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Ep 142 Who Is Leading Your Program When Coaches Aren’t in the Room?
Apr 30, 2026
8m 55s
Ep 141 How Do You Build a Program That Lasts Beyond You?
Apr 23, 2026
8m 40s
Ep 140 What Does the End of a Career Teach Us About Leadership?
Apr 16, 2026
9m 22s
Ep 139 What Does Real Leadership Look Like? UConn vs South Carolina
Apr 9, 2026
9m 41s
Ep 138 How Do You Build Leadership in the Off-Season Before the Games Even Start?
Apr 2, 2026
7m 56s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/30/26 | Ep 142 Who Is Leading Your Program When Coaches Aren’t in the Room?✨ | leadershipcoaching+3 | — | Teach Hoops | — | leadershipbasketball+5 | — | 8m 55s | |
| 4/23/26 | Ep 141 How Do You Build a Program That Lasts Beyond You?✨ | program buildingcoaching+4 | — | Teach Hoops | — | basketball programcoaching standards+5 | — | 8m 40s | |
| 4/16/26 | Ep 140 What Does the End of a Career Teach Us About Leadership?✨ | leadershipcoaching+4 | — | Teach Hoops | — | coachingleadership lessons+5 | — | 9m 22s | |
| 4/9/26 | Ep 139 What Does Real Leadership Look Like? UConn vs South Carolina✨ | leadershipsportsmanship+3 | — | UConnSouth Carolina | — | leadershipsportsmanship+3 | — | 9m 41s | |
| 4/2/26 | Ep 138 How Do You Build Leadership in the Off-Season Before the Games Even Start?✨ | leadership developmentoff-season training+3 | — | The Basketball Leadership PodcastTeach Hoops | Madison, Wisconsin | leadershipoff-season+6 | — | 7m 56s | |
| 3/26/26 | Ep 137 What Can the End of a Season Teach a Great Coach?✨ | coachingleadership+3 | — | TeachHoops.compodcastchoices.com | — | basketballcoaching+5 | — | 8m 50s | |
| 3/19/26 | Ep 136 What Do Great Programs Do the Day After a Big Win?✨ | program managementpost-game analysis+3 | — | TeachHoops.com | — | big winprogram standards+3 | — | 9m 36s | |
| 3/12/26 | Ep 135 Are You Calm Enough to Lead When the Pressure Hits?✨ | leadershipcoaching+3 | — | TeachHoops.compodcastchoices.com | — | leadershipcoaching+3 | — | 9m 18s | |
| 3/5/26 | Ep 134 Are You Building Culture in October… or in March?✨ | basketball cultureteam vision+3 | — | Teach Hoopspodcastchoices.com | — | basketballculture+5 | — | 8m 40s | |
| 2/26/26 | Ep 133 Are You Building Confidence… or Coaching from Fear Right Now?✨ | confidence buildingcoaching strategies+3 | — | Teach Hoopspodcastchoices.com | — | confidencecoaching+5 | — | 8m 05s | |
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| 2/19/26 | Ep 132 Is Your Team Peaking at the Right Time… or Running on Empty?✨ | team performanceleadership+3 | — | Teach Hoops | — | team peakingFebruary anchors+3 | — | 8m 13s | |
| 2/12/26 | Ep 131 Is Your Team Tired… or Just Mentally Drained? | https://teachhoops.com/ Late in the season, coaches often assume sloppy play or low energy means their team is physically worn down. In this episode, Coach Collins separates physical fatigue from mental fatigue and explains why most teams aren’t tired — they’re mentally overloaded. This conversation gives coaches permission to adjust without feeling soft. From practice structure to communication tone, you’ll learn how mental clarity, not conditioning, often becomes the difference-maker in the weeks leading into the playoffs. If your team looks flat, distracted, or inconsistent late in games, this episode will help you diagnose the real issue and lead your team through the most important stretch of the season with confidence and control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 17s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Ep 130 Are You Sharpening or Overloading Your Team Right Now? | https://teachhoops.com/ As the playoffs approach, every coach feels the pressure to add just one more thing. One more set. One more adjustment. One more emphasis. In this episode, Coach Collins tackles the tension between urgency and restraint and why late-season success is more about sharpening than overloading. This conversation explores how teams often stall not because they lack preparation, but because they lose clarity. When roles get fuzzy and priorities expand, confidence slips. Strong in-season leadership means identifying what actually wins for your team and protecting it relentlessly. If you’re a few weeks away from postseason play and feeling that pull to do more, this episode will help you pause, refocus, and lead with intention. Sometimes the biggest competitive edge is knowing what to take away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 17s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Ep 129 What Is Your Bench Really Teaching Your Team About Leadership? | https://teachhoops.com/ Most coaches focus leadership conversations on starters and captains, but your bench is often the loudest reflection of your culture. In this episode, Coach Collins breaks down how bench behavior — body language, communication, and engagement — silently teaches your team what leadership actually looks like. This podcast explores why great benches don’t happen by accident and how coaches must intentionally teach non-starters how to lead without playing time. From celebrating teammates to staying mentally ready, the bench can either add energy or drain it, especially in close games. If you want a connected team that stays locked in for forty minutes, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you coach your bench. Leadership isn’t limited to who’s on the floor — it’s revealed by who’s ready, engaged, and invested when their name isn’t called. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 10s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | Ep 128. How Do You Intentionally Develop a Leader Within Your Basketball Program? | https://teachhoops.com/ Developing a leader is a deliberate process that goes far beyond simply naming a team captain at the start of the season. True leadership development requires a coach to create "leadership laboratories" within daily practices where players are given the autonomy to make decisions and hold their teammates accountable. Instead of the coach being the only voice during a defensive breakdown or a transition drill, intentional development involves stepping back and allowing a designated player to huddle the group and solve the problem. By providing this space, you allow potential leaders to find their voice and learn how to navigate the social dynamics of the locker room under your guidance rather than your control. A vital component of this growth is the "Coach-to-Leader" feedback loop. Leadership is a skill that must be coached just as rigorously as a jump shot or a defensive slide. This means having regular, one-on-one check-ins with your identified leaders to discuss team morale, chemistry, and their personal influence. During these sessions, provide specific feedback on their body language and how they communicate during moments of adversity. Teaching a player how to deliver a "hard truth" to a friend while maintaining a positive relationship is the pinnacle of leadership coaching. When a player understands that leadership is about service and elevating others rather than status, the entire culture of the program shifts toward a player-led standard. Finally, you must empower your leaders by giving them actual ownership over certain aspects of the program. This could range from leading the pre-game warm-up and choosing the music to having a seat at the table when discussing team rules or off-court activities. When players feel they have a stake in the "business" of the team, they are more likely to defend the culture when the coach isn't looking. Leadership development in January and February is what prevents a season from sliding sideways; it ensures that when the pressure of the post-season arrives, you have a "coach on the floor" who can steady the ship and drive the team toward its collective goals. Basketball leadership, developing team captains, basketball coaching, team culture, player empowerment, leadership drills, high school basketball, coaching philosophy, servant leadership, team chemistry, player accountability, coach-player relationship, locker room culture, mental toughness, basketball psychology, leadership traits, vocal leadership, coach development, basketball mentoring, team standards, athlete leadership, sports leadership, coaching tips, basketball communication, leading by example, basketball program building, basketball success, player-led teams, coaching strategy, motivational coaching. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 15m 37s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Ep 128 Are You Leading Your Team or Just Running Practice? | https://teachhoops.com/ Many coaches are organized, prepared, and working hard — yet something still feels off when games get tight. In this episode, Coach Collins explores the difference between managing practices and truly leading a team, and why leadership shows up most clearly when pressure hits and things don’t go as planned. This conversation digs into how player buy-in is built through habits, consistency, and emotional control rather than speeches or play calls. When coaches model clarity, honesty, and steadiness, players begin to take ownership and lead each other instead of looking to the bench for answers. If you want a team that communicates better, competes harder, and stays connected late in games, this episode will challenge you to reflect on your leadership habits. Great teams aren’t just well-coached — they’re well-led, and that starts with the coach every single day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 6m 43s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Ep 127 Why Do Some Teams Buy In While Others Tune Out? | https://teachhoops.com/ Leadership in basketball isn’t about saying the right thing — it’s about being the right example. In this episode, Coach Collins dives into why the same message can inspire one team and fall flat with another, and how player buy-in is built through daily actions, not pregame speeches. You’ll hear how emotional control, consistency, and clarity separate leaders players trust from coaches they simply listen to. This episode explores how habits, responses to adversity, and the moments after mistakes define your culture far more than any drill or play ever will. If you want players who practice with ownership, compete with confidence, and hold each other accountable, it starts with how you lead when things don’t go your way. This conversation will challenge you to raise your leadership ceiling so your team can raise theirs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 07s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | Ep 126 Are You Leading for Comfort or for Growth? | Most leadership mistakes don’t come from a lack of care — they come from choosing comfort over growth. In this episode, Coach Collins dives deep into how smooth practices, avoided conversations, and softened standards slowly erode culture, even on talented teams. Through real coaching experiences, this episode breaks down why clarity beats comfort, why standards only matter when they’re enforced, and how accountability is actually a form of belief. You’ll hear why teams don’t “flip a switch” when it matters — they fall back on the habits their leaders allow. If you’re a coach, teacher, or leader who wants more than short-term harmony, this episode will challenge you to examine where you’ve chosen ease over excellence — and how one clear, consistent decision can shift your culture in the right direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 19m 54s | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | Ep 125 Leadership and Christmas | https://teachhoops.com/ Leadership and Christmas Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 5m 17s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Ep 124 Should You Pick up Captain? | https://teachhoops.com/ Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. has a coaching record of 471-144. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances You can find him www.teachhoops.com www.coachingyouthhoops.com Coaching Store Free Facebook Group (Basketball Coaches) Twitter Youtube Teachhoops.com Wintheseason.com Facebook Group Youtube Channel Teachhoops BLOG Podcasts High School Hoops Basketball Coach Unplugged 5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast Funnel Down Defense Rule of 3 Offense Coaching Youth Hoops https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Twitter Check out. [Teachhoops.com](https://teachhoops.com/) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302 Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A Funnel Down Defense Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011 Want More Funnel Down Defense https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/) [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/) Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase Becoming a Head Basketball Coach basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 19m 54s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Ep 123 What Kind of Leader Do Players Actually Follow? | https://teachhoops.com/ Leadership in basketball isn’t about titles, volume, or control — it’s about the daily habits your players see, feel, and follow. In this episode, Coach Collins breaks down the real behaviors that separate leaders who earn trust from leaders who simply hope for it. From body language to communication to consistency, you’ll learn how the small things shape the entire identity of your team. You’ll also hear how “being the lighthouse, not the storm” changed the trajectory of a program. When coaches shift from reacting emotionally to leading intentionally, players respond with more confidence, courage, and clarity. This episode dives into the mindset behind staying calm under pressure and creating standards your team can anchor to all season long. If you’re ready to build a team culture that lasts longer than a winning streak, this one is for you. Listen in, reflect honestly, and walk away with practical leadership habits you can use today. For more resources and mentorship, visit TeachHoops.com — the trusted community for coaches who want to lead at the highest level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 53s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Ep 122 Defining Team Roles | Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. has a coaching record of 471-144. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances You can find him www.teachhoops.com www.coachingyouthhoops.com Coaching Store Free Facebook Group (Basketball Coaches) Twitter Youtube Teachhoops.com Wintheseason.com Facebook Group Youtube Channel Teachhoops BLOG Podcasts High School Hoops Basketball Coach Unplugged 5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast Funnel Down Defense Rule of 3 Offense Coaching Youth Hoops https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Twitter Check out. [Teachhoops.com](https://teachhoops.com/) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302 Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A Funnel Down Defense Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011 Want More Funnel Down Defense https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/) [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/) Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase Becoming a Head Basketball Coach basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 12m 01s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | Ep 121 What Are the 7 Habits That Build Real Basketball Leaders? | https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode of the Basketball Leadership Podcast, Coach Collins breaks down the seven habits that shape winning programs — habits that build trust, create unity, and help players grow on and off the court. You’ll learn how truth-telling, respect, transparency, accountability, protection, modeling, and hunger form the core of long-lasting leadership. Brought to you bywww.TeachHoops.com – the trusted community for basketball coacheswww.drdishbasketball.com – the best shooting machine in the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 41s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Ep 120 A Basketball Checklist | Steve Collins is the varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as a varsity coach. has a coaching record of 471-144. His teams have won 14 conference championships, has 4 state runner up finishes and 3 State championship in 10 State appearances You can find him www.teachhoops.com www.coachingyouthhoops.com Coaching Store Free Facebook Group (Basketball Coaches) Twitter Youtube Teachhoops.com Wintheseason.com Facebook Group Youtube Channel Teachhoops BLOG Podcasts High School Hoops Basketball Coach Unplugged 5 Min Basketball Coaching Podcast Funnel Down Defense Rule of 3 Offense Coaching Youth Hoops https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7 Coach Collins Coaching Store Twitter Check out. [Teachhoops.com](https://teachhoops.com/) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302 Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A Funnel Down Defense Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011 Want More Funnel Down Defense https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/) [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/) Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase Becoming a Head Basketball Coach basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 14m 41s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Ep 119 What Kind of Leader Are You When You’re Losing? | www.teachhoops.com In this episode of The Basketball Leadership Podcast, Coach Collins digs into what leadership really looks like when things go wrong — when the losses sting, morale dips, and players start to drift. Learn how to lead with calm, rebuild belief, and keep your team connected when the scoreboard isn’t on your side. Presented by www.drdishbasketball.com, www.teachhoops.com, and www.sportstories.ai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 7m 41s | ||||||
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