In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, Coach Kevin and Coach J unpack one of the biggest coaching traps in youth basketball: overcoaching.

They share real stories from their own sidelines about how constant talking and correcting can actually slow down player growth, and why the best coaches often say less and observe more.

You’ll hear how silence, patience, and trust can unlock confidence and leadership in players, and how 3on3 basketball naturally forces coaches to step back and let players figure things out.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode will challenge you to rethink what great coaching really looks like.

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In Part 2 of our interview with Olympic coach and mental toughness expert Shawnee Harle, we dive deeper into the psychology of sports:

- Why confidence is overrated and the real difference between confidence and self-esteem

- How athletes can replace the “voice of fear” with their “voice of courage”

- What bench players should really be learning when they’re not on the court

- Why coaches must face their deepest fear — losing — before they can build long-term toughness in their athletes

- How measuring courage (instead of just stats) transforms team culture

This episode will challenge the way you think about confidence, failure, and development as a coach, parent, or player.

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For more information on Coach Shawnee Harle: https://www.shawneeharle.com/

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In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Coach Shawnee Harle, one of the most respected mental toughness coaches in basketball.

With over 30 years of elite coaching experience, including two Olympics with Team Canada, Shawnee shares her powerful insights on:

- Why athletes lose confidence under pressure

- The truth about the “emotional storm” players face in big moments

- Why “Fake it till you make it” doesn’t work....and what to do instead

- Tools parents and coaches can use to help athletes face fear, self-doubt, and mistakes

This is Part 1 of our conversation with Coach Shawnee, and it’s packed with lessons for players, parents, and coaches who want to build resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence on and off the court.

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