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  • Ep 139 What Does Real Leadership Look Like? UConn vs South Carolina

    Ep 139 What Does Real Leadership Look Like? UConn vs South Carolina
    2026/04/09
    https://teachhoops.com/ Multiple outlets reported that UConn coach Geno Auriemma had a tense exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley near the end of the game, then left the floor without going back for the usual postgame handshake, before issuing a public apology afterward. Coach, this is the part we don’t talk about enough. It’s hard to lose. It’s hard when it ends suddenly. And most of us have felt that walk off the court — where you’re trying to hold it together for your players while your own emotions are screaming. So the coaching question becomes: This episode breaks down leadership in three layers: Sportsmanship isn’t about being “nice.” It’s about having standards when your emotions are loud. A simple truth: if your postgame behavior is based on feelings, it will eventually break. That’s why great programs have a postgame routine that never changes — win or lose. The apology matters because it models something players rarely see: A leader saying, “I didn’t handle that the right way.” That’s not weakness. That’s accountability. And accountability is contagious. We turn this into something every coach can apply: Your 5-minute plan after a brutal loss What you do in the handshake line What you say to captains first How you get your team off the floor with class What NOT to do (no ref talk, no fan talk, no extra drama) Your 24-hour rule First day: breathe, protect the program, don’t rewrite history Next day: tip your hat, own what you control, build the fix You can be disappointed without being disrespectful Routines protect you when emotions spike Owning mistakes fast is leadership, not PR The way you lose becomes a permanent lesson for your players What does “class” look like when we’re hurting? What’s our standard in the handshake line? How do we respond when we feel we were wronged? What do we control after the final buzzer? “We hurt, but we have class.” “No extra drama. Represent us.” “We tip our hat, then we get better.” “We don’t blame. We build.” When losing hurts… what do your players learn from YOU?1) The moment2) The response3) The culture toolTakeaways for CoachesQuestions to Discuss With Your TeamPractical Coaching Language You Can Steal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Ep 138 How Do You Build Leadership in the Off-Season Before the Games Even Start?

    Ep 138 How Do You Build Leadership in the Off-Season Before the Games Even Start?
    2026/04/02
    https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode, coming to you live from the 5th Quarter Studio in Madison, Wisconsin, we break down why leadership is not built during the season—it is built long before the lights come on. If you want a winning program, it starts in the off-season with standards, daily habits, honest evaluation, and teaching players how to lead before pressure ever hits. We dig into how coaches can develop real leadership by defining program identity, training returning players to lead drills and hold teammates accountable, and building a culture rooted in communication, discipline, and trust. This is bigger than skill work. It is about creating a program where players know who they are, what is expected, and how to respond when things get hard. You will also walk away with a practical starting plan: evaluate last season honestly, identify the biggest areas for growth, meet with your returning leaders, build an intentional off-season calendar, and start teaching your program pillars right now. Because winning is not random, and neither is leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 分
  • Ep 137 What Can the End of a Season Teach a Great Coach?

    Ep 137 What Can the End of a Season Teach a Great Coach?
    2026/03/26
    https://teachhoops.com/ When the season ends, what should a great coach do next? In this episode, I talk about why the end of a season is one of the biggest leadership moments of the year. This is where coaches have to tell the truth, honor the journey, and learn from what the season was trying to teach them. I break down why you should not judge the whole season by the last game, how to reflect honestly on your own leadership, and why your impact on players continues long after the final buzzer. This episode is about turning endings into growth. For more coaching help, leadership tools, and resources to build your program, head over to TeachHoops.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 分
  • Ep 136 What Do Great Programs Do the Day After a Big Win?

    Ep 136 What Do Great Programs Do the Day After a Big Win?
    2026/03/19
    https://teachhoops.com/ What does a great program do after a big win? In this episode, I talk about why the day after success matters just as much as game day. Winning can hide cracks, soften standards, and make teams relax if coaches are not careful. I break down how strong programs tell the truth after a win, praise the things that travel, keep standards high, and help players reset emotionally. This is a leadership episode about building a program that does not just enjoy success, but knows how to handle it. For more coaching help, leadership tools, and resources to build your program, head over to TeachHoops.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Ep 135 Are You Calm Enough to Lead When the Pressure Hits?

    Ep 135 Are You Calm Enough to Lead When the Pressure Hits?
    2026/03/12
    https://teachhoops.com/ What does your team really need from you in the biggest moments of the season? In this episode, we talk about why leadership in March is not always about bringing more energy, more emotion, or more noise. Sometimes the best thing a coach can give a team is calm, clarity, and confidence when everything around them feels loud. I break down how players borrow the emotional level of their coach, why short and clear communication matters more than long speeches, and how pressure moments reveal the habits your program has built all season. This episode is about helping coaches understand that steady leadership can be the difference between panic and poise. If you are coaching meaningful games right now, this is a great reminder that your team does not just need your strategy. They need your presence. They need your belief. And they need a leader who can keep pointing them back to what matters most. For more help building your program and growing as a coach, go to TeachHoops.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 分
  • Ep 134 Are You Building Culture in October… or in March?

    Ep 134 Are You Building Culture in October… or in March?
    2026/03/05
    https://teachhoops.com/ What if your culture didn’t start on day one of practice… but the day after your last game? In this episode, Coach shares a simple “net strategy” that turns a future goal into a real, daily reminder your players can’t ignore. You’ll learn why vision has to come before the work, why tangible symbols beat speeches, and how public commitment creates peer accountability. When kids can see the target, they train differently—because the grind finally has a “why.” Take the challenge: don’t wait for October to talk culture. Plant the vision early, make it physical, and reinforce it all off-season—so when February comes, you’re not hoping… you’re executing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 分
  • Ep 133 Are You Building Confidence… or Coaching from Fear Right Now?

    Ep 133 Are You Building Confidence… or Coaching from Fear Right Now?
    2026/02/26
    https://teachhoops.com/ As the playoffs approach, pressure rises — and so does the temptation to add more. More sets. More adjustments. More “just in case” preparation. In this episode, Coach Collins challenges coaches to examine whether they’re sharpening their identity or quietly coaching from fear. Late-season success isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about trusting what you already do well. When practices shift from reinforcing strengths to preventing every possible mistake, confidence can erode and hesitation creeps in. This episode explores how to protect clarity, reinforce identity, and lead with courage during the most important stretch of the season. If you’re a few weeks away from postseason play and feeling urgency build, this conversation will help you simplify, refocus, and double down on what truly travels. The strongest teams in March aren’t overloaded — they’re clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 分
  • Ep 132 Is Your Team Peaking at the Right Time… or Running on Empty?

    Ep 132 Is Your Team Peaking at the Right Time… or Running on Empty?
    2026/02/19
    www.teachhoops.com February is where the season tells the truth. Legs are heavy, emotions run higher, and every practice feels like it matters twice as much. In this episode, we talk about how this month doesn’t create who your team is — it REVEALS it. And it reveals you, too. Coach Collins breaks down why most teams don’t need more “stuff” right now… they need more CLARITY, CONSISTENCY, and CONNECTION. You’ll hear why adding one more play, one more defense, or one more “special” look can tighten your team into fear instead of sharpening them for March. You’ll also get four February anchors you can use immediately: shrink the menu, win the energy battle with standards, separate physically tired from mentally drained, and make the month about leadership instead of panic. If you want your team playing free and confident when it counts, this is the blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 分