and thanks for watching!2020-09-0229 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingTHE TRUTH ABOUT PLAYING OVERSEAS!Welcome to episode 6! Today we are joined by special guest Chris Eversley who shares his experiences at the D1 and professional level. We'll talk about how to get overseas, day to day life, and some of the best and worst experiences overseas. Thanks for joining us!2020-09-0252 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO SURVIVE COLLEGE BBALLWelcome to episode 7! Today we discuss how to survive and be successful in college basketball. We'll cover topics like daily routines, travel, game day, and other tips to help you be a successful college basketball player. Let us know your thoughts below. Thank you for watching!2020-08-0445 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHOW TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENTWelcome to episode 5! Today we discuss inclusiveness in the basketball world and listen to experiences from Kerry Carter and Dominique Johnson who have played at the college and professional level, including the NBA G league. As always, feel free to let us know your thoughts below. Thank you for watching!2020-07-2350 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHow To Communicate With Your TeamWelcome to our 4th episode! This week we cover coaching communication skills. What are the best types of coaching styles? How do you communicate with players, parents, and staff? We hope you enjoy! Leave a comment below with your thoughts.2020-07-2345 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingWhich Offense In Basketball Is Best?Welcome to episode 3! Today we are discussing different offenses, the options out of them, and their strengths and weaknesses. We will also discuss what we do when our main offense isn't working. Thank you for listening!2020-07-1833 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingThe Secrets To Basketball SuccessWelcome back to episode 2! Today we discuss how to put yourself in a good position to make a team, how to earn more playing time, how to become the go to player, and finally how to make it to the collegiate and professional level. Thanks for watching!2020-07-1827 min
The Pass First Podcast - Basketball CoachingHow 2 College Players Ended Up Coaching High School BasketballWho are Alex Engel and Augie Johnston? Both played small college basketball and are now both varsity high school basketball coaches on the Central Coast of California. This podcast is dedicated to helping others learn about the game of basketball and to share new concepts and strategies others are using to help their teams win more games. 2020-07-1035 min