Hardwood Hustle

We recently received questions from our Hustlers about the impact of faith on their coaching, and took this opportunity to share our experience with our Hustlers. We hope this episode allows you to consider how faith impacts your coaching, relationships, mindset, and more!Send us a Message.

What causes teams to underachieve or not be as successful as they look to be “on paper”? Adam and TJ share their thoughts on why this occurs, as well as ways for players to keep themselves and their teams out of these situations.  Make sure to share this week’s player episode with your team if […]Send us a Message.

In this special episode TJ Rosene and Sam Allen share a conversation with national championship coach Donnie Bostwick. Donnie shares his heart for players and coaches, as well as the release of the Spirit Led Coach movement. Please visit spiritledcoach.com to learn more about this incredible coaching movement!Send us a Message.

We recently collected questions from our Instagram followers (@hardwood_hustle) for a mailbag episode! Here are the questions we cover: (1) What is the biggest difference for players between the high school and college level? (2) Do you prefer to run zone or man defense in out of bounds situations? (3) Best youth basketball leadership exercise […]Send us a Message.

Adam and TJ share an important conversation for players trying to stand out and maximize their potential. As an underdog, almost everyone will support your journey up to a certain point of success. If you are the best, people will do their best to bring you down to their level. Most people are happy if […]Send us a Message.

In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Adam and TJ bring up one of the most important conversations a team can have, and without it, can be one of the most destructive things a program can experience. That conversation is about how a senior led team can mesh with talented underclassmen in order to reach […]Send us a Message.

We’re back with another fun NBA episode and a first quarter discussion on the incredible job the Brooklyn coaching staff has done with the Nets this season. In quarter two Adam and TJ cover the recent Kyrie and LeBron potential reunion headlines. After our TeamSnap halftime break the third quarter begins with coverage of the […]Send us a Message.

In this week’s player episode Adam and TJ debate whether or not playing with a chip on your shoulder is really an effective mindset to use. Some players use small chips for the day to day, while others may have large chips that motivate them to work relentlessly year round. We’d love if you shared […]Send us a Message.

In the final installment of our ‘One Thing’ series, Adam and TJ dive in to the one thing assistant coaches could do more of during the first half of the episode. They complete the episode by sharing the one thing they’ve been putting off for too long that they’d like to improve upon.Send us a Message.

We’re back with part three of our four-part series covering coaching topics based around helping coaches get better. We begin the first half of the episode discussing the one thing that can help maintain a happy family life during the busy basketball season, and finish with a second half discussing the one thing that your […]Send us a Message.

In this week’s player episode we bring a strong challenge to players and ask them to consider asking their coaches this question: “What’s the most frustrating part about coaching me?” The answer to this question could be a game-changer for your development and relationship with your coach. Take this opportunity that most players won’t and […]Send us a Message.

As we continue our ‘One Thing’ series with part two, we begin with a first half covering the one thing coaches have tolerated in their program longer than they should have. The second half rounds off with a discussion about the one thing that coaches wish was different about their program. We appreciate everyone who […]Send us a Message.

Today we start a new series called “One Thing” and begin with feedback we received from coaches about the one thing they’d like to see their players do more of. We also discuss the one thing that coaches do that demotivates their team the most. Stay tuned for the next three installments of the series […]Send us a Message.

In today’s quick hitting player episode Adam challenges players to consider what good character is, and how players can maximize this area of their development.Send us a Message.

With the February 7 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, we cover the current state of player demands in the NBA and the trickle down effect this player power has on the increasing high school and college athlete transfer rate. We’d love your feedback on this episode – send us a tweet at @hardwood_hustle. As always, […]Send us a Message.

We’re back with another fun NBA shoot-a-round episode covering recent headlines including the Chicago Bulls practice drama, James Harden’s tear, Eurpoean success in the NBA, and Tom Brady’s NBA comparison.Send us a Message.

In this week’s player episode we are joined by sophomore phenom Jordan Hawkins, one of the top underclassmen in the state of Maryland. Jordan shares his perspective on leading as an underclassmen, sharing a starring role, and more.  Be sure to share this player episode with your team for great insights from a current player, […]Send us a Message.

We are joined by the nations top football recruit for the 2020 class, Bryan Bresee. Bryan is a member of the football powerhouse Damascus High School and shares his work ethic, recruiting experiences, and much more in this interview. Coaches, be sure to share this with the players in your program as Bryan brings a […]Send us a Message.

We are joined for a special interview by one of the top basketball players in the state of Maryland, Jao Ituka. Adam and Jao discuss learning to lead as an underclassman, as well as how leadership roles change for players as they grow as a leader and player. Players are sure to love the valuable […]Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we are joined by Coach Holda, head coach for Gaithersburg High School, one of the top basketball programs in the state of Maryland. Topics include fostering relationships between players in your program, building trust with your players, and focusing on the present.Send us a Message.