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The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enha ...
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Round Table 70 - What is the biggest challenge you face during preseason practice and how do you overcome it? - Episode 1012
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Welcome to the 70th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. October’s Round Table question is: What is the biggest ch…
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On this episode Mike & Jason conduct their annual NBA Wins & Losses Draft during which they select all 30 teams choosing either the team's total wins or losses. Those totals are added up at the end of the season to determine the winner with a pizza dinner on the line. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are do…
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Aisha Foy - NIL Coach & Founder of Major NIL Success - Episode 1010
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Aisha Foy is an NIL Coach who support athletes in building their brands, achieving their goals, and positioning them for NIL opportunities through her NIL Consulting Program, Major NIL Success. She is the author of the book, “Success is My Major”. Aisha began her coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Southeast Missouri State University i…
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Jeff Clark - Indiana Wesleyan University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach - Episode 1009
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Jeff Clark is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at NAIA Indiana Wesleyan University. In his 17 seasons the Wildcats have posted a record of 481-116 which includes 3 NAIA National Championships under Head Coach Greg Tonagel. Indiana Wesleyan has also made 4 NAIA Semifinal Appearances and 10 NAIA Quarterfinal Appearances. Clark serves as the …
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NBA Western Conference Over/Unders - Episode 1008
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On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the upcoming NBA season, focusing on the Western Conference teams and their over/under win totals. They analyze each team's roster, coaching changes, and potential for success or failure. The conversation highlights the competitive nature of the Western Conference and the challenges each team faces as they ba…
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Darin Ford - Nordonia (OH) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1007
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Darin Ford is the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Nordonia High School in the state of Ohio. He spent the past two seasons as an assistant at Westlake (OH) High School. As a high school head coach in New York and Florida Ford compiled a 41-29 record over three seasons. Darin has also had several stints as a college coach including stops at Indian Ri…
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Liam Jefferson - Oaklands Wolves English Basketball Club Men's Head Coach - Episode 1006
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Liam Jefferson is the Head Coach of the Oaklands Wolves Basketball Club in the U.K. He also serves as a coaching clinician for Transforming Basketball working camps and clinics all over the world teaching a conceptual style of play utilizing the Constraints-Led Approach and underpinned by ecological dynamics. Liam previously served one season as th…
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NBA Eastern Conference Over/Unders - Episode 1005
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On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the upcoming NBA season, focusing on the Eastern Conference teams and their over/under win totals. They analyze each team's roster, coaching changes, and potential for success or failure. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the Atlanta Hawks' transition, the Boston Celtics' chemistry issues, …
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Steve Breitenstein - Sports Performance & Leadership Coach from Winning Leader - Episode 1004
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Steve Breitenstein from Winning Leader has been coaching in a variety of settings for 20 years, spending the last 12 years as a sports performance coach in the private sector. He also coaches leadership development with Jeremy Boone and co-hosts “The Business of Speed” podcast. Steve previously served as the Director of Coaching at TCBOOST Sports P…
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Bill Fenlon - Retired DePauw University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1003
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Bill Fenlon, the winningest head coach in DePauw University men's basketball history amassed 585 wins, 6 NCAA Tournament appearances, and 7 conference championships in 37 seasons overall as a collegiate head coach including 30 at DePauw. Fenlon previously coached seven seasons as a head coach at Sewanee, Rose-Hulman, and Southwestern University (Te…
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Embiid's Extension, Woj Retires, & What Players Might Change Teams in the Next 12 Months? - Episode 1002
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On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Joel Embiid's contract extension and Woj's out of nowhere retirement from ESPN. Next, they look back at their predictions from last September about potential player movement (Jason 6 of 12 correct, Mike 4 of 12 correct) before discussing where the following players might end up a year from today in September o…
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Bob Ludwig - St. Leo University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1001
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Bob Ludwig is a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at DII St. Leo University in Florida. Prior to joining the staff at St. Leo, Ludwig was a varsity head coach at IMG Academy during the 2023-2024 season. Ludwig previously served six seasons as the head coach at NAIA Peru State College in Nebraska. Ludwig's collegiate coaching experience includes stop…
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1,000th Episode Celebration! - Episode 1000
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On this special 1,000th episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast Mike & Jason bring on some of their favorite guests and friends of the pod to answer and discuss three questions. Why was becoming a basketball coach the right choice for you? What is your favorite basketball story? Who is the most influential person in your basketball life and why? Check ou…
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Round Table 69 - What role do captains play in your program? - Episode 999
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Welcome to the 69th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. September’s Round Table question is: What role do captain…
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Chris McMillian - Central Michigan University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach - Episode 998
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Chris McMillian is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Central Michigan University. He joined Head Coach Tony Barbee’s staff as an assistant coach in May of 2021 and was promoted to associate head coach in August 2024. Prior to Central Michigan, McMillian spent two seasons at Idaho State (2019-21), after serving as the Director of Player P…
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Favorite All-Time NBA Nicknames - Episode 997
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On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Jamal Murray's contract extension with the Nuggets before diving into their all-time favorite NBA nicknames. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3…
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Byron Burt - Aspiring G League / NBA Coach - Episode 996
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Byron Burt is an aspiring G-League/NBA Coach who previously served as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at St. Laurence High School in Chicago, Illinois. He also spent two seasons as the Head Coach at his alma mater, Stephen T. Mather High School before landing the job at St. Laurence. Byron also worked at Beacon Academy in Chicago as the Head Boys’ …
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Jake Diebler - The Ohio State University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 995
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Jake Diebler is the Head Men’s Basketball at the Ohio State University. He has been with the Buckeyes for a total of eight seasons. He was a video coordinator with the program from 2014-16 and then returned as an assistant coach prior to the 2019-20 season. He was promoted to associate head coach before the 2021-22 season and then was named interim…
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On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, hop aboard the Hot Takes Express! Mike and Jason discuss 3 Hot Takes each for the upcoming season, mixed in with a few honorable mentions. Mike and Jason finish the episode by discussing their expectations for the Browns Opener this upcoming Sunday. The 1,000th episode is coming! Keep your eyes on our soci…
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Todd Simon - Bowling Green State University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 993
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Todd Simon is entering his second season as the head coach of the Bowling Green State University’s men’s basketball program in 2024-25. In his first season with the Falcons, Coach Simon orchestrated one of the quickest turnarounds in program history. In his first season, the Falcons tallied 20 wins for just the 10th time in the program's MAC era, b…
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Melissa Jackson - Youngstown State University Women's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 992
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Melissa Jackson is entering her first season as Youngstown State's Head Women's Basketball Coach in 2024-2025. She is the ninth head coach in the history of the Youngstown State University women’s basketball program. Jackson previously spent 15 seasons at Akron and the most recent campaign at Cleveland State. Her final five seasons in Akron were as…
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Who Will Be Each Western Conference Team's Most Important Player in Five Years? - Episode 991
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On this episode Mike and Jason debate who will be the most important player on each Western Conference Team in 5 years. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ du…
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Stephen Halstead - Grace College Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 900
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Stephen Halstead is entering his fifth season as a men’s basketball assistant coach at NAIA Grace College in Indiana. Halstead served as a graduate assistant for his first two seasons, leading Grace's junior varsity squad while assisting with the varsity. In 2023-24 Grace was ranked as the No. 1 team in the country for much of the season. The Lance…
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William Twigg - London Lions Academy Head Coach - Episode 989
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William Twigg is currently the Head Coach for the London Lions Academy. He also has coached for the Essex Rebels in the Women's British Basketball League, the NewVic Knights at the college level in the UK, and the Oaklands Wolves – an English Sports club. Twigg was a Cavs Academy Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the summer of 2018. In addit…
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Who Will Be Each Eastern Conference Team's Most Important Player in Five Years? - Episode 988
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On this episode Mike and Jason debate who will be the most important player on each Eastern Conference Team in 5 years. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ du…
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