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  • Ep 247 Creative Solutions for Coaching Youth Basketball with Limited Time, Money, and Space

    Ep 247 Creative Solutions for Coaching Youth Basketball with Limited Time, Money, and Space
    2025/05/20
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Are limited resources holding your team back—or is it just an excuse? Most coaches think you need big budgets and endless gym time to build a winning youth team. But hosts Bill Flitter and Coach Steve Collins, seasoned leaders in youth hoops, bust that myth wide open. Could you do more with what you already have? In this episode, you'll discover: How to find free or affordable gym space with a creative twist. Smart ways to maximize limited practice time—yes, even with just two sessions a week. Resourceful fundraising and uniform tips that won’t break the bank. There’s even more game-changing advice waiting inside. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/🎙️Our latest podcast: Youthsportsinder.com - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 分
  • Ep 246 Building Confidence: What to Do When Players Keep Making Mistakes

    Ep 246 Building Confidence: What to Do When Players Keep Making Mistakes
    2025/05/15
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Do you pull players out after a mistake—or let them play through it? Most coaches think punishing mistakes builds discipline, but what if it actually kills confidence? On this episode, Coaches Bill Flitter and Steve Collins—masters of youth hoops—break down better ways to handle repeated mistakes. Ask yourself: Is your correction helping or hurting growth? Listen in for: How to give quick, meaningful feedback without crushing spirits Why short, positive teaching moments matter more than benching Creating a game environment that builds resilience Plenty more coaching wisdom ahead. Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/🎙️Our latest podcast: Youthsportsinder.com - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Ep 245 Coaching Youth Players Amidst Many Influences ( Part 2)

    Ep 245 Coaching Youth Players Amidst Many Influences ( Part 2)
    2025/05/13
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ ⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠ Are too many voices holding your players back? We’ve all heard that “more mentorship is always better”—but what if competing advice is confusing your athletes more than helping them? Veteran coaches Bill Flitter and Bill Powers (with 30+ years in the game!) share how collaboration—not silos—fuels real growth. Are you fostering healthy communication between the players’ AAU coach and parents? Listen in to discover: Building trust with players, parents & fellow coaches Why “being a great teammate” beats stats every time Simple strategies to align, not compete, for your players’ development Even deeper coaching wisdom awaits! Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 🎙️Our latest podcast: ⁠Youthsportsinder.com⁠ - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 分
  • Ep 244 Coaching Youth Players Amidst Many Influences ( Part 1)

    Ep 244 Coaching Youth Players Amidst Many Influences ( Part 1)
    2025/05/08
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ Are too many voices holding your players back? We’ve all heard that “more mentorship is always better”—but what if competing advice is confusing your athletes more than helping them? Veteran coaches Bill Flitter and Bill Powers (with 30+ years in the game!) share how collaboration—not silos—fuels real growth. Are you fostering healthy communication between the players’ AAU coach and parents? Listen in to discover: Building trust with players, parents & fellow coaches Why “being a great teammate” beats stats every time Simple strategies to align, not compete, for your players’ development Even deeper coaching wisdom awaits! Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 🎙️Our latest podcast: Youthsportsinder.com - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Ep 243 Unlocking Better Shooting with Smart Basketballs

    Ep 243 Unlocking Better Shooting with Smart Basketballs
    2025/05/06
    https://teachhoops.com/ What if you could see your players’ shooting form improve—without just trusting your gut? Most coaches think eyeballing shots and yelling “follow through!” is enough. Spoiler: it isn’t. In this episode, Bill Flitter welcomes Eric Anderson, CEO of SIQ Basketball, whose smart ball tech tracks every shot with mind-blowing precision. Is your feedback helping your shooters actually get better? Listen in to discover: Real-time shooting data—no more guessing games. Gamified drills that keep kids fired up. Personalized tips straight from NBA-level coaches. There’s even more game-changing advice inside. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics: https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 🎙️Our latest podcast: Youthsportsinder.com - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 分
  • Ep 242 How to Keep Youth Sports Affordable for Every Family

    Ep 242 How to Keep Youth Sports Affordable for Every Family
    2025/05/01
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://youthsportsinsider.com/ Is youth sports becoming a luxury item instead of a rite of passage? Most coaches assume youth basketball is accessible for all—but today, skyrocketing costs suggest otherwise. Hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, seasoned minds in the game, dive head-first into the crisis of rising fees, revealing who gets left behind and what can be done. How affordable is youth hoops in your community? This episode helps you: Rethink true “accessibility” in your program. Spot hidden costs alienating eager athletes. Find creative ways to keep kids—ALL kids—playing. Fuel up on more insights inside. Let’s change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics: https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 🎙️Our latest podcast: Youthsportsinder.com - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 分
  • Ep 241 The Top Challenge Holding a Kid's Development Back

    Ep 241 The Top Challenge Holding a Kid's Development Back
    2025/04/29
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://youthsportsinsider.com/ Do you think the biggest thing holding back your young players is just a lack of skill? Many coaches blame short attention spans or poor physical ability, but the truth might surprise you. Hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, seasoned youth hoops experts, challenge this thinking and reveal what really keeps 3rd–6th graders from improving. How do you nurture confidence on your team? Listen and discover: Why fear of failure trumps all as a limiting factor Simple ways to boost confidence on and off the court How to encourage mistakes as part of real growth Even more coaching gold awaits in the episode! Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics: https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 🎙️Our latest podcast: Youthsportsinder.com - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 分
  • Ep 240 Noticing Growth: Key Signs Your Kid Is Progressing on the Court

    Ep 240 Noticing Growth: Key Signs Your Kid Is Progressing on the Court
    2025/04/24
    https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://youthsportsinsider.com/ Are you sure your kids are really improving, or just looking flashy at practice? We often think visible in-game skills mean progress, but what about those hidden steps forward? Hosts Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter—true veterans of youth hoops—dive into what REAL improvement looks like (hint: not always a straight line). Ask yourself: Are you celebrating the right wins? Hear how you can: Spot subtle signs of development under pressure Encourage mental growth, not just physical Guide players through setbacks and breakthrough moments There’s so much more wisdom packed inside! Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/ 📈 FREE Game Analytics: https://gc.com/coachingyouthhoops 🎙️Our latest podcast: Youthsportsinder.com - Hear directly from forward thinkers and innovators turning sideline hours into real growth opportunities and lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 分