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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 grassro... more

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Wes Lambert is the Founder of Ball Coach AI and the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Maryville (TN) High School.  Ball Coach AI scouts your team and your opponents, builds your playbook, runs your call sheet, and tracks games live, so you walk into eve... more

PK Cherry is a player development specialist and a former professional basketball player. Cherry has played in the NBA Gleauge, Dominican Republic, France, and Mexico. As a result of his playing experience, Cherry has unique insights into player deve... more

Mike goes solo and picks one fact for each of the 30 NBA teams to show where every season is headed. Early standouts include the 7-1 Philadelphia 76ers behind Tyrese Maxey's 29.1 points per game, Luka Doncic at 38.3 points per game for the Lakers, an... more

Jean Bain is in his 8th season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Brandeis University, compiling over 100 victories during his tenure.  Bain previously held assistant coaching positions at Columbia University, Dartmouth College, the University of ... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Jacobs
Men's basketball head coach at Rockford University and former assistant coach at North Park University.
Rockford University
Episode: Aaron Jacobs - Rockford University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1317
Mike Grey
Co-founder of Bravara with a career in sales and marketing
Bravara
Episode: Mike Grey - Co-Founder of Bravara - Episode 1315
John Wiley Bryson
Author of “Billy: Coach. Leader. Legend. Friend.” and former player of Billy Hicks
Episode: Dr. John Wiley Bryson - Author of the Book “Billy: Coach. Leader. Legend. Friend.” - Episode 1314
Zack Odell
Founder of XCIV.ai with a computer science background
XCIV.ai
Episode: Zack Odell - Founder of XCIV.ai - Episode 1312
Bob Krizancic
Coach, Mentor High School
Mentor High School
Episode: Round Table 94 - What’s an idea you picked up outside of basketball that has influenced the way you coach? - Episode 1311
Don Showalter
USA Basketball coach
USA Basketball
Episode: Round Table 94 - What’s an idea you picked up outside of basketball that has influenced the way you coach? - Episode 1311
John Shulman
Head Basketball Coach, University of Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas
Episode: Round Table 94 - What’s an idea you picked up outside of basketball that has influenced the way you coach? - Episode 1311
Jerry Buckley
Head Coach, Bishop Kenny High School
Bishop Kenny High School
Episode: Round Table 94 - What’s an idea you picked up outside of basketball that has influenced the way you coach? - Episode 1311
Jason Mays
Founder of Cognitecture, mental performance coach
Cognitecture
Episode: Jason Mays - Mental Performance Coach & Founder of Cognitecture - Episode 1309

Hosts

Mike Klinzing
Host of Hoop Heads Podcast; involved in basketball podcasting and coaching content; long-running host
Jason Sunkle
Co-host of Hoop Heads Podcast; basketball coach-focused contributor

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 444 ratings
  • Enjoying this pod

    Been listening for about a month now. I like the highlights of the professional game along with attention to innovations at the youth and grass roots levels. Mike brought me on as a guest recently and he was a terrific host and interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mg541
    United States19 days ago
  • John Verduin

    Really like Hoop Heads and what they talk about. Had the honor of being able to join it as well. Worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John201718
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the Best

    If you're looking for great hoops talk this is it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HoopHeadqt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the pod

    I work in the industry and also coach AAU. Very insightful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LakeviewAve
    United States2 months ago
  • Great pod

    Had a great time speaking with Mike. He’s organized, professional, and brings great energy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Scott1
    United States2 months ago

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#95
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#137
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#170
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Mike Grey - Co-Founder of Bravara - Episode 1315
Q: What kind of feedback have you gotten from leagues, administrators, about how well what your tool does, how well does it do it, I guess is my question.
Grey says administrators report fewer blowouts, more defensible rosters, greater confidence in team fairness, and improved ability to accommodate friend requests and family scheduling needs.
Mike Grey - Co-Founder of Bravara - Episode 1315
Q: Given that situation, tell me how Bravara helps us to do that more efficiently.
Grey explains that leagues can import existing player data, automatically populate player lists in the app, collect evaluations digitally, and analyze ratings to prepare for drafting or team formation.
Aaron Jacobs - Rockford University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1317
Q: How are you going to define the success of year one?
He measures success by players graduating and having a positive experience, developing good habits and winning small moments in games, rather than focusing primarily on the win-loss record.
Aaron Jacobs - Rockford University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1317
Q: How do you go about doing that day to day?
Jacobs describes keeping his office open and welcoming, greeting each player individually, talking with them about life beyond basketball, and sharing daily family announcements to strengthen communication and connection.
Mark McGonigal - Columbia University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1308
Q: How do you use film with your players at Columbia?
The staff shares short narrated clips individually, watches brief team film sessions on court about every other day, and reviews longer opponent scouting sessions covering personnel, tendencies and offensive and defensive concepts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoop Heads

What is Hoop Heads about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show focused on basketball development, coaching philosophies, and the business of the sport. Episodes frequently center on coaching journeys, player development, recruiting landscapes, NIL and transfer dynamics, mental performance, and practical practice design. The format often blends in-depth coaching wisdom with behind-the-scenes aspects of running teams or programs, yielding actionable takeaways for coaches, players, parents, and staff. A notable strength is consistently featuring practitioners and leaders from youth to pro levels, offering both tactical insight and broader perspectives on the game. This mix makes it valuable for listeners seeking real-world coaching ideas, leadership lessons, and a deeper understanding of... more

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Recent guests on Hoop Heads include:

1. Aaron Jacobs
2. Mike Grey
3. John Wiley Bryson
4. Zack Odell
5. Bob Krizancic
6. Don Showalter
7. John Shulman
8. Jerry Buckley

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