Coaching Youth Hoops (Youth Basketball Coach)

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

Ep 270 How Naming Drills Improves Memory and Team Communication

September 25, 2025 • 14 mins
https://teachhoops.com/ Is shouting “Run the layup drill!” met with blank stares from your players? Most coaches assume calling out a drill’s name is enough—but kids often forget what it means under pressure. In this episode, Coach Steve Collins and Coach Bill Flitter, boasting nearly 50 years of combined coaching expertise, show you how clever naming and mnemonics can transform learning and recall for youth athletes. How clea...
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Ep 269 How to Run Effective Practices With Low Attendance

September 23, 2025 • 14 mins
https://teachhoops.com/ Ever found yourself with just a handful of players at practice and wondered, “Is it even worth it?” Many think you need a full squad to make real progress, but that's not the whole story. Hosts Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter, boasting 35+ years of coaching energy, reveal how to turn low numbers into big opportunities for player development. What do you do when less than half your team shows up? Dis...
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The Ep 268 Secrets to Buy-In: Fostering Belonging and Accountability with Young Athletes

September 18, 2025 • 14 mins
The Secrets to Buy-In: Fostering Belonging and Accountability with Young Athletes Summary  Do you think team buy-in just happens if you tell kids to "try harder"? Lots of coaches assume buy-in is automatic, but Coach Steve Collins and Bill Flitter—two seasoned pros—know that’s just not true. In this episode, they dig into how real commitment starts with culture, connection, and a sense of belonging. Ask yourself: Are your athle...
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Bonus The Ultimate Coaching Scholarship That Can Transform Your Program

September 17, 2025 • 5 mins
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/scholarship/ Are you a youth basketball coach looking for a definitive edge this season? Imagine heading into your first practice with an entire season of championship-level practice plans, drills, and resources already prepared for your whole organization. In this episode, we break down an unprecedented partnership between Teachhoops.com and Coaching Youth Hoops that offers exactly that. They are gi...
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Ep 267 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 2)

September 16, 2025 • 37 mins
https://teachhoops.com/⁠ ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ Is telling your players more always better? Most coaches (and parents!) believe nonstop advice and feedback builds better athletes. But is that the secret sauce? In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter sits down with girls’ life coach Sylvia Colucci—an expert in raising confident, resilient athletes—to challenge this noisy myth. Is your “support” really helping your players...
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Ep 266 How leading with love creates unstoppable players ( Part 1)

September 11, 2025 • 40 mins
https://teachhoops.com/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is telling your players more always better? Most coaches (and parents!) believe nonstop advice and feedback builds better athletes. But is that the secret sauce? In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter sits down with girls’ life coach Sylvia Colucci—an expert in raising confident, resilient athletes—to challenge this noisy myth. Is your “support” really helping your players th...
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Ep 265 Interview with Richard Messing Ethics and Sports

September 9, 2025 • 47 mins
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai-basketball-coach/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmessing/ Richard, can you start by explaining your mission to Give Voice to Ethics™ and how it connects to youth sports? What inspired the creation of the Ecosystem-4-Ethics™, and how do you envision it impacting communities, especially in the context of sports? Ethics is often discussed in busin...
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Ep 264 How to Make Smart In-Game Coaching Moves

September 4, 2025 • 20 mins
Turn Game Film Into A Game Plan with AI =>> ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai⁠Done for you practice plans - diagrams, videos, explanations =>> ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/⁠ Are you making the right calls during the heat of the game—or just winging it? Many youth coaches think teaching fundamentals is enough, but in-game decisions are where games are truly won (or lost). Veteran coaches Bill Flitter and Steve Collins, with de...
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Ep 263 Winning from the Sideline: Mastering the Art of Substitution

September 2, 2025 • 21 mins
Are you substituting players—or just rolling the dice and hoping for the best? Many coaches think subbing is a simple numbers game, but Coach Steve Collins and Coach Bill Flitter (with nearly 40 years of combined wisdom) reveal the art and strategy behind every change. How confident are you in your sub patterns? Listen in for: Making subs work for player development and team wins. Mastering the chess match of in-game ...
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Ep 262 The Unwritten Playbook: A Guide to Coaching Etiquette

August 27, 2025 • 17 mins
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Is sideline yelling really making you a better coach—or just a louder one? Too many think passion means volume, but that can teach kids all the wrong lessons. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and Steve Collins—both seasoned leaders on and off the court—break down true coaching etiquette. How’s your sideline behavior impacting your team? Discover how to: Model calm under pressure. Ha...
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Ep 261 Boost Skill Development with Efficient Small Sided Games

August 20, 2025 • 16 mins
https://teachhoops.com/ Do you think running new drills every week is the secret to better youth basketball teams? Most coaches think variety keeps things fresh, but in this episode, Coach and Bill Flitter—veterans with 50+ years combined—flip that script. They show how mastering small-sided games and adding simple twists turn ordinary practices into powerhouse sessions. Are you really maximizing every minute with your players? ...
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Ep 260 Handling Parents Coaching from the Stands

August 13, 2025 • 12 mins
https://teachhoops.com/ Do you think yelling from the stands really helps your player on the court? Many parents believe their sideline instructions give kids an extra edge, but it often just causes confusion and stress. In this episode, Coach Bill Flitter and Coach Steve Collins—armed with over 50 years of combined coaching wisdom—tackle the real cost of parents shouting instructions and offer practical solutions. Are you enc...
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Ep 259 Essential Basketball Tournament Survival Strategies

August 6, 2025 • 19 mins
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Summary  Is surviving a youth basketball tournament weekend as simple as showing up and playing hard? Many believe it’s just about game plans and hustle, but there’s a lot more to it! Hosts Steve Collins and Bill Flitter—seasoned coaches with wisdom earned from countless tournament battles—share their secrets to not just surviving, but thriving. Could your tournament prep use an upgrade? Listen ...
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Ep 258 What to Say at Halftime: Youth Hoops Strategies for Short Breaks

July 30, 2025 • 14 mins
What do you really say at youth basketball halftime—does it even matter? Most coaches think halftime is for grand speeches and complex fixes, but what if less really is more? In this episode, seasoned coaches Steve Collins and Bill Flitter shatter the myth, showing you how quick, targeted halftime talks can change the game. Ask yourself: Are your halftime chats helping or just filling time? You’ll learn: How to squeeze maxi...
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Ep 257 Saying Yes to Coaching: Tips for Reluctant Youth Basketball Coaches

July 23, 2025 • 15 mins
https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai-basketball-coach/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Ever found yourself suddenly “roped into coaching” and wondered, “What on earth do I do now?” Many folks think you have to be a basketball expert to coach youth hoops, but that’s far from reality. This week, veteran coaches Steve Collins and Bill Flitter—your go-to sources for all things youth basketball—share how anyone can step up and thrive, e...
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Ep 256 Coaching Burnout: How to Stay Fired Up Without Burning Out

July 16, 2025 • 10 mins
www.aihoopscoach.com In this powerful episode of the Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast, Coach Collins and Coach Flitter get real about something every youth coach eventually faces: burnout. From managing practices and game prep to handling parent pressure and life outside the gym, coaching can take its toll—even for the most passionate leaders. You’ll hear candid stories, hard-earned lessons, and effective strategies to: Recogniz...
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Ep 255 Sharing the Ball: Teaching Team Play in Youth Basketball

July 9, 2025 • 12 mins
www.aihoops.com In this episode of the Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast, Coach Collins and Coach Flitter break down one of the most important—and often overlooked—skills in youth basketball: sharing the ball. From “ball hog” habits to kids learning when and why to pass, the conversation dives into real strategies to help young players embrace team-first basketball. You’ll learn: Why kids struggle to share the ball—and how to shi...
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Ep 254 Screens vs. Sneakers: Finding Balance in Youth Basketball

July 2, 2025 • 18 mins
https://aihoopscoach.com/ In this episode of the Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast, we tackle a growing concern for coaches and parents alike: how screen time is impacting youth basketball development. Coach Collins and Coach Flitter dive into the real-world effects that excessive time on phones, tablets, and gaming systems are having on today’s young athletes—both mentally and physically. You’ll hear firsthand coaching experiences, e...
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Ep 253 The Lost Art of Footwork in Youth Hoops

June 25, 2025 • 12 mins
As a reminder, to celebrate their 250th podcast episode, Coaching Youth Hoops is offering a 25% discount on all practice plans for the month of June 2025. Visit ⁠coachingyouthhoops.com⁠, click on the "Get Started" button, and use the promo code PODCAST250 at checkout to claim your savings. Coaching Youth Hoops dives into why proper footwork is a fundamental and often overlooked skill in basketball, from shooting to defense. In th...
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Ep 252 Keeping Youth Basketball Players Engaged in the Summer

June 18, 2025 • 12 mins
Don't forget, to celebrate their 250th podcast episode, Coaching Youth Hoops is offering a 25% discount on all practice plans for the month of June 2025. Head over to ⁠coachingyouthhoops.com⁠, click the green "Get Started" button, and use the promo code PODCAST250 at checkout. Coaching Youth Hoops offers strategies for maintaining player involvement during the off-season, from camps to at-home challenges. In this episode of the C...
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