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Episode 648 - 3 Practice Essentials with Coach Edward LeBlanc

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Amateur, Professional, College & High School, Sports & Recreation, Basketball, Training, Educational, Education, Higher Education, Podcast, Motivational

4.6606 Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Edward LeBlanc breaks down the three essential ingredients every great practice needs: fun, finding something new, and embracing frustration. He challenges coaches to redefine “fun” as enjoyment of growth and hard work, while emphasizing that real improvement comes from discovery and struggling through mistakes. The discussion dives into common coaching mistakes—like overloading players, poor communication, and prioritizing outcomes over process—and offers clear ways to fix t...

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0:00.0

coaches i'm super excited about this offseason let me tell you why we've all heard before the repetition

0:04.8

matters but repetition without correction is just a bad habit we just finished using the noa backboard

0:10.4

in season for the first time and i'm telling you it is a complete game changer for player development

0:15.9

seeing the way my guys adjusted their arc in depth throughout the year was incredible. But what I'm really excited about is using it this offseason.

0:24.1

This is the time of year where we can actually tear down and rebuild mechanics.

0:27.9

And having the real-time data is like having an extra shooting coach in the gym 24-7.

0:33.2

When I say 24-7, my guys actually used it about 24-7.

0:37.3

It's the same science-backed tech used by 28 NBA teams in almost every top D-1 program.

0:43.2

And now, through our partnership with NOAA basketball, it's available to you.

0:46.6

My guys are thriving with it right now and our off-season workouts, and your team should be, too.

0:51.3

Don't wait for next November to start fixing shots.

0:54.7

Go to knowabasketball.com and get a NOAA system installed your school as soon as next week.

1:00.0

That's NOAAH basketball.com.

1:03.5

Inquire while supplies last.

1:14.2

You're listening to the Harwood Hustle powered by PGC coaching.

1:22.6

This week, Coach Edward LeBlanc joys the show and shares a simple but powerful framework for better practices and why it drives engagement, growth, and resilience.

1:26.9

The team also addresses common coaching mistakes and practical ways to avoid them. Let's get started.

1:30.3

Welcome back to Harwood Hustle.

1:31.8

TJ and Sam here.

1:32.8

We've got a special guest, longtime PGC director, great basketball mind, Edward LeBlanc.

1:40.2

And we're excited.

1:41.2

We're going to unpack some, I think, some important coaching topics today with Edward on.

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