Hardwood Hustle

In today’s episode co-host TJ Rosene is joined by a former player for an interview that pulls back the curtain on TJ’s coaching and what it’s like to be a player in his program.Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we’re joined by a very special guest, Arkansas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Neighbors. Coach Neighbors is one of the most giving and knowledgeable coaches you will ever meet and shares incredible insight in today’s episode.Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we are joined by PGC’s Sam Allen and Mano Watsa to discuss specific ways to help your team have better practices. Get your notebooks ready for actionable tips you can use in your next practice.Send us a Message.

In today’s episode Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball’s Sam Allen pay tribute to TJ Rosene’s father after his recent passing. A man that impacted so many lives on his own which continues through all of those that TJ impacts every day, we celebrate him in this special edition of the Hardwood Hustle.Send us a Message.

Today we bring you a special conversation from a recent PGC Basketball clinic where we were joined by a coach/dad and player/daughter to discuss the dynamics of coaching your child and what that really looks like. Make sure to share this episode with another coach who is also a coach to their child!Send us a Message.

In today’s episode we challenge coaches to enhance their ability to help their players get to college while sharing specific ways for coaches to do just this.Send us a Message.

Today Adam and TJ break down how ‘word switches’ can be a powerful reminder and practice for your team. Though it may seem like a small shift it can have a huge impact on your entire program. Make sure to take notes and share these with your team this week!Send us a Message.

In today’s NBA shoot-a-round we bring you a first half discussion about a powerful recent quote from Damian Lillard and then close out the second half with our thoughts on CP3’s statement on the anxiety he felt beginning with a new team in Houston.Send us a Message.

Today we share our thoughts on the importance of not only being a great player yourself but also raising the level of the players around you. Whether you are a 5 star talent or a 3 star up and comer, if you can raise the level of ‘star’ around you, coaches will find a spot […]Send us a Message.

At some point all coaches struggle with communicating knowledge they have to their team or an individual player. Coaches must always be conscious that what they think they are communicating may not be exactly what their players are hearing, and then work towards bridging any communication gaps that are present. We break down how coaches […]Send us a Message.

In the first half of today’s episode we discuss a recent quote from Kobe about women’s basketball and ‘true fans of the game’, and finish with a second half covering LeBron’s comments on female coaching in the NBA.Send us a Message.

In today’s player episode we challenge players to consider their ‘average speed’ over the last month of their workouts. Though some players may go all out for one workout a week, the players who can consistently put in quality work each and every day without completely emptying their tank are more likely to succeed and […]Send us a Message.

Between the complex offensive and defensive schemes to the big personalities, Adam and TJ break down some of the things they look for during NBA games that are different from other levels of basketball. Make sure to share this episode with someone who loves the NBA!Send us a Message.

In today’s episode Adam and TJ give coaches insight into how they can move from just ‘coaching’ players to ‘teaching’ players. From the ‘Hear it See it Do it’ method to the ‘Pain’ method, we hope this episode gives coaches actionable ideas to use with their teams.Send us a Message.

Whether it’s through your phone or a notebook, serious players know how important it is to track the work they are putting in over the summer. In this episode Adam and TJ share different ideas for things players can measure this summer to make sure they are progressing. Make sure to share this with a […]Send us a Message.

Coaches don’t have time to have their team perfect at everything, but how do they decide what they want their team to prioritize? Adam and TJ bring their coaching experience to this discussion that challenges coaches to plan our their time with more purpose so that they can better serve their team.Send us a Message.

In today’s shoot-a-round episode we dive into a first half discussion about the exploding world of eSports including the NBA’s recent eSports draft. We finish with a second half where we cover current and future NCAA recruiting methods after the success of veteran teams in this year’s NCAA basketball tournament.Send us a Message.

In today’s player episode we challenge players to change their mindset from “I need basketball because it’s my only way out” to “I’m going to use basketball as my way out.” Make sure to share this with a player or teammate today!Send us a Message.

Whether you are overworking yourself as a coach or overworking your team, more is not always better. In Episode 193 Adam and TJ discuss how to balance putting in hard work while keeping yourself, your coaches, and your team fresh throughout your entire year.Send us a Message.

In this NCAA shoot-a-round episode we cover some of the main storylines from this years March Madness tournament, including the cinderella teams like Loyola Chicago as well as reviewing the interesting TV ratings from the tournament.Send us a Message.