@LACourtReport: Recent Episodes
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Covering Southern California’s Boys HS Basketball Scene: LA, OC, Inland Empire, San Diego, and Ventura Counties.
Viewpoint HS coach JJ Prince blends traditionalism and innovation very well and we get to hear about it firsthand from him.
Talking to State Preview Classic founder and legendary high school coach Harvey Kitani about this year’s State Preview Classic
Talking to South Pasadena head coach Ernest Baskerville about his annual MLK Day Showcase
Talking to Torrey Pines assistant coach Nick Diaz about the return of the Holiday Classic presented by SB Live coming back full force this year.
A conversation with Southern California Academy head coach Julius Von Hanzlik. Please pardon a few sound glitches and echoes.
A postseason conversation with the head coach of Orange County powerhouse JSerra Catholic High School
Taking to Hillcrest HS head coach Jackson Wood about program building at a public school in Riverside County.
Talking about some really important life lessons with Saugus High School coach Alfredo Manzano
St. Anthony HS head coach Allen Caveness shares his experience turning around the Saints program.
Talking to Holy Martyrs head coach Koko Kaprielian about his program’s unparalleled atmosphere.
Catching up with Santa Clara assistant Scott Garson about his three trips to the Final Four with UCLA in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Checking in with El Camino Real head coach Joe Wyatt about cultivating a competitive atmosphere
Catching up with Long Beach Poly head coach Shelton Diggs about how to adjust your schemes based on your team’s strengths
Talking to a veteran coach about developing guards for the rigors of college basketball.
Catching up with Coach Wolfson and his assistant coaches about effective group dynamics
Talking to Calabasas head coach Jon Palarz about getting the most out of your assistant coaches.
A former collegiate coach, now a Senior Associate Athletics Director at Fresno State tells us what it’s like in an administrator’s chair.
Talking with Torrey Pines assistant coach about the Torrey Pines way of doing things, including the Holiday Classic.
A conversation with Valley Torah HS head coach Lior Schwartzberg about the uniqueness of his coaching situation.
A conversation with UC Davis associate head coach Kevin Nosek about the lessons he’s learned about being an effective assistant coach.
Connecting with a highly accomplished head coach about March Madness, the Patriot League, and academic excellence
Talking to Beverly Hills High School head coach Jarvis Turner about the journey that led him to be the successful leader of the Normans.
Talking with one of the most visible reporters in LA about notable players and programs.
A conversation about establishing the culture of your program with Southern California native and Westview High School (Oregon) head coach Mike Wolf.
Talking to Shalhevet HS head coach Ryan Coleman about classroom and on-court lessons in Positive Psychology and other things.
Talking about program building with San Diego HS standout player AJ Burgin and Cavers coach Bazz Fontenot
Fairfax High School head coach says that there’s no secret sauce, but he’s found a way to be successful everywhere he’s been.
Catching up with newly hired Yale Director of Basketball Operations about the transition from high school to college.
Talking to University of Redlands head coach Eric Bridgeland about receiving feedback from players and using it for program transformation.
Pivoting from growing up in a Christian and Catholic school environment to being the head coach at a prominent Orthodox Jewish school in Los Angeles.
Talking to master trainer Clint Parks about skill development, Kawhi Leonard, and the value of candor.
An in-depth conversation with Grinnell College assistant coach Aaron Levin about one of the most potent offensive systems in college basketball history. A system unlike any you’ve ever seen.
A conversation with Whitman College head coach John Lamanna about practice planning and implementing the Princeton Offense.
Talking about goal setting and team cohesion with veteran coach Ray Lokar. Coach Lokar is sharing with us the lessons he’s learned in his 40+ years of coaching.
Talking about Riverside County (and a little bit of San Bernardino County) high school hoops with the host of the Inland Sports Show, Pep Fernandez.
Catching up with a few players and one assistant coach from one of the most memorable college teams ever.
Catching up with two of the most visible parents on the Southern California HS Basketball scene.
Two former athletes talking about raising great people, great players, and great teammates.
Talking PAC-12 hoops and the utility of Sports Psychology in a Power Five Conference program.
Audio recording of a Zoom Coaches Roundtable session with Don Showalter, Director of Coach Development of the USA Basketball Youth Division
Talking about Anteater hoops, Kobe Bryant’s work ethic, and navigating through challenges with appreciation and humility.
A weekday chat with former UCLA Bruin and NBA player Andre McCarter about the Wizard of Westwood, Bill Walton, and his invention: Touch Glove.
Checking in with UCLA Associate Head Coach Darren Savino about Bruin players from Southern California.
A conversation with St. Francis HS asst coach Chris Acker and San Diego State asst coach Chris Acker. Both played integral roles in memorable seasons shut down early due to the pandemic. Please pardon a few audio delays.
Random weeknight basketball banter talking about the NBA Finals, Texas and California community college basketball during what is normally the time for the NBA preseason.
From Eastern Oregon to Seattle Pacific to Point Loma Nazarene to Idaho State; Coach Looney has been successful at every stop.