Hardwood Hustle

Today we bring you a ‘chop it up’ episode where Adam and TJ share questions and answers back and forth in a rapid fire format. We’d love your feedback on twitter @hardwood_hustle – let us know if you enjoyed this format and any other questions you’d like to hear Adam and TJ ask each other!Send us a Message.

There are times in your program where you may feel like your program is not getting better or worse but simply coasting. At times like this it may be time to shake things up, but how do you when the right time may be or what moves to make? Adam and TJ break down the […]Send us a Message.

Great leaders know that not everything they do to lead others will have an immediate impact, but that every one of their positive actions is a seed planted that may grow years later. Today Adam and TJ give players ideas on how they can begin to lead with this in mind on a daily basis.Send us a Message.

We bring you a fun episode today where you get to know co-hosts Adam and TJ better with the ‘2 Truths & A Lie’ game. Has TJ had run-ins with Sammy Davis Jr, Chris Farley, or Dennis Rodman? Has Adam been a victim of a shark attack, Chesapeake bridge scare, or a bike accident that […]Send us a Message.

A happy marriage is key to being the best version of yourself as a coach. Today Adam and TJ bring you ideas for continuing to have a great marriage. Be sure to tweet us any feedback you have or other ideas you would like to share with coaches about what has worked for you in […]Send us a Message.

Players, the off-season is the time to improve your individual skills, but don’t let that allow you and your teammates you don’t see as often to drift apart! In this episode Adam and TJ challenge players to check in more often with their teammates throughout the off-season in order to maintain these key relationships.Send us a Message.

In today’s episode co-hosts Adam Bradley and TJ Rosene share ways for you to identify the level of positive team culture your program currently has, as well as ways to continue to raise the level of standards you, your coaches, and your players strive to uphold throughout your season.Send us a Message.

We’re back with another NBA shoot-a-round episode where we cover storylines from the 2018 Warriors season in the first half and finish the second half with a discussion about the impact the young stars will have on the league going forward.Send us a Message.

Maximizing your potential as a player starts with mastering your game in practice. Today we share habits that will help you prepare better in order to perform at a higher level on a consistent basis against the competition. Make sure to share this player episode with one of your players or teammates who don’t yet […]Send us a Message.

In the building of your team’s leaders it’s important to stop and recognize the little things your players do in order to get them to see the bigger picture. The more they see how even the smallest of actions can have large impact around them will encourage them to continue on their path towards becoming […]Send us a Message.

For most high school teams and many college teams, using analytics at even the most basic level seems like a daunting task. Today we discuss how to simply this process so you can actually get started, and how our friends at ShotTracker have changed the game with their affordable analytics technology.Send us a Message.

Stemming from recent remarks from Bruce Bowen about the Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio injury issues, we have an important discussion on the role of players who are injured with their team. How can you make an impact on your team even when you’re not on the floor? What should be expected of you and […]Send us a Message.

Stemming from recent remarks from Bruce Bowen about the Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio injury issues, we have an important discussion on the role of players who are injured with their team. Should they be required to be at every team film session, practice, and game? Can they miss team events to train with outside […]Send us a Message.

Is the Read & React offense right for teams at the youth level? Adam and TJ break down this system and how youth teams could possibly use the layers of the R&R to teach great passing, spacing, and movement on offense.Send us a Message.

With most of the focus on leadership while building a positive team culture, becoming an active follower can often be forgotten. Without followers, even team’s with the best leadership may fall short of their potential. Get your notebooks ready for actionable ways to become an active follower and watch your team’s culture become transformed during […]Send us a Message.

With most of the focus on leadership while building a positive team culture, developing active followers can often be forgotten. Without followers even team’s with the best leadership may fall short of their potential. Get your notebooks ready for actionable ways to build a team of active followers and watch your team’s culture become transformed […]Send us a Message.

Hanging your team values on the locker room wall is a start, but there are many more ways to bring the values you set for your team to life. Adam and TJ share actionable ways to put real meaning behind your team’s values in order to cultivate the best environment for your team possible.Send us a Message.

Inspired by a recent John Wall social media post, Adam and TJ discuss the difference between separating yourself and just doing enough to keep up with the pack. Share this with a teammate or player today!Send us a Message.

In today’s episode Adam and TJ cover the most intriguing storylines from this year’s NBA Draft, as well as discuss the players that may be the most interesting based on their talent and draft destination.Send us a Message.

In Episode 212 Adam and TJ break down 4 takeaways from this year’s World Cup you can share with your team. Take advantage of the excitement your players may have for this tournament and discuss these takeaways with them.Send us a Message.