Ep 138 How Do You Build Leadership in the Off-Season Before the Games Even Start?
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of building leadership in basketball during the off-season rather than during the season.
https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode, coming to you live from the 5th Quarter Studio in Madison, Wisconsin, we break down why leadership is not built during the season—it is built long before the lights come on. If you want a winning program, it starts in the off-season with standards, daily habits, honest evaluation, and teaching players how to lead before pressure ever hits. We dig into how coaches can develop real leadership by defining program identity, training returning players to lead drills and hold teammates accountable, and building a culture rooted in communication, discipline, and trust. This is bigger than skill work. It is about creating a program where players know who they are, what is expected, and how to respond when things get hard. You will also walk away with a practical starting plan: evaluate last season honestly, identify the biggest areas for growth, meet with your returning leaders, build an intentional off-season calendar, and start teaching your program pillars right now. Because winning is not random, and neither is leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Steve Collins
Topics covered
- leadership development
- off-season training
- coaching strategies
- program culture
- player accountability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Basketball Leadership Podcast, Teach Hoops
Places: Madison, Wisconsin
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- Ep 135 Are You Calm Enough to Lead When the Pressure Hits?
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