Welcome to Shooter's Touch, the ultimate podcast dedicated to all things basketball in Iowa. Join us as we explore the hardwood action from high school showdowns to college rivalries. Each episode brings insightful analysis, captivating interviews, and lively discussions about the pulse-pounding excitement of basketball in Iowa. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, Shooter's Touch has something for everyone. From legendary matchups to underdog triumphs, we'll delve into the ri ...
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Summer hoops is in full swing so we catch up with the guru Tony Roe(@tonysroe) to chat all things summer basketball. Tony had the chance to swing down to Winterset for the weekend to take in @WintersetHoops summer team camp! A lot of great teams and players in attendance and we try to touch on them all! @PrepHoopsIA Connect with us @ShootersTouchIA…
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Introducing a Fresh Era for the Simpson Storm! Coach Kyle Jones sits down with us to discuss the exciting new direction for the men’s basketball team at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. The central theme is togetherness, though it will manifest in unique ways under his leadership. Hailing from Wisconsin, Coach Jones shares his journey to Iowa an…
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Iowa Central Head Coach Ryan Kirsch brings a wealth of experience and success to Fort Dodge, shaped by a diverse and accomplished basketball background. In this engaging conversation, we explore how his quest for an outlet as a college student evolved into a flourishing coaching career. Over six years, Ryan worked under six different coaches, each …
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Coach Boyd has really fun path to Quincy! The Keokuk native breaks down her basketball journey from unexpected encounters, invaluable lessons, and the transformative power of connections. Coach Boyd reveals the exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows of building a program, and yes, even shutting one down! And wait, did she really get a technica…
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Grace joins us again to put a bow on her career at Drake and look forward to the future! We dive into a number of things from how she prepares for games to recovery afterwards. What has she learned along the way, advice for younger players and what her plans are next year! You do NOT want to miss this one! Spring series let's go!! Summer is the tim…
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Get ready for an episode packed with nostalgia, insights, and a vision for the future! It's been a long time coming, but we've finally got a couple of these guys on the podcast! We dive deep into the legendary career of Coach Peth spanning an incredible 27 years at Wartburg. But that's not all—we unravel the stories of how each of us found our way …
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Big changes coming for both Drake and UNI Men's basketball programs! On the women's side... more of the same? Let's look back on the year and get excited about basketball in our state!! #hoopsIowaConnect with us! @ShootersTouchIA Shooters Touch provides in-depth access and insights into the world of basketball throughout Iowa. Through engaging cont…
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Hoop Troop - Boys State Basketball Tournament 2024
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It's that time of year! Picks, predictions, dark horse and the MOP team by Tony Roe! We love this time of year we had so much fun on this podcast talking about the teams and programs in this tournament. Check out and enjoy! #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooters…
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Coach Sigrist jumps back on the pod to talk all things State Tournament! What it takes to win down there! The historic run his Tigers made there back in 2019. Who he thinks will cut down the nets this year! And... what it will take to get his now Warrior squad down there in the future! Always fun to catch up with Coach! Let's get it! Connect with u…
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MONSTER week! Girls will finish getting their State Tournament set and Boys start to set their eyes on the Well!! Who to watch out for and who might run away things! Does Doug change his 3A pick? What does Tony Roe think about all of this!? Uncle Larson has a story.. or is it a lesson? And Tom Betz always ready for at least 1 shoutout! Follow along…
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Post season time!! Let's go we break it all down! 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A games to watch. Any sleeper picks? Did Boone get it right? Will Doug have a new 3A pick? Larson with a BOLD statement in 3A!? TB might get in the car for a team not named Heelan. Tony is the expert! Uncle Larson still loves all officials! Action!! #hoopsIowa #hooptroopConnect with …
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A lot of games!! Things are wild right now in HS hoops! We break it all down plus look ahead to the playoffs! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support
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Quick chat up on everything has the weather clears out and we starting looking to March! New #1?? Doug's 3A pick of the week?? Chris Larson use to love it when his team got beat!? What is going on with the Troopers!? #shootthatthang Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/…
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Hoop Troop Mailbag with Brett Watson
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Technical fouls reinvented by Coach Larson! Sportsmanship- Does it matter? Captains meetings- Why have them? Dunking in warm ups- Why not? The good & bad with HS bball! We cover it all in this one! Thank you listeners for sending in some questions! Keep them coming! #shootersshoot #hoopsIowa Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcas…
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New year, new you! What teams are ready to make a run in 2024! We chat about them all! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support
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We cover a lot of teams in this one! If you don't know what's going on around the state in HS hoops its on you not us! Just listen.. #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support
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We catch up with Coach Sigrist at Norwalk to check in on the red hot Warriors and how the new rule change has impacted them! Then.. we move out to ADM and chat with Coach Mickelson about the Tigers start and if the bonus rule has impacted them! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesh…
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We're back for more! A lot to catch up on and look forward to! All things HS hoops. Who is the team to beat in 3A this year? How has the rule change been so far? Is Doug onto something? Uncle Larson takes a moment to smell the flowers! Tom has an all-time shoutout and message for young hoopers! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA--- Support this podc…
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As hoopers we care about what we put on our feet! Whether you consider yourself a sneakerhead or not shoes have played a role in your playing and coaching career! In this episode Jordan Atchison(@JordanAtchison) joins Bryan to reminisce about the late 90s and early 00s of kicks on court! They also talk about what's next and the current state of the…
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MVC pre-season player of the year Grace Boffeli (@boffeli_grace) joins the podcast to talk about their brutal non-conference schedule, winning 3 state championships, getting only one D1 offer, umpiring baseball and Coach @nateoakland slingshot jumper! Enjoy! https://unipanthers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA…
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With over 600 wins and multiple state championships including a run of 3 in a row, Coach Bergman (@ICWesthoops) has cemented his legacy as an all time great! However, when you get a chance to talk with Coach, he really just loves hoops, teaching, winning, fishing and golfing! The list of talented players he has coached over the years is a good one.…
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Chad Helle(@CoachChadHelle) is the head coach for the Iowa Central Tritons. He was the long-time assistant for legendary head coach Dennis Pilcher, is a former Triton standout himself. After graduating from Western Dubuque High School, Helle played two seasons for Pilcher and Iowa Central where he was named first team all-region.Coach comes on the …
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Fun podcast and we start to look forward to the new season! IBCA Clinic (@IowaBCA) Top 64 (@top64league) Top 250 all things @PrepHoopsIA Predictions Rule changes New faces in new places Let's get it! #jeansandjumpers Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA HoopTroop is a part of Shooters Touch Productions. Bringing you the latest news in prep hoops from …
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Missouri Valley Outlook - Panthers and Bulldogs
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Unless you've been living under a rock.. you know The Valley(@MVCsports) is high level basketball! You should also know that same Valley runs through Iowa this year! Drake and UNI on both the mens and women's side are pre-season top 2 in the conference. Making those already high energy games even more exciting this year! We break it all down for yo…
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Nate Tobey (@tobeynate) joins the podcast to talk all things @Hawkettehoops! The new head coach brings plenty of experience and knowledge to the first chair. Having won a state championship on the boys side, coach knows what it takes to win!Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA--Past GuestsMike HilmerBryan PetersenElle RuffridgeAJ Green Brett WatsonJus…
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Taylor McAulay and Courtney Becker - Drake Bulldogs
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And 1... that's right 2 guests today! Welcome @TaylorMcaulay and @cbecker_32 to the podcast! Leaders on the @DrakeWBB they talk with us about last years run to the MVC title and getting the chance to play in the NCAA tournament. We also dive into last year's trip to Italy, HS sports, pre-game routines and what it means to be a Bulldog! #shooterssho…
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Drake guard Conor Enright(@Cenright04) joins the pod to talk mullets, Chicago basketball and the future of @DrakeBulldogsMB! We revisit last seasons @MVCsports run in St. Louis and the opportunity to compete in @MarchMadnessMBB. Conor is a high energy, tough nosed, talented guard, with a lot of "juice"! This was a fun chat, enjoy! #DSMhometownteam …
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Bryan Bender - Ellsworth Community College
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Bryan Bender (@BryanBender), current Head Coach at Ellsworth Community College(@MbbEllsworth), previously led a successful basketball program at Southwest Mississippi Community College, instilling a culture of Passion, Humility & Discipline (PHD) that nurtured academic, court, and community growth. The team achieved outstanding academics, boasting …
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Courtney Henderson - Johnston High School
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A staple in the metro hoops scene @CoachCHenderson has been winning games a for a lot of years. Now he gets the opportunity to come back to the CIML with new colors! Coach sits down to chat with us about the change and the new challenges ahead! Enjoy! #shootersshoot @JCSD__Athletics Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https:…
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This is kind of like our @Hudl highlight tape of the last couple months! If you haven't had time to get caught up on episodes... now is the time!! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support
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We chat with @tonysroe of @PrepHoopsIA about all things AAU basketball. The talent in this state just keeps getting better! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support
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This week we bring Jon McKowen(@kennedybball) on to discuss his journey to Cedar Rapids, being coached by his Dad(@CoachMcKowen) and coaching his son(@TreyMckowen), as well as some youth basketball! Jon’s a wealth of knowledge about all of the above, so enjoy the nuggets! Hang on until the end.. might be a slight jab at brother (@bjmckowen) about l…
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Todd Lorensen - Graceland University
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Jumping on the podcast this week is Todd Lorensen (@toddlorensen). Todd is the Associate Head Coach for @GracelandU_MBB down in Lamoni, IA! Todd has some unique experience taking him to all corners of Iowa. Coach shares some good insight into NAIA life and how recruiting and connections make the world go round! Enjoy it! Connect with us! @ShootersT…
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#13 Bowen Born(@bowenborn13) joins the podcast to talk all things @UNImbb! From winning a championship with @NorwalkHoops to overcoming adversity Bowen has always found comfort knowing if he puts in the work good things will come! The undersized star continues to put in the work and watch his stock rise! #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTou…
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MVC Player of the Year Tucker DeVries(@Tucker_DeVries) joins the podcast to talk winning State with @waukeehoops and the transition to becoming a member of @DrakeBulldogsMB and what it has been like playing for his dad(@Coach_DeVries)! Sounds like maybe coach has a mean ping-pong game that we need to check out! We talk golf, haircuts, NCAA tourname…
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What a week!! The @IHSAA State Tournament is always a fun week for basketball fans in Iowa! We break down what went right and what went wrong with the week! Who played well and teams to keep an eye on next year! Great week... great discussion! #hooptroopConnect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Hoop Troop Season 2 - State Tournament
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BEST time of the year... MARCH!! State Tournament time and we have all the picks, predictions and breakdowns for you! @tom_betz picks who?? To win 3A? Does the whole pod really think @clarson5 Christian will win 1A? 2A could really get wild.. do you think @ShootItacademy picked the Eagles to fly? Big week coming up for @tonysroe... his pre-seson pi…
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All things hoops! What a weekend in Iowa City! Missouri Valley Tournament kicks off this week. Girls State Basketball. Post All-Star break in the NBA. So much to catch up on quick! We love hoops and this time of year! Let's go!!! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/sup…
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John Henry - William Penn University
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500 wins and counting for @WPUBasketball HC John Henry! Coach Henry is an all timer and we had a lot of fun chatting with him about the lessons he has learned along the way! Recently named Coach of the Year, Henry continues to build dominance down in Osky! We get into everything with coach from throwing players out of practice to coaching cross cou…
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Shooters! Last week was the Super Bowl, this week the NBA All-Star game. It doesn’t matter, we pod anyway! We have our picks for 3a and 4a on Larson’s birthday! We also have some heated discussions about 3a and even story time with Uncle Larson. Enjoy! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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SUPER episode! Fresh off a Rihanna performance we sit down to talk IOWA HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS! Rankings... what is to come this week and even make predictions in 1A and 2A substate! Sit back and enjoy because we still have some shoutouts and story time as well! #ShootersShoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…
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Rankings.. Pairings.. Spot Light... Game of the Week.. Shoutouts and Story time! If you are an Iowa High School basketball fan there is something in this episode for you! This was recorded Sunday night so we don't have full response to 1A and 2A pairings released yesterday but we like what we are seeing! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Suppor…
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Katie(@katiedinnebier) jumps on the pod to talk gymnastics, overcoming a knee injury and winning a lot of basketball games! We also break down the coaching transition before her freshman year and where she sees this Bulldog team going! A lot of big time basketball still in front of her, with a great head on her shoulders the sky is the limit! Enjoy…
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Quick one today! Uncle Larson is out sick so we get right to the games! Doug has a bone to pick with 4A rankings. Tony brings the fire and insight as always! Tom has some shake ups there in NW Iowa and his Shoutout! Let's go! #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshoote…
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Things are heating up!! Both on the court and with the Troopers! More Ts.. more laughs... some great spotlights, shoutouts and teams to lookout for! Don't miss WEEK 4! The best yet! @ShootItacademy makes his 3A pick of the week! @tom_betz Shout Out hopes to score some brownie points @tonysroe Monocle Minute features a Tiger... and Story Time with U…
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From Alabama to Tennessee to Iowa, Jeff Schertz is a well travelled coach! He’s constantly seeking out knowledge from his peers and surroundings, which is one of the reasons he’s a great coach. Currently in year four at Ballard he’s led the Bombers to state and has a good young group of kids coming through now. Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA Epi…
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No more technical fouls!! You'll have to wait until the end for that. But we have ATOs, upsets and new rankings. We also run through game of the week, Backstreet Boys and things to watch for this week. As always... @ShootItacademy makes his 3A pick of the week!@tom_betz jumps to the college game for his Shout Out this week@tonysroe Monocle Minute f…
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We talked whiteboards, rankings, rivalries, press clippings (or lack of), late game situations & Coach Larsons thinks ALL youth AAU practices should be canceled! Let's go!! @tonysroe @clarson5 @tom_betz @ShootItacademy #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch…
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2022 is over and we are super grateful! Not only to our fans, but to the guests that gave so much of their time to chat with us! We created over 3,000 minutes of new content in 2022 and had our best year to date. Check out this episode as we put a bow on 2022 and look forward to the year ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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BONUS - Frankie Cartoscelli - Sacramento Kings Beat Writer
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Frankie(@Fcartoscelli3) has been a Kings fan his entire life. Which is why he was exactly the right person to talk to about the Iowa ties the Kings have with Keegan Murray(Twitterless) and Harrison Barnes(@hbarnes). We discuss why Harrison is the perfect fit for the young Kings and why Sacramento is so excited about Keegan’s future with the team! -…
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