Hardwood Hustle

This episode features a Q&A between our co-hosts centered around TJ’s recent game with his Division 2 team taking on a Division 1 opponent. TJ shared his mindset when preparing his team for a tough game, how his players maintained their composure throughout the game, along with a behind the scenes look into his halftime […]Send us a Message.

Today we are joined for a special episode by former Hardwood Hustle guest, Coach Randi Henderson. Randi is a former PGC Basketball Director and current head women’s basketball coach at Washington University in St. Louis. Recently, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing regular treatments. In this episode, Randi opens up to […]Send us a Message.

Adam and TJ have an important discussion for coaches centering around self awareness, thoughts, and priorities. The episode features several exercises to help coaches assess what they consider first thoughts compared to after thoughts. They present this first thought, after thought idea in a new light that is sure to encourage you to challenge your […]Send us a Message.

Today we are joined by Paige Tonz, former Division 1 athlete who is now an athlete mindset mentor in Phoenix, Arizona. Since Paige finished her college career, she has found an incredible passion to help female athletes develop healthier and stronger mindsets. This episode covers strategies and techniques to help female athletes be more confident, […]Send us a Message.

In this episode, Adam and TJ tackle the tough question facing coaches across the country. How do you lead a team knowing there may not even be a season? The episode covers how much coaches can lead, push, and motivate their teams through this uncertainty. We hope this episode helps you begin to navigate your […]Send us a Message.

Shortly after Steve Nash took the Brooklyn Nets job, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant made headlines during a podcast episode where they discussed the collaborative coaching style the Nets will be using. The superstars referenced how they feel like they don’t even have a head coach, and that they each could essentially take turns being […]Send us a Message.

What does it take from an environment standpoint to allow players to be open and honest with each other? This conversation stems from the many comments by Jimmy Butler’s teammates about his open and honest leadership style, and how effective it has been for the Miami Heat. As we’ve seen, this style doesn’t work in […]Send us a Message.

Superteams have defined the last decade of the NBA finals. This year we see two LA superstars facing off with an incredibly balanced Heat team that has six players averaging double figure points during these playoffs. With the Heat making the finals lacking a 1st or 2nd All-NBA Team player, we ask the question, “Is […]Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we introduce a new concept you may not have considered before. We know the positive impact coaches can have on their players when they celebrate them both publicly and privately, but are there also potential negative ramifications the celebration process can have if not done correctly? Adam shares an example of this […]Send us a Message.

A surprise to most in the basketball community was the recent hiring of Steve Nash to the Brooklyn Nets, one of the most talented teams in the NBA when healthy. Adam and TJ share their perspective on the fit that Steve Nash will be with this team, the impact superstar players hiring coaches they are […]Send us a Message.

Our friends at PGC Basketball recently released their new online shooting course led by their Director of Player Development, Tyler Coston. Tyler is a world-class player development coach and brings our listeners incredible insight in this episode, which is centered around a recent post he shared about why 10 toes toward the rim is not […]Send us a Message.

In this episode Adam, TJ, and Sam Allen bring you their numerous years of experience and perspective on balancing empathy and standards. In addition to discussing the empathy and standards balancing act, the guys also share their thoughts on being a quote unquote soft coach, and if getting softer really means getting smarter. They also […]Send us a Message.

In today’s episode Adam, TJ, and Sam Allen discuss the importance of every staff member and player being on the same page when it comes to building a world-class team culture. The episode also covers the importance of being a good follower, and the negative impact that comes from coaches being unwilling to do things […]Send us a Message.

In this episode, TJ Rosene and Sam Allen give your team five defensive hacks to help you win more games this upcoming season. Through Key5 Coaching, TJ and Sam share these defensive hacks, must-use practice drills, and a Q&A with coaches to finish the episode. For more information about the content shared in this episode, […]Send us a Message.

After the recent news of fall and winter sport seasons already being canceled in some counties, this episode poses the question, “Are high school sports essential?” Adam and TJ bring you their perspective as coaches who’ve worked with thousands of athletes at the high school and college level. After you listen, we’d love your response […]Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we tackle the relationship between ego and humility. Your team success depends on the ability to balance this relationship. During the episode we share tangible ways to check your ego at the door, as well as three major pitfalls you may fall into if you have an unhealthy ego. Make sure to […]Send us a Message.

Adam and TJ talk all things NBA bubble, along with their predictions on this new style of basketball and playoffs. Tweet us @hardwood_hustle with your predictions to how the end of the NBA season will go!Send us a Message.

Today we welcome Jake Rosen to the show. Jake is a former Maryland high school basketball player that Adam worked with though Lead ‘Em Up, and also runs a basketball blog called Jake in the Paint. In this episode Jake shares some of the incredible wisdom he has around the game of basketball, specifically sharing […]Send us a Message.

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.