With the upcoming season around the corner, this week, TJ and Sam highlight the vital role coaches play in the lives of young people. We know it&apos;s not getting any easier and hope today&apos;s episode will be an encouragement as you seek to refine your craft and make a positive impact beyond basketball. No doubt, there&apos;s a lot more at stake than just wins and losses, and to be at your best TJ and Sam share a few ways you can stay on track and energized this season.

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Episode 419 - Why Your Job Matters

This week TJ and Sam discuss the situation with NBA Player, Ben Simmons and the 76ers. From the outside looking in they discuss what coaches can learn in terms of helping your players and teams attack tough situations and conversations head on. We want you to be better equipped to handle whatever comes your way this season.

Episode 418 - The Ben Simmons Saga - Lessons Learned

This week TJ and Sam share with coaches how to navigate team conflict. When teammates don&apos;t like each other or don&apos;t  get a long it can put your team chemistry and even your season at jeopardy. Listen for practical examples and tips to take back to your players and teams this season.

Episode 417 - Resolving Team Conflict

TJ and Sam cover the 1-3-1 Defense on both sides of the ball. How to implement it, different ways of running it, where its strengths and weaknesses lie and how you can best prepare your team when facing it this coming season.

Episode 416 - Executing and Attacking the 1-3-1 Defense

This week TJ and Sam interview Ryan Dyer, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at North Pauling High School. They discuss how to build relationships, best practices in leadership, and potential blind spots you may be missing with parents and admins. As a former coach, Ryan shares some best practices on both sides that can ensure you start this season off on the right track.

Episode 415 - Lessons from an Athletic Director with Ryan Dyer

TJ and Sam discuss how to strategize when it comes to your team&apos;s special situations. They dive into both the offensive and defensive side of inbounds plays and tactics as well as making considerations practicing and planning for end of games. Coaches should pay particular attention to how much time they spend in this area and in this episode, Sam and TJ share why it&apos;s the most important question for you to answer.

Episode 414 - Tips & Strategies for Special Situations

This week TJ and Sam have an in-depth discussion with Kevin Sutton from Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Sutton has 36 years experience of coaching at the high school and collegiate level both as a a head and assistant coach. I this episode he shares his wisdom about how to learn from the best, holistically develop players, and grow in your leadership as a coach.

Episode 413 - Kevin Sutton, Florida Gulf Coast

This week TJ and Sam have an in-depth discussion on coaching with Kevin Sutton from Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Sutton has 36 years experience of coaching at the high school and collegiate level both as a a head  and assistant coach and in this episode he shares his wisdom about how to learn from the best, holistically develop players and grow in your leadership as a coach.

This week TJ, Sam and Lisa discuss the hot topic of games approached coaching and dive into the benefits and hurdles of this teaching method. What makes it work and how it can increase your efficiency in practice, as well as how it&apos;s misused and may even hurt your players&apos; development. Join in the conversation and better apply a games approach in your upcoming practices this season.

Episode 412 - The Do's & Don'ts of Games Approach Coaching

This week we have part 2 of Ideas and tips to improve your defense. In this episode TJ and Sam discuss the pros and cons of switching screens, the benefit of having erasers on on your team, and how and when to add a curve ball to your defensive system.

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