Hardwood Hustle
The Hardwood Hustle is a basketball podcast brought to you by PGC Basketball seeks to educate, empower and encourage coaches around the world. Your hosts, TJ Rosene, Sam Allen, and Lisa O'Meara share their experiences and perspectives centered around the game of basketball. Guest interviews from the biggest names in basketball and beyond, provide keen insights into how coaches can achieve a high level of success and be transformational in the lives of their players.
Hardwood Hustle
Latest Episodes
Episode 661 - Developing a Mental Edge
Every coach preaches toughness and confidence — but how many of us actually define and teach them? In this episode, TJ and Sam dig into the five mental components of a player's mindset: approach, confidence, composure, toughness, and competitiv...
Episode 660 - Situational Basketball Strategies
Was De'Aaron Fox's blocked layup at the end of Game 4 a bad decision, or are we all just being couch coaches with the benefit of slow-motion replay? Sam and TJ use that exact moment — plus the late double team on Brunson and San Antonio's third...
Episode 659 - Feeder Programs Done Right
If you're a varsity coach, what do you actually want a player to look like when they walk through your gym door for the first time? TJ and Sam dig into the world of feeder programs — travel ball, middle school, JV — and why most programs are le...
Episode 658 - The Decisions That Define Your Culture
TJ and Sam talk through the tough decisions coaches make when real coaching scenarios run up against your principles, standards, and methods of accountability. They share how coaches can navigate gray areas without losing trust, culture, or cre...
Episode 657 - Basketball Trends in Today's Game
TJ and Sam explore how basketball trends evolve through the influence of iconic players, successful teams, and today's strategies. From Magic and Bird to Jordan, Curry, and today’s NBA contenders, they discuss the return of two-way player, the ...
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