Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)
Check us out at www.coachingingyouthhoops.com Are you a new or experienced youth basketball coach looking to cut through the noise and have someone just tell you what works? It’s easy to waste time and money learning how to coach Kindergarten through 8th-grade basketball on your own. Join seasoned youth basketball coaches Bill and Steve as they give you the blueprint you need to succeed on and off the court. In each episode, you'll discover easy-to-implement tips and techniques that you can apply to your next practice. Will Launch Weekly on Tuesday Mornings
Episodes
December 18, 2025 • 39 mins
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Is defense in youth basketball really just about teaching kids how to slide their feet?
Most coaches swear by the basics, but too often miss the bigger picture. In this episode, Bill Flitter welcomes powerhouse coach and CEO Hannah Howard, who breaks down how communication—not just hustle drills—builds winning defensive teams.
Have you focused on the right habits with your squad?
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December 16, 2025 • 39 mins
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Is defense in youth basketball really just about teaching kids how to slide their feet?
Most coaches swear by the basics, but too often miss the bigger picture. In this episode, Bill Flitter welcomes powerhouse coach and CEO Hannah Howard, who breaks down how communication—not just hustle drills—builds winning defensive teams.
Have you focused on the right habits with your squad?
Listen for:
Why commu...
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December 11, 2025 • 26 mins
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Could your offense be holding your team back from reaching its full potential?
Many youth coaches think teaching complex plays is the secret to winning, but that’s a misconception. Hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, both seasoned basketball veterans, are here to bust this myth and introduce you to the game-changing Blitz Offense.
Is your offense helping your players develop?
In this episode, dis...
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December 9, 2025 • 34 mins
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December 4, 2025 • 26 mins
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Is youth sports really broken, or are we just falling for the headlines?
So many believe youth basketball is spiraling downward, but maybe it’s just evolving. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and youth sports innovator Matt Wray (of Lenzs Sports) reframe the conversation and the future of youth athletics.
Are you clinging to old-school thinking, or embracing the new game?
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December 2, 2025 • 28 mins
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Is youth sports really broken, or are we just falling for the headlines?
So many believe youth basketball is spiraling downward, but maybe it’s just evolving. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and youth sports innovator Matt Wray (of Lenzs Sports) reframe the conversation and the future of youth athletics.
Are you clinging to old-school thinking, or embracing the new game?
Listen in to learn:
How ...
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November 27, 2025 • 8 mins
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November 25, 2025 • 13 mins
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Coaching first-time basketball players is less about winning and almost entirely about creating a foundation of fun and confidence. The primary goal is to ensure every player has a positive experience, making them want to return for the next practice. This is achieved by celebrating effort above all else, praising hustle plays and the courage to try new skills, regardless of the outcome. Simplicity is cruci...
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November 20, 2025 • 15 mins
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Are youth basketball tournaments really worth all the stress—and gate fees?
Many coaches think tournament hassles are just “part of the game,” but Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter have run more tournaments than most and know there’s a better way.
Is your team’s tournament experience draining your energy—and your parents’ wallets?
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November 18, 2025 • 16 mins
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In basketball, an offense is a team's overarching philosophy and system for how they intend to score. It's the general framework that dictates spacing, player movement, and decision-making. Examples include the "motion offense," which relies on players reading the defense and reacting with cuts and screens, or "continuity offenses" like the Flex, which run a repeating pattern. The offense is the default s...
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November 13, 2025 • 59 mins
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Think every kid in your program is destined for a D1 scholarship if they just “want it enough”?
It’s a myth that hustle alone guarantees success. Coach Bill Flitter brings on Cameron Korab—youth sports change-maker and Made Hoops exec—to set the record straight on raising healthy athletes in today’s high-pressure world.
How realistic are your expectations—for players and parents?
In this episode, discove...
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November 11, 2025 • 70 mins
Are your players really developing or just playing more games?
Many believe nonstop tournaments mean nonstop progress, but that’s a costly myth. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter welcomes Tim Livingston, a veteran in youth sports and player development, to break down why true growth means more than endless games.
Is your coaching building well-rounded athletes?
Discover:
The real cost of no “off-season”
Why technica...
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November 6, 2025 • 19 mins
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Ever ask yourself if youth basketball really needs all those fancy stats and endless film break-downs?
Most coaches think more data means smarter coaching—but is that always true? In this episode, Steve Collins and Bill Flitter bust this myth, sharing decades of wisdom, and reveal how focusing only on essentials can transform your coaching.
How much is your ...
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November 4, 2025 • 57 mins
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Do you think coaching is just about teaching X’s and O’s? Think again!
Many believe running the perfect playbook is the key, but legendary Bay Area coach Margaret Gartner says the real job runs so much deeper. Coach Bill Flitter sits down with Gartner, a 600+ game winner, to break down what matters most when building great youth teams.
How would your players describe your impact?
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Th...
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October 30, 2025 • 16 mins
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Are parents really the biggest challenge in youth basketball—or is it something deeper?
It’s easy to think that silent sidelines equal happy families, but that’s a myth most coaches fall for. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and Coach Steve Collins—armed with decades of experience—unpack the tricky world of parental and external pressures.
How well do you set expectations and communicate with your team...
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October 29, 2025 • 15 mins
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October 28, 2025 • 14 mins
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Do you think blaming refs, teammates, or parents helps your team win?
It’s easy to believe negativity is “just part of the ...
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October 23, 2025 • 16 mins
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Is your practice plan working for you—or against you?
Most coaches think structure kills creativity, but is chaos really the answer? In this episode, Coach Steve Collins and Coach Bill Flitter—two seasoned pros—reimagine practice planning to keep kids learning, improving, and begging to come back.
Are you actually maximizing your gym time?
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October 21, 2025 • 14 mins
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👷🏼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/
📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai
Is making practice fun the same as making it competitive?
Many coaches think fun means chaos and competition means stress, bu...
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October 16, 2025 • 16 mins
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✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/
📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai
Ever worry you don't have what it takes to confidently coach a youth basketball team?
It's easy to think experience alone builds confidence, but guess what? Even the pros had to start somewhere! In this episode, Coaches Bill Flitter and...
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