Truth in the Trenches
Hosted by Kevin Howell, Founder of The One-Eyed Scout
Truth in the Trenches is a coach-driven series focused on the real dynamics of basketball programs: trust, roles, habits, development, and what actually wins games over time. It’s evaluator-first, scheme-aware, and built for coaches who care about execution more than optics. No fan talk. No highlight bias. Just reality from inside the gym.
Audience: College & serious high-school coaches
Tone: Direct, analytical, uncomfortable when necessary
Lane: Program truth + evaluation logic
Truth in the Trenches
Coach’s Corner | Mike Peck on Defense, Recruiting, and What Actually Translates
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Peck has coached at every level—elite prep, the NBA G-League, and Division I—and now brings that experience to Detroit Mercy Titans under head coach Mark Montgomery.
This episode covers:
• What real defense looks like on film
• Non-negotiable habits coaches demand
• How college coaches evaluate recruits beyond stats
• The difference between production and trust
• What translates from high school to college and beyond
This is not highlight talk.
This is habits, defense, and competitive character.
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