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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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Kip Ioane just completed his second season as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at South Salem (OR) High School where he has led the Saxons to a 34-19 record . Ioane previously served as the head coach of the men’s basketball team at Willamette Univers... more

Dr. Daniel Jacobsen is the founder of MindFit, helping coaches and parents build mentally tough athletes through proven sport psychology training. Daniel has spent 8 years working directly with high school, collegiate, and elite athletes not in a lab... more

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Cavs' dismal performance against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. They break down the Cavs' defensive issues, the James Harden experience, Kenny Atkinson, Evan Mobley, and whether Donovan Mitchel... more

Maureen Hirt is the Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Denison University where she led the Big Red to the D3 National Championship in 2026. On their way to the title, the Big Red took down two unbeaten squads and became the first NCAC team to win the ... more

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Recent Guests

Diana Cutaia
Founder of Coaching Peace; author of Protect Your Confidence
Coaching Peace
Episode: Diana Cutaia - Author of the Book, "Protect Your Confidence" - Episode 1255
Easton Bazzoli
Head Men's Basketball Coach, Gannon University
Gannon University
Episode: Easton Bazzoli - Gannon University Men's Basketball Head Coach, 2026 D2 National Champions - Episode 1253
Bob Krasancic
Coach at Mentor High School
Mentor High School
Episode: Round Table 89 - If one of your former players became a coach, what’s something you hope they’d steal from you...and something you hope they wouldn’t? - Episode 1252
John Shulman
Head Coach at University of Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas
Episode: Round Table 89 - If one of your former players became a coach, what’s something you hope they’d steal from you...and something you hope they wouldn’t? - Episode 1252
Raul Placeres
Coach at Tennessee Tech University
Tennessee Tech University
Episode: Round Table 89 - If one of your former players became a coach, what’s something you hope they’d steal from you...and something you hope they wouldn’t? - Episode 1252
Chris Richardson
Head Coach at Wheeling University
Wheeling University
Episode: Round Table 89 - If one of your former players became a coach, what’s something you hope they’d steal from you...and something you hope they wouldn’t? - Episode 1252
Wayne Mays
Executive Vice President of Training and Development and Revenue at Basketball Training Systems
Basketball Training Systems
Episode: Wayne Mays - Executive Vice President of Training & Development and Revenue at Basketball Training Systems - Episode 1250
Sherry Levin
Longtime basketball coach, broadcaster, author of Pre-Game, A Winning Mindset
Author, Coach, ESPN analyst
Episode: Sherry Levin - Author of the Book "Pre-Game: A Winning Mindset" - Episode 1249
Mike Williams
Head Women's Basketball Coach at Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Episode: Mike Williams - Grand Valley State University Women's Basketball Head Coach, D2 2025 & 2026 National Champions - Episode 1246

Hosts

Mike Klinzing
Co-host of the Hoop Heads Podcast; founder of Head Start Basketball; appears as a host across episodes.
Jason Sunkle
Co-host of Hoop Heads Podcast; contributes coaching and basketball insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 427 ratings
  • Fantastic Podcast!

    This is just a great podcast! I love the depth they get into with topics. Mike does such an excellent job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dwordc
    United States22 days ago
  • EB

    Great conversations and growing the game!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ERJBGU
    United Statesa month ago
  • A slam dunk!

    What a fun and engaging conversation I had on Hoop Heads with Mike. We probably could have talked for hours about coaching, team building, and leadership. I love listening to all the insights with every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Levin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great takes, better conversations

    The back and forth with Mike and his guests is what makes the podcast format the perfect venue for this show.

    Mike takes the time to dig into big topics that matter in basketball and he talks to the people who make an impact on the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Leger
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome Show!

    Great listen for all hoop fans! Lots of content from a wide range of guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mnk510
    United States2 months ago

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Audiences frequently note the diverse slate of guests and practical coaching takeaways that listeners can apply in real-world settings.
Listeners praise the hosts for being well-prepared, insightful, and deeply knowledgeable about basketball coaching and player development.
Many reviews highlight the podcast as a valuable resource for coaches at all levels and for parents seeking better understanding of youth sports dynamics.

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#85
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#167
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#205
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Diana Cutaia - Author of the Book, "Protect Your Confidence" - Episode 1255
Q: What makes a good confidence protector in someone's life?
A confidant who loves you for you, offers honest feedback, and helps you stay aligned with your core self even when ideas are challenged.
Diana Cutaia - Author of the Book, "Protect Your Confidence" - Episode 1255
Q: How did you structure the book, and why organize it by seasons and weeks?
The four seasons reflect returning to self, expanding understanding, building community and protection of confidence; weeks provide space for deep reflection, social learning, and practical application with weekly confidence prompts.
Mike Williams - Grand Valley State University Women's Basketball Head Coach, D2 2025 & 2026 National Champions - Episode 1246
Q: What does your day-to-day practice design look like from preseason onward?
Practices were structured with four hours per week early on, emphasizing skill development, position-specific work, and team concepts, with a careful balance to prevent overloading players.
Mike Williams - Grand Valley State University Women's Basketball Head Coach, D2 2025 & 2026 National Champions - Episode 1246
Q: What were the conversations like with your players as you entered the season after winning the previous year?
We focused on creating a new identity, avoiding pressure to repeat, and identifying leaders among the seniors to carry the team forward.
Colin Doss - Murray (KY) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1243
Q: What was the transition like from being a player to becoming a coach, especially your first college head coaching job?
I started coaching at a young age, building an AAU program and grinding through camp coaching, phone calls, and face-to-face visits; the big leap came when I became the head coach at Brescia at 22 and then John Melvin College at 23, which required relentless work, adaptability, and learning on the fly.

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7. Wayne Mays
8. Sherry Levin

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