Complete Shooter Basketball

This is purely a shout out for all of our players that worked their tails off and achieved great things this season. Congrats to all of our players who won awards this year!

In this Episode, Kirk breaks down a framework for players to set good goals that actually help them achieve those goals. This is a must listen for any player getting ready for the offseason!

This week we were able to sit down and chat with Coach Andrew Olsen, the head boys basketball coach at Northridge High School. He explains some great points about what it means to build a culture, and setting/reaching high goals.

In this special interview, we sat down with Coach Blake Pugmire from Cedar Valley High School in Eagle Mountain, UT. Coach Pugmire shares what he believes it means to be a true competitor and how coaches, players and parents can be part of building winning traditions and culture. This is definitely a MUST listen episode.

Today we talk about training tools. You've seen them. On social media, on amazon, etc. But which ones are actually worth the investment?

In this episode, we get to interview Josh and Jake for the 2nd time (This time with no Audio issues!). These guys drop some serious knowledge about what it takes to be successful at the high school and college level. If you want to know how to take your game to the NEXT LEVEL, this is a must-listen.

Do you ever feel like you have done everything right, but there are politics going on that prevent your from reaching your potential? In this episode, Jesse and Kirk talk about how politics effects players, and how to know if you're just using "politics" as an excuse for not putting in enough effort.

Today we talk about what it means to be a multi-sport athlete in today's world. There are pros and cons to it, and we go through those in this podcast. Let us know if you agree or not!

In this episode, we talk about the differences between men's and women's volleyball and where we see it going in the future.

Welcome back to the Podcast! After a little break, we are back and ready to go and we get it started with a great conversation on knowing the difference between a "Good Shot" and a "Bad shot." It's a little more nuanced than you might think, but it's also very simple when you get it.

In this Interview, we talk to Joseph Elliott. After getting cut in his early high school career, Joe decided to focus on other sports like tennis and ice hockey. But he later made the choice to pursue his dream of playing college basketball even though he never played on the high school team. His incredible story of reaching the college level should inspire every young player that they can reach their dreams if they are willing to work for it.

In this episode we interview JD Ahlstrom. JD played at Juan Diego High School and went on to play at George Fox University. JD was consistently one of our top shooters every week and his story and work ethic is a fantastic listen for any young players.

In this episode we talk with Chase Potter who is currently playing at Utah Valley University. He tells us about his basketball journey and the obstacles he had to overcome to get where he is now. Hard work and determination were essential is Chase getting to UVU. Players and parents should learn a lot from this interview with Chase.

What style of play does your coach prefer? Does it fit your skillset? In this Episode, Kirk and Jesse talk about how offensive styles have changed over the years, and what you can do as a player to be successful no matter what kind of offense you need to run.

Is the mid-range game dead? We talk about it in this episode of the Complete Shooter podcast. With analytics telling us that the 3 point shot and layups are the only important shots, the mid-range game might seem irrelevant. But is it? Or is it still an incredibly useful tool?

Is it better to train a little every day for a year, or train all day for the entire summer? Jesse and Kirk discuss the answer to this question and many others in this episode. They explain why Complete Shooter went away from being a "summer camp" and why year round training is so beneficial.

Sometimes it's hard to know where to start training. In this episode, Kirk and Jesse talk about the different things they look for when a student comes in for the first time.

In this episode, Steven Miles joins us to talk about Ball-handling and how important it is to being a successful basketball player.

With the NBA playoffs starting this week, Kirk and Jesse give their playoff bracket predictions and talk about some of the best playoff performers in NBA history. They also talk about how YOU can become a "clutch" player.

Why should you watch film? Does it really help you be a better player? Shouldn't you just be spending more time on the court? There's a lot of benefits that come with spending time watching film. That includes you own game film and watching other more experienced players. In this episode, Kirk and Jesse talk about those benefits and why every hooper should spend time watching film.

Today we brought in Daniel Miles to talk about which shooting principles are true, and which ones are actually false. This is a MUST listen for players, parents and coaches.

Last week we talked about the importance of Athletic Performance Training, but often neglected is the Mental side of Performance training. In this episode, Kirk and Jesse talk about what it means to be mentally tough, and how to "get in the zone." This is a MUST for any high level basketball player.

What is the role of athletic performance training in basketball? Is a big vertical jump really that important? In today's episode, we have Jake Miles on agian to discuss the importance of vertical/performance training for basketball players. If you think it's just about being able to dunk, you are WRONG. There are way more benefits than that.

Ever been in a shooting slump? It stinks! In this episode, Kirk and Jesse talk about slumps. What is a slump? What causes a slump? How do you get out of a slump? We talk about all of these questions and more.

In this episode, we have a special guest: Ethan Potter, Deseret News' 2021 Mr. Basketball. Ethan averaged 25 ppg and 11.9 rpg as a senior and led Layton High School to the State Playoffs. As a junior, Ethan led Layton to the State Semi-finals and won 6A MVP. Ethan explains what it took to get him where he is as a player and a person, and we get to learn what it takes to become a great player.

This week, Kirk and Jesse talk about how to find the right AAU team. They talk about the benefits and problems with AAU basketball, as well as what it means to find the "right fit."⁠ If you've been wondering how to find the right team to play on, this episode is for you!

On this week's episode, we talk with Jake Miles and Josh Sanders, two of Complete Shooter's most accomplished players. They drop some knowledge on how to make the offseason as productive as possible. Some of those methods include: How to set Goals Prioritizing skills training, athletic training and live game play Pacing yourself and avoiding burn out and many more! There are some serious gems in this podcast! NOTE: We are still somewhat new to this and are working through some technical difficulties. There are some sections of the podcast where the audio is subpar, but don't let that stop you from learning from these great players!

Welcome to the very first episode of the Complete Shooter Podcast! We are excited to put out content that will help basketball players of all ages improve their game and reach their basketball potential. On this episode, Kirk gives us the background of how Complete Shooter came to be. From his days as a player, his career in financial services, his time as a parent/coach, and now as the founder of Complete Shooter, Kirk lays out the entire mission of Complete Shooter and how it has helped so many players improve their ability to shoot the basketball and become confident players on the court. Make sure to follow us on Spotify and Instagram to receive updates and notifications on upcoming episodes. https://www.instagram.com/completeshooter/