Hardwood Hustle

Head coach of UT Tyler men’s basketball and PGC Director Jamon Copeland stopped by for a great interview at the NABC convention during the Final Four. He shares his passion for coaching and developing young men and his philosophy on staying present with his team. Get your notebook ready for this quick hitting edition of […]

Should the NBA get rid of the draft? PGC basketball’s Tyler Coston shares an interesting take on how to improve the NBA through eliminating the draft and creating a free market for players and teams. Enjoy this unique discussion with Adam, TJ, and Tyler in today’s new episode.

Time is our most valuable asset, and in this week’s player episode Adam and TJ share practical ways for players to better prioritize their time. From having more focused workouts to finding things to say ‘no’ to, this episode is sure to help players make the most of the time they have.

We’re joined in today’s episode by Flagler College head coach Chad Warner and have an impactful discussion on communication, player relationships, and much more. Get your notebook ready for great quotes and coaching insight from Coach Warner in our 100th episode of the Hardwood Hustle.

We’re back with another episode that is sure to inspire you today. From college basketball player to Division 1 assistant coach, Jonathan Mattox’s journey has been one that is all about trusting and honoring the process. As a young professional already making a name for himself, you’ll love his coaching insight and journey.

Whether you’re the leading scorer or 15th man, everything you do should be about the team. In today’s player episode Adam and TJ discuss the problem with sitting quietly on the bench and how you can impact your team no matter what role you have.

Quitting something you’ve committed to can be one of the hardest things you can do, but because not every coach or player is in the perfect situation, this may be the best thing for some people. In this episode Adam and TJ share ways for you to consider whether or not quitting and moving on to […]

We’re back with another great interview from the Final Four in Phoenix at the NABC convention. Patrick Ewing Jr. joined Adam and TJ and shared about his playing and coaching career, and offers great advice for coaches and players at all levels.

Inspired from a recent viral video of Geno Auriemma sharing his thoughts on the importance of body language, Adam and TJ share why it is so important for players, and how players can make sure their body language isn’t holding them back from becoming the best version of themselves.

In today’s episode we bring you a great interview from our time at the Final Four and NABC convention in Phoenix. From his time in the NAIA to his current role as a Division 1 head coach, you’ll love the coaching experience Coach Harper shares in this episode.

In this episode we are joined by professional trainer Chris Gorres and NFL veteran Lorenzo Alexander for a great conversation on training, work ethic, and much more. Enjoy this edition of the Hardwood Hustle and go check out the ‘Train with the Best’ podcast!

Coaching clinics are a huge part of most coaches professional development, but are you making the most of the clinics you attend? And if you are, how can you best organize and implement all of the great ideas shared throughout the clinics? Adam and TJ share a great process for coaches to help them get the […]

As a coach and leader of a team, you should be able to own a room at certain times when it’s needed. Whether you are naturally good at this or need practice, today’s discussion will give you great tips on how to improve at this skill. Adam and TJ break down 6 different ways to help you […]

Every winter players are asked, ‘What did you do with your off-season?’ Now is the time to work to make sure you have those answers! From developing a shooting, strength and conditioning, or leadership plan, Adam and TJ share their ideas on how you can have your best off-season yet.

In today’s episode we bring you great perspective from an Assistant Athletic Director at the Division II level. JaVonte’ Ashford has an incredible heart for developing student athletes, and also shares insight into his side career of professional bodybuilding. You’ll enjoy the tangible takeaways JaVonte’ shares during this episode!