Hardwood Texas: Recent Episodes
Matt Jones
Albert Thomas - Fort Bend Elkins HS
Topics:
Being Patient to Reach Coaching Goals
Developing a System of Play 9th - Varsity
Coaching Style
Learning from Your Players
Marc Gardner - Brandeis HS
Episode Topics:
State Tournament Run
Offense/Defense Philosophy
Starting a new school/program
Program Yearly Progression
Topics:
- The "Why" of Coaching and Coaching background
- Using non sports to build a team
- Player Development for better offense
- Use of Princeton Offense to start possessions
Sharman White, head boys basketball coach at Pace Academy in Georgia, will undertake his ninth USA Basketball coaching assignment as head coach of the 2020 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team.
Overall, in 21 seasons as a high school head coach, he has compiled a 393-100 (.797) record (through 2018-19). 8 Georgia State Championships including 6 in a row
Topics:
- Coaching Background and Experiences
- Coaching Today's Athlete
- Lessons Learned from USA Basketball
- Respect, Culture, and Habits
Drew is an NBA Skills Coach & Consultant that counts NBA stars Joel Embiid, Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, Jordan Clarkson, RJ Barrett and countless others as full-time clients.
Former player at Belmont University and CEO of Pure Sweat Basketball
Topics:
- Lessons learned in basketball
- How to implement player development into HS basketball
- Importance of skill acquisition and drill build up
- Drew's App and text group for "social distancing" improvement
Grant is in his first season as the video coordinator for the Arkansas Little-Rock Men's Basketball program.
Grant spent time as a student assistant under Tubby Smith at Chris Beard at Texas Tech as well as a graduate assistant at Memphis for Tubby Smith and Penny Hardaway. Grant discusses his experiences in college basketball and what he has learned from different coaches.
Topics:
Coaches tree
Lessons learned
Goals and plans at UALR
Coach Carrabine is currently the Head basketball coach at Rudder HS and serves as the 1st VP of TABC. He has over 650 wins at a variety of schools including St. Thomas, Fort Bend Dulles, and Bryan Rudder including a State Finalist team at Ford Bend Dulles in 2008.
Jeff McMillin is in his 4th year as the Varsity Assistant at College Station High School and his 16th year overall. He spent 12 years in Kansas as a Head Coach and is the Defensive Coordinator for College Station HS. He was instrumental in helping College Station reach the 3rd round and an overall record of 36-3.
Pete Schwethelm is a basketball consultant who runs the Coach Pete Basketball Camps as well as other recruiting services. His stops in coaching include Schreiner University, Houston Episcopal HS, Dallas Winston School, Dallas Skyline HS, Rice University, Georgia Tech, Merchant Marine Academy, Lafayette College
Coaches can contact Coach Pete
@coachpetecamps
CoachPeteCamps.com
AcademicRecruits.com
CollegeRecruitingHelp.com
@peterschwethelm
Pete Schwethelm is a basketball consultant who runs the Coach Pete Basketball Camps as well as other recruiting services. His stops in coaching include Schreiner University, Houston Episcopal HS, Dallas Winston School, Dallas Skyline HS, Rice University, Georgia Tech, Merchant Marine Academy, Lafayette College
Coaches can contact Coach Pete
@coachpetecamps
CoachPeteCamps.com
AcademicRecruits.com
CollegeRecruitingHelp.com
@peterschwethelm
Pete Schwethelm is a basketball consultant who runs the Coach Pete Basketball Camps as well as other recruiting services. His stops in coaching include Schreiner University, Houston Episcopal HS, Dallas Winston School, Dallas Skyline HS, Rice University, Georgia Tech, Merchant Marine Academy, Lafayette College
Coaches can contact Coach Pete
@coachpetecamps
CoachPeteCamps.com
AcademicRecruits.com
CollegeRecruitingHelp.com
@peterschwethelm
Coach Jon Allen has been the Head Coach at Marion HS for 12 years. His teams have had multiple top 10 rankings and regional tournament appearances. His teams are known for playing gritty, helpside, sound man to man defense against some of the most talented teams in the state.
Danny Henderson is one of the most iconic Texas High School Boys Basketball coaches in history. His 700 plus wins, 80% win percentage, 4 state championships and multiple coaching awards make him a legend in the business. Over the next few episodes, Coach Henderson discusses multiple topics that span the length of his career.
Danny Henderson is one of the most iconic Texas High School Boys Basketball coaches in history. His 700 plus wins, 80% win percentage, 4 state championships and multiple coaching awards make him a legend in the business. Over the next few episodes, Coach Henderson discusses multiple topics that span the length of his career.
Coach Hirst just completed his 9th season as the Head Coach at San Antonio Reagan High School and has 388 total wins as a head coach. John is very involved in THSCA and well as TABC. Coach Hirst shares his insights that he has gained in his 26 years in education.
Topics:
- Learning as a young coach
- Building a coaching staff
- Functioning as a coaching staff in practice
- Program Pillars
- Building a tough team mindset
- Player Development
Coach Chris Schlicke will be starting his first season as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Veribest High School. Chris was previously the assistant coach at Wall HS for Tate Lombard. Coach Schlicke has been a part of 2 state championship teams and plans to use similar program building strategies to take Veribest to the next level.
Lessons learned as an assistant at Wall.
How to develop players and shooting habits
Expectations for his program and team
Importance of junior high player development
David Edwards is an assistant boy's basketball coach at Austin High School in Austin, TX where he has helped lead the Maroons to playoff appearances the past two seasons. Dave is a National Board Certified Teacher who has spent the past 25 years coaching at all levels across the country, from youth through high school, and brings a unique perspective on high school coaching, player development and the role defense plays in winning championships. Throughout his career he has been passionate about using basketball to instill the importance of academics, attitude, effort and excellence in his student athletes both on and off the court.
Coach Edwards also communicates with over 200 coaches from around the world with his Facebook Group: The Austin Basketball Coaches Group
Topics:
From soccer to basketball
Coaching Mentors
Teaching a pressure defense mentality
Guarding the ball in pressure man to man
Drills and emphasis for pressure man to man
Guarding ball screens
Coach Josh Fostel is beginning his 18th season at Eula HS (Clyde, TX). Coach Fostel has taken two teams to the UIL State Tournament winning the Class A UIL Championship in 2011. Coach Fostel is also one of the directors of TABC Camp. This podcast will focus on how to build a championship culture at the small school level.
Coaching History and Advice
Building players starting in 6th Grade
Connecting Player Development into team offense and defense
Making your program "Big Time"
*Communication with players/parents
Coach Wes Chapman is the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach at Tom Bean High School. Coach Chapman is a graduate of Sam Rayburn HS and has turned the Tomcats into a perennial playoff team in his time as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Tom Bean. Coach Chapman shares his experience of becoming an Athletic Director and how to create ownership within all athletic programs.
Getting a start in coaching
Sales Pitch for becoming an AD
Building and growing all programs
Creating a successful basketball culture
Coach Doug Brotherton has lead The Village School in Houston to four TAPPS State Tournament appearances. Doug has a wealth of coaching experience from coaching boys high school basketball in Michigan, AAU hoops, college experience, and even as a regional NBA scout. Coach Brotherton will be sharing his offensive philosophy against man defenses as well as how he wants to build players' skills.
Coaching experiences and lessons learned
Best advice received in coaching
Focus on player development and growth
Offensive philosophy
Attacking man to man defenses with 4 out offense
Set plays and terminology
Coach Ott is in his third year as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Cedar Park High School. Coach Ott has lead the Lady Wolves to back to back district championships and a 28-0 district record over the last two seasons. Donny is starting his 20th year in education and was previously the Asst. Boys Basketball Coach at North Crowley HS and the Head Girls Basketball Coach at North Crowley. Coach Ott will discuss his zone offense principles and how shooting ties into his zone concepts.
- Coaching History
- Lessons Learned in Coaching
*5 keys to becoming a successful coach - Shooting and player development
- Zone Offense Philosophy
- Zone Offense Breakdown
Coach Herb More is currently the assistant head boys basketball coach at Alamo Heights High School. Herb has 621 wins as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at San Antonio Cole in 26 years as a head coach. He also has 4 state tournament appearances (2 as a head coach, 2 as an assistant) and 11 regional tournament showings at Cole HS.
Topics Covered:
How to use scouting report with specific teams
How film is used to help self scout
Preparing a team on the court for big games
Coaching advice for young coaches
Danny Henderson is one of the most iconic Texas High School Boys Basketball coaches in history. His 700 plus wins, 80% win percentage, 4 state championships and multiple coaching awards make him a legend in the business. Over the next few episodes, Coach Henderson discusses multiple topics that span the length of his career.
Topics Include:
Coaching History
Coaching Mentors and Growth as a Young Coach
Building a Basketball Culture through Discipline
How to Create Buy In from Players
Continuing our state champion guests on the PTR Podcast is Chance Westmoreland of the Argyle Lady Eagles. Coach Westmoreland is a 4 time state champion and just finished off back to back 4A Championships as the head coach at Argyle.
Topics:
What to look for when scouting
How to transfer information to players from scouting reports
Organization of scouting reports and the use of film
Self Scout and getting
Danny Henderson is one of the most iconic Texas High School Boys Basketball coaches in history. His 700 plus wins, 80% win percentage, 4 state championships and multiple coaching awards make him a legend in the business. Over the next few episodes, Coach Henderson discusses multiple topics that span the length of his career.
Coach Ruiz has been a coach for 11 years where he was first the Head Boys Basketball coach at Amherst High School. He then became the 1st Assistant at Waco Robinson where he was a part of their Regional Quarterfinals run, and then took over the program the next two years. Currently he is the 1st Assistant at Austin Vandegrift where he has been the assistant for the past 4 years helping the Vipers to multiple playoff appearances, with most recently a Bi-District championship this past year.
Coach Sean Armstrong is in his 7th season at Corpus Christi King HS. Coach Armstrong has lead the Mustangs to three consecutive playoff appearances, making King the only coastal bend team during that time period to do so. Sean will share how he builds culture in his program as well how how the team is overcoming the tragedy of losing a teammate.
Topics:
Books for Learning as a Coach
How to Build Culture with His Program
DVDs and Other Coaching Tools
Helping a Team and Community Deal with Tragedy
Michael Gonzales is the Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Veterans Memorial High School in Judson ISD. Michael has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a coach working his way up from the junior high level to now being a varsity assistant coach. Coach Gonzales is a staple at TABC Camps and a great ambassador for high school basketball in the state of Texas. In this episode, Gonzo shares expertise from his experiences and how to become the best assistant coach for your school.
Coaching advice from mentors
Checklists for assistant coaches
Knowing your role and guiding a basketball program
Practice planning and game planning philosophy
Triva Corrales from Converse Judson High School earned her 300th win
this season on her way to leading Judson to the 6A UIL State
Championship. Judson's state title is the first such championship for
a San Antonio area girls' basketball team. Coach Corrales also had
coaching stops as the head coach at Burbank and an assistant at Wagner
HS.
Going from head coach back to assistant
Advice to her younger self
"Everyone is a captain"
Player development in the spring
Communication with AAU Coaches
Communication with Parents
Coach Jones has been a coach for close to 20 years. He is currently the 1st Assistant at The Woodlands High School and was previously the Head Coach at Pflugerville Connally where he took them to the Regional Quarterfinals in his 2nd year there. Coach Jones has stops at UT Tyler, Fort Worth Brewer, Mount Vernon, Buda Hays, Pflugerville Connally, and The Woodlands.
Development as a player
Skills that players should improve
Influences coaches had on him
Starting the process of becoming a college player
Saint Louis Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament Appearance
How Shad got into coaching
Differences in coaching and administration
Keeping first things first
How an illnes in his family changed his perspective
Coach Jim Blackburn, Brian's dad and retired high school basketball coach, talks all kinds of basketball.