Hoop Heads

The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance your experience of the game as a parent. You’ll gain new perspectives on what the best coaches are doing, how they do it, and why they do it. We hope to make you think and challenge you to consider your approach to the game of basketball. We’ll also attempt to entertain and inform as we share our thoughts on the NBA and college hoops. We are passionately committed to the Hoop Heads Podcast and growing the game of basketball. Visit our website www.hoopheadspod.com to check out every episode we've ever recorded and learn more about what drives our show! Thank you for being a part of Hoop Heads Nation!Podcast by Hoop Heads

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  Episode #1286

  Round Table 92 - If every coach in the country had to copy one thing from your program, what would you want it to be? - Episode 1286

  Aug 16, 202626 min

  Welcome to the 92nd edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. August’s Round Table question is: If every coach in the country had to copy one thing from your program, what would you want it to be? Our Coaching Lineup this month: Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High School Erik Buehler – Arapahoe (CO) High School Chris DeLisio – Olmsted Falls (OH) High School Matt Elkin – Stanford University Stephen Halstead – Grace College Joe Harris – Lake Chelan (WA) High School Dave Hixon – Amherst College Mike Koehler - Elkhart Lake (WI) High School Bob Krizancic – Mentor (OH) High Chris Richardson – Wheeling University Don Showalter - USA Basketball John Shulman – University of Central Arkansas Please enjoy this Round Table episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast and once you’re finished listening please give the show a five star rating and review after you subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow us on twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Let’s hear from our panel about the one thing they’d want every coach in the country to copy from their program. Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. D3 Direct Recruiting Playbook Hoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off! Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing. The Coaching Portfolio Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners. Wealth4Coaches Empowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court. If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/support Twitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspod Mike - @hdstarthoops Jason - @jsunkle Instagram @hoopheadspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

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  Episode #1285

  Calvin Booth - Former GM of the Denver Nuggets & Founder of Standard Front Office - Episode 1285

  Aug 13, 20261h 12m

  Calvin Booth is the Founder of Standard Front Office and the former General Manager of the Denver Nuggets where he helped build the 2023 NBA Championship Team. Standard Front Office is a real-time, expert-built evaluation of the college basketball player market that is delivered to every program on equal terms. Calvin has served in NBA scouting and front office positions for the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets, eventually being named general manager of the Nuggets in 2020. Booth began his front office career after playing 10 years in the NBA. He played his college basketball at Penn State University and was drafted in the 2nd Round (35th overall) by the Washington Wizards in 1999. On this episode Mike & Calvin discuss his innovative new venture, Standard Front Office, which aims to revolutionize college basketball operations by offering a comprehensive evaluation platform for collegiate players. This service assists programs in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of college athletics, particularly with the rise of the transfer portal and the incorporation of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) considerations. Throughout our dialogue, Booth elaborates on the challenges faced by college coaches today, including the overwhelming task of roster construction amidst a talent pool that boasts over 700 players capable of contributing to elite teams. His experiences as a player and executive provide invaluable context as he discusses the need for a more structured approach to scouting and player evaluation, emphasizing the importance of fit within team dynamics rather than merely acquiring talent based on star power. In exploring the evolution of college basketball, Booth articulates the opportunities and challenges presented by the current recruiting environment. He reflects on the substantial changes that have occurred since his playing days, noting that the influx of financial considerations has altered the motivations of both players and coaches alike. The discussion highlights the imperative for programs to adapt and evolve in order to maintain competitiveness, particularly as they grapple with the financial implications of attracting top talent. By leveraging data, analytics, and old school scouting, Standard Front Office seeks to equip teams with the tools necessary to make informed decisions, thereby enhancing their chances of success in this dynamic landscape. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Be sure to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Calvin Booth, the Founder of Standard Front Office and the former General Manager of the Denver Nuggets. Website - https://standardfrontoffice.com/ Email - calvin.booth@standardfrontoffice.com Twitter/X - @StandardFO Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. D3 Direct Recruiting Playbook Hoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off! Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing. The Coaching Portfolio Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners. Wealth4Coaches Empowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court. If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/support Twitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspod Mike - @hdstarthoops Jason - @jsunkle Instagram @hoopheadspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

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  Episode #1284

  The Ramifications of Lebron Joining the Sixers Plus Opening Night & Christmas Day Schedule Reactions - Episode 1284

  Aug 11, 20261h 8m

  On this episode Mike & Jason are back after nearly a month to discuss LeBron's decision to join the Sixers. We look at how he fits in Philly: the great theoretical starting five, the injury risk, and the very questionable bench led by Dean Wade. Next up, a conversation about the teams that either didn't want (OKC, Spurs, Knicks) or didn't get (Cavs, Heat, Warriors) LeBron. After that, a quick look at the schedule on Opening Night and Christmas Day and which games we like most and why. The episode wraps with Mike choosing a team on the 82-0 app. Tune in to see how close Mike's team gets to 82-0. Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. D3 Direct Recruiting Playbook Hoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off! Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing. The Coaching Portfolio Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners. Wealth4Coaches Empowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court. If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/support Twitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspod Mike - @hdstarthoops Jason - @jsunkle Instagram @hoopheadspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

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  Episode #1283

  Will Marchino - University of Louisiana Monroe Women's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1283

  Aug 9, 20261h 18m

  Will Marchino is entering his first season as a Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at the University of Louisiana Monroe. He spent the past three seasons as the head coach at Seward County Community College. He led the Saints to their second consecutive 20+-win season in 2025-26, recording a 57-39 overall record. Marchino previously spent a season at Washburn as an assistant coach. He began his first stint at Seward in 2020, where he helped the Saints to four Top 25 wins and a finish in the Region VI semifinals. Marchino spent the 2018 to 2020 seasons at Grand View University, assisting the team to the 2018 NAIA National Tournament, the first in Grand View's history. Prior to his jump to the collegiate ranks, he was the head women's basketball coach at Iowa Central Academy for three seasons. Marchino also owned and operated his own AAU program, the Iowa Dragons for eight years with his wife, Amanda. On this episode Mike & Will discuss the differences in coaching dynamics across various levels of basketball, emphasizing the distinct challenges and opportunities presented at the collegiate level compared to high school and junior college. Marchino details the importance of fostering a supportive environment for student-athletes, highlighting the critical role of instilling confidence and accountability in their development. He reflects on the significance of relationships within the coaching landscape, particularly in light of the evolving impact of NIL and the transfer portal on the recruitment process. Throughout the conversation Will emphasizes the values that underpin successful coaching and the dedication required to cultivate both athletic and academic excellence in players. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Be sure to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Will Marchino, Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Website - https://ulmwarhawks.com/sports/womens-basketball Email - will.marchino@gmail.com Twitter/X - @WillMarchino

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  Episode #1282

  Nick Friedman - Wake Forest University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1282

  Aug 6, 20261h 33m

  Nick Friedman is entering his second season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Wake Forest University. He previously served in numerous NBA and G-League coaching roles including four seasons as an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets. Friedman has also worked with the Capital City Go-Go, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Northern Arizona Suns, Maine Celtics, and the University of Miami during his coaching career. Since 2017, Friedman has served as the associate head coach for the Haitian National Team and this summer as the newly appointed head coach, led the team to their first ever wins in international competition. Nick founded a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the game at the grassroots level in Haiti. Friedman played two seasons at Bates College before earning an undergraduate degree in Sport Administration from Miami. On this episode Mike & Nick discuss the importance of player development and the unique challenges faced by athletes transitioning from high school to collegiate basketball. Coach Friedman shares his extensive journey through various coaching roles, emphasizing the necessity of adaptability and the value of fostering strong relationships with players. He stresses the importance of creating a structured environment that enhances both individual and team performance, ultimately aiming to instill a sense of belief in the players he mentors. This episode underscores the impact of dedication and strategic thinking in college basketball. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you’re there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you’re hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Grab your notebook as you listen to this episode with Nick Friedman, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Wake Forest University. Website - https://godeacs.com/sports/mens-basketball Email - friedmn@wfu.edu Twitter/X - @CoachNickyFree Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game. D3 Direct Recruiting Playbook Hoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off! Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing. The Coaching Portfolio Your first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners. Wealth4Coaches Empowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court. If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/support Twitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspod Mike - @hdstarthoops Jason - @jsunkle Instagram @hoopheadspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

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