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The death of Flip Saunders clearly hit the Minnesota Timberwolves very hard.  Losing Flip who made such a huge impact on the franchise and was the main decision maker has been a difficult challenge.  The loss of Flip has been hard for anyone that was fortunate to know him.  Former players have expressed their gratitude for the positive influence he had on their lives.

Kevin Garnett “Forever in My Heart”

John Wall “Coach Saunders guided me into this league. He believed in me and taught me what it takes to be a good player and a better man. RIP Coach”

Kevin Love “Flip you were one of a kind.  He was a great basketball mind and even better human being.  You had a great impact on my life personally and professionally.  RIP my friend.”

Thaddeus Young “Honored to have played for a brief time for Coach Flip. I learned a lot in a short period of time.  He had so much passion for his players.”

Fred Hoiberg “He’ll be missed.  There’s not one person you could talk to who would say one bad thing about Flip Saunders.”

Alyn Thomsen, was blessed to have the opportunity to play for Coach Flip Saunders at the University of Tulsa and La Crosse Catbirds.  In 1993, Alyn experienced one of the best years of his life winning a CBA Championship with Flip as the head coach.  Flip was able to help transform Big Al a 7 footer with potential into a person who had a successful professional career playing in the CBA and overseas.

Listen to this episode of the Jim Huber Show to hear how Flip was able to connect with Alyn and other players getting them to love him and give their best.  Alyn shares what Flip did to make him an offensive genius, ways Flip connected with his PG, lessons learned that he uses to impact his players in a positive way and much more…

There is so much beneficial information for coaches, parents and players that Alyn discusses throughout the show!

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 0:24- A tribute to Flip Saunders
• 0:42- Introduction of Alyn Thomsen
• 1:55- What Flip Saunders did to connect with his players
• 3:48- It’s all about the Jimmy’s and Joe’s, not the X’s and O’s
• 4:22- Big Al getting cut by Flip in the CBA but not giving up on his dreams
• 6:22- Did Flip struggle with challenging players and confrontations?
• 8:11- What were the keys to Flip’s Offensive Genius?
• 9:14- Ways high school and youth coaches can implement Flip’s offensive philosophies
• 10:33- The connection of Flip and his point guard to be on the same page and thinking three plays ahead
• 11:10- Alyn’s transition from the CBA to playing in Portugal
• 13:43- Flip didn’t hold grudges, was extremely laid back, but was very competitive
• 15:31- Flip’s Harlem Globetrotters warmup to turn around a difficult season
• 16:41- Flip’s quote that Alyn still remembers today
• 17:38- What Al learned from Flip that he has successfully used coaching youth and high school kids
• 18:46- Remembering celebrating with Flip after the CBA Championship
• 19:23- The reasons you win championships
• 20:10- Quizzing Big Al on the 7 footers around the world
• 23:56- The questions not to ask tall people
• 24:44- Don’t have any regrets, give your best and have fun
• 25:15- Big Al’s every day commitment to make teammates better at practice
• 26:29- Ways that a 10^th person on a basketball team can help the team succeed

Follow Big Al Thomsen on Twitter @Bigal_tuhoops

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November 22, 1991, Derek Kellogg comes to UMASS as an unheralded point guard.  The media was bagging on coach Calipari, because they strongly believed that he should not have spent state money on Derek’s scholarship.  Under coach Cal’s leadership, Derek was able to prove them wrong by becoming a three year starter, leading them to three straight NCAA Tournaments and a Final 8 finish.  Coach Derek Kellogg has had the great opportunity to be mentored by coach Cal as a player and coach.

On April 23, 2008, UMASS brought one of its own home to lead the men’s basketball program.  The energetic and hard-working coach Kellogg has been able to take what he has learned, from coach Cal, and bring UMASS basketball back to national prominence, with three consecutive 20 win seasons, three consecutive postseason tournaments and a top 20 national ranking.

Listen to this episode of the Jim Huber Show to hear what key ingredients that coach Calipari used in taking UMASS men’s basketball to one of the worst division I programs to playing for National Championships, what coach Cal taught Derek to turn him into high level point guard, lessons coach Kellogg learned from coach Cal that he implements on a daily basis for success, etc.  There is so much beneficial information for coaches, parents and players that coach discusses throughout the show!

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 2:14- Introduction of coach Derek Kellogg
• 2:41- John Chaney and John Calipari 1994 Confrontation
• 4:27- How to play fast and still get players to take good shots?
• 5:49- Is the mid-range jumper a good or bad shot?
• 6:52- The motivation of the “Gladiator” movie to name Derek’s son
• 8:25- KU vs Memphis National Championship Game
• 9:11- What is the “IT” factor of a Point Guard?
• 10:31- Who is the best PG in the NBA for players to model?
• 11:15- Importance of a player going to the right college for their development
• 11:55- UMASS great facilities and top recruiting classes
• 12:53- How coach Calipari transformed UMASS into a national power
• 14:21- Memory of playing in the legendary “Cage”
• 16:34- Lessons learned from coach Calipari to become a great PG
• 18:24- The Trifecta with coach Derek Kellogg
  • Movie: “Gladiator”
  • Book: Bounce Back by John Calipari
  • Best Piece of Advice: “Dream Big and Believe That Anything Is Possible”

Follow on Twitter at: @CoachKellogg and @UMassBasketball

Find Information on UMASS Men’s Basketball Website   

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 People dream about an opportunity to learn from individuals like Jerry West, Hubie Brown and Mike Fratello.  Tony Barone, Sr. was fortunate to get that chance to learn from these basketball Hall of Famers.  Tony has a PHD in basketball due to his experiences of playing at Duke, to being a head coach at Creighton and Texas A&M, being an assistant & head coach in the NBA and also Director of Player Development for the Memphis Grizzlies.

His son, Brian Barone, has had tremendous basketball experience as well playing and coaching under Tom Crean, being teammate of Dwyane Wade and assisting at the NCAA DI level for over 14 years.  Even with all that experience, Tony, Sr. was the person that he has leaned on the most as he begins his first year as a college head coach.

Listen to this episode of the Jim Huber Show to hear the advice that Tony, Sr. gave Brian as he transitions from an assistant to a head coach.  You will find out through Tony’s years of experience what to do and what not to do in order to have success as a head coach.  As well coach Tony, Sr. will give you insights to what makes Jerry West and Hubie Brown so great at what they do, let you know key items to look for when evaluating players, nuggets for individuals how to get into coaching and move up the ranks, etc.  There is so much beneficial information for coaches, parents and players that both coaches discuss throughout the show!

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 0:27- Introduction of Tony and Brian Barone
• 3:15- Best lesson learned from Tom Crean
• 3:42- Brian’s experience playing with Dwyane Wade
• 4:31- The key to Jerry West’s greatness in constructing championship teams
• 5:59- Jerry West stood firm in nixing the Klay Thompson for Kevin Love trade
• 6:49- Do players in the NBA work hard at their craft?
• 7:50- Tony’s strategy in identifying Pau Gasol as a future NBA player without seeing him play in a game
• 11:16- Advice Tony gave to Brian on becoming a head coach at the college level
• 12:08- Tony’s lessons he learned on not what to do as a head coach
• 13:51- The high level of players that play at the Junior College Level
• 15:45- Tony tells a story about his experience coaching with Hubie Brown
• 17:42- Hubie Brown’s belief in repetition to develop good habits and confidence
• 19:21- Hubie’s skill in using constructive criticism to keep practice efficient
• 20:34- Tony uses basketball instead of basketball using him at Duke
• 22:26- Tony’s advice for an individual to get into coaching and advance to better opportunities
• 24:33- The reason why coaching is more challenging in today’s environment
• 24:33- The Trifecta with Tony and Brian Barone
  • Movie (Tony Barone, Sr,) Goodfellas
  • Book (Brian Barone) 1) Sacred Hoops: By Phil Jackson, 2) Energy Bus: By Jon Gordon
  • Best Piece of Advice (Tony Barone, Sr.) “Be Honest With Your Players”

Follow on Twitter at: @baroneb12

Find Information on Butler County CC Men’s Basketball:  https://butlercc.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/index

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 Phil Beckner remembers the late night call that changed Damian Lillard’s life, as does Damian Lillard. It was 11:30 that night when Phil’s phone rang and he saw the name Damian Lillard. His heart jumped because late night phone calls typically bring bad news. It was Damian and he asked humbly, “Coach, how do I make it to the NBA?” That’s where a bleary eyed Phil gave him the truth and uttered the words that changed his life and enabled him to become an NBA Franchise Player.

At Weber State coach Beckner was heavily involved in player development.  He helped develop four league MVP’s in a six year period.  He was also in charge of the defense that led the Big Sky conference in several defensive categories.  While at Weber State, they made six consecutive post season appearances.

Listen to this episode of the Jim Huber Show to hear the workouts that took a guard that no one had ever heard of and turned him into one of the NBA’s best Point Guards, and NBA All-Star, and a Franchise Player for the Portland Trailblazers. As well, coach Beckner discusses the keys to selecting someone to work out your child, three simple defensive rules to apply, the importance of learning from feedback, etc.  There is so much beneficial information for coaches, parents and players that is discussed throughout the show!

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 0:27- Introduction of Phil Beckner
• 0:50- The conversation that motivated Damian Lillard to become an NBA lottery pick
• 2:00- The plan Damian Lillard followed to develop him into an NBA All-Star
• 3:43- The importance of studying film in Damian’s development
• 4:34- The value of being great at what you are good at
• 5:42- A shooting series that Damian does to sharpen his skills
• 6:51- Tips to develop an empowering mindset for shooting the basketball
• 7:46- Coach Beckner’s past role with the Oklahoma City Thunder
• 8:07- Story that describes Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook’s appetite to be great
• 9:36- Leadership traits that Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook display
• 10:36- Which is better the 1-2 stop or the hop
• 11:01- Is the dip ok for players to have in their shot
• 12:00- 3 different type of skill workouts for kids that developed Damian Lillard
• 13:58- Which is more valuable: Player Development Coach or Skill Development Coach
• 15:36- The balance between skill development and playing games
• 16:40- Weber State winning culture that produced 6 straight post season tournament appearances
• 17:37- 3 rules that made Weber State one of the best defensive teams in the country
• 20:34- The importance of focusing on defense and rebounding at the beginning of practices and film sessions
• 21:31- The willingness to get feedback from others to make yourself better
• 22:47- The Best Of: Things I Have Learned From College Coaching
  • “You Don’t Coach For The Name On Your Business Card”
  • “Never Let A Chemistry Person Go”
  • “Players Don’t Care How Much You Know, Until They Know How Much You Care”
• 24:33- The Trifecta with coach Phil Beckner
  • Movie – Pursuit of Happiness – “Until you are sleeping on the floor of a bathroom subway with your son trying to make it, then it is probably not that hard. You probably still have a fighting chance.”
  • Book – Training Camp: By Jon Gordon “It is a must read for anyone who wants to be great in life.  An individual who has a greater purpose in being successful.”
  • Best Piece of Advice- My mom told me: “Believe in yourself and fake it until you make it.”

Follow Coach Beckner on Twitter: @PhilBeckner

Follow Nebraska Basketball on Twitter: @HuskerHoops

Find Information on Nebraska Basketball: http://www.huskers.com/

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Greg McDermott remembers that  long car ride home with his then unhappy and unsure 8th grade son Doug like it was yesterday. Doug was really down. So far down that he wanted to give up the game he loved and become his Dad’s Team Manager. Painful stuff, because as a Father and Son, basketball had been a love they had begun to powerfully share.  Now his scrawny, late bloomer was ready to walk away from the court, grab a seat and give up his uniform because he no longer believed in his ability. It’s hard as a parent seeing a child lose faith in themselves, so Greg kept a steady wheel and slowly began to rebuild that faith for the bumpy road ahead.  What was said and done that day on that road would lead this Father and Son to write their names down together in the College Basketball Record Books.

His son, Doug, swept all 14 National Player of the Year awards, led the nation in scoring (26.7 ppg.), became the fifth-leading scorer in Division I history (3,150 career points) and went on to become the 11th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.

The only other father-coach to help turn his son into a first-team All-American was Press Maravich, whose boy was Pistol Pete, and the gifts and curses of that relationship remain legend. So far, the McDermotts have enjoyed mostly gifts.

When fathers coach their sons, the usual narrative sees the son as the undeserving beneficiary – starting and playing point guard when he should be riding the bench. The McDermott’s are different. Coach McDermott has become that rare father who can rate his son perfectly. He can see him exactly for the person he is.

Graduating student-athletes, record win totals, sold-out crowds, regular-season and tournament titles, postseason success and a three-time All-American son are part of the legacy that Greg McDermott has created in his first five seasons at Creighton University.

McDermott has proven to be a top-notch recruiter and a sound tactician. He has coached 31 players who have earned some sort of conference award in his 14 years as a Division I coach.

In his interview, coach McDermott will give you strategic ways to successfully coaching your son or daughter, the lesson of not giving up on kids’ too early, how to make a great shooter better, pointers on developing a “Let It Fly” mentality with good shot selection, etc.  There is so much more beneficial information for coaches, parents and players that coach McDermott discusses throughout the show.

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 3:18- Coach McDermott’s end of season talk to his seniors
• 4:42- How coach McDermott kept his emotions in check during his talk
• 5:45- Doug McDermott’s transformation to becoming Naismith Player of the Year
• 7:47- Don’t give up on a kid not knowing maturation process and work ethic
• 9:13- The attention to details that made Harrison Barnes one of the best high school players in the last decade
• 10:14- Coach McDermott’s advice for coaching your son or daughter
• 13:33- Tips on how to coach your son or daughter fairly
• 15:54- Mistakes a coach can making when coaching son or daughter
• 17:31- What is natural and what is taught for a shooter to be great
• 18:31- The importance of the finish in your shot
• 19:17- How to tweak and what to work on with a great shooter
• 20:13- A teaching point that helps in shooting “Arch Off Your Hand”
• 20:58- Tips on balancing out a “Let It Fly” mentality with better shot selection
• 23:10- A challenge Doug McDermott faced transitioning to the NBA
• 23:34- The strategic ways that Doug is handling criticism playing in the NBA
• 25:46- The keys to developing a successful national elite culture at Creighton
• 27:12- Creighton a Basketball Place and Omaha a Basketball Town
• 27:58- Recruit kids that are a good examples for your children
• 29:58- The difference between the different college levels
• 32:31- Importance of developing relationships with kids circle of influence in recruiting
• 33:29- How coach McDermott evolves and coaches kids differently today
• 36:41- The Trifecta with coach Doug McDermott
  • Movie – Hoosiers
  • Book – Tuesday’s with Morrie: By Mitch Albom
  • Best Piece of Advice- coach McDermott’s father inspiring him by his actions to always overcome adversity and do what others think you can’t do.

Follow Coach McDermott on Twitter at: @cucoachmac

Find Information on Creighton Basketball: www.gocreighton.com

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It’s October, and if the Lakers hire Dr. Frankenstein to build them the “Ultimate Basketball Athlete”, his first call for knowledge will be to Alan Stein.  Alan’s been “In the Lab” with KD, Victor Oladipo, and other NBA players and the results have been, well, quite frightening.

The secrets of Stronger Team’s Mad Genius are all revealed in this episode. How to put muscle on stick thin players, the secret to jumping higher, sprinting faster and being at your strongest when everyone else is at their weakest and much more.

Basketball is an extremely dynamic sport that involves movements in multiple planes of motion. Due to numerous physical demands that come with the sport, it makes sports performance training a vital component to integrate into a basketball training program.

Alan Stein is the owner of Stronger Team and the strength & conditioning coach for the nationally renowned, Nike elite DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program. Alan brings a wealth of valuable experience to his training arsenal from over a decade of extensive work with elite high school, college, and NBA players.

Alan’s passion, enthusiasm, and innovative training techniques make him one of the world’s leading experts on productive training for basketball players. He is a performance consultant for Nike Basketball as well as the head conditioning coach for the annual Jordan Brand Classic, the CP3 Elite Guard Camp and the Nike Basketball Summer Skills Academies. Alan is the founder of the Stronger Team and is a co-host of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast.

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 0:10- Introduction of Alan Stein
• 0:36- The reason Coach Jim needs to implement Alan’s system
• 2:08- Are Jump Programs a Scam
• 3:50- Ways to Maximize the Sports Performance Side in the Preseason
• 5:51- Suggestions on how to Combine Sports Performance with Skill Development in Practices and Workouts
• 7:50- Balancing Skill Development vs Playing Games
• 9:22-Importance of Educating Coaches at the Youth Level
• 10:42- Kevin Durant’s Changes that Helped him Gain 20 Pounds his Senior Year in High School
• 12:07- Strategic ways to Increase Caloric Intake that Kids would Enjoy
• 14:21- How Should Supplements be Added into Your Training Program
• 15:40- Are Flexibility and Mobility Important for an Athlete to Compete at a High Level
• 17:08- The Importance of Dynamic Warmups to get an Athlete into a Peak Performance State
• 18:52- Should a Coach Implement a Cool Down and Post Stretch at the End of Practice
• 20:28- The Confusion Between Weight Training and Strength Training
• 22:22- The Value of Continuing Strength Training During the Season
• 24:02- Is it Beneficial for Kids to Specialize in a Particular Sport Year Round
• 27:09- Will Alan let His Son’s Play Football with Today’s Safety Concerns
• 29:22- The Importance of Learning Proper Movements and Correcting Imbalances
• 31:10- How Less Can be More in Coaching
• 32:46- The Trifecta with Alan Stein
  • Movie – The Original Dumb and Dumber
  • Book – Leading with the Heart by Coach K’s Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business and Life
  • Best Piece of Advice- “Find Your Purpose and Calling in Life” You do that by finding out what you are most passionate about in life and what you are naturally gifted at doing.  Then find a place that these two things intersect and it will usually be your purpose and calling.

Follow on Twitter at: @AlanStein and @Hardwood_Hustle

Stronger Team Resources: http://www.strongerteam.com/

Find Information on Hardwood Hustle Podcast: http://hardwoodhustle.com/

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Jim Huber and Troy Slavin

 

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Today, there is debate about whether AAU is causing the game of basketball to get worse. Past and present NBA players, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Rober Horry, have expressed their disappointment by calling AAU “STUPID” “HORRIBLE” and “POORLY COACHED.” Our guest Jerry Meyer, who is the Director of Basketball Recruiting for 247 Sports brings great insight to clear up these comments.

Jerry’s basketball experience and successes have developed him into being one of the better evaluators of basketball talent. His basketball pedigree includes being the all-time assist leader in college basketball, leading a team that set a single season record with 41 wins and coached DI basketball. He had the good fortune of being coached by his dad the legendary Don Meyer. Coach Meyer is the 5^th winningest coach in college basketball history. Buster Olney, of ESPN, calls Coach Meyer the “GREATEST COACH THAT NO ONE KNOWS.”

In his interview, Jerry will explain to you the skill sets that made his dad so effective in leading and teaching young men for 38 years. His dad’s “Servant Heart Leadership” transformed teams, universities and communities as well.

He will also let you know the confusion about AAU basketball, what should be done with the 1 and Done Rule, the influence of shoe companies, how to pick the right spring and summer program, disservice of specialization at young ages, what is looked at when evaluating players, how opportunities are damaged by badgering scouts, advice on how to coach your child, and much more…

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 0:30- Introduction of Jerry and discussion on his dad Don Meyer
• 1:36- What is the Main Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
• 2:10- Jim’s personal story of Coach Meyer’s Servant Heart
• 3:44- Story of Coach Meyer’s sacrificial love for his players
• 5:11- Is the 1 and Done Rule good for College Basketball
• 6:40- Is there pressure on college coaches to make sure highly rated kids succeed
• 7:12- Not all college coaches are Tom Izzo
• 8:20- You can’t trust Social Media or the Media
• 8:38- How players opportunities are damaged by badgering scouts and coaches
• 10:00- The influence that Shoe Companies have in where kids go to school
• 11:20- Attempting to find the Next Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James
• 12:32- Is Kobe Bryant correct about AAU Basketball being Stupid
• 14:20- The balance between competing and winning at all costs
• 15:20- Disservice of specializing at young ages to team basketball
• 15:57- Recommendations on how to pick the right spring/summer program
• 17:02- Importance of teaching kids how to work hard, improve and find value in it
• 18:20- Jerry’s challenges playing for his legendary dad Coach Don Meyer
• 20:31- Advice given to parents coaching their kids
• 22:04- How to view for free Jerry Meyer’s national recruiting information
• 23:05- What do scouts look for in evaluating kids
• 24:13- Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs great example how to play the game the right way
• 24:36- Play to make it to the NBA vs Play for the Love of the Game
• 27:12- Coach Don Meyer one of the greatest coaches that most people don’t know
• 27:57- The Trifecta with Jerry Meyer
  • Movie – Hoosiers
  • Book – Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values
  • Best Piece of Advice- “Respect everyone, there is value in everyone and you can learn from everyone. It is about the process and the journey of improving yourself and others.”

Contact Jerry Meyer on Twitter @jerrymeyer247

View Jerry Meyer’s recruiting information at www.247sports.com

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In today’s society, we live in instant gratification expecting immediate success.  As history has taught us it doesn’t work that way to achieve sustaining success.  Coach Mike Neighbors epitomizes what it takes to not give up and stay persistent in achieving ones goals.

Coach Neighbors incredible coaching journey almost ended before it began, when he experienced a heart attack in his twenties. This brush with death breathed new life into his coaching career, motivating him to make the jump to become an assistant coach in college where his first duty was making sure the Head Coach had his Diet Coke. He has lived through a 1 and 24 season as a high school rookie head coach,and kept believing after being turned down a hundred times as a potential college coach. In this Jim Huber Podcast, you will learn how he never gave up and went on to become a respected Division 1 Coach who has created a newsletter that now reaches 70 thousand coaches in over 45 countries!

Neighbors has overseen the resurgence of the University of Washington Women’s Basketball program, including the Huskies first trip to the NCAA tournament in eight seasons. Last year, Washington won 23 games, the most since 1995 and defeated five teams ranked in the top-25 at some point during the season.

In his interview, coach Neighbors shares some powerful “Papa Neighbors” stories that have helped shape into the successful person he is today.  He will let you know how he has taken his life challenges and turned them into future successes.  You will find out how “WIN” has been implemented in building winning cultures at Xavier and University of Washington.  He will help you understand the IY generation to be more effective in people you are teaching and coaching.

Coach Neighbors is a well-respected teacher and leader who is driven by his passion to share and grow the game.  High profile coaches such as: Buzz Williams, Greg McDermott and Del Harris subscribe to his newsletter.

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 0:22- Introduction of Coach Mike Neighbors
• 0:55- Important life lessons from Papa Neighbors
• 2:51- Turning a 1-24 season into “State Runner Up” 3 years later!
• 3:40- Almost dying of a heart attack awakens him to pursue his dream
• 4:11- Stress at the high school level compared to the college level
• 4:44- How to get the information that Coach Neighbors shares on a weekly basis
• 5:48- High profile coaches that desire to receive Coach Neighbors information
• 6:45- Coach Neighbors impact on international basketball coaches
• 8:09- What it takes to be a great assistant coach
• 10:01- Perseverance that is needed to become a head coach
• 11:41- How to focus on the “WIN” in building a winning culture
• 13:00- Systems that matter and how to measure them
• 14:35- Green Light Shooting Certified a great drill to use in defining games shots for your players
• 15:50- How coaches can live a balanced life with reduced stress
• 16:57- Toothpick was invented in Kentucky not Arkansas
• 17:28- Coach Neighbors completing the “Trifecta”

Click Here To Contact Coach Neighbors On Twitter

Send an email to coach Mike Neighbors at nabes22@uw.edu to receive his weekly newsletter.

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In competitive sports and business environments, effective leadership is an essential requirement in order to achieve organizational goals. To do this, leaders must be able to provide inspiration, motivation and clear direction to their team.

Matt Doherty was coached by the legendary Dean Smith, played alongside Michael Jordan and won the 1982 National Championship.  He had a very successful run as an assistant coach for the Kansas Jayhawks helping them win 82% of their games.  He was the head coach at Notre Dame, North Carolina, Florida Atlantic and SMU.  Currently, he is an NBA scout for the Indiana Pacers.

In his interview, Matt Doherty shares some powerful stories, insight, and vulnerability telling how his experiences in basketball have developed him into a more effective leader.   You will find out the difference between the art of coaching and the science of coaching.  Understanding, this distinction will allow you to be a more effective coach.

Matt also shared his perspective on leadership being a learned skill.  He knows now the positive impact that leading with emotional intelligence has on the basketball court, in business and at home with his family!

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

• 0:44- Introduction of Matt Doherty
• 1:32- Jim’s appreciation of Coach Doherty’s willingness to pay it forward
• 2:48- The bad memories of NC State’s “Survive and Advance” on Coach Doherty
• 4:50- The leadership skills learned from the legendary Coach Dean Smith
• 5:48- What made Michael Jordan one of the best players to ever play the game
• 7:26- Story about Michael Jordan’s competitiveness to win
• 8:32- Turning Notre Dame Men’s Basketball around in one year
• 11:16- Returning to North Carolina to lead the tradition rich program
• 13:34- Lessons learned from being the head coach at North Carolina
• 15:48- Why college basketball was better in early 80’s when coach Doherty played
• 16:42- Troy and coach Doherty trash talk about the 1983 ACC Tournament
• 17:28- Desire to get better each day, understanding leadership is a learned skill
• 18:28- The great impact that the book Primal Leadership: Unleashing The Power of Emotional Intelligence had on him
• 18:54- The difference between the Art of Coaching vs the Science of Coaching
• 19:34- How to effectively communicate with players individually and collectively
• 21:34- How the NBA teams and College programs evaluate potential players
• 23:32- The Trifecta with coach Doherty
• 26:25- How to connect with coach Doherty

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Contact Nathan Johnston at (704) 975-3620 for information on Matt Doherty’s Basketball Camp in North Carolina

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Why You Should Listen

“Every player wants to be All-State in High School or an All-American in College. Every Coach wants to win a State or a National Championship.” This show is an opportunity to learn secrets for success from Coach Adam Hepker, who was All-State,  All-American and a National Champion. Coach Hepker was blessed to play for two Hall of Fame coaches who together won over 1,150 games. You will hear the life lessons that he learned why playing for and coaching with these legendary coaches.

Coach Hepker is currently the top assistant for Grandview College and a lead clinician for the Breakthrough Basketball Elite Guard Camps. His experience playing in high school, college and professionally; as well as coaching at the college and Nike Elite levels has developed him an understanding of what it takes to be great in basketball and life.

Enjoy this episode of The Jim Huber Show!

What You will Hear In This Podcast

0:05 – Who is Coach Adam Hepker?
1:29 – Two Biggest Differences from the High School to the College Basketball Games
3:08 – How to Choose a College Basketball Program that is the Right Fit for You
5:00 – The Alarming College Basketball Transfer Numbers and Issues
6:04 – Tips for Parents in How to Get Your Son or Daughter Recruited by a College Basketball Program
8:52 – Best Lessons Learned in Life from Two Hall of Fame Coaches
15:05 – A Secret Ingredient to Implement to Win a Championship
19:55 – Key Tips to be a Great Point Guard
20:57 – 3 People That Need to Have a Great Practice Everyday
21:30 – The Most Important Word to Have in Your Vocabulary
23:29 – Developing and Maintaining Great Culture by Passing the Torch