Next Possession

Greg Kampe joins Coach Hawk to talk about his unique coaching history, specifically the longevity of his run as the Head Coach at Oakland University.He shares his perspectives on the challenges facing mid-major coaches, the prolonged pain of losing/brief joy of winning, family influencing the decision to stay or move on from a coaching job, and much more.Coach Kampe speaks on the loss that still keeps him up at night and the many variables that go into the success of a season. Late in the podcast, he gives his suggestion on how to improve college basketball for all.The tipoff and buzzer beater revolve around 'youth vs. experience' when putting together a coaching staff.Coach Hawk will be taking a break from Next Possession for the next month. We will be returning strong in August with more rare conversations that pull back the curtain on the sports world.Enjoy your July! 

Coach Hawk is back and healthy, following an unexpected dental procedure! This week Minnesota Football Head Coach, PJ Fleck joins Coach Hawk to talk about many parts of his life and coaching philosophy. PJ shares about his own basketball and football playing days, row the boat, what it takes to build championship culture, and a ton more.Throughout their talk Coach Fleck reflects on his time coaching in Kalamazoo at Western Michigan University, the variables that led to him eventually leaving Kalamazoo for Minnesota, facing criticism, his goals as the leader of a group of young men, and his love for  the twin cities.Don't miss this great talk with one of College Football's most fascinating personalities. This week's tipoff and buzzer beater focus on job jumping. 

This week Coach Hawk is joined by University of Wisconsin's Head Men's Basketball Coach, Greg Gard. Coach Gard talks at length about the uniqueness of Wisconsin's academic and athletic tradition, his long road to becoming a Head Coach, and all he learned along the way.This is a valuable episode for fans, coaches, and players alike. The tipoff question asks about transitioning roles from the Assistant to Head Coach.The buzzerbeater focuses on the positives of experiencing pain.

This week Coach Hawk is back with a phenomenal episode highlighted by a halftime talk with Luke Strege, Head Coach of Mineral Area College.  He and Hawk connect on hoops, parenting, and how to stall at lawn mowing. Luke is very open and vulnerable as he shares intimate details about his family, including his kid's Autism diagnosis.In his five years coaching the Cardinals,  Coach Strege's teams have an overall record of 219-29.The overarching themes of this episode are perspective and perception.This week's buzzer-beater focuses on the past, present, and future of Junior College Basketball.The tipoff question asks...what's the most important body part of a basketball player?

In episode 46 of Next Possession, Coach Hawk is joined by World Series Champion, Rich Donnelly, a long-time Major League Baseball 3rd base coach and Minor League manager. Rich and Hawk spend some time recounting the origins of their relationship and then Donnelly shares intimate details of his family's story of tragedy, perseverance, heroism, and faith. Rich's perspective on life is truly inspiring.Other themes covered in this week's episode; the importance of being aggressive, and how much our outlook impacts the way we experience life.  

This week Coach Hawk connects with ESPN's, Seth Greenberg for a wide-ranging conversation about all sides of the game, from the sidelines to the studio.Seth shares details of his life as an Assistant Coach, Head Coach, Analyst, and in-studio personality on ESPN. It's clear that Greenberg is thankful for the way the game has taken care of him over the years. He also speaks about the challenges of being a parent and coach and how it impacts a family.Late in the conversation, it's clear that he is still a coach at heart, as he looks back on teams who played so hard for him, yet never reached the NCAA Tournament.The tip-off question deals with the high school shot clock and the buzzer-beater focuses on a second-life in sports. 

This week's episode puts a laser-like focus on the transfer portal. Coach Hawk connects with the Head Men's Basketball Coach at his Alma Matter, Richie Riley. Richie spills on his path to becoming a Division 1 Head Coach and how he embraced transfers far before the term 'transfer portal' was coined.Coach Riley has a beautiful approach towards players wishing to transfer both in and out of his program. His open-mindedness in this area across his career has turned him into a true outlier in current times. Click play to hear details of his approach as the leader of a modern basketball program.The tip-off and buzzer-beater are both 'transfer' focused this week. We hope you enjoy this hyper-topical episode of Next Possession and are thank you for your continued listenership!

This week Coach Hawk returns from a one-week hiatus to connect with Seattle-Native Tucker Haymond. Fasten your seatbelts as Haymond and Hawk recap of his surreal path to Division 1 Basketball, an NBA G League Championship, and a series of overseas basketball experiences. The details are better heard directly from Tucker's mouth than these typed words, so please click play and enjoy! This week's tip-off question asks about how to instill a strong work ethic in young humans, athletically and beyond.The buzzer-beater focuses on overseas professional basketball.

This week Coach Hawk drops in for a short episode before taking a one-week breather to let you all fully recuperate from March Madness. He digs into the changes that have some substantial chatter in circles of influence, along with his own personal suggestion of ways the on-court rules of the game could be changed for the better. Hawk will be back with a new full episode on  April 25. Thank you all for supporting Next Possession.

This week Saint Mary's Head Coach Randy Bennett called Coach Hawk following  Michigan's loss to UCLA in the Elite Eight of March Madness. Randy digs pretty deep into his coaching philosophy and will to compete regardless of circumstances. He speaks on what he believes are the most important traits of a good player and the impact country of origin has on player personalities. He's had a great connection with Australian players during his entire tenure at Saint Mary's. Coach Hawk puts a welcomed focus on this unique characteristic of the Saint Mary's Men's Basketball program. There is a great exchange of information, ideas, and perspectives about recruiting and developing international players.Coach Bennett delves into the way Tim Floyd impacted him at a time when Randy was still deciding if he wanted to even become a full-time Coach.Other topics:- The importance of a school's administration committing the necessary resources needed to compete at an elite level.- His commitment to Saint Mary's- Alumni returning to campus- Difficulties of a COVID-19 Season- MetricsThis week's 'Tip-off question' asks about the impact a heckler has on the game. Hawk gives some tips that will surely come in handy for any Players or Coaches listening. 

This week Coach Hawk switches things up and asks the listeners of Next Possession to share potential solutions to the many challenges facing college athletics.If you've been tuned-in for the first  39 episodes of the show, you've heard many knowledgeable humans in the basketball world share their thoughts of challenges past, present, and future. This week, Hawk turns to YOU in hopes that you'll offer ideas that may help in the evolution of collegiate sports and the system they operate within. Take some time to think about what you would do to help usher us into a new era of NCAA Athletics and then reach out to Coach Hawk via email, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to share your gems.After we gather all of your insights and Hawk has had the opportunity to process through your possible solutions, we'll dedicate another episode to what you've shared and his thoughts on it all...then maybe, just maaaaaybe, we will collectively come up with some answers to the biggest hurdles facing the game we love and college sports as a whole.The ball is in your court. Whatcha got for us?nextpossession@yahoo.comtwitter.com/Next_Possessionfacebook.com/NextPossessioninstagram.com/nextpossession

This week Coach Hawk is joined by none other than Russ Turner, Head Coach of the UC Irvine Men's Basketball Team.Russ and Hawk talk at length about the excitement of March Madness and what it's like to lead a team into the tournament. Coach Turner talked at length about his philosophy towards preparing his team for road games and his team's history of being superior winning percentage playing away from home.Turner shares some of the ways coaching in the NBA helped him to become a stronger college coach. He also disclosed some details about the challenges and opportunities of coaching at the mid-major level, including the possibility of going on the road and winning 'buy games'. This week's 'tip-off' and 'buzzer-beater focus on different approaches to  substitution patterns and strategies. 

This week, Jon Steinbrecher, commissioner of the Mid-American Conference joins Coach Hawk and explains much of what goes on behind-the-scenes from an administration level in Division 1 Athletics.Some of the most profound moments of the interview come as Jon describes his path to becoming a commissioner. He prepared and sacrificed all along the way while keeping his goals in mind and believing in himself. Once again, the importance of a strong spouse comes up as Jon shares the trust, support, and belief his wife had in him during his professional rise.Jon gives his thoughts on one-time transfers and how they will likely impact mid-major athletics. He also speaks on the empowerment of athletes and the ways he has worked to put players in the MAC in positions to have their voices heard and have opportunities to take meaningful action.This week's Tip-off Question focuses on the looming one-time transfer rule and who it will impact most. Hawk shares a group many may overlook that stands to be impacted.The Buzzer-beater is one of Coach Hawk's best yet. He builds off of Jon Steinbrecher's story and discusses the inevitably paying your dues and sacrificing in the short-term to achieve long-term goals.

On episode 38 of Next Possession, Coach Hawk is joined by none other than Fran McCaffery, Head Coach of the 5th-Ranked(3/7/21) University of Iowa Hawkeyes.Coach McCaffery and Hawk jump right into the deep end discussing some intricacies of Iowa's motion offense and the advantages it affords a team in today's college basketball. Fran explains how the motion offense benefits his squad by giving his players freedom and in-turn unpredictability.Coach McCaffery talks about the players on his current team and how much he enjoys leading this special group of young men, including his own sons! Hawk and Fran couldn't finish without talking about what have become reoccurring topics on Next Possession: - Recruiting- The true heroes of college hoops, the Wives of Coaches-RefereesThis week's 'Tip-off Question' leads Coach Hawk to breakdown the way he structures off-season workouts for his players. He gives an intricate description of his reasoning and how NCAA limitations impact a College Athlete's off-season.The 'Buzzer-Beater' focuses on the motion offense and how it can still be effective in 2021.

This week Coach Hawk is joined by Robert McCullum, the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Florida A&M UniversityCoach Hawk and Coach McCullum speak on an array of topics including leadership, mentorship, difficulties facing Black Americans, preparing for head coaching opportunities, basketball leading to passport stamps, and the profound chance coaches have to provide invaluable new and eye-opening experiences to their players.'Coach Mac' shares some details of his early life, growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, talking at length about the impact his high school coach had on him as a teen and on his life's trajectory.Robert and Hawk collaborate to explain how they met and eventually became co-workers at Western Michigan University in the year 2000. Coach McCullum stresses the importance of building relationships and peels back the curtain on his long-time relationship with basketball and activism legend, George Raveling. (including a monumental story related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s, 'I Have A Dream' speech)Several times during this episode, a spotlight is placed on the hardships African Americans face as they attempt to rise up in the coaching ranks and life in general. Robert also does a thorough job of explaining his desire to lead an HBCU program and his specific goal of becoming the Men's Basketball Coach at the legendary school, Florida A&M. Throughout their conversation, Coach Mac emphasizes the stress he puts on academic excellence and prioritizing college graduation among the players in his program. Among many other topics, Coach McCullum also shares some of what he learned coaching under Lon Kruger at Kansas State, University of Florida(Final Four), and the University of Illinois.The "tip-off question" asks which of the changes implemented during this Covid-19 altered season will remain in the long-term?This week's 'buzzer-beater' honors a sliver of the many legendary humans who have achieved greatness after graduating from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

This week Porter Moser, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Loyola Univesity Chicago, joins Coach Hawk for a conversation about his path to Loyola and his reasons for remaining loyal to the university amidst opportunities to move to different schools.Porter details the early seeds he planted with the Loyola Students, Administration, Coaches, and most importantly his Players. Seeds that eventually grew into a harvest of success on many levels, including regularly sold-out games and a monumental Final Four appearance in 2018.Coach Moser discusses a university's support for a sport leading to a coach's ability to inspire, recruit, and compete at the highest level in Division 1.Porter shares memories of his mentors, including the great Rick Majerus. He details how taking a step "backwards" to learn as a Majerus assistant at Saint Louis was integral in him being prepared for a return to the position of Head Coach, at a job that was the right fit for him.Hearing Coach Moser describe the support his team has from the Loyola Chicago student-body clearly shows how proud he is of what they've been able to build. Coach Moser loves his players, staff, university and Chicago in general. Today's "tip-off" question focuses on the travel schedule for a road game. Hawk breaks down the differences in travel and timing depending on the day of the week and mode of transportation, including a couple of horror stories via bus and commercial air travel. The "buzzer-beater" discusses the grass of another lawn not always being greener than our own. Sometimes the smartest move is to take a good look at how great our current situation is and have the clarity of perspective to decide to stay where we are and continue the building process where we are valued and understood.

This week Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats joins the podcast to talk about his steps from a High School Coach in Romulus, Michigan to his current position as the leader of a top-10 ranked Division 1 NCAA Program. Coach Hawk and Coach Oats discuss the persistence, patience, and luck required to make such an unlikely transition, including learning experiences along the way like Nate's interview with Hawk at Western Michigan University well before his transition to college coaching.Coach Oats talks about his time coaching the Buffalo Bulls and explains how his relationship with the legendary Hurley family impacted his coaching trajectory.The common theme threading itself throughout Nate Oaks' story is the power of organic relationship building and his dedication to his teams. It's clear that he coaches because he loves his players and the game. You'll hear several stories that display Nate's passion for coaching and his desire to give his players the best chance to realize their dreams.During their discussion, Hawk and Nate also talk about their respective experiences living in a southern portion of the USA, generally thought of as 'football country." Nate embraces the fact that Alabama Football is the main event and points out the history of powerhouse "football" schools that also excelled on the hardwood.Late in the episode, Coach Oats reveals the type of teams that give have given his program trouble over the years. His vulnerability is refreshing.This episode should serve as motivation for any and all humans aiming to reach the peak of the coaching mountain top. In the "tip-off question" Hawk gives advice to a young coach hoping to break into the Division 1 ranks. This portion of the show is of value to anyone interviewing for a job, regardless of profession.The "buzzer-beater" focuses on the importance of Coach's Wives and provides a happy update on Nate's Wife Crystal's victorious battle with cancer.

ESPN Analyst, Jay Bilas joins Coach Hawk for a wide-ranging conversation that details his career as an athlete and as a student, calls out holes in the NCAA's logic for not paying players and even reveals some of his television watching habits.The conversation begins with a breakdown of the major variables that influenced Jay's choice to attend Duke University. He shares tales of his recruitment experience, rocky relationship with his high school coach, and the importance he placed on making the correct decision when choosing his college coach. When Coach K first called me, I didn't know his name..."Jay's love for Duke shines through as he describes his respect for Coach K and reveals his inability to call him "Mike" unless they're speaking on a television broadcast. He and Coach Hawk talk at length about the fact that players choose schools because of coaches and the culture they've created at an institution, not the institution itself. Mid-way through their conversation, Jay shares a few of his experiences communicating concerns and ideas as a member of the NCAA Long-term Planning Committee when he was a college freshman. "I spoke up in meetings, but whatever the decision was, you publicly supported it and you kept your differences with the power structure to yourself...as a player, I almost felt like I had to do that..."Jay does a phenomenal job of applying a lawyer's logic to the hurdles facing the evolution of college basketball and offers some ideas of how things can successfully move into the future for all involved parties. He also details the glaring hypocrisy of the way college athletes are exploited. "...there are a lot of students on full-scholarship, Music, English, Science, whatever. Nobody's telling them...now you're getting your school paid for, therefore you've gotta concentrate only on school. You can't work. You can't do anything else. You can't have any other interests that are gonna make you money..."Other topics touched on are the challenges of being a television analyst, handling criticism, and referees.Finally, Hawk brings back the "Free Throws" segment and learns a bit about Jay's recent Netflix obsessions, musical and restaurant tastes, and his respect for Bill Walton.The "Tip-off Question" comes from Calvin in Fayetville, North Carolina. Calvin asks Coach Hawk the one thing he'd change if he was suddenly named the President of the NCAA? *Spoiler Alert* He takes the easy way out and defers to Mr. Bilas.This week's "Buzzer-Beater" focuses on the power and comfort of Jay's voice when it comes to advocating for the interests of college athletes and their families. Hawk cites a recent example of Bilas using Twitter as a tool to bring awareness and influence to former Western Michigan University, now Univesity of South Alabama player, Mike Flowers 2020 transfer complications.

In this episode Coach Hawk sits down with the personable Head Coach at Oregon St.Wayne Tinkle talks about life as a basketball dad. He coached his son at Oregon St. and has two daughters that played at Gonzaga and Stanford. Tinkle's wife is also a hooper and is in the Hall of Fame at Montana.Tinkle answers Hawk's question about how they ended up raising 3 high major kids all under the same roof. The Oregon St. coach also talks about the challenges he's faced with running a program in the Pac 12 and the culture required to be successful in a tradition rich environment. Spoiler alert...it's all about the relationships. The far ranging conversation touches on all this and so much more.The tip-off segment answers the question about how wise it is or isn't for a recruit to release his top 5 schools.The Buzzer Beater discusses whether we will ever see a "traditional" college program again built through strong freshman recruiting classes.

In this episode Coach Hawk visits with University of Minnesota Basketball Coach Richard Pitino. The two have an entertaining and far ranging conversation.The influence of Pitino's mom, challenges of coaching at Minnesota, recruiting, and media coverage are all subjects covered.Pitino, of course, talks about coaching with his dad, including the thought he put in before considering making coaching suggestions during games. Pitino pulls back the curtain to allow an inside look at at all aspects of his program and coaching influences.The tipoff segment answers the question about the craziest emails Coach Hawk has ever received.The buzzer beater takes a deep dive into the world of phones and social media.

All you want to know about the ever changing world of strength and conditioning. Tim Herrmann has been a strength and conditioning coach at the division 1 level for his entire adult life. In this episode he tells Hawk all about the changes he's seen and implemented over the course of his career. Find out why there's an increased emphasis on movement.The strength and conditioning coach is one of the most important pieces of any athletic program. In many cases, they are the heart and soul. When you listen to Herrmann, it's easy to understand why. If you're a coach, player, parent, or just an interested fan of what goes on behind the scenes you don't want to miss out on this conversation between the two longtime friends and co-workers.The tip-off tackles the question of Man vs Zone defense.The Buzzer Beater wraps up thoughts about the new and improved world of strength and conditioning .

Join Coach Hawk and Cuonzo Martin as the two coaches rehash Martin's fascinating journey.Martin discusses how growing up in the rough and tumble streets of East St. Louis helped shape him into the man and coach he has become. From humble beginnings to one of the most influential coaches in all of NCAA basketball, Martin discusses it all. Once you listen to him speak, you can see why he has won everywhere he's been. A tough coach on the outside and a teddy bear at heart. Martin has always had his players' best interest and that's why his teams have played so hard for him.The tipoff is about what qualities coaches looks for in a recruit when putting together a top program.The Buzzer Beater piggy backs off Hawk and Martin's conversation about the impact coaches have on young people's lives.

In what may be the most informational episode thus far, Coach Hawk visits with JD Collins, the NCAA coordinator of Officials. Collins responsibilities include keeping consistency amongst officiating throughout the nation. He's also the the guy that assigns all the refs for the NCAA Tournament. And, that's just the tip of the iceberg.Collins talks with Hawk about EVERYTHING that a college hoops fan would want to know about the fascinating world of refs. You will hear stories about how refs prepare for games, how they are held accountable, the relationships between coaches and officials, how refs make their way up to the big time games, and how they have to fight human nature at times to insure the fairness of the game. His decades of experience as an official provides the backdrop for a great back and forth between the two friends.Have you ever wondered how a ref 30 ft away from the play can make a call when another official is standing 5 ft away? Collins explains it here. Have you ever wondered what officials and coaches are talking about coming out of timeouts? Collins explains it here. Have you ever wondered about what separates a great referee from a good referee? Collins explains it here. Have you ever wondered about how much film a referee watches evaluating himself or getting ready for the next game? Collins explains it here. And...much, much more.There's nothing off limits as Collins and Coach Hawk reminisce about the old days and compare how moving up their respective career ladders are parallel paths. This is a must listen for all college hoops junkies. You are guaranteed to learn something you had no idea about after listening to this one.The tip-off segment is about how to move up the coach's ladder.The buzzer beater is about the coach-referee relationship.

This week Coach Hawk was joined by women's basketball legend, Gail Goestenkors for a fascinating and much-needed conversation.Gail shares details from each stage of her Coaching career including; years spent as an Assistant Coach at Purdue preparing for her opportunity to become a Head Coach, challenges she faced as the leader of Duke University's women's basketball program, how her hunger for new challenges led to her leaving Duke to become the University of Texas women's hoops Head Coach, as well as lessons learned during her experiences coaching USA Basketball and in the WNBA.Gail talks about when she first realized that women were not treated equally in the world of athletics and how her mother taught her the importance of standing up for her rights and the rights of others. Hawk and coach Goestenkors also speak about how the immediate challenges facing women's college basketball are very similar to those of the men's game, along with ways the women's game has advanced past the men as it relates to fundamental skills, team play, shooting percentages, and more.Finally, Coach Goestenkors talks about her current coaching role at Central Michigan University and how the game continues to bring her joy as she brings her wealth of knowledge to today's generation of players.We hope you enjoy this talk with a Hall of Fame, Olympic Medal Winner whose teams have been responsible for achieving greatness on many levels. Gail even speaks a bit about teams she's led playing spoiler to legendary runs by both Tenessee and Connecticut.This week's tip-off question deals with the often misunderstood world of 'buy games' and comes from the rock of the Hawkins Household, Kelly Hawkins. In this week's buzzer-beater Coach Hawk issues a challenge to YOU and advocates that all sports lovers give women's basketball an honest chance. FYI - Next Possession will take a break next week to observe the Winter Holidays and will be right back at it the following Sunday/Monday.

Tim Miles is the former Head Coach at North Dakota St., Colorado St, and Nebraska. He's been successful and won everywhere he's gone. He's now an analyst for FS1, B1G Network and has a highly successful and entertaining podcast called "Inside the Mind of Miles." That's an interesting place to go!Join Miles and Coach Hawk as they trade coaching stories and discuss making the transition into the media/podcast world. Both are coaches at heart and talk about getting back into the business and what they're looking for in their next gig.Back by popular demand, the 'Free Throw" segment is back! Hawk plays topic toss with Miles and puts him on the hot seat with topics like the worst mascot or logo he's ever seen, the time he got kicked out of an NCAA Tournament game, and much more.There's never a dull moment with Tim Miles!The tip-off segment answers the question about what happens to scholarships if and when the day comes where college education is free to all.In the Buzzer Beater Coach Hawk delves into the mystery of why it's so hard to be GREAT at something while remaining well liked and respected.Have fun and listen in!

This week Coach Hawk is joined by Rick Chyme (aka Pat Cleland). Rick shares details about his youth, including his father David Cleland's tragic death in a Canadian plane crash when Chyme was 15 years-old. He speaks on how he made the unlikely transition from Student Manager, to Walk-on, to Scholarship Athlete while at Western Michigan University.Chyme breaks down how his Dad's plane crash, mentorship by High School Coaching legend, Steve Majerle and up-close exposure to Michigan State Athletics at a young age were catalysts and driving forces of his competitive spirit. Now a Rapper, Rick talks at length about his experiences as an artist and how his time as an athlete laid the foundation for his attempts and accomplishments in the world of music. Musical topics discussed : 17 1/2 hour improvised freestyle, completed as part of the art contest, ArtPrize.Creating 365 songs in the year 2018 with Producer, Yelnam Evad for Daily Pieces 365.His road to an internship at Def Jam Records.The recent release of two albums: - "The Curve" by Jay Jackson & Rick Chyme with Xavier Bonner and Yolonda Lavender- "Stones" by Rick Chyme & Yelnam Evadand...- His song "Pressure Cooker" recently receiving international radio airplay from Public Enemy's, Chuck D.Finally, Rick discusses his current role as Producer of this podcast, 'Next Possession with Steve Hawkins'The tipoff question of this week's episode puts a focus on bench players. Hawk breaks down the myriad of reasons a Coach may wait to clear the bench. He also shares a personal, detailed account of how he once used playing time, or a lack thereof, as a motivating tool to help an individually talented player reach their potential and in turn, help the team and program stay on track.Finally, in this week's buzzer-beater, Coach Hawk shows extreme strength through vulnerability by exposing the details of losing his job as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University. Be prepared to get a first-hand look at the mental health impacts of experiencing sudden change after spending two decades at one institution. Hawk even delves into the way he felt watching his former team begin the 2020-21 season. Through it all, Coach Hawk's loyalty and dedication to his players and his motivation as a Coach are glaringly evident.Learn more about Rick Chyme by following him on social media @rickchymerickchyme.bandcamp.comrickchyme.comhim @

Did you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall inside the room when the NCAA Tournament selection committee is putting together the tournament? Today is your lucky day.Coach Hawk sits down with David Worlock, Director of Media Coordination and Statistics for the NCAA. Warlock's responsibilities include helping with the coordination of the tournament, including the selection room.You'll get a look at the inner workings of the process from the off-season to the beginning of the season to selection Sunday. Who is on the committee, how they got there, rules on voting, seeding, the metrics used, etc... are all here. You'll also get a glimpse at the enormity of Worlock's job. If you're a numbers geek, a conspiracy theorist, or a college hoops fanatic you don't want to miss this episode.The tipoff is about Covid and the upcoming season.THE BUZZER BEATER IS A MUST LISTEN. COACH HAWK HAS SOME SERIOUS OPINIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE ATHLETICS POST COVID!

Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter sits down with Coach Hawk for an in depth and fun conversation.Painter discusses the state of college hoops today from his seat. Transfers, injuries, parents, and social media are just a few of the topics he gets into. Recruiting to Purdue and who they go up against are also discussed. You'll also find out who Painter talks to when he needs advice.After this conversation it's easy to see why Purdue and Painter have the love affair they do. He's a Boilermaker all the way through.The tip-off question takes on the issue of injuries.The buzzer beater gives fans an alternative way to evaluate their favorite teams/programs.Listen in to this and so much more right here on this episode of Next Possession with Steve Hawkins.

***Program note: Next week we will be off. The next episode will be November 22nd.In this episode the co-founder of one of the most controversial bands of all time sits down with Coach Hawk to talk about his current projects as well as his days with the 2 Live Crew. David Hobbs, you know him as Mr. Mixx, discusses how the band got its start on an Air Force base in Southern California and grew into one of the most talked about groups in the history of music. The 2 Live Crew was the first band to ever have the parental advisory label slapped on its album. Mixx talks about how the band found its trademark "Miami Base" sound.Mixx and Hawk share laughs over the band's trials and tribulations on the way to becoming certified platinum artists. His journey required courage and leadership through some uncomfortable times and because of that the world of Rap and Hip Hop changed forever. The tip-off question discusses the world of recruiting and just how detailed college coaches get about their research into a student-athlete and their families.The buzzer beater gives you a motivational "feel good" to end the show.Listen in on all the fun right here!

In this episode Hawk catches up with an old camper he used to coach when he was working basketball camps in Southern California. None other than the outspoken Doug Gottlieb joins Coach Hawk for an interesting conversation covering a wide variety of topics. Gottlieb talks at length about growing up a coach's son and the influence that his dad had on him while helping him become a college superstar. The current radio and tv host also discusses what it's like coaching his own son's team and the challenges that come with it.Gottlieb doesn't hold back when discussing his penchant for making people mad with his opinions. He also goes into detail on the art of waking up with an opinion every day and the pressure that accompanies his job description which requires him to be interesting.Does he read his twitter comments? Does he remember the trouble he got into as a kid? What about his parents' reaction to his strong mindedness? Where was he when the Dodgers won the World Series in '88?That and so much more are all discussed in this wide ranging discussion.In the tipoff Coach Hawk answers a question about the lost arts of the game and what basketball term has turned into a four letter word.The Buzzer Beater includes a must listen story and lesson about perceptions and reality.

This week Hawk connects with three of the best Assistant Coaches in all of College Basketball. Saddi Washington (University of Michigan), Mike Burns (Boise State University), and Cornell Mann (University of Missouri) share several jewels they've picked up during time spent guiding young men through basketball. Loyalty, honesty, flexibility, and humility are recurring themes throughout the three conversations of this marathon podcast. The episode was inspired by this week's "tip-off question" which comes from a current Student Manager with aspirations of becoming a Division 1 Head Coach. Coach Hawk brought three great minds into the mix to impart portions of their blueprint to the next generation of Coaches. If you have someone in your life with dreams of a career on the sidelines, this episode is a MUST SHARE.

In this episode Coach Hawk visits with one of the nation's best coaches, Gonzaga's Mark Few.Few and Hawk discuss parental behavior and it's impact on recruiting. Staying on the topic of recruiting you will find out the recruit that Few lost that he most wanted.Gonzaga has always scheduled tough. The Zags coach talks about why this was so important in building their program and how it has evolved.Finally Few talks about fly fishing next to grizzly bears and why it's the perfect sport for coaches.In the tipoff and buzzer beater, Coach Hawk (along with Few) settle an argument between a couple that discuss whether parental behavior has an impact on the college recruitment process.Hint: As always, the wife wins.Listen in to all the fun.

Players hiring individual development coaches has been a recent trend at all levels. Is this a good thing or bad? Coach Hawk visits with longtime friend and veteran NBA assistant coach Eric Hughes. Hughes has coached in Toronto, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and last year with the 76ers. He has trained players such as Gary Payton, DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Garnett, Giannis Antetokounpo, and Kevin Durant just to name a few.You'll get an amusing look at how Hawk and Hughes moved up the coaching ladder together before the two move on to discuss the player development world. You'll hear the difference between what an in season and off-season workout looks like. The misconceptions of NBA players, length of season, and why Hughes doesn't like to use cones during a workout are all discussed.What's the difference between a college workout and an NBA workout? Who is the greatest competitor Hughes has ever coached? (Hint: It's the same guy most NBA insiders would name as well.) All of this and so much more is covered in the halftime talk.The Buzzer Beater picks up on the discussion and tries to help answer the question about the emergence of individual development coaches and their worth to the player. Coach Hawk chips in with his opinion on how to navigate the process to make it work for all involved.The tip-off question asks about the best reading material out there to help young players (and parents) grow and develop.This episode is a must for players, parents, and coaches alike. Fans will enjoy the inside stories.

In this episode Hawk catches up with Arizona St. Head Basketball Coach Bobby Hurley. The two were one time foes and now friends. Listen in as they go through Hurley's illustrious career.Hurley talks about his high school career, his decision to go to Duke and the unexpected person that made that visit happen to the Durham campus when he made his decision that lured him away from Big East territory and settle in the land of the ACC.He was coached in high school by his Hall Of Fame father and in college by another Hall Of Fame mentor in Coach K. You might be surprised to find out who his greatest influence is as it relates to his coaching style.His NBA career and stint as an owner/trainer of thoroughbred race horses are also discussed. What's the difference between a horse you own winning a big race and a team you coach winning a big game? Does he have any regrets? It's all right here in a fun halftime talk between Coach Hawk and Hurley.The tip-off takes on the topic of coaches and their sideline behavior. The Buzzer Beater is all about the types of motivation coaches employ.

This week Coach Hawk chops it up with the University of Illinois Men's Basketball Head Coach, Brad Underwood. Brad talks about his long path to becoming a Divison 1 Head Coach, the challenges and rewards of leading Juco programs, and the joy he and his current Illini team felt upon finally being able to gather in the same gym and put in some work.Coach Underwood also discusses self-analysis and lifestyle change during the Covid-19 Era. Specifically, his choice to merge his Zoom calls with 8-10 miles walks and his goal of a fifty-pound weight loss...hilariously inspired by his daughter pointing out that years of the coaching lifestyle had led to him developing several chins.The tip-off question is lighthearted yet important, putting Coach Hawk on the spot to name his favorite sports films of all-time. Unfortunately and serendipitously, the tip-off question leads Hawk into a brief remembrance of All-Pro NFL Running Back, Gale Sayers who recently transitioned at age 77. This week's Buzzer-Beater centers around criticism.

Do you want to get a look at what it's really like to play in the NFL? Or maybe a glance at life as a division 1 basketball player?In this episode Coach Hawk catches up with one of his former players, Joe Reitz. Reitz was a star basketball player in college that went on to have a 9 year career in the NFL as a lineman. The former player and his coach reminisce through his playing days as a basketball player. Reitz tells a story about a game that they lost in Hawaii and how poorly that night ended for everyone (conveniently Coach Hawk has no memory of the event.) No worries though because the next day Reitz broke an opponent's nose on the same play he tipped a missed free throw in at the buzzer to win the game.Reitz gives Coach Hawk some credit for urging him to propose to his girlfriend, now wife and mother to their 5 kids (and 6th on the way.)Follow Reitz' NFL career from how he got his opportunity all the way through how it led him to starting at right tackle and getting the assignment to block Von Miller in the AFC Championship game in Denver.From 235 lbs in high school to 335 lbs in the NFL.And yes, the infamous deflategate game that he played in.It took Reitz 3 yrs, 10 months, and 4 days to make it, but he did it. Listen in to his inspirational story of persistence, faith, and family.The tip-off segment covers the seismic shifts in basketball throughout the years and the Buzzer Beater examines the importance of sleep.

George Christie was the former President of the Hell's Angels, which happens to be the most notorious outlaw motorcycle club in the world. He was a member of the club for 40 years, 35 of which he was a leader and spokesperson.In this episode you will find out how Christie and Hawkins met and why Christie had an influence on Hawk at an early age.Christie has a treasure chest full of stories. He talks about his early years as a surfer, a stint in the Marine Corps that lead to a job in the department of defense, and his ascent to the top of the ladder of the Hell's Angels. He's hung out with Willie and Waylon, Johnny Cash, Jerry Garcia and so many more.Sports, entertainment, culture, power, law, loyalty, and leadership all intersect in this fascinating sit-down between two men that seemingly have nothing in common. Or, do they? Listen in to find out.For the the tip-off segment, Hawk covers his top 5 moments he was most angry at a referee.The Buzzer Beater is about the definition of leadership and why it's so difficult to define.

If you're into hoops at all, you've probably heard of the "Butler Way." Butler Head Coach LaVall Jordan discusses exactly what that means and why it's been so successful for so many years.You'll also hear Hawk and Jordan talk about the impact that a current roster can have on the recruitment of future players. No discussion about Butler would be complete without talking about the mystique of Hinkle Fieldhouse, the longtime home of the Bulldogs. Parental schooling during Covid? Find out how the Jordan's are taking it on. And, did you know that Jordan almost went to work with Hawk? Listen in on a great behind the scenes story.The tip-off segment touches on the importance of the proper attitude as Hawk shares one of his favorite motivational stories that he learned from Pat Riley.Finally, the buzzer beater segment argues why you should no longer "network."Listen in on all the fun on Next Possession!

In this latest episode of Next Possession, you'll get a glimpse of what it's like for the rest of college basketball. The vast majority of the attention goes to the Power 5 conferences, but the vast majority of the schools that make up division 1 basketball are from the non Power 5 leagues. You'll get a chance to hear two veteran coaches discuss what life is like on the charter bus vs the charter plane. Do you want to know how a traditional 1 bid league tries to get 2 teams into the NCAA Tournament? Go behind the mahogany door of head coach meetings and listen in on the strategy. Recruiting, budgets, resources, and facilities are just a few more of the topics covered.Also, get to know Senderoff more as he details his humble beginnings as a student assistant at a division 3 school all the way to becoming the "Dean Of The MAC" and one of the most successful mid-major coaches in the nation.The tip-off question is about whether college coaches would rather evaluate players that are playing in a high school game or an AAU game.The buzzer beater segment asks if there's a difference between a dream and a vision.

You want to know anything about what is going on in the world of hoops? Jeff Goodman is your guy. He's been covering basketball for over two decades. He has covered all three levels (high school, college, and NBA) for a variety of networks and is the preeminent source for all your inside scoop.Goodman has never had a problem telling it like it is. This conversation is no different. He explains why he has no issue naming the names with his trademark forwardness.Listen in as he discusses how he gets his information. Hawk and Goodman share some texts from the past that illustrate how hard Goodman works his phone to bring his fans the quality and accuracy of information he provides. He gets candid when talking about his coverage of LaVar Ball, just where the line exists between media and athlete, and so much more.The tip-off segment is about transfers and the impact they have on programs. The buzzer beater is an interesting take on work ethic that parents and budding athletes should pull up a seat for.

In this episode, Coach Hawk catches up with UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin. Cronin reminisces fondly about growing up in Cincinnati as the son of a basketball coach...that also moonlighted as a scout for the Atlanta Braves and worked at the horse race track.It doesn't end there. Cronin also touches on his 1st job at Murray St. and losing a battle of words with a fan in the stands, raising a daughter, and a coach's real purpose.Hawk and Cronin also get into the SoCal vibe to discuss Coach Wooden's legacy, the challenge of the Kardashian effect, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and Bill Walton's phone messages to Coach Wooden. Is there such a thing as "west coast soft?" Listen in to find out.The Tip-off is about PG play and the Buzzer Beater is one of the most important poems a parent or coach could ever ask for.

This week Hawk brings us another classic episode, connecting with one of coaching's wisest, the seemingly ageless Jim Harrick. Coach Harrick is currently a third-year Assistant Coach at Cal State Northridge. During his talk with Coach Hawk, he touches on his unique return to the sidelines after a decade away from the game, his love for the people and places he's coached on his journey, his gratitude for the game, and the power of keeping a positive mindset. Having lead programs at Pepperdine, Georgia, Rhode Island(Elite 8), and UCLA(National Championship, Elite 8), Harrick’s brain is flush with hoop history and his memory remains razor sharp. It's surely no surprise that a conversation between two John Wooden students includes tales of rare moments each have shared with the legendary Educator and UCLA Coach.The Tip-Off question is about the distance of the three-point line and the Buzzer Beater segment gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of college recruiting.

This is an episode you don't want to miss! One of the hottest coaches in the game today is Texas Tech's Chris Beard. They do things different down in Lubbock. It's all in their culture and very intentional. Beard and Coach Hawk take you behind the scenes to give you a glimpse of how Texas Tech has built something special. Beard also discusses the value of his numerous previous stops and what he's learned from his mentors, including the legendary Bobby Knight.It doesn't end there. They talk light heartedly about their love of a perfect dive bar, great restaurants, the recruit that got away, and so much more.The tip-off question is about coaches going ballistic on a player during a timeout and the Buzzer Beater segment discusses chemistry vs culture.

Auburn Head Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl discusses his development as a young coach cutting his teeth in D2 basketball, handling criticism, style of play, and how he found his faith thanks to his daughter in a gym in Covington, KY. Coach Hawk and Pearl tell a hilarious story about an assigner of officials admitting (by mistake) that the assigner had a favorite team in his conference. And, are Hawk and Pearl now officially fans of "The Bachelor?"The tip-off segment is about whether coaches are impacted by criticism. Finally, the Buzzer Beater segment asks the question, "Can greatness and a balanced life coexist?"

You want to get a feel for what it's like to be a coach at a D1 institution? Dan Dakich and Coach Hawk take you behind the scenes and trade stories about the joys and miseries of coaching. Often times where you'd least expect them to come from. Living and dying with every game result, social media and it's impact on what coaches can and can't get away with that they used to, and catching the ire from gamblers after not covering a spread are just a few of the topics that are touched on. With Dakich, there's never a dull moment.The tip-off segment is about what coaches are looking for when they're evaluating talent and the Buzzer Beater leaves you with a puzzler.

A great interview with one of the most recognizable men in all of Hollywood. Kevin Frazier talks about growing up as a coach's son, his childhood experiences with Rosa Parks, and his rise from ESPN and NBA sports anchor ranks to Entertainment Tonight's hosting gig. This includes a hilarious story about Halle Berry's belly button and so much more. The Tip-off segment question is about coach's superstitions. Finally, the Buzzer Beater is about Covid's role on the future of the postgame handshake line.

Michigan St. Coach Tom Izzo gives his thoughts and insights on many issues. Mentors, transfers, cheating, social justice and the general state of the game were all discussed. Coach Izzo didn't hold back.

This is a preview for what the podcast is going to be all about. Listen in to get details on what will be an entertaining look into the world of hoops, sports, and entertainment. Guests will include some of the most recognizable names in the sports world. There will also be some celebrity surprises and personalities that will give their perspectives in and outside of sports. All of this will be hosted by Steve Hawkins, a former college coach with over 35 years of experience. He has a unique personality and story of his own, including a history with the legendary coach, John Wooden. Stories, laughs, insights, and perspectives will follow. Don't miss out on any of the ensuing fun on Next Possession with Steve Hawkins.