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In this captivating episode of "Invest In Yourself: the Digital Entrepreneur Podcast," host Phil Better dives deep with guest Alan Stein Jr., a renowned performance coach turned digital entrepreneur. Together, they explore the powerful intersections between elite sports coaching and successful entrepreneurship. Alan shares his insights on the transformative power of self-awareness, the art of building dynamic teams, and the crucial role simplicity plays in achieving business excellence. Discover Alan's profound journey from NBA coaching to inspiring corporate teams and individuals alike, revealing his strategies for avoiding burnout and continuously fueling passion in your career. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or looking to revitalize your professional path, this episode offers invaluable lessons on betting on yourself and simplifying to amplify success. Tune in and get ready to elevate your entrepreneurial game with insights from one of the foremost experts in performance and business growth. Don't forget to engage with Alan directly through his social channels and check out his impactful books for more in-depth guidance. Listen now to redefine your approach to business and personal fulfillment!

This week on the Hardwood Hustle we're joined by Coach Matthew Smith from Washington State to discuss analytics, propelling your coaching career and what we can learn from pickup basketball.Finding a mentorOpportunities to growLittle things that make you invaluableUtilizing analyticsDo what others wontTeach betterPickup basketballScore 7-10 more points next season, by joining PGC Coaching's 4-Week Offensive Track for coaches. Go to pgccoaching.com/tracks by May 9th.

This week, the Hardwood Hustle team reflects on past learnings and present applications - sharing how the podcast has evolved and the listening coaching community has grown through the years.

This episode is brought to you by LMNT! Spelled LMNT. What is LMNT? It's a delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink-mix. I tried this recently after hearing about it on another podcast, and since then, I've stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day. LMNT is a great alternative to other commercial recovery and performance drinks. As a coach or an athlete, you will not find a better product that focuses on the essential electrolyte your body needs during competition. LMNT has become a staple in my own training and something we are excited to offer to our coaches and student-athletes as well. LMNT is used by Military Special Forces teams, Team USA weightlifting, At least 5 NFL teams, and more than half the NBA.You can try it risk-free. If you don't like it, LMNT will give you your money back no questions asked. They have extremely low return rates. LMNT came up with a very special offer for you as a listener to this podcast. For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack—you only cover the cost of shipping. For US customers, this means you can receive an 8-count sample pack for only $5. Simply go to DrinkLMNT.com/contacts to claim your free 8-count sample pack.Lyve is a community-based platform that gives people the opportunity to learn new skills and abilities through the form of live online classes, prerecorded video classes, and one on one lessons. Lyve also gives educators and creators a platform to easily share their knowledge and make money while doing it. We aim to give everyone a platform to easily teach and learn various skills and subjects. Enjoy courses in a variety of fields today.Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we at Athletic Greens developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving to bring you the nutrition you need. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/contacts/ for more. 

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!You may know him as a world-renowned expert on improving habits and the author of the NY Times Best Selling book, Atomic Habits, but did you know James Clear was an elite baseball player until he suffered a catastrophic, freakish injury that left him completely debilitated with brain damage. He had to learn how to do everything all over again – even the most basic of functions. This is where he formed a strong bond, respect and appreciation for habits, systems and processes.Here are several isolated responses from an in-person conversation we had with James Clear, at a PGC Snaps event in Dallas, TX – back when I was a co-host of the Hardwood Hustle. We discussed the origin of his fascination with habits/systems/processes, what a Keystone Habit is (and why they are so important) and how doing a series of little things 1% better will create monumental changes.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!You may know him as the most aggressive Shark on ABC's Shark Tank or as the outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks, but did you know that Mark Cuban made his way into the Guinness Book of Records in 1999 by making what was then the largest single e-commerce transaction - a Gulfstream V private jet for $40 million. Did you know the NBA has fined Mark more than $2 million over his tenure, for a variety of different infractions. His largest fine - $500,000 - was the result of a remark he made about an NBA referee, "Ed Rush might have been a great ref, but I wouldn't hire him to manage a Dairy Queen.” After making that public comment, Cuban accepted the invitation of a local DQ to work behind the counter for a day.Here are several isolated responses from an in-person conversation we had with Mark Cuban, in his bunker office at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, TX – back when I was a co-host of the Hardwood Hustle. We discussed why the intangibles you develop on the court have high utility in every area of your life, how he is always the most prepared person in any room and the benefits of getting paid to learn.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!You may know him as 2-time NBA champion, back-to-back NBA Finals MVP, perennial All-Star and the newest member of the Brooklyn Nets, but did you know that Kevin Durant launched the Durant Company in 2016 with business partner Rich Kleiman. They have invested in 30+ companies like the delivery service Postmates and the micro-investing app Acorns, as well as created their own development and media firm, Thirty Five Media.Here are several isolated responses from an in-person conversation we had with KD when he was still with the Oklahoma City Thunder, at his Nike Summer Skills Academy in Washington, DC – back when I co-hosted the Hardwood Hustle. KD shared why his love for the game always comes first, the difference between playing on edge and playing with an edge and why being born with talent means nothing if you aren't willing to put in the work to develop it.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

“How you did it, and who you did it with will matter much more than what you did” -TJ Rosene I have a business coach who likes to say ‘who you become along the way is much more important than what you achieve'. Later, in that same episode, TJ says, “Who is in your corner, and what are they made of?” I have been blessed with an absolutely incredible assistant coach. She is honest, straightforward, focused, and invested in our program. This woman coached freshmen cheerleading for 7 years waiting for something in the soccer program to open up. She has poured her heart into our players and it shows. She has been my support system when I mess up. Last year after our first game, a player was unhappy with the amount she played, and we lost the game in overtime in the last 2 minutes. It was tough as the head coach, coming off a year we won a state championship, and Steph stayed with me and walked around the track long after sunset talking me off a ledge. We have the opportunity to help people develop and grow into the versions of themselves they want to be. We have young athletes who are in a pivotal time in their lives, as they discover who their friends are and what their priorities are. The best we can be are examples, and I think the best we can do as coaches is genuinely love our staff first, and our athletes second. That example of love will penetrate into our team and allow us to see who is in our corner and what they're made of. My challenge for you - who are you? What are you made of? How are you changing, growing, and becoming a better example for your kids? https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RGWUDE6OCj7UkkFMeNv6Z?si=rNBrJAhmQmue7SbTwdyXlg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A1liEjtAND9ZXxphH0rvUPT&dl_branch=1

This week, J.P. Nerbun returns to the Hardwood Hustle. He's the Founder and President of Thrive on Challenge, Author of Calling Up, and Host of the Coaching Culture Podcast. He's coached at a variety of levels and around the world, and now he coaches the coaches. Today we talk about his latest book, The Culture System and discuss how coach's can avoid the pitfalls of culture building shortcuts and instead focus on building stronger cultures for their team next season. Check out his latest book at MyCultureSystem.com or find it on Amazon

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Sam Allen is known in the basketball world for his work with PGC Basketball, Blue Collar Basketball, and the Hardwood Hustle podcast. We talk using basketball for training for person development, coaching the intangibles, and opportunities for personal development for coaches.This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.Let Hudl Assist bring your stats to life. Every stat is marked on the video at the moment it happened. See every shot, turnover, rebound and much more with just a few clicks. Visit Hudl Assist to learn how Hudl is elevating basketball.

Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell invite you to listen in on their conversation with TJ Rosene, the men's basketball coach at Emmanuel College. Coach Rosene brings valuable information for all leaders through his years of coaching, speaking, and guiding young leaders. He impacts people, offering a much needed perspective of how to win in the game of life. On the court with his Emmanuel Lions, through his role as Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College, with his Hardwood Hustle podcast, and in his love as a husband and father, Coach Rosene reveals keys to the art of leadership. 

TJ Rosene is the Director of Coach Development for PGC Basketball. TJ is also the head coach of the Emmanuel College men’s basketball team. Along with a streak of 12 straight 20-win seasons, the Lions have won three NCCAA national championships and TJ has been named the National Coach of the Year three times.  TJ co-hosts the Hardwood Hustle Podcast along with Sam Allen. The Hardwood Hustle is a platform designed to educate, empower and encourage coaches, players and parents. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you’ll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.com Our roster of shows is growing so don’t forget to check out all our other podcasts on the Hoop Heads Pod Network including https://thrive-with-trevor-huff.captivate.fm/listen (Thrive with Trevor Huffman), https://beyond-the-ball.captivate.fm/listen (Beyond the Ball), https://coachmayscom.captivate.fm/listen (The CoachMays.com Podcast), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/players-court/id1528381758 (Player’s Court), https://bleachers-boards.captivate.fm (Bleachers & Boards), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-green-light/id1309637675 (The Green Light), https://courtside-culture.captivate.fm/ (Courtside Culture) and our team focused NBA Podcasts: https://cavalier-central.captivate.fm/listen (Cavalier Central), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knuck-if-you-buck/id1528874607 (Knuck if you Buck), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-305-culture/id1532785121 (The 305 Culture), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-thunder-podcast/id1492195735 (Daily Thunder), https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/motor-city-hoops/id1542163027 (Motor City Hoops), https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/xs-and-os-nba-breakdown/id1542743872 (X’s and O’s: NBA Breakdown), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spanning-the-spurs/id1544220371 (Spanning the Spurs), https://la-hoops.captivate.fm/ (LA Hoops), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wizards-hoops-analyst/id1547679502 (The Wizards Hoops Analyst), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lakers-fast-break/id1485406977 (Lakers Fast Break) & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-buzzer/id1551416845 (At The Buzzer). We’re looking for more NBA podcasters interested in hosting their own show centered on a particular team. Email us info@hoopheadspod.com if you’re interested in learning more and bringing your talent to our network. Get ready for a great episode and make sure you are prepared to take some notes as you listen to my conversation with Coach TJ Rosene from Emmanuel College, PGC Basketball, and The Hardwood Hustle. Website – www.pgcbasketball.com Email - tj@pgcbasketball.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/CoachTJRosene (@CoachTJRosene) Visit our Sponsors! https://www.drdishbasketball.com/ (Dr. Dish Basketball) Mention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! https://aryse.com/ (Aryse) As the first exo-performance company, ARYSE makes products that mimic and strengthen the way the body works. Click the link for team pricing. https://www.snap-raise.com/ (Snap-Raise) Safe, Secure and Powerful Digital Fundraising for Groups and Teams http://www.fastmodelsports.com/ (Fast Model Sports) Use Code SAVE10 to get 10% off the number one play diagramming software for coaches https://pgcbasketball.com/ (PGC Basketball) 100 Basketball Camps. 30... Support this podcast

ESPN Analyst, Debbie Antonelli joins us on the Hardwood Hustle to talk about the coaching “IT” factor, keys to being great at situational basketball, and what loses games. Debbie shares her basketball insights from over 33 years of experience giving coaches a checklist of ideas and strategies to take back to their teams. Debbie was […]

Episode 375 marks the final episode for co-host Adam Bradley. The episode begins with a conversation with Adam, TJ, and our new co-host discussing a thought process that is sure to help you start 2021 off in a powerful way. The episode finishes with a reflection on the journey of the Hardwood Hustle podcast as […]

In the first half of today’s episode, Adam shares a powerful word shift he was recently introduced to that is sure to give coaches great perspective, especially considering the struggles many have faced in 2020. Adam and TJ round out the second half by introducing the new co-host of the Hardwood Hustle. We know you’ll […]

In today’s episode, Adam and TJ share a big announcement about upcoming changes for the Hardwood Hustle podcast.

Today we are joined for a special episode by former Hardwood Hustle guest, Coach Randi Henderson. Randi is a former PGC Basketball Director and current head women’s basketball coach at Washington University in St. Louis. Recently, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing regular treatments. In this episode, Randi opens up to […]

Adam Bradley is an entrepreneur, intraprenuer, speaker & coach.  Adam is one of the original founders of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast. The Hustle is a resource designed to educate, empower and encourage coaches in the basketball community and beyond. In 2015 Adam launched the nationally recognized leadership program Lead ‘Em Up, that provides coaches an engaging & cutting edge curriculum they can use with their players and is now used in over 500 schools around the world. Adam serves as a mentor to many youth programs & schools in the Baltimore/Washington market.  In addition, Adam is the Director of one of the largest charitable golf tournaments in Maryland, the Bradley Open and is a regular speaker at his home church, Journey’s Crossing. We recently launched the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you’ll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.com Our roster of shows is growing so don’t forget to check out all our other podcasts on the Hoop Heads Pod Network including https://thrive-with-trevor-huff.captivate.fm/listen (Thrive with Trevor Huffman) , https://beyond-the-ball.captivate.fm/listen (Beyond the Ball), https://coachmayscom.captivate.fm/listen (The CoachMays.com Podcast), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/players-court/id1528381758 (Player’s Court), https://bleachers-boards.captivate.fm (Bleachers & Boards) and our team focused NBA Podcasts: https://cavalier-central.captivate.fm/listen (Cavalier Central), https://grizz-n-grind.captivate.fm (Grizz n Grind), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knuck-if-you-buck/id1528874607 (Knuck if you Buck), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-305-culture/id1532785121 (The 305 Culture), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blazing-the-path/id1536055102 (Blazing the Path) and https://anchor.fm/hashtaglakerpodcast (#Lakers). We’re looking for more NBA podcasters interested in hosting their own show centered on a particular team. Email us info@hoopheadspod.com if you’re interested in learning more and bringing your talent to our network. Grab a pen and some paper so you can take some notes as you listen to this episode with Adam Bradley, host of the Hardwood Hustle & Founder of Lead ‘Em Up. Website - https://leademup.com/ (https://leademup.com/)  http://hardwoodhustle.com/ (http://hardwoodhustle.com/) Email - adam@leademup.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABradley5 (@ABradley5) https://twitter.com/Lead_Em_Up (@Lead_Em_Up) https://twitter.com/Hardwood_Hustle (@Hardwood_Hustle)     Support this podcast

Adam Bradley is the founder of Lead 'Em Up and host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast. In this episode he shares about why he became an entrepreneur and some incredible perspective on having "heart reform." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are joined by Micah Hayes for an incredibly important conversation. A former player on TJ’s team and PGC Basketball Director, Micah is a part of the Hardwood Hustle family, and one of the wisest voices in the coaching community. He brings our listeners a perspective on the current state of social justice and […]

Adam Bradley is the founder of Lead'em Up and long-time host of the Hardwood Hustle podcast. On this episode, Adam talks with the guys about developing leaders, the importance of communication, and how the Lead'em Up program can help your team.Connect with AdamTwitterTwitter (Lead'em Up)WebsiteCatch live episodes of Coffee with Coaches Friday at 8:30 AM (ET), streaming on Twitter and Facebook.This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.

In addition to producing the Hardwood Hustle podcast, Tucker Herzberg (@tuckerherzberg) is also a certified athletic performance coach. During this time of quarantine, Tucker put out a free at-home training program for teams. The program requires no equipment, and each week builds off of the previous week to make sure your players are progressing. This […]

5:57 – The importance of building the perception while you wait for the reality to catch up when starting something new.13:10 – Adam dives into his mindset regarding failure. “So much of failure is about perspective. If your perspective is off, then you’re going to view things in more of a negative light”.14:06 – What the phrase, “Think Smart Fail Fast” means and how it helps to reshape focus.15:16 – Why framing your communication as a leader is so crucial.20:15 – "To that which gets praised, gets repeated.” - Why celebrating your small victories will keep moving you forward.22:38 – Adam gets vulnerable and shares a little bit of his personal life story which he doesn’t share too often, which included drugs, a probation officer, and being 1 mistake away from serving time. 24:34 – He shares something that he’s never shared with anyone regarding his journey with his podcast, Hardwood Hustle.32:00 – Why managing your expectations when it comes to failure is important.34:20 – Adam talks about what true success means to him.35:45 – Adam quotes one of their Regional Coaches, Aseem Rastogi, when talking about the importance of living in the moment. He uses a phrase, “becoming emotionally attached to the moment.”36:40 – We talk about how he communicates failure with his kids.39:23 – Adam uses a term “off the mark” when he thinks about failure. He dives into exactly what that means, and how it can keep us balanced.42:25 - Podcast and Book Recommendations, which can be found on our website.TAGS:Adam's IG - @a_bradley5Adam's Twitter - @ABradley5Lead 'Em Up  IG - @leademupLead 'Em Up Twitter - @Lead_Em_UpHardwood Hustle IG - @hardwood_hustleHardwood Hustle Twitter - @Hardwood_HustleLead 'Em Up Website - https://leademup.com/Hardwood Hustle Website - http://hardwoodhustle.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

For those that have followed the Hardwood Hustle from day one, you know today's guest very well. Former co-host Alan Stein joins the show to share his transition away from basketball into the corporate space, what he's learning in his career as a professional speaker, and how he helps organizations perform at the highest level. […]

Today we preview our re-launch of the Hardwood Hustle. Adam and TJ share updates on their coaching, businesses, and families, as well as the new content our Hustlers can expect moving forward. Be on the lookout for our first new episodes coming Thursday! Finally, we'd love if you left us a rating and review on […]

Episode 021: Adam Bradley is an entrepreneur, entrepreneur, speaker & coach. Adam is one of the original founders of the Hardwood Hustle platform and has spent the past 3-years utilizing the podcast and it’s reach to pour into coaches & players across the country.In 2015 Adam launched the nationally recognized leadership program Lead ‘Em Up, that provides coaches an engaging & cutting edge curriculum they can use with their players.Having a heart to give back to his local community, Adam serves as a mentor to many youth programs & schools in the Baltimore/Washington market. Here's where you can find out more about Adam:Hardwood Hustle PodcastLeademup.com@LeademupInstagram@HoopCommitmentTwitter@HoopCommitmentFacebookHoopCommitmentShow NotesHoopCommitment.com/21

At the age of 40, TJ Rosene is entering his 17th season as a head mens basketball coach at Emmanual College in Franklin springs, Ga. The last 12 of those have been at the helm of the Lions. During that time, Rosene has coached in 6 national championship games between NAIA and NCCAA. In the Lions final year as an NAIA member the Lions made it all the way to the National Championship game. In the 4 years following the Lions played post season in the NCCAA winning 2 National Championships. 2018 will be the Lions’ first season as full NCAA Division 2 members. The Lions have won 3 NCCAA National Championships since 2009. Rosene has accumulated over 350 wins with 12 20-win seasons, including a current streak of 10 consecutive 20-win seasons in a row. Rosene has 3 times been named National Coach of the Year. Coach Rosene was born into the profession. He is the son of a long time high school coach who he played for at Oconee County High School. Rosene says, “Coaching is a rare opportunity to shape and mold the lives of young people. It is privilege that I never take for granted. My father taught me how to use coaching and the game of basketball to change lives and make an impact, and for that I am forever grateful.” Coach Rosene is married to Erin (Reeves) Rosene, and they have 4 children – Boston, Bella, Presley, and River. Coach Rosene's 2018-19 Commitment Statement: "You can count on me to develop, engage, and empower men of great influence. I will communicate to challenge and uplift. You can count on me to not only lead the way but to go the way. You can count on me to lead with humility and pursue excellence with energy and resilience. I will lead these amazing young men in an unwavering pursuit of being school changers, game changers, and world changers. The Lord will lead our steps, and our love for others will be evident. TJ currently serves as the director for coach development for PGC and oversees all PGC/Glazier coaches’ clinics. He has been a director with PGC for 5 years. He has been speaking at clinics for years including the “Read & React” clinics with Rick Torbett and has helped Better Basketball create a Quick Hitters video for their “Read & React Offense” series. The Hardwood Hustle is a platform designed to educate, empower and encourage coaches, players and parents. Your hosts Adam Bradley (Lead ‘Em Up) and TJ Rosene (College Basketball Coach) share their genuine & fresh perspective on topics centered around the Hardwood & the Hustle. Joined by some of the biggest names in basketball, the Hardwood Hustle continues to inspire the basketball community and all our #Hustlers who regularly listen. #LoveTheHustle You can connect with TJ on Twitter at @CoachTJRosene. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

Adam Bradley is an entrepreneur, intraprenuer, speaker & coach. Adam is one of the original founders of the Hardwood Hustle platform and has spent the past 3-years utilizing the podcast and it’s reach to pour into coaches & players across the country. In 2015 Adam launched the nationally recognized leadership program Lead ‘Em Up, that provides coaches an engaging & cutting edge curriculum they can use with their players. Having a heart to give back to his local community, Adam serves as a mentor to many youth programs & schools in the Baltimore/Washington market. In addition, Adam is the Director of one of the largest charitable golf tournaments in Maryland, the Bradley Open and is a regular speaker at his home church, Journey’s Crossing. adam.bradley.79 @ABradley5 a_bradley5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

We recently asked coaches about who has the most influence over team culture – Players or Coaches? Though it may be a middle ground, Adam and TJ debate this question today and share why they believe it is either the coach or the players. Tweet us your answer @Hardwood_Hustle!

In today's episode Adam Bradley and PGC Basketball's Sam Allen pay tribute to TJ Rosene's father after his recent passing. A man that impacted so many lives on his own which continues through all of those that TJ impacts every day, we celebrate him in this special edition of the Hardwood Hustle.

We begin our 4-part ‘Coaching Traps' series by breaking down the traits of controlling coaches. Players need both freedom to create and standards to be upheld to become their best, but this balance is easier said than done. Be sure to send us a tweet @Hardwood_Hustle and let us know how you handle this balance!

In today's episode Adam and TJ discuss the trait of competitiveness. Some would argue that you're either born a true competitor or you're not, while others could say that growth in this area over time is like growth in other areas. Make sure to share your thoughts with us on Twitter by tweeting @Hardwood_Hustle!

Chris and Craig talk with Joel Sanders of EXOS about general population training. How does Joel keep clients motivated and what kind of programming does he do?Plus, Adam Bradley of Hardwood Hustle interviews Chris and Lorenzo about Zo's rise to the NFL's elite.

- TJ Rosene is a 3x National  Coach of the year. He has already compiled over 300 wins as a college coach and has most recently put together 8 straight 20-win seasons. TJ also serves as the Director of Coach Development for PGC Basketball, and co-hosts the Hardwood Hustle podcast. Twitter: @CoachTJRosene Websites: pgcbasketball.com; hardwoodhustle.com - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Quote 'If your dreams don't scare you- you're not dreaming big enough' - Chasing the Lion 1st steps in building culture The first step is believing Then define key cornerstones Buy-in & Building great teammates Have your players brainstorm about what the characteristics are of the best teammates. Then ask the players whether you have their permission to hold them accountable to those standards. Empowering players The best time to have players figuring things out on their own is when there is less on the line. That's true of lower levels of youth sports. That's true of early in the season even at higher levels of athletics. Communication needs 3 things: Truth Love Transparency Start each practice talking for 5 to 8 minutes This helps everyone to get to know each other and My commitment Monday Tough Tuesday Thankful Thursday Communication - Life skills They have their athletes do the following when ordering at a fast-food restaurant: Eye contact Call the person by name Ask them how their day is going Express gratitude Caz McCaslin's 2 minute Coaching tips Tough love - Set standards that build not just great athletes but great leaders Remember the off the court impact you have is more important than what happens on the court Captains TJ's teams have never elected captains. He just lets the natural leaders emerge. When leaders arise who he wouldn't have chosen - he is honest with them and works to develop them and train them how to be a better leader. He is also honest about what the 2 or 3 behaviors are that will affect their teammates adversely if they don't work on improving them or eliminating them. Leadership development The first step is asking the players who wants to lead They create levels of leadership around 4 traits: Character, Courage, Consistency, Communication They define levels 0 to 3 with tangible steps Connecting with kids Sometimes you have to draw lines. It's scary because we don't want to alienate a player, but it is important. The One that got away Losing a national championship game - TJ had not prepared himself for what could go wrong. You have to learn from the adversity and not live in the adversity Best Stolen Idea Don Meyer - Sent TJ a note and book within 48 hours of his passing. TJ learned that you're never too big for any situation or person. Be a lifelong learner! PGC Basketball Clinics 10,000 kids go through their camps every summer - check them out at: pgcbasketball.com Parting Advice Keep perspective. Define your legacy. -  Today's Sponsors Established in 1995, Upward Sports is the world's largest Christian youth sports provider. Approximately 100,000 leaders and coaches deliver Upward Sports programming to half a million young athletes around the country. Upward Sports promotes the discovery of Jesus through sports, by providing a fun, encouraging environment in which young athletes can learn technical skills and a love of the game. We use sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer and flag football to help young athletes develop mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially. We are about the whole athlete—that's our 360 Progression. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - 

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Adam Bradley has been a resident of Maryland his entire life. He moved to Frederick County with his wife 1o years ago. He has a one year old named Georgia as well. Adam Bradley is the typical family man, who happens to own not one, but TWO businesses! About 6 years ago...

Adam Bradley is an entrepreneur, entrepreneur, speaker, and coach born & raised in the DMV. Adam started his entrepreneurial endeavours back in 2010 building a local online sports radio network called “Ball Hogs Radio”. In less than 3-years Adam grew his network from one show to nine shows and in 2013 signed an agreement to become part of Ted Leonsis, the Owner of the Wizards & Capitals, and his Monumental Sports Network. Two years later, Adam stepped away from his ownership role of the network to put a greater focus on his nationally recognized coaching podcast the Hardwood Hustle & his sports leadership company Lead 'Em Up. Through Adam's Hardwood Hustle podcast he's had the opportunity to sit down with some of the biggest names in sports; Kevin Durant, Mark Cuban & Jay Bilas. As the Founder of Lead 'Em Up, he works with High School athletes all over the country providing High School coaches with a leadership and character curriculum to implement with their teams. Adam just celebrated his 8th wedding anniversary and this past week and this last year he and his wife welcomed his first baby, a little girl named Georgia. Adam is passionate about impacting people and has a heart focused on building up those around him. In today's episode, Adam and I discuss important topics like; coaching advice, handling pressure within statistics, concerns within an athlete's appearance, 'attraction vs. chase', and learning from life's biggest lessons and challenges. Check it out! Episode 71 Time Stamps: (7:07) The start of Adam's passion for sports (14:09) Common characteristics among famous athletes that set them apart from the crowd (19:51) Mental toughness, dominant mindsets, and getting yourself fired up on bad days (23:05) Valuable coaching advice; specific things we can't stand about our players (27:06) Approaching statistics (30:12) Healthy fruit produces! (32:05) Advice for players concerned about their appearance; "Attraction vs. the Chase" (36:36) The most effective way to transform a culture/team (39:15) Adam's most challenging period in his life; how he learned from his 19-year-old self (44:47) Must read books in Adam's library! Click HERE for today's blog post! DISCOVER:  Hardwood Hustle Podcast: iTunes | Website Lead 'Em Up Official Website: LEADEMUP.com Adam's personal blog website: abradley.life Connect with Adam on Twitter: @ABradley5 As always, if you're diggin' the podcast, please subscribe and rate the show! Blog posts for ALL podcast episodes can be found here: IMNOTYOU.COM/PODCAST Thanks for listening to another IMNOTYOU Sports Motivation Podcast! Much love!

Alan Stein is the owner of Stronger Team and the strength & conditioning coach for the nationally renowned, Nike elite DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program. Alan brings a wealth of valuable experience to his training arsenal from over a decade of extensive work with elite high school, college, and NBA players. Alan’s passion, enthusiasm, and innovative training techniques make him one of the world’s leading experts on productive training for basketball players. He is a performance consultant for Nike Basketball as well as the head conditioning coach for the annual Jordan Brand Classic, the CP3 Elite Guard Camp and the Nike Basketball Summer Skills Academies. Alan is a former camp coach at the prestigious NBA Players Association’s Top 100 Camp as well as the former strength & conditioning coach for the McDonald’s All-American game. Alan is the founder of the Stronger Team Nation, Stronger Team Huddle and Cutting Edge Clinic Tour. Alan lives outside of Washington D.C. and is the proud father of Luke, Jack (aka The Born Backcourt) and Lyla. You can follow Alan on Twitter at @AlanStein Twitter: @Hardwood_Hustle  

  Adam is an expert in leadership & character development speaking and training coaches all over the country. He is the founder of Leademup - Lead 'Em Up is a turn-key sports leadership and character program designed to equip coaches with the tools to implement a dynamic leadership program. They provide coaches the season-long curriculum and teaching materials to lead their team every week through a powerful 30-minute session. The Lead 'Em Up curriculum includes teaching lessons, engaging team assignments, week-long player exercises and fun interactive game dynamics from their friends at Game On Nation. Adam also currently serves as a Leadership Coach for various sports teams in the Baltimore/Washington area, and is the co-host of the nationally recognized Hardwood Hustle podcast. Leademup Website: leademup.com Facebook: /LeadEmUp Twitter: @Lead_Em_Up Hardwood Hustle Podcast Website: hardwoodhustle.com Facebook: /HardwoodHustle Twitter: @Hardwood_Hustle Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link Quote 'The drug of choice amongst the youth of today is popularity' - Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church in California Hardwood Hustle Podcast Website: hardwoodhustle.com Designed for players, coaches, and parents Episodes are either basketball focused or hustle related New episodes every Monday and Thursday Character development Adam teaches kids that being cool and being a leader don't have to be either/or, you can do both Many kids would rather be cool than be great, but they don't realize that it's when they become great that they become cool Think about the word the kids will call each other: 'Try-hard.'  Why is that a bad thing? Lead 'Em Up Website: leademup.com Adam partnered with Game On to gamify his leadership curriculum so that he can really engage the kids and get them excited to learn how to be leaders. Game On's created an acronym for gaming, people are drawn to games because of the MILE: Mystery, Incentive, Laughter, Empowerment.  During the games - they often forget to try acting cool. Lead Em Up has developed a plug-and-play curriculum you can use with your teams - It's a 12 week program with a new theme each week to be done in a 30 minute session with your team. Parting Advice The first thing you have to evaluate as a coach - is how much you really care Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:

"As soon you start worrying about outcomes and not worrying about processes, then you're lost." This week we are joined by some of my favorite podcasters for Episode 50, Adam Bradley and Alan Stein of the Hardwood Hustle podcast. This isn't our typical sports design-related show, but it is filled with great content in regards to leadership, hustling in your craft, coaching and creativity in the sports business. Hardwood Hustle's mission is "for those that know basketball is more than a game." The guys interview folks such as Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Jay Bilas and many other sports entrepenuers and personalities. In this episode, we discuss the story of the Hardwood Hustle, why they started a podcast and the intimacy of the podcasting medium for developing an audience or teaching your mission. We also touch on sports entrepreneurship and its crossover with coaching. Including why combining your passion with what you are good at is vital. Lastly, the guys share their views on the problems of youth sports & coaching in the U.S. and what we as creative people and entrepreneurs can do about it — including becoming better coaches, teachers and mentors. Mentions include: Hardwood Hustle on Twitter Hardwood Hustle website Alan Stein on Twitter Adam Bradley on Twiter Stronger Team Ball Hogs Radio Too Many Games article by Alan Stein Paul Rabil Ali Krieger, U.S. Women's National Team Massimo Vignielli Leademup Our next guest is Chris Creamer. Chris is the founder and editor-in-chief of the most popular sports logo and uniform history site on the web, SportsLogos.net. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.

Success is something we obsess over in this day and age. We are inundated on social media and television with the success of others. Sometimes we envy the success of others but what we really to understand is that success is subjective. It is different for every person. What is successful to you might be the same for me. In this Halftime episode, I talk about why you should define what success is to you on your own terms and not the terms of others. Mentions include: Matt Stevens Matt Stevens Makers of Sport interview OverSuccess by Jim Rubens Dribbble Behance Josh Ash Mtn. & Co. My next couple of guests are the guys from the Hardwood Hustle podcast. Show hosts Alan Stein and Adam Bradley are joining the podcast to discuss combining the passion for sports with business and making a living from it. As touching lives through the sport of basketball and youth sports in particular. Both gentlemen are equally successful on their own with Stein being the strength and conditioning coach for DeMatha Catholic High School (where Kevin Durant attended) and Bradley being the founder of successful independent radio network in the DC/Baltimore area. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.

"We're constantly looking for inspiration...it always comes down to the passion of it. So when you get a cool opportunity you want to maximize it." This week on the podcast, Matt Coyle of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment joined the show. Matt is the creative director at MLSE where he leads a team of designers working on projects for the company's sports properties such as the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies and Toronto FC. Matt's team has won many awards for their creative work. We discuss the importance of entering awards show as an in-house team and how it can help you get a voice and seat at the table in the front office. We also discuss the new uniforms and branding of the Raptors, what Drake's role is with the organization and the "We The North" campaign. Hockey being Cananda's sport and the Maple Leafs being Canada's team, we don't leave out the hockey conversation as we discuss up coming projects for the Maple Leafs' 99th season and do a deep dive on some of their season ticket and packaging work. Lastly we talk about the internal creative processes for MLSE and how the team finds inspiration continues to stay inspired and not work in a vaccuum. Mentions include: Matt Coyle on Twitter Matt Coyle on Behance Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Sidlee MLSE Design Raptor's new primary logo Raptor's new unis Caroline Blanchet Chuck Anderson, NoPattern Maple Leaf's Winter Classic Jersey Packaging My next couple of guests are the guys from the Hardwood Hustle podcast. Show hosts Alan Stein and Adam Bradley are joining the podcast to discuss combining the passion for sports with business and making a living from it. As touching lives through the sport of basketball and youth sports in particular. Both gentlemen are equally successful on their own with Stein being the strength and conditioning coach for DeMatha Catholic High School (where Kevin Durant attended) and Bradley being the founder of successful independent radio network in the DC/Baltimore area. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.

Alan Stein is the co-host of the popular Podcast, Hardwood Hustle. Alan is also the owner of Stronger Team and the strength & conditioning coach for the nationally renowned, Nike elite DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program. Alan brings a wealth of valuable experience to his training arsenal from over a decade of extensive work with elite high school, college, and NBA players. Alan’s passion, enthusiasm, and innovative training techniques make him one of the world’s leading experts on productive training for basketball players. He is a performance consultant for Nike Basketball as well as the head conditioning coach for the annual Jordan Brand Classic, the CP3 Elite Guard Camp and the Nike Basketball Summer Skills Academies. Alan is a former camp coach at the prestigious NBA Players Association’s Top 100 Camp as well as the former strength & conditioning coach for the McDonald’s All-American game. Alan is the founder of The Stronger Team Nation and Cutting Edge Clinic Tour as well a partner with The D1 Experience.

 What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Alan Stein shares coaching stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful youth coach. Alan Stein is the owner of Stronger Team and the strength & conditioning coach for the nationally renowned, Nike elite DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program. Alan brings a wealth of valuable experience to his training arsenal from over a decade of extensive work with elite high school, college, and NBA players. He also co-hosts the podcast ‘Hardwood Hustle' with Adam Bradley. Alan lives in Bethesda, MD with his wife Rebecca, twin sons Luke & Jack (aka ‘The Born Backcourt'), and daughter Lyla. Website: Strongerteam.com Twitter:@AlanStein Facebook: /strongerteam Youtube: /strongerteam Podcast: Hardwood Hustle Listen NOW: Listen in iTunes: iTunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link   Coaching/Leadership Quote ▪   ‘A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle' click to tweet! Coaching your own Kid ▪   It is important for your child to have a positive sports experience early on – and if that means you need to step up and be coach, step up and do it My ‘Cringe' Moment ▪   There are 100 ways to skin a cat - in Alan's early years he wasn't as open-minded about outside methodologies Coaching AH-HA Moment Meeting Todd Wright, Texas' strength coach Teaching Children & Keeping it Fun Kids are different than adults! Physically, mentally, and emotionally Start with the foundation – their body, then move to their skill, then to their brain, then to their heart. HUGE IDEA #1 – 60 minute practice plans 60 minute practice plan for 8 year-old: o  20-25 minutes – body awareness/performance o  30 minutes – fundamentals/skills o  5-10 minutes – Play games: 2-on-2 or 3-on-3 60 minute practice plan for High-schooler: o  5-8 minutes – body awareness/performance o  15-20 minutes – fundamentals/skills o  15-20 minutes – Situational games, still lots of 3-on-3 Best Practice Warm-up HUGE IDEA #2 - 6 primary movements to include in your warm-up: Sprinting Backpedaling Defensive sliding Pivoting Jumping/landing Lunging Watch examples on Alan's Youtube channel: Youtube.com/strongerteam Best Stolen Resource ▪   When watching someone else do a drill that you are going to implement- Ask: Why are you doing it? How are you doing it? What is the end result supposed to be? Discipline ▪   ‘You get what you bring as a coach' – If you bring enthusiasm, and model the behavior you are preaching, and expect excellence of yourself – most of the time the players will respond in kind. ▪   Positive Peer Pressure – the team all is disciplined together Reward, Recognition, and Teambuilding ‘Coaching at its most fundamental level is about connecting' Inspiring Story Kevin Durant – When he was in high school – he was very intraverted and quiet – yet Alan connected with him and appreciated Alan's passion for making him better Coaching/Leadership Motivation ▪   Podcast – Andy Stanley's ‘Your Move' – the non-negotiables are Dishonesty, Disobedience, and Disrespect ▪   Quote – ‘Do the things others don't do, and you'll have the things others don't have'- also very powerful if you replace the word ‘won't' for the ‘don't' ▪   Book – Coack K – ‘Leading with the Heart' The One that Got Away ‘Play present' – You have to focus on the next play- nothing in the past, nothing too far in the future Alan shares a story of a player at Dematha who barely missed setting an incredible record and what he did afterwards that was so impressive Parting Advice ▪   Always, always, always – do what is in the best interest of the player Stronger Team/Hardwood Hustle Podcast ▪   Alan co-hosts the Hardwood Hustle podcast with Adam Bradley – Great podcast for people of all ages- Have your junior-high/high-school kids listen! Interview Links / Promotional Partners

Highlights of Episode 149     "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Alan Stein, owner of Stronger Team, the S&C Coach from Dematha Catholic High School Basketball and the host of the Hardwood Hustle, is on to talk all things basketball, including assessments, periodization, ACL prevention, his strength & power program and more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some forum threads- "Are Golfers Getting Too Bulky?", "Learning to Hold Your Breath for 5 Minutes" and "Sue Falsone's Foam Roll Comments."   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale, a monthly giveaway and the NEW Perform Better Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Craig Rasmussen is on to talk about parts 7 & 8 of his "14 Habits of Highly Successful Coaches". "The Art of Coaching with EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance)"- Darcy Norman is back from Brazil to talk about Part 2 of the German National Team World Cup Prep.   Audible.com is one of our new sponsors.  Get a FREE audiobook here.       "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

It's one team or the other tonight it Game 7 but I think the story is more on if the Heat win or lose and the ripples of that then anything else. - Joel