Ep 2796 Can we build grit on defense while teaching kids to fail forward? ( Part 2)

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

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How To, Sports, Basketball, Education

4.9 • 555 Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Teachhoops.com⁠⁠⁠ Is defense in youth basketball really just about teaching kids how to slide their feet? Most coaches swear by the basics, but too often miss the bigger picture. In this episode, Bill Flitter welcomes powerhouse coach and CEO Hannah Howard, who breaks down how communication—not just hustle drills—builds winning defensive teams. Have you focused on the right habits with your squad? Listen for: Why communication trumps drills for defensive success. How to build real team culture—not just copycat routines. Ways to help every player see—and own—their role. Even more on team dynamics and the future of youth hoops awaits. Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. 💲Unlock More Revenue. Reward the Stands.⁠https://sidelinesavings.com/⁠ 👷🏼Build a season-long practice plan in 60 seconds: ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/basketball-practice-plan/⁠ ✅Download FREE Season Planning Checklist: ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/season-checklist/⁠ 📈 AI Game Analytics for Youth Teams: ⁠https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ai⁠ ⁠⁠⁠WintheSeason.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr Dish Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠⁠⁠ Check out. [Teachhoops.com](⁠⁠⁠https://teachhoops.com/⁠⁠⁠) 14 day Free Trial Youth Basketball Coaches Podcast Apple link: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-youth-hoops/id1619185302⁠⁠⁠ Spotify link: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0g8yYhAfztndxT1FZ4OI3A⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Funnel Down Defense Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funnel-down-defense/id1593734011⁠⁠⁠ Want More ⁠⁠⁠Funnel Down Defense⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense⁠⁠⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Coaches](⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/basketballcoaches/)⁠⁠⁠ [Facebook Group . Basketball Drills](⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/321590381624013/)⁠⁠⁠ Want to Get a Question Answered? [ Leave a Question here](⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Teachhoops⁠⁠⁠) Check out our other podcast [High School Hoops ](⁠⁠⁠https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/high-school-hoops-coaching-high-school-basketball/id1441192866⁠⁠⁠) Check out our Sponsors [HERE](https://drdishbasketball.com/) Mention Coach Unplugged and get 350 dollars off your next purchase basketball resources free basketball resources Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Funnel Down Defense FDD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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