Best NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love Podcasts (2024)

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I Don't Do Drills Anymore 59:34

5h ago59:34

59:34

In this transformative episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson discuss a significant shift in Coach Love's coaching methodology. "I Don't Do Drills Anymore" delves into why Coach Love has moved away from traditional drills and embraced a more dynamic approach to training basketball players. …

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The Two Most Important Connections 53:37

5d ago53:37

53:37

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the critical connections that form the foundation of effective shooting: how the feet connect to the floor and how the hands connect to the basketball. Key Discussions Include: Feet to the Floor: Dave explains why the connection betw…

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Why I Don't Coach the Follow Through 55:20

15d ago55:20

55:20

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson for a thought-provoking discussion in this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." Titled "Why I Never Coach a Follow-Through," this episode challenges traditional coaching wisdom by questioning the effectiveness of focusing on the follow-through in the shooting motion. Key Discussions …

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Shooting Development in a Team Practice 1:01:21

19d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the intricate challenges coaches face when aiming to improve shooting habits within the constraints of a team practice. "Shooting Development in a Team Practice" offers valuable insights into making the most out of limited time and r…

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One Motion vs Two Motion Shots 58:00

1M ago58:00

58:00

Dive into one of the most debated topics in basketball shooting techniques with NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this insightful episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." "One Motion vs Two Motion Shooting" sheds light on a key controversy in coaching circles: the best approach to shooting mechanics. The episode kicks off …

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NBA Pre-Draft Workouts 12:00

1M ago12:00

12:00

Step behind the scenes with NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this insightful 12-minute mini-podcast episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." In "NBA Pre-Draft Workouts," Dave and Matt pull back the curtain for the average NBA fan, offering a rare glimpse into the intense and secretive world of NBA pre-draft workouts. This…

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Then and Now 58:26

1M ago58:26

58:26

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this reflective episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," where Coach Love takes a trip down memory lane to discuss the evolution of his coaching career over the last 25 years. In "Then and Now," Coach Love opens up about the three distinct phases of his professional journey: pre-NBA, …

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Shooting Trade-Offs 12:01

1M ago12:01

12:01

In this enlightening mini-episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the complex world of basketball shooting techniques and the inherent trade-offs involved. Given that the human body isn't inherently designed for shooting a basketball, players and coaches must often navigate throug…

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Watching Video of Shooters 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and host Matt Robertson in this enlightening episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." This time, Coach Love shares his expertise on the critical role of video analysis in basketball shooting coaching. He dives into what specific aspects he looks for when watching TV broadcast videos of shooters and explains why th…

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Mini-Pod - What about Lefties? 11:59

2M ago11:59

11:59

In this insightful mini-pod episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson dive into the unique world of left-handed basketball players. They explore whether there are significant differences in teaching left-handed shooters compared to their right-handed counterparts. From anatomical consideration…

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My Shooting Development Pyramid 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," host Matt Roberson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love dive into the Coach Love's Shooting Development Pyramid. What is the foundation of the Shooting Development Pyramid that all coaches and players need to emphasize? What level gets overlooked the most? What layer will you be surprised a Shooting Coa…

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Mini-Pod - Teaching vs Coaching 12:00

2M ago12:00

12:00

There is a difference between teaching and coaching. Matt and I spend this frantic mini-pod talking about the difference. It's something I talk about at the beginning of my youth clinics. I tell the kids that they aren't going become better shooters that day. That day isn't really about Coaching, it's about Teaching. Spend this 12min mini-pod heari…

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NBL Australia Pro Sam Froling 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love sit down with Sam Froling, forward for the Illawarra Hawks of Australia's NBL. Sam shares his experience training with Dave in Las Vegas, detailing the journey from their initial connection through an assistant coach to a week of intense training…

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Mini-Pod - The Geography of Shooting 11:59

2M ago11:59

11:59

Matt and I are having fun with the podcast and people seem to be enjoying it, so we are doing a little more. Our plan for the Mini-Pods are to spend 12mins on a topic that might not be deserving of a full episode, but need more than a tangent. And you know how we love our tangents. On the first Mini-Pod we discuss the unique role of geography in ho…

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Adding Variability to Build Adaptability 54:55

2M ago54:55

54:55

In this dynamic episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, host Matt Robertson and Coach Dave Love delve into why incorporating variability in training drills is crucial for basketball players. Discover how adding different scenarios and challenges to practice sessions can significantly enhance a player’s adaptability on the court. The hosts will expl…

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That pesky ThumbFlick.... 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Episode Summary:In this compelling episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, host Matt Robertson and Coach Dave Love tackle the controversial topic of the Thumbflick in basketball shooting. Common among many players, the Thumbflick is not always the optimal shooting motion. Discover the intricacies of different Thumbflick techniques and why they may …

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Where to Begin: Skill Acquisition Concepts for Shooting - with Chris Oliver 1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love are joined by Chris Oliver, the esteemed founder of Basketball Immersion. Chris Oliver stands as a leading figure in integrating motor learning and skill acquisition principles into basketball training. With a track record of consulting for numerou…

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All about Feet and Legs 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

This week's episode is all about the lower body and how it affects the rest of your shot. Where do I think the "optimal" positions for the lower body are? How wide should feet be? Where should we point our feet? Where should your feet finish at the end of the shot? We'll go into all of that and more!…

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The Least Valuable Drill You Can Do 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

(that gets done all the time, at all levels)... (And what you can do instead)... In this episode, Matt and I break down the drill that seems to be done all the time, at all levels, and yet offers next to no true value in development. But we make sure to load the episode with ideas of the ways you can improve that simple drill to actually make it be…

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What causes Flat Shots? 1:01:24

3M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

What causes flat shots? Most coaches say "use your legs more..." but that is something I rarely say. Listen as Matt and I break down some of the common flaws that I see causing flat shots... PLUS, a detailed breakdown of today's solar eclipse! Unfortunately my internet failed us before we could get to the use of Differential Learning in working wit…

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Your Off-Season Shooting Plan 54:00

4M ago54:00

54:00

Are you a coach just entering your off-season? Whether you are a high-school, college, or pro coach you'll get something out of this podcast. Which battles do you fight? What ideas do you need to consider? Coach Dave Love has some tangible ideas to help you build a winning off-season shooting development program.…

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Phil Beckner answers questions, and asks his own! 49:36

4M ago49:36

49:36

I've admired Phil Beckner for a while now. He's best known as Damian Lillard's personal coach, but he does so much more. A couple of months before this episode was created, Phil called me for an opinion on something he was doing, and it took our relationship to another level. I give the analogy that we are both Doctors, but i might be more of speci…

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Skill Acquisition Concepts with Coleman Ayers 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Coleman Ayers of By Any Means Basketball is a force. He's smart, he's researched, he's creative and has a desire to keep learning. I think he's one of the best skills trainers out there right now just because of how well researched he is in how athletes learn and how they move, but also how well he communicates those ideas. This is a great episode …

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Why righties miss to the left. 52:08

4M ago52:08

52:08

We are getting technical on this one. The whole episode is how right-handed shooters miss to the left. Now, if you are left-handed, just flip this podcast on its head. All the ideas still apply. This is a good one!

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Shooting Consultant - What the job looks like. 1:05:31

5M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

What does my job look like? How did I get to the point where working in the NBA was a reality? What is the difference between training in season or out of season? And most importantly, how do I think teams can take advantage of having a shooting consultant EVEN MORE! This episode is great for any aspiring coach, head coach wanting some ideas to imp…

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Creating Drills and Designing Workouts 50:32

5M ago50:32

50:32

When I think about creating drills and designing workouts, I follow a simple process. In this episode of the podcast I'll break down for you the three steps that I follow to help players maximize transfer from skill into games.

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A Shooting Coach for your High-School Program 51:20

5M ago51:20

51:20

In 2017 I made my first trip to Australia for a series of clinics. One of the hosts was Anthony "Sepo" Separovich. Sepo was the Head Coach at Shore School in Sydney, and over the course of the next 3+ years, we developed a shooting program for his school that took their shooting to the next level. Hear about how we helped his players AND coaches in…

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Eps 7 - Form Shooting Drills 59:13

5M ago59:13

59:13

It's time for Coach Dave Love to "play the hits". Coaches love drills. Now, there is a lot more that goes into shooting development than just drills, but that doesn't mean they aren't important. In this episode I dive into the foundational 3 form shooting drills I use, and how I use them.

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Eps 6 - Guide Hand Placement and more, with Bryce Simon 1:00:46

6M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Bryce Simon is a former D1 Athlete turned coach and scout that came to me a few weeks before this podcast with some questions. We'd never met before and immediately hit it off. In the first conversation, I thought to myself, these conversations need to be a podcast. So we jumped on to discuss a question Bryce had about guide hand placement, and the…

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Eps 5 - My Shooting Non-Negotiables 1:08:13

6M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Do you struggle with sorting through the mess that is Shooting Theory? Not sure what habits to focus on, what matters, and what to prioritize? In shooting, I have 3 Non-Negotiables. 3 things that I believe every shooter should work to do better. These are the basis of everything I teach as a shooting coach.…

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Eps 4 - Gonzaga's Nick Sullivan has some shooting questions... 56:46

6M ago56:46

56:46

One of my favourite things about my job is getting to connect with high level coaches. Nick Sullivan is a graduate assistant at Gonzaga and someone I've been helping for a couple months now. The questions Nick asks are exactly the kind of questions a lot of coaches would love to have the chance to ask, so we made one of the calls a podcast!…

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Eps 3 - Guiding Questions with Nelson Terroba 54:56

6M ago54:56

54:56

Nelson Terroba has been a Head Coach at various levels including the CEBL and an Assistant Coach in the NBA G-League. He joins Dave and Matt for a conversation about how to use questions to accelerate player's learning.

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Eps 2 - The words we use... Internal and External Cues 52:25

6M ago52:25

52:25

The words we use in our explanations are critical to getting new skills to transfer to game situations. In this episode, host Matt Robertson and I discuss what Internal and External Cues are, and the process that I use with my NBA Clients to help them discover the cues that get results for them.

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What is the purpose? 41:51

7M ago41:51

41:51

In our first episode, host Matt Robertson and I dive into our purpose for the podcast. How we want to share tangible information that basketball coaches, players and front office members can really use to improve their shooting. Then we pivot into a question that I ask multiple times in each workout I do with players - What is the purpose of what w…

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Welcome to The Coach Dave Love Podcast 0:37

8M ago0:37

0:37

Hey, it's NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love, and welcome to "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." Join me and host Matt Robertson as we dissect the intricacies of basketball shooting. In each weekly episode, we’ll tackle ideas ranging from physical habits to drill ideas. I'll be sharing my practice habits and how I leverage skill acquisition principles to shap…

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Howard Head Coach Kenny Blakeney Talks March Madness, Back to Back Winning Seasons, Jordan Brand 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

46:43

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Athlete Activist Dr. Harry Edwards On LeBron's Greatness On & Off The Court, Ali, Kareem, MJ, More 57:55

1+ y ago57:55

57:55

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Dr. Harry Edwards. They have a great discussion about the role athletes play in society as role models and the weight they bare for social change. They also discuss the origin of The Olympic Project for Human Rights, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Bishop Talbert Swan Discusses LeBron James’ Activism, Kyrie Irving Backlash, Media Bias, More 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Bishop Talbert Swan. They discuss a myriad of topics, from LeBron James greatness on and off the court. The media backlash that Kyrie Irving has received, the role the media plays in all of this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Last Chance U Head Coach John Mosley on JUCO Basketball, Season 2, How They Film The Show 1:45:41

1+ y ago1:45:41

1:45:41

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the star of Last Chance U, head coach of the East Los Angeles College Men's basketball team, John Mosley detailing his 2nd season on the Netflix hit show, the challenges of coaching at the junior college level and using basketball to mentor young men. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Devlin Carter Talks His Desire to Partner With Kyrie Irving, Owning His Own Brand, Fashion, More 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

On the latest episode of The Rematch, hosted by Etan Thomas, Etan sits down with one of the brightest minds in urban entrepreneurship and the founder of the SIA brand, Devlin Carter. They discuss his beginnings with the company, why he thinks Kyrie Irving would be the perfect partner for SIA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Former NBA Players Craig Hodges And Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Discuss The Kyrie Irving Backlash, More 1:45:44

1+ y ago1:45:44

1:45:44

Former NBA sharpshooters and social activists Craig Hodges and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf join Etan Thomas to discuss the Kyrie Irving saga, and where they see things playing out from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BasketballNews.com

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Rabbi Harry Rozenberg on Antisemitism, Kyrie Irving’s Suspension, Nets’ 6 Steps to Return, ADL, More 1:40:31

1+ y ago1:40:31

1:40:31

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Rabbi Harry Rozenberg to discuss the hottest topic in the NBA right now, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and his suspension. Conversations like this one need to be had to gain perspective and grow from the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Etan Thomas and Dave Zirin Discuss Kyrie Irving's Anti Semitic Backlash 1:14:32

1+ y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

This week on The Rematch, one of the most respected sports journalists in the country, the Nation’s Dave Zirin, joins Etan to discuss one of the most talked about athletes in the world, Kyrie Irving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BasketballNews.com

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Legendary Olympian/Activist Tommie Smith Discusses His New Book Victory Stand, Athlete Empowerment 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

39:18

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by former US Olympian and activist Tommie Smith as they discuss the backlash he received for his iconic protest in the 1968 Olympics held in Mexico City, today's athletes, and the role they play in social justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NBA Shooting Coach Chris Matthews AKA Lethal Shooter Talks NBA Clients, Motivational Speaking, More 27:54

2y ago27:54

27:54

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by social media sensation -- and one of the most sought-after shooting gurus in the world of basketball -- Chris Lethal Shooter Matthews as they discuss his college career, becoming a trainer for high-level NBA as WNBA players, and being a motivational speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Tim “Headache” Gittens Talks AND1’s Global Influence, Inaccuracies in Netflix Doc, Being Underpaid 1:15:20

2y ago1:15:20

1:15:20

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes NYC street ball legend and former And1 Mixtape Star Tim "Headache" Gittens. They discuss his basketball career, how he gained notoriety in the playgrounds of New York City, and became a star as part of the ESPN And1 television show. He also breaks down the mismanagement and lack of transpar…

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University of Maryland Legend and Former #1 Overall Pick Joe Smith Talks Terps, NBA Rookie Scale 37:01

2y ago37:01

37:01

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by fellow big man Joe Smith. They breakdown his All-American career at The University of Maryland, battling in the ACC, and being the #1 overall draft pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Brandon Scoop B Robinson Joins Etan to Talk, Kyrie Irving Rumors The Medias Coverage of NBA Stars 1:04:45

2y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

n the latest episode of The Rematch, NBA Journalist Brandon Scoop B Robinson breaks down the latest NBA rumblings, the media's coverage of the league's stars, Stephen A Smith and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BasketballNews.com

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Old Media vs New Media, David Aldridge and Marc J Spears join Etan Thomas 47:04

2y ago47:04

47:04

On the latest episode of The Rematch Etan Thomas welcomes two NBA media stalwarts and long time veterans David Aldridge from The Athletic and Marc J Spears from ESPN/Andscape. They discuss the evolution of sports media and player led content, and how that impacts the traditional coverage of atheltes and sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Baron Davis On Steph Curry's Greatness, We Believe Warriors, How the Media Unfairly Attacks Players 39:36

2y ago39:36

39:36

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes, one of LA's finest, former NBA All-Star Baron Davis. Baron and Etan touch on Steph Curry and The Golden State Warriors winning their 4th NBA Championship in 8 years. They also discuss Klay's incredible mental endurance to battle back from multiple injuries, to reach the mountain top again! They …

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